Real name: Ally Saleh Kiba (King Kiba)
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Footballer
Birthday: 26 November 1986
Nationality: Tanzanian
Star sign: Sagittarius
Birth place: Iringa Region, Tanzania
Height: 6’0
Children: Kamran, Amiya Kiba, Prince Sameer Kiba, Jamal Kiba, and Chamy Kiba.
Spouse: separated from Amina Khalef (Kenyan wife)
Net Worth: $4 million – $ 5 million
Short bio
Ali Kiba is a Tanzanian artist loved by music lovers in the East African community. He is a singer, songwriter, footballer and the Chief Executive Officer of Kings Music Label. His real name is Ali Saleh Kiba and his place of birth is Dar es Salaam in Tanzania where he was also raised. Because he was born on 29th of November in 1986, Ali Kiba is currently 36 years old (2022)
A little is know about Ali Kiba’s education background. However, we know that he attended school in Upanga Primary School in Tanzania but information on his further education remain unavailable to the public. Alikiba’s music career kicked off in 2004 when he started releasing his music and soon grew to be very good especially in his genres of Afropop and R&B. In his 16 year career, Ali Kiba has released more than 40 songs and a couple of albums. He has also collaborated with international and local music artists on projects. Some of the artists Alikiba has collabos with include Sauti Sol (Kenya), Lady Jaydee (Tanzania), Yvonne Chaka Chaka (South Africa), Timaya and American Neyo.
Alikiba awards
His work has earned him several awards such as:
- several Tanzania Music Awards,
- MTV EMA Awards,
- Kili Awards and
- his 2008 album, Cinderella was named the best selling record in East Africa.
- Presidential Honor for his work in music and the arts.
Some of the most popular Ali Kiba songs include ‘Aje’, ‘Seduce Me’, ‘Usiniseme’, ‘Macmuga’, ‘Njiwa’ and ‘Chekecha Cheketua’.
Alikiba Personal life, wife, children
Alikiba was married to Amina Khalef from Kenya but they separated. He has five children – Jamal, Amiya, Chamy, Prince and Sameer Kiba.
Net worth and assets
It is estimated that Alikiba’s net worth is $5 million because his music perform well global and he has a worldwide appeal. He also has a number of endorsements and brand deals. Ali Kiba is commonly seen with expensive suits, designer watches, luxurious cars and lavish houses.