He is largely known for his infamous fame singles Ninakupenda and Itafahamika released in 2006 that boosted his career to become one of the top Tanzanian rappers.
[7] Throughout his career, Nay Wa Mitego has tackled various societal issues through his music, addressing topics such as corruption, poverty, and political repression.
[9] In 2017, he faced significant backlash from Tanzanian authorities after releasing the song "Wapo" (They Exist), which criticized the government's handling of social issues.
[11] In 'Amkeni,' a 2023 song, Nay wa Mitego boldly called out the government, describing it as corrupt and accusing the President[12] of merely putting up billboards to portray herself as hardworking while allegedly failing to deliver on her promises.
In 2024, Nay Wa Mitego addressed speculation[13][14] surrounding his latest song, "Wapi Huko," which delves into societal issues and describes a visit to a country he cryptically refers to as 'abroad,'[15] vividly portraying its high cost of living, expensive food, cheap alcohol, and daytime power outages'[16] impact on the working population.