Tanzania, March 29 -- Dar es Salaam. Nine Tanzanian art groups have been awarded a total of Sh188.4 million under the Feel Free Grant 2026, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country's fast-growing creative industry.

The grants, administered by Nafasi Art Space, recognise outstanding creativity and socially impactful work across a range of artistic disciplines.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam at the weekend, the organisation's director, Lilian Hipolity, said the funding would support innovative projects, expand artistic expression and promote sustainable development within Tanzania's arts sector.

She said that the programme not only provides financial support but also gives artists the freedom to explore bold and meaningful ideas....