Band,
World and Folk
Kenya-based group formed in 1971 by the Tanzanian brothers Wilson Peter Kinyonga and George Peter Kinyonga. Both brothers had previously founded and led Arusha Jazz but adopted the new group name when they moved to Kenya in late 1971. They continued to use the Arusha Jazz name (particularly as A.J.B.) alongside Simba Wanyika until 1973. In 1978 Professor Omari Shabani left the group with several other members to form Orchestre Les Wanyika. In 1980 the group sufferred another split, when brother (and founder member) George Peter Kinyonga left (with nearly all the other members) to form Orchestre Jobiso. This split was short-lived and George Peter Kinyonga had rejoined Simba Wanyika by the end of the year. They often used the name Simba Wanyika Original during this period to try to avoid confusion with other groups with similar names. The group continued to record and tour until the mid 1990s (by when both of the Kinyonga brothers had died).
![]() | Professor Omari Shabani |
![]() | George Peter Kinyonga voc |
![]() | Michael Mwita dr |
![]() | Wilson Peter Kinyonga voc |
![]() | John Olwenyo |
![]() | Zolo Saidi b |
![]() | Mike Beche dr |
![]() | Abbu Omar g |
![]() | Joseph Just bvoc |
![]() | Rashid Juma dr |
![]() | Tom Malanga b |
![]() | Elia John sax |
![]() | William Peter Kinyonga cng, dr |
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Pepea | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1992 | Album |
Dunia Haina Wema (Greatest Hits Volume One) | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1988 | Compil. |
Mapenzi Ni Damu | Wilson Peter Kinyonga, Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1988 | Album |
Kenya Vol.1 | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1986 | Album |
Dunia Kigeu-geu | Orchestra Simba Wanyika / Orchestre Jobiso / Orchestre Les Wanyika | 1985 | Album |
Haleluya | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1985 | Album |
It's My Discothek Vol. 1 | Mombasa Roots / Habel Kifoto / Orchestra Simba Wanyika / Safari Sound Band | 1985 | Compil. |
Shillingi Mauwa Tena Yaua | Wilson Peter Kinyonga & Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1983 | Album |
Barua Ya Mapenzi | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1982 | Single |
Mary Tuyamalize | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1980 | Single |
Yamebaki Mazoea / Mbele Ya Mungu | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1976 | Single |
Mombasa Kisiwani | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1975 | Single |
Wataka Nini Mpenzi / Africa Yetu | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1975 | Single |
Jiburudisheni Na Simba Wanyika Vol. 1 | Wilson Peter Kinyonga Na Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1975 | Album |
Dalili / Helena Wangu | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | 1974 | Single |
Shilingi | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | Single | |
Mwana Sikia No.2 | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | Single | |
Makulata | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | Single | |
Jiburudisheni Na Simba Wanyika Vol. 2 | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | Album | |
Mama Esta | Orchestra Simba Wanyika | Single | |
Hit Parade Number One Includes All Your Favorite Bands | Mlimani Park Orchestra, Orchestre Les Wanyika, Maroon Commandos, Orchestra Simba Wanyika | Compil. |