Jay Melody

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Jay Melody is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter and performer known for his melodic Bongo Flava and Afro-Pop sound. Born Sharifu Said Juma in Dar es Salaam, he has become one of Tanzania’s prominent contemporary artists through popular songs including “Nakupenda,” “Nitasema,” “Sawa” and “Baridi,” as well as collaborations with leading East African artists.