Toto Zebingwa

Singer and composer Toto is a self-taught artist. As a child, he enjoyed imitating Michael Jackson, who is one of his greatest influences Toto is a passionate musician who as well as being a highly talented dancer, has shown great skill in turning his gift to singing and song writing. Indeed it is his multi faceted talent that makes him such an impressive musical artist.

After the death of his mother he left Congo for Tanzania at first he struggled, unable to find work for the first year. His determination and willingness were strong. His perseverance and his talent brought him to Zimbabwean and Tanzanian scenes with the band Diamond Muzika. In 2007 a star was born. Toto Zébingwa won the award of the best song in the BBC Swahili Africa contest. It was a historical year for the contest as it was celebrating its 50 years of existence. After 6 months of competition and among 2000 artists in competition, it was Toto’s song 'Sina Neno Lingine', that BBC’s listeners voted for.

Toto’s name is now very famous in East Africa, as well as his band: Akudo Impact. They are making Swahili rumba very popular in Tanzania, and they are invited many times a week to perform in clubs or events.