Abigail Chamungwana largely known by her stage names Abigail Chams[1] and Abby Chams[2] is a Tanzanian multi-instrumentalist, social activist[3] and a singer[4] signed under Sony Music.[5][6] She was born in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Abigail Chams | |
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| Born | Abigail Chamungwana 2003 (age 20–21) |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Other names | Abigail Chams Abby Chams |
| Occupation(s) | singer social activist |
Music career
editBorn into a musical family, Abby Chams' grandfather was a music director of an orchestra also her grandmother was a singer in the church choir,[7] she started learning piano when she was five and mastered the violin by eight she also mastered guitar, drummer and flute.
She started her career by posting music covers on her social accounts. She has collaborated with top Tanzanian musical artists like Rayvanny and Harmonize (singer). She has also worked with foreign musical artists like Jekalyn Carr.
In 2022 she was signed to Sony Music[8][9] Africa joining her countryman, Ali Kiba.[10]
Chams announced her first EP titled 5 sixteen months after signing to Sony Music. Due to that announcement, Abby released Milele as a second lead single following Nani featuring Marioo which was released a year after the recording deal was signed.
Simulizi na Sauti (SnS)'s writer, Enky Frank praised Abigail Chams as a treasure that needs to be taken care of in order to write a good history of Bongo Flava music. Stated that, Abigail Chams is a Tanzanian musician who performs Bongo Flava music to international standards, with a musical education and great ability to play different instruments.[11]
On September 29, 2023, Abigail Chams released her debut EP 5, which contained six tracks including collaborations with Marioo, Rayvanny, Whozu and Chino Kid.[12]
Social activities
editIn 2020 Abby Chams was named a youth advocate by UNICEF[13] in Tanzania on mental health and gender equality during International Children's Day 2020 also performed in expo 2020 in Dubai.[14] She started the youth program called "Teen Talks With Abby Chams",[15] as a safe place for young people to talk on the challenges they face and discuss solutions to also fix mental health issues.[16] She is also an ambassador for the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.[17]
Nominations and awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Abby Chams | Merging artist | Nominated |
Discography
editReferences
edit- ^ "Abby Chams The gospel voice fairy". The Citizen. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Abby Chams azungumzia changomoto za wanamuziki wa kike". BBC News Swahili (in Swahili). 15 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Abby Chams uses her talent to push for mental health among the youth | The East African". www.theeastafrican.co.ke. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ Maganga, Charles (16 June 2022). ""My Dream Is To Get A Grammy Award"- Abby Chams". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video – Notjustok. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Sony Music Africa Signs Talented Teenage Tanzanian Singer, Abby Chams. – Afrobeatsglobal". 9 June 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ otchere (12 June 2022). "Sony Music signs Tanzanian singer Abby Chams". Groove Africa. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Closer with Abigail Chams: KenyaBuzz Exclusive Interview". KenyaBuzz LifeStyle. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Abigail Chams signs major deal with Sony Music Africa". Nairobi News. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ Milimo, Dennis (8 June 2022). "Sony Music signs multi-talented Tanzanian singer Abby Chams [Video]". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Sony Music signs Tanzanian singer Abby Chams". Music in Africa. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Abigail Chams: Hazina ya Kutunzwa Kwaajili ya Kuandika Historia Nzuri Ya Bongo Flava - Simulizi na Sauti". 23 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ a b Chams, vibenews ‘5 EP’ Ya Abigail; Sauti, Siku Tatu Za Kwanza Zinatafsriwa Vipi?-Simulizi na (29 September 2023). "Abigail Chams Awakutanisha Marioo, Rayvanny, Whozu Na Chino Kid Kwenye Muziki Mpya '5' - Simulizi na Sauti". Retrieved 12 October 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "UNICEF Appoints two new Youth Advocates during Expo 2020 Dubai ceremony". www.unicef.org. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Abby chams atumbuiza Expro2020 Dubai. – Dar24". Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ Ndalu, Dorothy (10 September 2021). "Tanzania: Abby Chams Uses Her Talent to Push for Mental Health Among the Youth". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Abigail Chams unleashed: Tanzania's rising star on who she is and what she wants". Music in Africa. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Abby chams atumbuiza Expro2020 Dubai. – Dar24". Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Abigail Chams introduces 'Closer' feat. Harmonize on Nation FM Drive". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 24 December 2022.