Saida Karoli

Bio

Saida Karoli is one of Africa's greatest singers and only the sky is her limit.
Saida sings predominantly in Kihaya and Kiswahili. However, even those who do not understand her lyrics are touched by her unique voice and the quality of her music. Saida’s main sources of inspiration are social values, the rural cultures of Tanzania and the condition of human society.
She was born in 1976 in Bukoba Region, north-western Tanzania. As a singer, composer, dancer and drummer, she exploded onto East Africa’s music scene in 2001 with the song Marie Salome (aka Chambua Kama Karanga) which stands as one of Tanzania’s most loved songs until today.
Saida Karoli has performed for huge audiences across Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Uganda and Kenya. Her musical talent, steeped in tradition, has captivated diverse audiences and her powerful singing has touched deeply in the hearts of people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
As a child, Saida lived in the small village of Rwongwe in Bukoba. Local traditions did not permit girls to sing or play drums but her mother, who was also a musical figure in the village, encouraged her and taught her the essentials of music. Due to lack of support from a drunken father, Saida only managed to attend school up to grade 5. At the age of 20, following her mother’s death and continued criticisms from people around her, Saida continued doing what she knows best – making wonderful music. Her humility, patience, humour and vibrant personality helped her to persevere.
Whilst recording four successful albums during 2001 to 2005 Saida toured extensively in the region and her music career was set to hit worldwide. Sadly, however, she continued to live in poverty whilst others ate the fruits of her success.
In 2017, Saida Karoli publicly thanked Diamond Platinumz, for covering and reviving her song Maria Salome. She said Diamond did justice by re-editing and releasing the song, and by paying royalties to Saida which helped to reignite her career in music.
In 2018, Saida delivered great performance at Sauti za Busara Festival.

Music

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Christian Disjeyck
Saida Karoli From Tanzania - Maria Salome version regueton
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Videos

BUDAAH - KANADANGA (Official Audio)
G NAKO FT BUDAAH - KULEWA{FULL BEHIND THE SCENE}
G NAKO FT BUDAAH - KULEWA{ FULL BEHIND THE SCENE}
G NAKO FT BUDAAH - KULEWA{ BEHIND THE SCENE}
G Nako Feat BUDAAH - KULEWA (Official Music Video)
G NAKO FT BUDAAH- KULEWA (Cartoon version)
G NAKO FT BUDAAH - KULEWA (Official audio)
TEASER: G nano ft Budaah -Kulewa
Cheki Msanii kutoka jamaica Bazragod alivyoifanya kwenye ngoma ya Chibonge
#CHIBONGERAPCHALLENGE: Country Boy Vs Afromaniac
#CHIBONGE- Marioo ft Abbah & Byter beast Behind the scene
Mjue anaenyoa saloon moja na 50 CENT #CHIBONGE behind the scene
Saida KaroIi -Magenyi (Official Video)
Saida KaroIi - Magenyi (Official Audio)
CHAMBUA KAMA KARANGA LIVE: Mbarara (Uganda)
KABAKA: Live perfomance Mbarara (UGANDA)
UGANDA: Saida karoli alivyotengeneza wimbo katika studio ya Eddy Kenzo
Saida Karoli -Kachumba Bunula (Behind the Scene)
Mamodel wimbo wa saida karoli walivyokutana
Meneja wa saida karoli ameeleza maana ya wimbo wa kachumba Bunula
Saida Karoli - Kachumba Bunula (Official Audio)
Saida karoli - Kachumba bunula ( official Music Video ) Sms 7661850 to 15577 Vodacom Tz
Chege Ft Saida Karoli- Kaitaba (BEHIND THE SCENE)
Saida Karoli- Live Performance (ORUGAMBO) Sauti za busara
Saida Karoli - KAISIKI LIVE: Perfomance (Sauti za busara)
Saida Karoli- LIVE: Perfomance [Sauti za busara] Zanzibar
Saida karoli ft Hanson - AKATAMBALA(Behind the Scene)
Saida Karoli & Hanson Baliruno - Akatambala (Official Video)
Saida Karoli - Maandalizi ya show Sauti za busara (Zanzibar)
Saida Karoli - SALOME (Live perfomance)
Saida Karoli - Kabaka Live perfomance
Saida Karoli - Kabaka
Saida Karoli-Mapokezi Nchini Uganda
Saida Karoli - Omulilo ( Official Music Video )
Saida - Omuliro (Official Audio)
Thanks to Mr & Mrs KABOKO for the wedding invitation. Part 2
Thanks to Mr & Mrs KABOKO for the wedding invitation. Part 1
'ORUGAMBO' VIDEO LAUNCH HD
Saida KaroliTigo fiesta Kahama 2017
Saida Karoli akiwa Studio
saida picha
BEHIND THE SCEN SAIDA KAROLI
Saida Karoli Ft Belle 9 & G Nako - Kichaka ( Official Music Video)
Nishike - Best of Saida Karoli (Official Audio)
Kanyonyi - Best of Saida Karoli (Official Audio)
FOLO - Best of Saida Karoli (Official Audio) Sms 7661833 to 15577 Vodacom Tz
AMKA - Best of Saida Karoli (Official Audio) Sms 7661832 to 15577 Vodacom Tz
Nkaziwange - Best of Saida Karoli (Official Audio)
Mwanamkaire - Best of Saida Karoli (Official Audio)
Ukajuale - Best of Saida Karoli (Official Audio)
Saida Karoli in Mwanza
SAIDA KAROLI MWANZA
Saida Karoli Live Show Geita
SAIDA Karoli Live Perfomance
Saidia karoli Mwanza Live Perfomance
Twenzetu kigamboni Live Perfomance by Saida Karoli
SAIDA KAROLI GEITA MAPOKEZI
Kaisiki Best of Saida Karoli (Official Audio) Sms 7661834 to 15577 Vodacom Tz
Orugambo - Best of Saida Karoli (Official Audio)
Saida Karoli - Orugambo ( Official Music Video ) Sms 7661837 to 15577 Vodacom Tz

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2001

Contact

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Profile added by Busara Promotions on 05 Nov 2022
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