Tanzanian singer Ibraah is once again at the center of industry buzz after subtly hinting at a potential move to Diamond Platnumz’s Wasafi Records, a label that once mentored his former boss, Harmonize. The possibility has stirred emotions among fans and stirred fresh speculation about what lies ahead for the soulful artist.
In an emotionally charged and revealing moment during his interview with Manucho on Baze47 at Radio 47, Ibraah was asked the question many have been whispering behind closed doors:
“Bado unaenda Wasafi?”
His answer wasn’t loud, but it was deliberate and it spoke volumes.
“Muziki ni biashara, na biashara haichagui ni angle gani inatakiwa ilimradi tu hiyo biashara ni nzuri na ina faida kwangu ni sawa. Ikiwa ni biashara nzuri, nitafanya,” Ibraah said.
(Translation: “Music is business, and business doesn’t choose which angle it comes from. As long as it’s good business and beneficial for me, I’m in. If it’s a good deal, I’ll do it.”)
In that calm, calculated response was a deeper truth, one that reflects the growing pains of a young artist navigating a complex industry, where passion and business constantly collide.
For Ibraah, the past few months have been anything but easy. His dramatic departure from Konde Gang Music Worldwide, the label led by Harmonize, didn’t come lightly.
What he once called “family” eventually became a space of “irreconcilable differences,” leading him to choose independence over conflict. A bold decision, and one that exposed him to both risk and freedom.
Now, the suggestion of a shift toward Wasafi, once Harmonize’s musical home and now its rival, carries layers of emotion-loyalty, legacy, and the ever-evolving search for belonging.
Though Ibraah hasn’t confirmed any formal talks, his openness to the move feels telling. It isn’t just about signing to a label, it’s about reclaiming direction, finding new ground, and doing what makes sense for his future.
If the move does happen, it could mark more than just a career pivot. It would symbolize a potential bridging of Tanzania’s most influential music camps, and a new era for Ibraah as he steps into his own spotlight—not as someone’s protégé, but as an artist making choices on his own terms.
In the end, it’s not just business, it’s personal.
And for Ibraah, that journey is still unfolding.
