Tanzania joins Miss Afrikana International as Lamata named national director

Tanzania has joined the Miss Afrikana International platform, with Tanzanian filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Leah Mwendamseke, popularly known as Lamata, appointed National Director of Miss...

What happens when the internet decides a film is so bad that everyone suddenly wants to see it?

Chinese animated film Niulai has become an unlikely box-office sensation after its crude and eerie-looking 3D animation was widely mocked online. Released on August 5, the film tells the story...

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African artiste to receive a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has just made history after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first African musician and first Black African artiste to earn the...

Bongo Flava @30 brings the celebration to Dodoma

After lighting up Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, the Bongo Flava @30 celebrations are now heading to Dodoma, bringing the music, nostalgia and energy to Tanzania’s capital city. The nationwide...

Unusual married-life arrangement: Diamond and Zuchu living under separate roofs

While some believe married couples should live under one roof, others argue that how a couple organises its private life is a personal decision, provided both partners are comfortable with the...

Tupac shooting trial begins with opening statements

A former street gang leader accused of masterminding the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas faces opening statements on Monday in a murder trial tied to a...

‘Don’t let others kill your dreams’ — Trey Songz urges Tanzanian youths

Trey Songz, whose musical journey began when he was around 11 or 12 before he started recording at 15, recalled being mocked in his hometown after telling people he wanted to become a singer.

Trey Songz brings star power and social touch to Dar visit

The Grammy-nominated singer touched down at Julius Nyerere International Airport shortly after midnight yesterday ahead of the Imbeju Sauti Moja Concert, which will be held tomorrow, August 14...

Tanzania crowns new queens at Miss Grand Tanzania 2026

Tanzania’s pageantry scene has ushered in a new group of beauty queens, with Jihan Dimack crowned Miss Grand Tanzania 2026 and six other contestants selected to represent the country at...

Alikiba, Bien, Diamond and more lead East Africa’s cross-border music wave

Alikiba, Bien, Diamond Platnumz, Marioo and other East African artistes are driving a growing wave of cross-border collaborations, as musicians from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda...

A star-studded lineup: Big names, big vibes as Kizimkazi Festival kicks off

Kizimkazi Festival 2026 has officially opened in Zanzibar with a mix of music, culture, entertainment and business opportunities, bringing together artistes, visitors and stakeholders for three...

Spotify introduces badge for AI-generated artistes

Spotify added that AI Persona profiles will not receive algorithmic or editorial recommendations simply because their music is available on the platform.

Jihan Dimack Crowned Miss Grand Tanzania 2026

Taking the first runner-up position was Prisca Lyimo, Miss Grand Arusha, who was also one of the standout contestants during this year’s competition. Lyimo had gained strong support from pageant...

FuTopia returns to turn Fumba into East Africa's creative playground

The opening event will feature performances from DJ KCM, ZAINOOBA, and Midimu Collective, creating an energetic introduction to what promises to be one of East Africa’s standout cultural...

Swahili Komik Con 2026 opens new doors for Tanzania's creative talent

One of the event's biggest highlights was the cosplay competition, where ChizA was crowned the 2026 champion. The win earned the cosplayer Sh400,000 and the chance to represent Tanzania at Comic...