Hamis Mwinjuma, also known as (MwanaFA) is a Tanzanian musician and politician. He was a member of East Coast Team, a music group composed of Tanzanian A list artists such as AY and GK.
Hamis Mohammed Mwinjuma | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Adadi Rajabu |
| Constituency | Muheza |
| Deputy Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports | |
| Assumed office February 2023 | |
| President | Samia Suluhu |
| Preceded by | Pauline Gekul |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hamis Mohammed Mwinjuma 13 March 1979 Muheza, Tanga Region |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Political party | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Musician, Politician |
| Awards | Kilimanjaro Music Awards |
| Nickname | Mwanafalsafa |
Career
editMusic career
editHe is a board member of the country's National Arts Council (BASATA), and is still releasing songs and albums collaborating mostly with a former East Coast Team artist A.Y. (musician).[1]
Political career
editMwinjuma is a politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament representing Muheza constituency since November 2020. He was born in Muheza, Tanga Region.[2][3]
Political career
editMwana Fa turned to politics in 2020, when he decided to seek nomination for member of parliament for Muheza Constituency. In February 2023 MwanaFA was appointed by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan As The Deputy Minister For Culture, Arts And Sports [4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Most selling local Hip Hop artiste". This Day. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Mwana FA and Babu Tale cleared to vie for parliamentary seats".
- ^ "Mwana FA joins Tanzania's National Arts Council | IFACCA - International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies". ifacca.org. Archived from the original on 2020-11-17.
- ^ "MwanaFA Appointed As The New Deputy Minister For Culture, Arts & Sports". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Samia names Mwana FA deputy minister for sports and culture". The Citizen. 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
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