An exclusive interview with sam Mapesa, Tanzanian pop star and song writer shares his story exclusively on pachagazine.
Pachagazine: what’s your real name?
Sam Mapesa: My name’s Samwel Peter Tarimo alias Sam Mapesa.
Pachagazine: How did you come up with your brand name?
Sam Mapesa: Firstly, Mapesa is my grandpa’s name so I when came to think about it, I decided to use it as my brand name.
Pachagazine: How would you describe Sam Mapesa?
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Sam Mapesa: Sam Mapesa is a talented music artiste with a lot of effort in his work inshort he is focused. Geographically I come from North of Tanzania, and ethically a from Chagga. I was born and raised in the city of Dar es Salaam ,Temeke.
Pachagazine: What got you into music?
Sam Mapesa: While young I used to love music and so I decided to venture into music after I finished schooling. The story and inspiration from Dully Sykes also motivated me into this.
Pachagazine: how long have been into music?
Sam Mapesa: Its been five years since I started.
Pachagazine: How would you describe the music that you typically do?
Sam Mapesa: Rapping, Hip pop is my genre.
Pachagazine: who is your role model in music?
Sam Mapesa: My role model is Mr Blue Bayser
Pachagazine: Do you have a team or you work alone?
Sam Mapesa: I work alone.
Pachagazine: what are some of the challenges you came across while entering the industry?
Sam Mapesa: Challenges are many but I was worth the to struggle just to make it out but for now, I thank so much my Lord for this far I am now because many others gave up in music.
Pachagazine: What else do you do apart from music?
Sam Mapesa: Am a businessman.
Pachagazine: Where have you performed and what’s your favorite venue?
Sam Mapesa: I have perfomed in many places but the one that stands out is one that I have performed in Mbalamwezi beach in Msasani.
Pachagazine:Â Who would you most likely want to collaborate with?
Sam Mapesa: Tanzania -Diamond and Kenya – Kaligraph Jones, Nigeria – Wizkid.
Pachagazine: Are team Konde gang or team wasafi?
Sam Mapesa: They are both great arts in music.
Pachagazine: What should your fans expect from you in the near future?
Sam Mapesa: They should expect more good work from me.
Pachagazine: which song is your best release?
Sam Mapesa: Beautiful
Pachagazine: How can people find you or your work on social media?
Sam Mapesa:
Platforms
Boomplay @Sam Mapesa
Audiomack @Audiomac
YouTube @SamMapesa
Reverbenation @SamMapesa
Mdundo.com @Sam Mapesa
Social Media
Facebook @Sam Mapesa
Instagram @Officialsammapesa
Twitter @officialsammape
Linkedin @Sam Mapesa