Fid Q’s Cheusi Dawa brings Poetry Addiction to Dar, June 29; Fid, Wakazi, One, Mad Ice and more artists to perform

Do you like live Soul music, Hip-Hop, Afro- Soul, Poetry, Spoken word or just looking for a place to network? Well, look no further , Cheusi Dawa brings to you, Poetry Addiction.

What is Poetry Addiction?

It is an event that brings together artists from different parts of world in an attempt to use the power of music and poetry for a greater cause and will involve different kind of artists ranging from poets to live musical instrumentations. Intends to bring an exceptional brand of music that is not getting the attention it deserves.

Poetry Addiction is a monthly event that include different genre of music/ art that aims at raising awareness/ awakening the society and entertaining a targeted audience.

It’s an event that creates an environment for social interactions by using educational art and culture.
Poetry Addiction will kick off on Saturday 29 June, 2013 from 20.00 – 01.00 at Triniti – Msasani Rd. 26, Oysterbay, DSM with appearance by the following artists.

Mad Ice – Afro soul/ world

Singer-songwriter Ahmed Kakoyi best known for his stage name “Mad Ice” is one of the most charismatic artists the world music genre has to offer. Based in Helsinki, Finland Mad Ice has gained recognition with his fabulous soulful voice and touching live performances. With love being the main message conveyed on the lyrical side of his compositions, Mad Ice’s music is a unique fusion of African melancholic melodies with a touch of soul…calls it Afro-soul.

Wakazi – African Hiphop/ Rap

Here is the “Bilingual Beast” ß meaning a lyrical Beast who raps in TWO LANGUAGES namely English and Swahili.

★ILLMATIX ★ – African Hiphop/ Rap

One the Incredible – African Hiphop / Rap

One aka Moko wa Miujiza refers to himself as a Roman number, word-smith behind the mic. The mention of his old rap crew “Illmatix” always confuses listeners with Nas’s Illmatic, probably because One’s pen game is somewhat similar to his. While Nas made a classic song “One Mic”, One wrote One Verse that started it all.

Damian Soul – Afro- soul/r&b

One of the most unique voices Tanzania has ever seen. His blend of soul and afro r&b puts him in that league of his own.

Fid Q – African Hiphop/ Rap
The Top Of Rap’s Elite

Henry the 1st – Afro- Soul/ R&B

This is a diamond in the rough when it comes to music and performance, he has potential to become one of the biggest if not the biggest in Africa with his range and passion to become great.