Mwana FA
Tanzanian rapper Hamis Mwinjuma brings Swahili wordplay and everyday stories to Bongo Flava, alongside his work in public service.
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- Name
- Hamis Mwinjuma
- From
- Muheza, Tanga, Tanzania
- Music
- Bongo Flava and Swahili hip-hop
- Breakout
- Ingekuwa Vipi, featuring Jay Moe, 2002
- Also known as
- Mwanafalsafa and Binamu
Mini bio
How it started.
Hamis Mwinjuma began performing while at Mdote Primary School in Muheza in 1993. As a secondary-school student, he formed Black Skin with schoolmates. His early years led to the 2002 breakthrough “Ingekuwa Vipi,” featuring Jay Moe, recorded with DJ Bonny Luv.
A voice close to home.
His songs turn Swahili into playful, thoughtful stories about ordinary life. He released Mwanafalsafani in 2002 and Toleo Lijalo in 2003, then made Habari Ndio Hiyo with AY. Collaborations with Vanessa Mdee, Maua Sama and Lady Jaydee run through his catalogue.
Beyond the recording booth.
He earned an MSc in Finance at Coventry University and later entered public service as Muheza’s MP. In a 2026 interview, he described the copyright case he pursued with AY as a defining part of his musical legacy, while also discussing an unreleased album, “One for the road.”
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026Baraka NyingiArtist and lyricist
- 2025Tila Lila, Jay MelodyFeatured artist
- 2020GwijiLead artist, with Maua Sama and Nyoshi El Saadat
- 2017Hata SielewiLead artist, with Maua Sama
- 2016Dume SurualiLead artist, with Vanessa Mdee
- 2008Habari Ndio HiyoJoint album with AY
- 2003Toleo LijaloSolo album
- 2002MwanafalsafaniDebut album
Awards
Quotes
It’s my first producer Dj Boniluv who gave me the name Mwanafalsafa.Mwana FA, interview with Evarist Chahali
Explaining the origin of his stage name in a 2010 interview.
Trivia
- Mwanafalsafa means philosopher. His first producer chose the name after a song on his first album.
- Binamu means cousin, a name he says reflects how he speaks to his audience.
- He holds a Master of Science degree in Finance from Coventry University.
- He appeared in the Sauti za Busara 2008 festival programme.
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