Barnaba Classic
Tanzanian singer-songwriter
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Elias Barnabas Inyasi who is predominantly known by his stage names, Barnaba Classic and Barnaba boy[1] is a singer, songwriter and performer from Tanzania.
- Singer
- songwriter
- performer
- rhythm guitar
- piano
- bass guitar
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| Born | Elias Barnabas Inyasi Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
Career
Barnaba began his musical career from training for vocals in his local church choir in 2000. He was scouted and later joined the Tanzanian House of Talent (THT) at the age of 17. His breakthrough song was "Baby I Love You" released in 2007.[2][3] In 2022 he released a 19-song album[4] featuring 20 musicians from East Africa.[5]
Music In Africa's and Tanzanian Music Journalist, Charles Maganga praised Love Sounds different Album by naming the 18-track body of work as "Barnaba Classic's most celebrated body of work to date" [6]
Awards and nominations
Discography
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| 2022 | Love sounds different[9] |
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