Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu has appointed rapper Mwana Fa as the Deputy Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports.

Mwana Fa real name Hamis Mohamed Mwinjuma who is also the current Member of Parliament for  Muheza constituency was among the new faces appointed by President Suluhu  in a mini -reshuffle on Sunday.

The rapper takes over from Pauline Gekul who has been transferred to the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs retaining her post.

The appointment of Mwana Fa was well received by Tanzanian artists arguing that he is up to the task and will improve the entertainment sector.

"Moja ya karata turufu aimecheza leo mama" posted Diamond Platnumz.

Barnaba classic posted "Engo mama. You deserve my brother"

Rosa Ree "Wow! Big Congrats @mwanafa Unastahili!