Ali Kiba
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Ali Saleh Kiba 29 November 1986 Tanzania |
| Other names | King Kiba |
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| Children | Amaya Kiba, Sameer Kiba, Samira Kiba |
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| Also known as | AliKiba |
| Origin | Tanzania |
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Ali Saleh Kiba (King Kiba) (born 1986), better known by his stage name AliKiba, is a Tanzanian recording artist, singer-songwriter under his label Rockstar4000 and on the 20 May 2016, Sony Music Entertainment announced signing Ali Kiba. In 2011, AliKiba was voted as "the most popular artist top Selling in East Africa" - Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
He is best known for his hit songs "Aje" "Mwana", "Chekecha Cheketua" "Cinderella", "Nakshi Mrembo", "Usiniseme," "Dushelele", "Single Boy", "Mapenzi YanaRun Dunia", "Macmuga" and for his collaboration with R. Kelly and other African musicians in One8 project. Following his return after been quiet for 3 years, he released the single "Mwana and Chekecha", and went on to win six awards at the 2015 Tanzania Music Awards and breaking the record on Mkito.com as the most downloaded songs of the year 2015.
Awards
Tanzania Music Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2012 | Dushelele | Best Zouk /Rhumba Song | Won |
| Nai Nai with Ommy Dimpoz | Best Collaboration | Won | |
| 2014 | Kidela with Abdu Kiba | Best Collaboration | Nominated |
| 2015 | Himself | Best Male Artist | Won |
| Best Male Performer | Won | ||
| Song Writer of the year | Won | ||
| Mwana | Song Of The Year | Won | |
| Video of the year | Nominated | ||
| Afro Pop Song Of the year | Won | ||
| Kiboko Yangu With Mwana FA | Best Collaboration | Won |
Watsup Music Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Aje | Best African Rnb Video | Won[1] |
| Best East African Video | Won[2] |
BEFFTA Awards 2016
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Aje | Best African Act | Won[1] |
| Video Of The Year | Won[2] |
MTV Europe Music Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Himself | Best International Act: Africa | Won[3] |
Nafca
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Himself | Favorite Artist | Won |
| Mwana | Favorite Song | Won[4] |
East Africa TV Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Aje | Best Male Artist | Won |
| Song of The Year | Won | ||
| Video Of The Year | Won |
ASFA Awards (Uganda)
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Aje | Most Stylish Artiste East Africa | Won |
| Aje | Most Fashionable Music Video Africa | Won[4] |
Soundcity Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Aje | Video Of The Year | Won |
TZ_INSTA_Awards 2016
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Aje | Top Trending Song | Won |
Best Celebrity Player Awards (Uganda)
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Himself | Best Celebrity Player | Won |
WANNAMusic Awards 2016 (FRANCE)
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Aje | Best Male Artist | Nominated |
| Best Collabo | Nominated | ||
| People Choice | Won |
Controversy
The artist has a long-standing feud with another bestselling artiste in Tanzania that is Diamond Platnumz over who is more appealing in his music. Efforts for reconcilement have often hit a snag.
References
- 1 2 Mawuli, David. "WAMVA 2016: Diamond Platnumz, Shatta Wale, Beyonce win big; see full list of winners - Music - Pulse".
- 1 2 "Checkout nominees for Watsup Tv Africa Music Video Awards".
- ↑ "Ali Kiba atajwa kuwania Tuzo za MTV EMMA 2016".
- 1 2 http://www.annapita.com/2016/08/alikiba-ashinda-tuzo-mbili-usa.html?m=1