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Benchmark Productions Limited has produced couple of eye-catching music videos for Tanzanian local artists. Some of the beautiful music videos are:
"Zali la Mentali" by Professor Jay - A hip hop music video tracing the life of a poor guy who falls in love to a rich beautiful girl. The 4-minute music video was shot in various locations in Dar es Salaam for a period of five days and edited for a week.

Machozi - Famous Tanzanian songbird Lady Jay D cries for her lost love. The first ever music video to be produced by Benchmark, Machozi literally means "Tears" was shot in studio and on location for over two days.

Ndoto Tata - by JITI. A hip hop music video shot in studio and mixed up with 2D computer animation.

Acha Waseme - by Mr. Peace. Acha Waseme meaning "Let Them Talk" is a hip hop music video shot in studio showing the artists prowess in dancing and singing.

Asili ya Mwafrika - by Wanne Star. A traditional music video whereby the artist calls for Tanzanians to value their culture and customs. Shot at night on location the video shows spectacular shots of dancers playing with fire and snake.

Shangilia - The up and coming local pop star Tricia Mugisha sings and praises for love, peace and unity. Shangilia literally meaning "Celebrate" is dedicated to Tanzania children.

Usione Soo - by ISHI Stars. A HealthScope Tanzania music video used to launch ISHI Phase II campaigns countrywide. Several famous local artists participated in the song to send AIDS/HIV awareness messages to Tanzanian youths.

Afrika Nalia - by Mr. Paul. An AIDS music video with a storyline sponsored by PSI, was shot in various parts of Dar es Salaam for three days brings out the issue of AIDS/HIV epidemic in Africa. The local zouk artist, Mr. Paul, sings his heart out for people to be aware with the disease.

Nalia kwa Furaha - by Jacquilne Ntuyabaliwe featuring Bushoke. The music video comprises of location shots and the artist live performances.

Starehe - by Ferooz - A local hip-hop star recalls his hey days as a lover boy! Shot with a storyline, the video tells a story of a young man spending his life carelessly till he falls victim of the killer disease AIDS' It highlights the society on AIDS awareness. The shots comprises of the modern youths and their day to day behaviour within the society.

Mikasi - by Mangwea - a story of a famous local hip hop artist as he teams up with his friends to spend the night out. Shot in various locations in the city, Mikasi musicvideo brings out the issue of how certain youths would spend their night out, as far as money, drinks are concerned.

Sina Hali - the up and coming BongoBhangla female artist, Mask Girl, unmasks her face to sing her passionate affair to a mysterious boy. The video was shot in various locations for over two days.

Njoo Kwangu - Malissa as the new local artist in Dar introduces his singing skills his first ever single music video. Shot in studio and edited using spectacular 2D backgrounds images, the artist dances in a TAKEU style backed with female stage show dancers.

Nadaka Mic - A popular and flamboyant Bongoflava artist known as Snoop Lee rhymes about his prowess in controlling the mic.. Snoop Lee is featured with another hip hop star Mr. Blue. Shot in studio and edited on AVID computer with magnificent shots of Snoop Lee appearing in 5 different poses in a single shot.

Nataka - by Mchizi Mox and featuring K-Lynn the song highlights a young couple in love and what they would like to share to strengthen their love.

Dancing Floor - by Q-Chief, rejuvenating music for the young at heart. This dreadlocked Bongo Flavor artist passionately sings his love to a mysterious girl dancing on the dancing floor.

Nikusaidiaje - famous storyteller local hip hop star Professor J, raps about the village woman she met and married when he visited his home village. He regrets for bringing the woman in town, where the city life changes the village woman negatively. The video was shot with a storyline in various locations and it's featuring one of the famous Bongo flava artists, Ferooz!

Mapenzi - A local songstress sings about the agony of loving. She sings about loving someone who does not love her back. Shot on location in 2 days.

One Day - A song by Bongo Star Search winner Jumanne Iddi who sings about making it one day in life. One Day- The winner of Bongo Star Search 2006 Jumanne Iddi sings about how one day he will make it in life through music despite hardships.The video was shot with a storyline in various locations and it features one of the best choreographies ever in Tanzania music videos.