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Bongo Flava Honors

The Bongo Flava Honors is an annual concert and awards event held at The Dome, Masaki in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Founded by Joseph Mbilinyi (Sugu), it pays tribute to music legends who have impacted East Africa’s entertainment industry. The 2026 event took place on July 31.

Date
Jul 31, 2026
Location
Dar es Salaam
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Bongo Flava Honors

Event summary

Highlights

  • Ugandan music icon Jose Chameleone received special recognition and headlined the concert.
  • Jose Chameleone became the first non-Tanzanian artist to perform at the annual concert.
The Bongo Flava Honors is an annual concert and awards event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating music legends who have made a significant impact on East Africa’s entertainment industry. Founded by Tanzanian hip-hop pioneer and politician Joseph Mbilinyi, also known as Sugu (formerly Mr II), the event aims to pay tribute to these influential artists through a concert and awards presentation.

The 2026 edition of the Bongo Flava Honors took place on July 31 at The Dome, Masaki, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A notable highlight of this particular event was the special recognition given to Ugandan music icon Jose Chameleone, who also headlined the concert. His performance marked a significant milestone as he became the first non-Tanzanian artist to perform at the annual event since its inception.

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The Dome
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Dar es Salaam

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