Tanzania: Mkuki Bgoya – ‘Swahili Writers Should Be Mandatory Reading in Tanzania, but There’s a Deep Trauma Around Books’
[African Arguments] Abdulrazak Gurnah, the Zanzibari-born 2021 Nobel Literature laureate’s grand homecoming was punctuated by the translation of his masterpiece, Paradise, into Kiswahili. His publisher, Mkuki Bgoya, speaks about its significance in the…
Tanzania: Tanzania Pushing Out Maasai to Attract Rich Tourists
[DW] Tanzania’s government is expanding its nature preserves, but in doing so, it is displacing Maasai herders from their ancestral lands. The plan is to attract more luxury tourism — and Berlin is a major backer.
Tanzania: Platnumz ‘Komasava’ Globally Goes Viral
[Daily News] A VIDEO of reputable artist Chris Brown dancing to Naseeb Abdul alias Diamond Platnumz’s song Komasava has gone viral on Tiktok and earned him global recognition.
Tanzania: Afropop’s Music and Culture Tour of Tanzania and Zanzibar
[Afropop] Our 2024 tour was a whirlwind of music, culture, and stunning scenery. We’re returning in February 2025 to give you a taste of that magic! Feel the beat of Dar es Salaam’s streets, and lose yourself in the diverse melodies of the Sauti za Bus…
Tanzania: Diamond Platnumz Calls Off Wedding, Not Ready for Such a Commitment
[New Times] Renowned Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz has allegedly called off a wedding just moments before the ceremony was set to take place, after realizing that he wasn’t ready for such a commitment. He even advised his fiancée ide…
Tanzania: Tanzania’s Acrobatic Heroes Ramadhan Brothers Return Home
[Daily News] The acrobatic duo from Tanzania, the Ramadhani Brothers, returned home today, following their victory two weeks ago at the American Got Talent (AGT) Fantasy League World Champions.
Tanzania: Made Kuti Earns Standing Ovation for Sauti Za Busara Performance
[Daily News] The 21st Sauti za Busara festival concluded with a performance by Made Kuti at the Old Fort Main Stage in Zanzibar.
Tanzania: Tanzania Shines At Pacesetters Awards – Local Firms and Leaders Earn Continental Recognition
[Daily News] In a glittering ceremony held in Dar es Salaam recently, Tanzania’s entrepreneurial spirit and leadership took center stage as several Tanzanian firms and individuals were recognized at the prestigious Pacesetters Awards Continental Chapter.
Tanzania: Govt to Improve Library Infrastructure Countrywide
[Daily News] Kilimanjaro — THE government has embarked on a programme aimed at improving all libraries in the country in order to provide opportunities for students, teachers and other people to have access to additional knowledge.
Tanzania: EU Parliament Calls Out Maasai Evictions from Serengeti
[Survival International] In a groundbreaking move, the European Parliament has condemned evictions of Indigenous Maasai communities under the guise of conservation. It also stressed that Indigenous rights are a non-negotiable prerequisite for any conse…