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Mabiyu Thobias Ntini (born 23 september 1978. (At Isangijo, Kisesa, Magu, Mwanza, Tanzania)... Mabiyu is a name from the biggest tribe in Tanzania (Sukuma) The name means,seeds **(a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa)** This name is normally give through kinship,

Mabiyu is a Tanzanian traditional singer-songwriter, Dancer and a drummer... During his Dance Performances, his musicians and dancers are dressed traditionally or according to his requirements. His performances are ideal for opening conventions, seminars, conferences and product launches, creating a powerful impact within a short space of time. His sessions comprise of music making and experiencing the magic of rhythm. Performances are used for informal and social functions, boosting and building group energy with less exercises and strategies. Fire dancers, are optional and create a festive and entertaining atmosphere. The range of possibilities are only limited to the imagination.

The drums are used at birth, in ancestor worship, rites of passage, healing, storytelling, warrior rites and initiation, at the time of death, and as an an important means of communication over long distances

From an early age dancing and drumming formed an intrinsic part of his life. He was raised in the Sukuma tribal culture, one that works, worships, lives and breathes to the beat of the drum, which has been primarily used to transmit traditional knowledge.

At home in Isangijo(Tanzania) he is known for his expertise in every village from Bujora to Butimba.

Between 1995 to 2012 Mabiyu has toured internationally performing in dozens of high-profile festivals and independent tours of Kenya, Uganda,Tunisien,Danmark and Sweden Apart from being steeped in Sukuma tradition as a ritual drummer,

":Mabiyu Thobias Ntini, a rare talent of his kind, an all -round master drummer and who is accomplished in an array of Sukuma traditions and drumming styles. He is the most revered of many of Sukuma drummer in Sukumaland"