It all starts within the individual and that means us!
Before we can have a life of meaning and of purpose, before we can create the
joy and have the kind of life we deserve to have; each of us must first learn
who we are at our core and choose to “be” that person each and every day. If we
want change in our lives we must start here. Anyone not willing to lead
themselves in this way cannot ever be the kind of leader our world, families,
communities, organization and governments need.
Superstars from all fields now try to be as inspiring as
possible. Music is now a way of sending intimate, love, religious and uplifting
messages. Once a musician gets a name, it is upon him to make a fortune and at
the same time be a role model preaching positivity.
One of the most respected musicians found in East Africa so
far is T.I.D (Top In Dar) whose real name is Khalid Mohamed. He is the band
leader of Top Band that has now become so popular for doing the best shows in
Tanzania and internationally. Top Band has toured most African countries, the
U.K and also the U.S.
Talk of hit singles like Zeze, Siamini, Nyota yako,sauti
ya dhahabu, Kiuno Viuno and latest Chumvini. T.I.D is most definitely a
star by his own standards and rights. Very humble and dedicated to changing the
lives of his neighborhood friends and youths where he loves and refers to as Unyamani
in almost all his songs. They equally love him for his positive
attitude and down to earth lifestyle despite being a top figure and they call
him Mnyama too.
“I believe in positivity and all I request the youth to do
is stay positive and creative. God first in everything and you surely will reap
the seeds of your hard work. “ Says T.I.D
T.I.D is a multi-award winner having bagged the Best Male
and Best RnB artist in the Tanzania Music Awards in 2003. He later bagged the
Best Artist/Group from Tanzania in the Kisima Music Awards held in 2005. Three
years later his hit single came tops and was accepted as the best Video of the
year from Tanzania in the Kisima Music award that was held in Nairobi. His afro
style music known as Zeze has also been included in the Global soul compilation
by the Putumayo World Music.
Having been in the music industry for over a decade now,
T.I.D knows what it means to be positive and to preach peace and love to the
society. He is a musician and a film actor who also doubles as a positive ambassador
.
Be Top but always stay humble. Preach peace and stay
positive. T.I.D has proven that without forgetting his roots and neighborhood.
Special Mentions : Top Band, Kisima Awards, Tanzania Music Awards and Putumayo World Music.
Photos By: Khalid Mohamed aka T.I.D
Published by Roosevelt Benard- Dar es salaam,Tanzania / Nairobi, Kenya.
For positivity and Inspirations in the society.
