This archive report was first published on 24 July 2021.
On July 24, 2021, Mashirima Kapombe's world was turned upside down when her favourite Tanzanian singer Mbosso, popularly known by his stage name as Mbosso, posted her on his Instagram page.
During an interview with Masato East Africa, Mashirima revealed that Mbosso is her favourite artist, leaving fans wondering what it is about his music that has captured her heart.
When asked by the host Mzazi Willy M Tuva who her favourite artist is, Mashirima responded with a straightforward answer: “Wacha tu niseme Mbosso (Let me just say Mbosso)”.
As it turns out, Mashirima's love for Mbosso's music is more than just a passing fancy. In a video shared by Mbosso, Mashirima gushes about his romantic lyrics, saying; “I guess I am hopeless romantic and I just love his music. Yani maneno yake nasikia tuu ananiingiza box kila wakati (I always feel like I am falling for the lyrics of his songs),”
Mbosso, who captioned the video with a message of gratitude to Mashirima for supporting his music career, couldn't help but question the meaning of 'kuingia box', a phrase that in Kenya is a slang for falling in love.
“Thanks For the Love My Sister Mashirima Kapombe. Wakenya Nitoeni Ushamba Kidogo “ Ananiingiza Tu Box Maana Yake nini?” Mbosso wrote.
Mashirima, who was over the moon after being posted by Mbosso, took to the comment section and wrote; “Oh my gooosssshhh! ❤️❤️❤️ Mbosso Una mistari kaka. Mungu azidi kukubariki (You have romantic lyrics. May God continue blessing you)”.
As if that wasn't enough, Mashirima took to her page to explain the meaning of “Kuingia box” as she expressed her happiness for being posted by the singer.
