Tanzania, April 19 -- Dar es Salaam. A decade ago, before the huge shifts that swept Dar es Salaam-Tanzania's business centre, the Sinza Area, which extends from Bamaga to Shekilango, was noted for its thriving array of bars.

For family members, it became almost impossible to convince someone to raise children there due to the noise and high level of immorality that had engulfed the place.

Those who visited Sinza in the past may reminisce about iconic establishments like Hongera, B-Bar, Lego, Vatican City, Waungwana, Shikamoo, Angel Bar and Marahaba, among others.

All of this appears to be a thing of the past, with the focus of leisure and entertainment shifting to the Tabata, where multiple clubs and social halls have recently sprung,...