Alikiba
Ali Saleh Kiba (King Kiba) (born 1986), better known by his stage name AliKiba, is a Tanzanian recording artist, singer-songwriter.
Alikiba (Ally Saleh) is Tanzania’s biggest superstar. Alikiba entered the market with his first album release in 2008, he has since exploded into one of the biggest African artists in Tanzania, across the continent and internationally.
Alikiba is known for his consistent success, dedicated professionalism to his music and craft & credible personality and talent as singer-songwriter, incredible live performer, overall entertainer and in addition a great soccer player. His debut album and hit single ‘Cinderella’ became the biggest selling record in East Africa in 2008 and his second album ‘Ali k 4 Real’ was released in 2009 with the mega-hits ‘Nakshi Mrembo’, ‘Nichuum’ and ‘Usiniseme’.
In 2010 he endorsed mobile telephony brand Airtel Africa alongside the Billboard Most Influencial Global R&B Artist of the past 25 years R KELLY and seven of Africa’s other megastar artists Fally Ipupa (DRC/France), 2Face Idibia (Nigeria), Amani (Kenya), Movaizhaleine (Gabon), 4X4 (Ghana), Navio (Uganda), JK (Zambia).
Alikiba has been nominated for ‘Best International Act’ for Black Entertainment Film, Fashion, Television and Arts Awards in 2009, Best East African Artist for African Music Awards in 2009, Winner of Best Zouk / Rhumba Song at the Kili Music Awards in 2012, Nominated for Best Tanzanian Writer, Best Male Artists and Best Collaborating song with Lady Jaydee for Kili Music Awards in 2013.
Alikiba’s also received an offer to play for the Tanzania National Soccer Team and President Jakaya Kikwete from Tanzania personally met him to congratulate him for his talent and invaluable contribution to Tanzanian Music and Arts and Culture.
