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ALFI TOSHA

From showdowns and rap competitions back in the days in several nightspots in Nairobi, Alfi Tosha is a dancehall artist who natured his skills in 'open-mic' sessions provided by clubs like Florida 2000,Madhouse, Club Zigzag, Club New York, Club Jungle and Vibestar to mention but a few.

With the future looking bleak due to difficulties in getting a promoter who could sort financial matters regarding album recording, Alfi Tosha had to make use of his other talent (acting) to fix a quick buck. After a stint at the national theatre and at the Phoenix players performing in various stage productions, documentaries and commercials, enough was in place to work on various singles. He hooked up with a long time friend at the national theatre who was also a common face in the open mic session and the group 'Icon and Radical' was born.

The first studio session ever was done at RKay's studio. The single 'Tubonge', a dance hall tune, fast tuned into the streets anthem: turning on pirates in Kenya and becoming a popular compilation album selling millions backstreet and downtown. Three other singles were to follow before the idea of a stage name change was raised. That didn't go down well, and this was to be the parting shot for the group members, and the launch of Alfi Tosha's solo career.

The name 'Alfi' is coined from the Christian name ALFRED, and to complete it, a feel of 'Africaness' is brought about by the name 'Tosha' which means 'enough'.  The artist 'Alfi Tosha' brings a total turnaround in his approach to music, genre and fusion. With a self titled debut album, his music has a unique African touch fused with forms of pop, Zouk, ragga and reggae, a sure 'enough' experience.

Recorded at 'Audio Kusini' Studios, powered by 'Fulltime Entertainment' in Kahawa Wendani, Nairobi Kenya, the album also has some singles programmed by international producers namely 'Kwani we ndio nani' and 'Tsindumbu' done by 'mandugu digital' and the original version of 'Rosa', 'mlango' and 'Aina gani' done by 'Mr. Babbz' of 'studio sawa'. The rest of the album was done in Audio Kusini studios by Kaktus, the resident producer. The album's executive producer is Alfi Tosha under management by FullTyme entertainment.

I hereby wish you a good time as you listen 

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Mr Mandela

track name

Mr Mandela

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by Trenton and Free Radical

Digital Track

We've decided to give this track away free for a week to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day. So download at your leisure and please send the link to other people who might want to do the same. Peace TFR

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lyrics

Mr Mandela:

Chorus:

Mr Mandela
Your one hell of a fella
I wana be like you
I wana be like you
Mr Madiba
The world Really Needs ya
I wana be like you
I wana be like you

Mr Mandela your one hell of a fella and I wana be like you
You fought the war of peace and still smiled after all that you been through
White persecution of the poor the black the brown man me and you
You rise above retaliation
Cos that's what you do
And Robin Island had no palm trees or bikinis on the sand
Your freedom stolen by the totsis manipulating on mainland
But when you whispered words the world could hear you breathin too
Then you embraced our enemy
Cos that's what you do


You caused a revolution, revolution , revolution
But new that violence was destructive and not a solution
You positivity it crushed the racist institution
And gave us dignity despite the years of persecution
And we all went to vote like bumble bees on honey trees
From Santon to Soweto we were proud and we were pleased
And when you raised your fists and used the word let freedom rain
The world became a better place
Because of your name

--
"Stop kwa dream bado Unafeel"

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