 Them Mushrooms released the song in several of their albums, and both their version and cover version of the songs are found in many compilation of African pop music, including those dedicated to parties and children (such as the "African Playground" CD published by Putumayo Kids).The song was featured in the 2019 film Where’d You Go Bernadette, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Cate Blanchett.Some of the covers of "Jambo Bwana" come under different titles and have modified lyrics.