‘Uchawa’: How this chokehold is shaping Tanzania's music industry

Baba Levo (left) and Mwijaku

By  Julius Maricha

What you need to know:

  • Chawa have turned a seemingly trivial activity into a money spinning profession, influencing a generation that now views this form of expression as an appealing career path

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