Les Wanyika Band

Bio

Les Wanyika is a prominent band with Tanzanian and Kenyan members based in Nairobi, Kenya. It was formed in 1978 when drummer Rashid Juma, guitarist Omar Shabani, bassist Tommy Malanga, saxophonist Sijali Salum Zuwa and Phoney Mkwanyule left the Simba Wanyika Band. They were joined by guitarist John Ngereza and vocalist Issa Juma. Vocalist Issa Juma later left the band to concentrate on other musical projects.

Les Wanyika Band recorded many memorable and popular records, including "Sina Makosa", "Jessica", "Barua Yako", "Paulina", "Afro", "Kwanza Jiulize", "Tafuta Wako", "Kajituliza Kasuku", "Nimaru", "Wazazi", "Mbaya Wako Rafiki Yako", "Pamela", "Shirika la Mapenzi", "Ufukara sio Kilema", "Amigo", "Safari ya Samburu", "Nisaidie Baba", "Ni Lipi la Ajabu", "Heshimuni Wazazi", "Esther Nikumbuke", "Sioni wala Sisikii", "Penzi Halina Siri", "Mke wa Kwanza", "Nimebaki Upweke", "Safari Sio Kifo", "Mzazi Wangu Mama", "Mama Watoto", "Dunia Kigeugeu", and "Usia wa Baba", among others.

Most young Kenyans have grown up listening to these songs, and they remain extremely popular. This is evidenced by the Band songs being amongst the top 10 royalty earners every year. Millions of views from the Band's legions of fans have been generated by its music on YouTube.

The Band’s comeback began in earnest in 2019 but was cut short by the Covid pandemic. They are now however back on course.

The current line up of the Band is under the leadership of founder members Sijali Salum Zuwa (Band Leader) and Tommy Alfani Malanga.

KENairobi, Kenya
In operation since: 
1978

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+254713600522
Les Wanyika Band

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