This archive report was first published on 19 August 2019.
On August 19, 2019, the music industry was left reeling after Tanzanian musician Ali Kiba failed to attend the funeral of his fellow musician Mbalamwezi.
According to reports, Harmonize, a Tanzanian musician and close friend of Mbalamwezi, was present at the funeral, but Ali Kiba's absence was a notable absence.
The reason behind Ali Kiba's snub remains unclear, leaving fans to speculate about the nature of their relationship and the circumstances surrounding Mbalamwezi's passing.