Hanstone is a gifted Tanzanian Bongo Flava singer, songwriter, and composer who has become a prominent name for his melodic storytelling and “smooth” vocal delivery. Often described as a quiet powerhouse, he gained widespread recognition for his lyrical contribution and feature on the massive 2018 hit “Iokote” by Maua Sama, which remains one of the most successful Tanzanian songs of the decade.

His career has been a journey of significant highs and complex industry navigations. Hanstone was notably a “hidden” member of Diamond Platnumz’s WCB Wasafi label for several years, though he was never officially introduced to the public in the same manner as artists like Zuchu or Mbosso. This led to a publicized fallout in 2021 when he released his EP Amazing independently, effectively ending his quiet association with the label. Since then, he has established himself as a strong independent force, frequently collaborating with Dundo Africa.