Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Harmonize has announced that the much‑anticipated album many fans were waiting for will not drop in 2025 — instead, the release will be delayed into 2026.
The decision, he says, is rooted in the current social and political climate in his home country.
In a video shared on his Instagram Stories on 28 November 2025, Harmonize addressed fans directly.
“This is Kondeboy,” he began, referencing his stage alias. He explained that after repeated talks with his label and after “looking around at what’s going on,” he and his team felt it was no longer right to roll out the album as scheduled.
“I’m not very sure that the album is going to come out this year,” he admitted.
He went on to call for prayers for his country and other African nations facing difficult times, saying he would rather wait for stability before letting the music out.
“We just need to pray that everything gets back together,” he urged fans. “God bless Tanzania, Africa, Nigeria, and South Sudan.”
The album postponement comes shortly after Harmonize canceled a high‑profile concert in the Tanzanian capital, Dodoma.
The show — originally scheduled for 7 November 2025 — was called off due to what organisers described as “mounting pressure on pro‑government artistes” and a tense post‑election environment.
According to the organisers, the atmosphere was unstable and unpredictable, prompting them to prioritise safety and national healing over entertainment.
For Harmonize — one of East Africa’s most prominent musical exports — these developments present more than just logistical setbacks.
They reflect the growing scrutiny on artistes whose work and public persona intersect with politics, public perception, and national turbulence. In such a context, even art becomes political.
For his label and collaborators, the postponement may mean financial implications — incomes from shows, promotions, endorsements, and distribution may take a hit temporarily.
But long-term, a more careful and timely release could yield greater returns, especially if it coincides with renewed public interest and support.
Harmonize has long been more than just a hitmaker. Known for blending Bongo Flava with Afrobeat, Amapiano, and Swahili‑soul rhythms, he has carved a distinct sound that resonates across East Africa and beyond.
Earlier this year, his pending album generated excitement not only for its music but also for rumored collaborations with prominent artists across the continent.
But 2025 proved turbulent — with political unrest, protests, and widespread uncertainty enveloping the nation.
For Harmonize, those conditions clashed with the celebratory spirit an album launch demands. The postponement, in this light, becomes a matter of principle.