This artist does not refer to a specific group of named individuals (such as a band or musical group) but rather defines the collective term for an ethnic group inhabiting the northwest central area of Tanzania, between Lake Victoria and Lake Rukwa.

Please use this "artist" name (or any language variation thereof, via an ANV) for Banyamwezi, Niamwezi, Nyamuezi, Nyamwese, Nyamwezi, Nyamwezis, Ouanyamouezi, Wanyamwezi people.

The Nyamwezi are the second largest ethnic group in Tanzania by population. The name originates from Swahili, and translates as 'people of the moon'.