By: Nneka Onyilofor

If you ask singer, songwriter, and actor Mukama what his motivation is behind his career, he’d probably tell you, “I always loved music.” Born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Mukama Morandi, by day is an account manager, but when he’s not managing accounts, he’s making music and connections with other artists. Although his accomplishments have been many, there have been times in his life when, “inspiration was my biggest gig and I had no band…not even my own guitar. I just wrote songs and sang,” he said. Similar to many artists, Mukama has been faced with setbacks; however, it was during these difficult times that allowed him to enhance his craft.