Ambwene Allen Yessayah, widely known by his stage name A.Y. or AY Masta, is a Tanzanian musician, rapper, and entrepreneur. Born on July 5, 1982, in Mtwara, he is considered a pioneer of the Bongo Flava genre, being one of the first artists to commercialize hip-hop in the country. He began his career in 1996 with the group S.O.G. before going solo in 2002.
| Full Name | Ambwene Allen Yessayah |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | (Age: 43) |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Religion | Christian |
| Occupation | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Social Media | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | X (Twitter) |
His discography includes several successful albums, such as Raha Kamili (2003) and Hisia Zangu (2005). He has a number of hit songs and high-profile collaborations, including “Zigo Remix” with Diamond Platnumz, “Simuoni” with Harmonize, and “Yule Remix” with Marioo. He is also a businessman, credited with being one of the first Tanzanian musicians to successfully merge music with business ventures.
