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Fashion filmmakers invited to revive Africa's endangered textile traditions

Tanzania, June 20 -- Elevate Africa has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize, a pan-African initiative that aims to preserve the continent's ... Read More


East African film projects selected for Locarno Open Doors 2026

Tanzania, June 19 -- East Africa's film industry has scored major international recognition after a Tanzanian-Kenyan co-production and a Ugandan feature project were selected for the prestigious Locar... Read More


From comedy clash to digital power: What the Coy Mzungu, Mzee Shayo debate reveals about Tanzania's creator economy

Tanzania, June 18 -- What began as a public disagreement between comedian Mzee Shayo and Cheka Tu founder Coy Mzungu has evolved into one of Tanzania's most widely discussed entertainment stories, dom... Read More


Zari and Shakib part ways after five years

Tanzania, June 12 -- Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Zarinah Hassan, popularly known as Zari The Boss Lady, and her husband Shakib Cham have officially announced their separation, ending their fiv... Read More


Tyla makes Disney debut with role in Pixar's Toy Story 5

Tanzania, June 10 -- South African music star Tyla is adding another major milestone to her rapidly rising career. The Grammy-winning artiste has officially joined Disney and Pixar's highly anticipate... Read More


Rayvanny joins global lineup for World Cup 2026 celebrations in Toronto

Tanzania, June 9 -- Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Rayvanny is set to take the global stage during FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations in Toronto, where he will perform alongside Indian actress, dancer and i... Read More


Frida Amani elevates Tanzanian hip-hop at IOMMA forum

Tanzania, June 5 -- Tanzanian rapper Frida Amani continues to raise the country's flag on the international stage after representing Tanzania at the Indian Ocean Music Market (IOMMA) on Reunion Island... Read More


'Nipo Gado' hitmaker ZAY B dies, set for burial today in Dar es Salaam

Tanzania, May 31 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's music industry is mourning the loss of veteran Hip Hop and Bongo Flava artiste ZAY B, who died in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, 2026. According to f... Read More


Frida Amani honoured with environmental conservation award at NEMC's 40th anniversary

Tanzania, May 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian hip hop artiste and environmental activist Frida Amani received an Environmental Conservation Award during the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Nationa... Read More


Style Swap x Undarground returns, turning Dar into a fashion dancefloor

Tanzania, May 29 -- A fusion of fashion, music, and sustainability is set to take over Alliance Francaise de Dar es Salaam this Friday as Style Swap returns for its fifth edition with a bold new colla... Read More