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Bi Kidude
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Bi Kidude is the stage name of popular award-winning Tanzanian singer, Fatuma binti Baraka. She was also crowned the "Queen of Taarab and Unyago music." She was believed to be over a hundred years old before her demise. Interestingly, the gravel-voice-like singer sang and went on tours until the end of her life. Aside from her being a music cultural ambassador, Bi Kikude love for cigarettes was second to nature for her.
Discography
Albums2
Zanzibara Vol.4: The Diva of Zanzibari music
Zanzibara Vol.4: The Diva of Zanzibari music2006 • AlbumTracks: 10
Zanzibar
Zanzibar1998 • AlbumTracks: 10
EPs2
Bomwanzani Wa Mahaba
Bomwanzani Wa Mahaba2014 • EPTracks: 1
Bi Kidudé & Sahid El Arry
Bi Kidudé & Sahid El Arry2013 • EPTracks: 5
Singles2
Limekufikia
Limekufikia2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Beru
Beru2015 • SingleTracks: 1
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