1. Sweden pledges strong support for Arts and Culture in Tanzania and Africa

    The initiative underscores a shared commitment between Sweden, Tanzanian authorities, and regional partners to foster sustainable growth in arts, culture, and creative industries across Africa

  2. Chid Benz bounces back: Tanzanian rapper returns after 10 months in rehab, vows to fight drug abuse

    According to Director of the Pili Misana Foundation, Ms Pili Misana which runs the rehabilitation home where Chid stayed, the artist was handed over to them by the government.

  3. Global star Ciara praises Diamond Platnumz as fans await the duo's much anticipated music release

    Ciara has described the project as a “love letter” to her fans, with themes of love, strength, and growth woven throughout. “I’m in a new chapter of life as a woman, a mother, and a creative,”...

  4. Diamond vs Mbosso: Behind the scenes of collaboration and label politics

    Diamond Platnumz and former Wasafi signee Mbosso ‘s clash over MbOSSO’S HIT ‘PAWA’ highlights the complexities of artist-label relationships and the fine line between creative freedom and...

  5. Tanzanian author turning own struggles into a voice for change

    Tanzanian author Hassan Lukwago is using his pen to shine a spotlight on one of society’s biggest challenges inequality.

  6. From stage to industry: Singer Jux launches African Boy clothing factory in Dar es Salaam

    Tanzanian singer and entrepreneur Juma Jux, has taken his fashion brand to new heights with the inauguration of the African Boy Factory in Dar es Salaam

  7. ‎Diamond Platnumz and Mbosso clash over “Pawa” song credits

    Pawa has since become a major hit, garnering over 24 million views on YouTube within just one month.

  8. Diamond, Rayvanny, Harmonize: Building Tanzania’s global music empire

    In today’s music scene, international collaborations are no longer a passing trend; they are game-changers.

  9. Diamond Platnumz speaks on secret marriage, kids, DNA drama and finding his real father

    In an exclusive and emotional interview on Way Up with Angela Yee, Tanzanian music sensation Diamond Platnumz got real about the most intimate parts of his life. From secretly marrying Zuchu...

  10. Baba Levo signs deal to champion affordable electronic appliances

    With Baba Levo’s wide-reaching influence and Digi’s mission to bring innovation within reach of everyday Tanzanians, the partnership is expected to spark a shift in consumer choices and raise the...

  11. How Uganda turned Nyege Nyege festival into one of Africa's most prominent cultural exports

    The event, which once attracted a few hundred local and regional revellers, now draws over 10,000 attendees annually—many of them international visitors.

  12. What it takes to break through in Bongo music

    In the age of TikTok and digital streaming, it has never been easier for a song to go viral—but staying on top in Tanzania’s competitive Bongo Flava industry takes more than a catchy chorus and...

  13. Singeli to headline CHAN opener in landmark stadium showcase

    Tanzania’s high-octane, homegrown music genre, is set to make a historic debut on one of the country’s biggest stages—bringing its energetic sound to the opening ceremony of the 2024 African...

  14. Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks release on $50-million bond ahead of sentencing

    US District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs' initial request for release immediately after the verdict, citing the ample evidence presented at trial of violent acts he committed.

  15. Bongo flava giants poised to dominate 2025 with highly anticipated album releases

    In February, hip-hop heavyweight Darassa released his deeply personal album Take Away the Pain. In May, Jay Melody followed with Addiction, while Mbosso delivered his soulful EP Room Number 3.