The group was established in late 1990s soon after Kwanza Unit, Mr. II and other had popularized Swahili hip hop music in Tanzania. The name "Gangwe" is derived from a popular 1980s slang term meaning "hardcore". In context, gangwe refers to the grimy and ghetto hip hop mentality that comprise most of their songs.
The group was established in the late 1990s after Kwanza Unit, Mr. II, and others popularized Swahili hip hop music in Tanzania. The name "Gangwe" comes from a slang term used in the 1980s that means "hardcore." In this context, "gangwe" refers to the gritty and urban hip hop style of their music.