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Huyu alitusumbua 2003: Nameless recalls fierce competition as he adds Mr Nice to concert lineup
17th July, 2026 07:44 PM
In a thrilling announcement that has sent shockwaves of nostalgia through music fans across the region, legendary singer Nameless has confirmed that one-time Tanzanian powerhouse Mr Nice will officially perform at his highly anticipated ‘Nameless @ 25’ concert.
The grand anniversary event, which honours Nameless’s incredible 25-year journey in the music industry, boasts a heavily star-studded lineup of industry veterans and contemporary hitmakers.
Taking to his Instagram account on Friday evening, July 17, 2026, the Salary hitmaker shared his excitement about expanding the concert’s narrative to include the broader history of the regional sound, looking back fondly at a time when competition between Kenya and Tanzania first began to reshape the continent’s airwaves.
In his social media post, Nameless did not hide the immense impact Mr Nice had on the industry when he burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, humorously admitting that the Tanzanian star gave Kenyan artistes a massive run for their money.
“Ok, As we tell the Kenyan Pop Story we must talk of the East African story!” Nameless wrote.
“I must say Huyu alitusumbua 2003 🤣🤣🤣🤣!! I will give you his story one Day! He was one of the early Tanzanian Invasions!! Alikuwa anaFagilia mbaya!!”
During that unforgettable era, Mr Nice completely dominated clubs, radio stations, and major arenas across East Africa with his signature take-u style and monster anthems like Fagilia and Rafiki.
Rather than creating animosity, Nameless explained that the intense cross-border rivalry pushed everyone to sharpen their creative pens.
“It Was healthy East African competition!” he noted.
With Mr Nice now formally added to the performance roster, the upcoming weekend showcase is shaping up to be much more than a standard anniversary concert – it is a live archive of the modern East African pop movement.
Nameless urged his fans to secure their spots immediately for what promises to be an emotionally charged walk down memory lane, while asking his followers to drop their top track requests for the Tanzanian legend.
“He will be making an appearance on Sunday Show! Which song do you want to see him perform! Get your Sunday Show tickets Now! It’s going to be an EastAfrican Party! Keep it here for more announcements!”
For fans who witnessed the musical landscape shift in 2003, seeing these two titans share a stage once again will be a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy of East African music.
