Tanzania: Samia to Grace Third National Cultural Festival in Ruvuma
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to grace the third National Cultural Festival, slated to be held in Ruvuma Region from September 20 to 23, this year.
Tanzania: Economic Development Through Kizimkazi Festival
[Daily News] The Kizimkazi Festival serves as a vital development program for the South region of Zanzibar and the country at large, promoting economic growth through diverse activities that enhance entrepreneurship and tourism, while also empowering w…
Tanzania: Kizimkazi Festival – NBC Bank Boosts Sports, Tourism in Zanzibar
[Daily News] The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has played a pivotal role in the success of the Kizimkazi Festival, an annual event that has become a hub for sports, entertainment, and tourism in Zanzibar.
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.