Celebrity lifestyles are full of surprises and interesting stories. We can learn so much about them by listening to other biographies, but we can also motivate ourselves to start pursuing a career hat is our passion in life.
In today’s text we are going to talk about a famous Tanzanian singer and actor Ali Kiba. This young man has made a remarkable success in Tanzania, and is already a household name. We will talk about his career, his net worth and his early years. So, if he is one of your favorite stars, here is a chance to find out more about him.
Early Years
Ali Saleh Kiba was born on November 29th 1986 in Tanzania. There aren’t many information about his early years and childhood, and he rarely speaks about it.
He said that he was interested in performing and acting since he was a very young child, which was the reason why he decided to enter the show business career in the first place. He had the necessary support from his family, which only motivated him more to continue working on himself.
He always dreamed of becoming a successful singer or actor, and in the end he managed to achieve his dreams.
Ali Kiba’s childhood was probably the same as with every kid, but the only thing that set him apart was the fact that he was extremely talented and gifted for music and performance.
Ali seems to be a very private person who doesn’t like exposing himself too much to the media.
We will jump on to his career development and course, so keep on reading.
How Much Wealth Does He Have?
According to source, the estimated net worth of Ali Kiba is $3-5 Million.
he gained endorsement from the mobile telephony giant Airtel Africa, aligning with Billboard’s Most Influential Global R&B Artist of the past 25 years, R KELLY, and seven of Africa’s top artists including Fally Ipupa (DRC/France), 2Face Idibia (Nigeria), Amani (Kenya), Movaizhaleine (Gabon), 4X4 (Ghana), Navio (Uganda), and JK (Zambia). Alikiba’s remarkable talents have earned him nominations and awards: he was up for ‘Best International Act’ at the Black Entertainment Film, Fashion, Television, and Arts Awards in 2009, nominated for Best East African Artist at the African Music Awards in the same year, clinched the Best Zouk/Rhumba Song at the Kili Music Awards in 2012, and received nominations for Best Tanzanian Writer, Best Male Artist, and Best Collaborating song with Lady Jaydee at the Kili Music Awards in 2013.
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As of this writing, he has over 9.7 million followers on Instagram. check out his latest post below.
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Career Path
Ali Kiba’s career started with his first single Cinderella that was released in 2008. The song became a great success in Tanzania. His first album was one of the biggest selling albums of the year.
The second album he released was called Ali k Real. The album came out in 2009, and the biggest hit on the album was Nakshi Mrembo and Usiniseme.
Ali Kiba is one of the biggest stars in Tanzania, which was noticed by the companies in Tanzania who started supporting and endorsing him. He signed a contract with the Airtel Africa together with Billboard Most Influential Global R&B artist.
He was nominated for the best Tanzanian Writer, Best male artist and best collaboration song in 2013. Ali got an offer to play for the soccer team, because of his enormous contribution to the Tanzanian music and art.
Undisputed artist of the Bongo Flava scene of East Africa, he has a golden voice, his name is Ali Kiba (or Ally). Ali Kiba is a Bongo Flava artist from Tanzania. For those who do not know Bongo Flava, this is the name given to Hip Hop Tanzania. This musical current born outside the city of Dar es Salaam, owes its name to the Swahili word “Ubongo” meaning “brain”.
Bongo Flava is a mix of Afro beat, arabesque melodies, hip hop and Dancehall with texts written in Swahili and English, combining Hip Hop on the international stage with East African musical influences and creating a unique sound.
This music knows an immense popularity due in particular to Tanzania which the media strives to promote. Although the Bongo Flava has been a success in the United States, this sound is incomparable. The Bongo Flava has its own rules and its interpreters / writers, they have nothing to envy their Black brothers of the American continent, because they know particularly what they are and what they do. Bongo Flava is rooted in Rap, R n B and hip hop from America.
Ali Kiba sings in Swahili. His voice is so sweet and melodious that we always want more. No need to understand Swahili, you just have to let yourself go.
It is undoubtedly the singer of the year, in Tanzania. He is claimed all over the world. He is currently touring Europe. After Germany, he will make a show at the Miss East Africa election in the UK on July 26, 2008, then will be in Paris the first weekend of August or October 2008.
In 2007, it is The song, his single “Cinderella” which pleases and slips to the first place of the best single sales in Africa and will continue to progress. It is already 100,000 records since sold for Ali Kiba. What’s so special about it? Unquestionably, his voice and his lyrics. Not to be missed. His tubes are “Cinderella”; , “Njiwa”; “Nakusihi Mrembo.
Ali’s net worth is estimated at around 4$ million. Most of the money comes from his songs and music performances.
He has also tried acting and songwriting. He seems to be a very talented young man who can turn everything he touches into profit.
Ali Kiba is a very popular singer and actor in Tanzania and he has many endorsement deals with large companies there. This allows him to earn a massive profit yearly and we can expect his net worth to rise in the future.so far he is still working with music, but he has plans of venturing into the business world.
He is very active on his social media and posts photos and videos from his personal life, but also from his performances. Being such a huge star gives him a large platform to call upon some social issues. He tries being involved in the community and listening to the voices of people who follow his music.
Ali Kiba has many followers and subscribers on his social media platforms, and the number only seems to be growing larger. In his big career, he managed to receive many nominations and awards.
He was nominated and won awards on the Tanzanian Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, Watsup Muusic Awards and Nafca.
All of these recognitions are simply a motivation to work even harder and to keep surprising his fans with new music and projects. Until he does that, we have his older hits to listen and enjoy.
Personal life
A few months ago Abdul Kiba, his youngest son and AliKiba, was quoted negatively by the media that he was ready to join the label of the WCB Diamond Diamond Diamond statement which brought problems to AliKiba’s fans and his team. The singer who does well with his video song yo Bayoyo ’has told Bongo5 that the statement made him appear a traitor.
“AliKiba felt bad because he knew if his brother had been a traitor or were people who had another definition and it is something that is impossible but I could do interviews and put things right,” said Abdul Kiba.
Explaining his speech and misinterpreted Abdul Kiba said “On the day I did the interview they misunderstood my conversation, you know when you hear that there is no free work, any work should be paid, I agreed that if the WCB will need me for a colony or show I can do it work but I did not give you the statement that I could go label them because even I have my label,”.
The singer also thanked the team members for Kiba by continuing to support their artists and their work.
Ali Kiba was married three times and has three children with three different women. Currently, he is married to Amina Khalef of Mombasa Kenya. Ali has two daughters and one son. His parent’s names are Saleh Omari and Tombwe Njere. He has three siblings and was born in a family of four.
Ali Kiba seems to be a true heartbreaker because he continues going from one omen to another. Three children to three different women is proof enough that this 32-year old still hasn’t found his soul mate. The reason behind the break up with his partners seems to be the lack of respect and understanding, because his partners seem to be jealous of other women who adore his songs and him.
Ali Kiba is a very private person so there aren’t many information about his personal life or romantic life. We can only assume that he is settled for now, and that he seems to have found love with his current wife. He hasn’t announced any new projects, but we can assume that he is going to be releasing something new pretty soon. Until he decides to treat us with something new and exciting we can enjoy the songs he released few years ago.
Quick summary
Full name: Ali Saleh Kiba
Date of birth: 29th November 1986
Birthplace: Tanzania
Age: 33
Profession: Singer, Actor
Height: 1.85 m
Weight: 90 kg
Net Worth: $3-5 Million.