1. Joel Lwaga’s ‘Olodumare’ lyric video sets a new YouTube record

    The lyric video for the gospel song ‘Olodumare’ by Tanzanian worship artist Joel Lwaga has made history, becoming the biggest YouTube release of his career to date.

  2. Sugu speaks out as Prime Minister weighs in on artiste-fan dispute

    Veteran hip hop artiste and politician Joseph Mbilinyi, popularly known as Sugu, has broken his silence on the growing dispute between Tanzanian artistes and their fans

  3. Are fans now easing their boycott of local music?

    Several high-profile artistes, including Diamond Platnumz, reportedly lost followers as boycott calls gained momentum online

  4. Artistes shouldn’t be punished for political gigs, says PM Nchemba

    Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, has expressed surprise at activists urging citizens to boycott Tanzanian artistes who supported CCM during the 2025 general election campaigns.

  5. The Weeknd secures landmark $1 billion catalogue financing deal, retains ownership

    Global music star The Weeknd has finalised one of the most significant and innovative music catalogue deals to date

  6. Creative franchise redefines how Tanzanian films reach their audience

    On the night of December 12, Bongo Movie lovers gathered at Century Cinema, Dar Free Market, for an experience that went beyond a film screening, as the Oh Sh*t Universe brought its stories to...

  7. CANDID TALK: Fans are waking up...are Tanzanian artistes listening?

    That kind of loyalty is rare. But even rare things get tired when they’re mishandled.

  8. ‘Not the time to look for someone to blame’, says Harmonize

    His remarks follow a wave of online criticism and fan-driven disengagement that industry insiders warn is placing significant strain on the creative sector.

  9. Fan boycotts shake Tanzanian music industry: calls for reflection, responsibility

    Majjizo expresses deep concern, emphasising the potential long-term consequences for the sector.

  10. Tanzania’s content creator crowned TikTok Video of the Year

    Moments after receiving the award, he expressed heartfelt excitement and acknowledged the demanding nature of content creation.

  11. When campus parties go hilariously wrong

    Mathew explains that this world of ‘too much freedom,’ or as students call it, ‘chuo bata,’ often hides pressure, heartbreak, and secrets beneath the fun.

  12. The four Tanzanian women : Redefining what global fashion representation looks like

    The world of fashion is unforgiving. Models rise, fade, and are quickly replaced in a carousel that rarely pauses to celebrate legacy. Yet, amid this whirlwind, four Tanzanian women have carved...

  13. Tukutane Dar Arts Week to empower Africa’s creative economy and cultural exchange

    The ultimate goal, she added, is to develop shared strategies, strengthen creative networks, and identify sustainable solutions that support long-term growth within Africa’s creative sector

  14. Police confirm Tanzanian comedian MC Pilipili was murdered

    The hospital’s medical officer-in-charge, Dr Ernest Ibenzi, confirmed they received the body and found that MC Pilipili had already passed away. He said those who brought him in were identified...

  15. Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas honoured at the 16th Governors Awards

    Veteran production designer Wynn Thomas, known for shaping the visual identity of some of the most influential films of the past four decades, also received an Honorary Oscar.