Abel Loshilaa Motika (26 May 1974 – 1 December 2011 in Arusha), known for his stage name Mr. Ebbo, was a Masai hip hop musician from Tanzania.

Mr Ebbo was one of the pioneering bongo Flava artistes. He rose to national fame with his single "Mimi Mmasai" in early 2000s. His other hits include "Bado" and "Kamongo". Most of his recordings were made at Motika Studios in Tanga. He performed in traditional Masai costumes.

Mr. Ebbo

In 2003 he was named to head a government campaign endorsing privatisation, for which he composed the song "Ubinaf-sishaji" (privatisation).

Mr. Ebbo

He died of leukemia on 1 December 2011 at Mission Usa River Hospital in Arusha. He left a widow with two daughters.

Mr. Ebbo

Albums

Fahari Yako (2002) Bado (2003) Kazi Gani (2004) Alibamu (2005) Kamongo (2006)

References

External links

Mr Ebbo Songs

1974 births

2011 deaths

Tanzanian rappers

Deaths from leukemia

20th-century Tanzanian male singers

21st-century Tanzanian male singers

Tanzanian Bongo Flava musicians

Swahili-language singers