Tanzania’s famed Bongo Flava singer, Abbas Hamis, often known as 20 Percent, has triumphantly returned to the music arena with his new single, “Ni Upendo” (“It Is Love”).

The single, which will be released on October 18, 2025, is a watershed moment for fans who have followed his career for more than a decade.

“Ni Upendo,” produced by Man Water and mastered by DIZZO (Dickson Emil Ponela), is a soulful Bongo Flava love ballad with a catchy melody and deep lyrics.

This new release comes years after 20 Percent made a record sweep at the 2011 Tanzania Music Awards, winning five prizes.

Finally, “Ni Upendo” is a forceful reminder of his ongoing brilliance and ability to make impacting music in the Bongo Flava genre, which effectively combines elements of hip-hop, R&B, and indigenous Tanzanian sounds.

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