Them Mushrooms
Them Mushrooms, one of East Africa's most iconic bands, was founded in 1969 in Nairobi, Kenya, by the Harrison brothers—Teddy Kalanda, Billy Sarro, George Zirro, John Katana, and Pius Plato Chitianda "Jibaba." Originally known as "Avenida Success," the group rebranded to "Them Mushrooms" in 1972, inspired by Africa's mystical magic mushrooms. Over five decades, the band has become synonymous with Kenya’s rich musical heritage, blending Chakacha, Benga, reggae, and Taarab with modern hip-hop and rap influences to create a timeless sound.
Their 1982 hit Jambo Bwana (Hello, Mister), written by Teddy Kalanda, sold over 30,000 copies and became a cultural anthem synonymous with its refrain, "Hakuna Matata." Despite challenges like the passing of drummer Dennis Kalume in 1992 and a brief rebranding as "Uyoga" in 2002, the band’s resilience and innovation have preserved their legacy.
8. Them Mushrooms | Siri Yangu (Audio) | Reggae
7. Them Mushrooms | Si Nguo (Audio) | Reggae
6. Them Mushrooms | Wazee Wakatike (Audio) | Reggae
5. Them Mushrooms | Wazee Wakumbuke (Audio) | Reggae
4. Them Mushrooms | Kama Zamani (Audio) | Reggae
3. Them Mushrooms | Hapo Kale (Audio) | Reggae
Them Mushrooms & Teddy Kalanda Ft. Gona | Iko Nguff (Audio) | Reggae
12. Them Mushrooms | Aisha (Audio) | Reggae
11. Them Mushrooms | Hapo Kale (Audio) | Reggae
11. Them Mushrooms | Mume Tupa Mbao (Audio) | Reggae
10. Them Mushrooms | Kama Zamani (Audio) | Reggae
10. Them Mushrooms | Siku Mbili Tatu (Audio) | Reggae
9. Them Mushrooms | Si Nguo (Audio) | Reggae
9. Them Mushrooms | Stress (Audio) | Reggae
8. Them Mushrooms | Kamwambie Osama (Audio) | Reggae
8. Them Mushrooms | Wamsheba Wamsheba (Audio) | Reggae
7. Them Mushrooms | Uyoga (Audio) | Reggae
7. Them Mushrooms | Malaika (Audio) | Reggae
6. Them Mushrooms | Sokoni (Audio) | Reggae
6. Them Mushrooms | Zakale Zipo (Audio) | Reggae
5. Them Mushrooms | Hola! Let The World Know (Audio) | Reggae
5. Them Mushrooms | Zilizopendwa (Audio) | Reggae
4. Them Mushrooms | Vinani Nzele (Audio) | Reggae
4. Them Mushrooms | Wazee Wakatike (Audio) | Reggae
3. Them Mushrooms | Madenege (Audio) | Reggae
3. Them Mushrooms | Wazee Wakumbuke (Audio) | Reggae
2. Them Mushrooms | Mushrooms Soup (Audio) | Reggae
2. Them Mushrooms | Zakale Zipo (Audio) | Reggae
2. Them Mushrooms | Giriama Woman (Audio) | Reggae
1. Them Mushrooms | Jambo Bwana (Audio) | Reggae