Malaika Gray to debut with ‘My Fever’ featuring Marioo

Tanzanian singer-songwriter Malaika Gray is set to release her debut single, My Fever, featuring Bongo Flava star Marioo, on Friday, October 30, 2026, marking the beginning of her musical journey...

Miss Tanzania 2023 Tracy Nabukeera joins MGI All Stars 2026

Tanzanian beauty queen Tracy Nabukeera is set to compete in the second edition of MGI All Stars, adding another international contest to a pageant journey that has seen her earn continental...

Akiki Dadi’s mission to open doors for Tanzania’s next generation of musicians

Tanzanian musician Akiki Dadi is seeking to use his experience in the music industry to create opportunities for emerging artists, arguing that young talent needs more than musical ability to...

The Last Conversation brings Tanzania’s mental health crisis to the screen at TASUBA

In its October 19 report on the production, The Citizen highlighted the film’s approach to confronting cultural barriers that discourage people from speaking openly about mental health, including...

How Mbilia Bel’s ‘Nakei Nairobi’ outsmarted Kenya’s crackdown on foreign music

When Mbilia Bel released ‘Nakei Nairobi,' meaning “I have gone to Nairobi," the song became a major hit across East Africa, particularly in Kenya, where Congolese rumba dominated dance floors and...

The race to become Kinondoni’s next beauty queen is on

The race for the Miss Kinondoni 2026 crown is gathering momentum, with 15 contestants in camp preparing for the grand finale scheduled for October 25 at Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Breaking the Silence: How Tanzanian short film ‘The Last Conversation’ is forcing a reckoning on mental health

The Last Conversation serves as a stark reminder that mental health is not a Western concept or a luxury issue; it is a critical component of family stability and community safety. As the film...

Pursuit of fame blamed for poor quality of Tanzanian films

Speaking during the ‘No Trolling’ podcast, Mr Napoleon said the situation had made it difficult to introduce changes and improve production standards, as some industry players lacked the...

Tanzanian women who’ve achieved global milestones in 2026

Their achievements illustrate the growing reach of Tanzanian talent across different fields, as women break barriers, gain international recognition and create new possibilities for the next...

Jihan lands in Tanzania after making history at Miss Grand International

Hundreds of excited Tanzanians gathered at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) on Saturday to welcome Jihan Mohin Dimack, Miss Grand International 2026 following her historic victory at...

Man Fongo, Msaga Sumu defend Singeli as Majizzo pledges concert comeback

Singeli musicians Man Fongo and Msaga Sumu have defended the genre’s commercial success and cultural significance, dismissing claims that it lacks a strong following and has been overly favoured...

Memory of Princess Mumbi: Reimagining Africa’s future through science fiction

Imagine an African future where science fiction is not just about robots, destruction or saving the world, but also friendship, laughter and the small moments that make life worthwhile.

More than ornaments: How waist beads keep marriages together

Waist beads are more than ornaments for some women, with traditional teachings associating different colours with messages about menstruation, intimacy and relationships.

Tanzania’s Jihan Dimack crowned Miss Grand International 2026

Tanzania’s Jihan Mohin Dimack has been crowned Miss Grand International 2026, becoming the first African queen to win the international beauty pageant. The historic victory marks a major...

Who is Jihan Dimack? Tanzania’s first Miss Grand International winner

Tanzania’s Jihan Dimack has made history after being crowned Miss Grand International 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 10, becoming the first African woman to win the title. Her victory...