Alikiba History

Ali Saleh Kiba (King Kiba) (born 1986), better known by his stage name AliKiba, is a Tanzanian recording artist, singer-songwriter under his label Rockstar4000 and on the 20 May 2016, Sony Music Entertainment announced signing Ali Kiba. In 2011, AliKiba was voted as "the most popular artist top Selling in East Africa" - Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

AliKiba
Born	Ali Saleh Kiba 29 November 1986 (age 31) Tanzania
Other names	King Kiba
Occupation	Singer-songwriter   pop   Contemporary R&B
Children	Amaya Kiba, Sameer Kiba, Samira Kiba
Relatives	Abdu Kiba Zabibu Kiba Abuu Kiba
Musical career
Also known as	AliKiba
Origin	Tanzania
Genres	Afropop   R&B   Bongo Flava
Instruments	Vocals   Pop
Labels	Rockstar4000   Sony Music Entertainment
Associated acts	Ne Yo   R.Kelly   Sauti Sol   Brown Mauzo   Professor Jay   Abdu Kiba   Lady Jaydee   MI Abaga

He is best known for his hit songs "Aje" "Mwana", "Chekecha Cheketua" "Cinderella", "Nakshi Mrembo", "Usiniseme," "Dushelele", "Single Boy", "Mapenzi YanaRun Dunia", "Macmuga" and for his collaboration with R. Kelly and other African musicians in One8 project. Following his return after been quiet for 3 years, he released the single "Mwana and Chekecha", and went on to win six awards at the 2015 Tanzania Music Awards and breaking the record on Mkito.com as the most downloaded songs of the year 2015.