1. Swiss-based Tanzanian artiste Muchi Melo pushes Bongo Flava beyond borders

    A Tanzanian musician based in Switzerland is pushing Bongo Flava onto the international stage after independently producing and releasing a 16-track album that blends Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Reggae...

  2. Frida Amani elevates Tanzanian hip-hop at IOMMA forum

    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 Réunion Island, one of the...

  3. Davido makes history on FIFA World Cup track

    Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has added another landmark achievement to his growing list of global accolades, becoming the first African artist to contribute to FIFA World Cup soundtrack...

  4. Zanzibar police conclude US influencer died by suicide

    Police reports indicate that Robinson checked into Zuri Hotel on 6 April 2026 with McCann and was accommodated in Villa 25.

  5. Grief as fire guts Barnaba’s HighTable Sound Entertainment Studios

    The music industry has been thrown into mourning after a fire yesterday gutted recording and film production studios belonging to HighTable Sound Entertainment, owned by Bongo Fleva artist...

  6. ‘Nipo Gado’ hitmaker ZAY B dies, set for burial today in Dar es Salaam

    Beyond her hit singles, ZAY B released the album Mama Africa, which performed strongly in the market and helped establish her as one of the leading female artists of the first generation of Bongo...

  7. Ben Pol shares powerful journey from fame to struggle and back again

    According to the musician, debts continued piling up and he was eventually forced to sell personal belongings, including his car.

  8. Frida Amani honoured with environmental conservation award at NEMC’s 40th anniversary

    Using music as a tool for advocacy, Frida Amani has continued to raise awareness about environmental conservation through several projects and songs.

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

    A fusion of fashion, music, and sustainability is set to take over Alliance Française de Dar es Salaam this Friday as Style Swap returns for its fifth edition with a bold new collaboration...

  10. Marioo drops star-studded global EP, ‘MMMCXII’

    Tanzanian artiste Marioo has unveiled details of his upcoming project MMMCXII, describing it as a deeply personal and creatively ambitious body of work that blends emotion, cultural identity, and...

  11. Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson embraces African heritage after DNA test results

    American actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has sparked widespread conversation online after publicly sharing the results of a recent DNA ancestry test that highlights strong genetic links to...

  12. Chris Brown adds ‘doctor’ to his name after receiving honorary degree

    The R&B star was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in Visual & Performing Arts by Harvest Christian University, a faith-based institution in the United States, marking...

  13. Quinta Brunson to star in new Betty Boop feature film

    Quinta Brunson, best known as Dr Fuzzby in Zootopia 2 and creator of the award-winning sitcom Abbott Elementary, is set to develop and star in a new Betty Boop feature film, marking the iconic...

  14. Netflix announces Michael Jackson trial documentary as Lionsgate confirms Michael sequel

    A new wave of projects centred around the life and legacy of Michael Jackson is set to reignite global conversation this year, with both Netflix and Lionsgate unveiling major productions...

  15. ZIFF 2026 spotlights 65 films across fiction, documentary and animation

    The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is preparing for another vibrant celebration of cinema, culture and creativity after unveiling its official film selection for the 2026 edition...