1. Police: Niffer arrested for alleged incitement and vandalism ahead of Tanzania's General Election

    Commander Muliro added that further legal procedures are currently under consideration regarding the suspect’s case.

  2. Salif Keita to headline Sauti za Busara 2026

    The 23rd edition of Sauti za Busara, East Africa’s most celebrated music festival, will return to Stone Town from February 5 to 8, 2026, promising another vibrant showcase of Africa’s creative...

  3. Tanzania’s Bahati Female Band champions disability inclusion through music

    The Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute (Taasisi ya Sanaa na Utamaduni Bagamoyo, TaSUBa) and the National Arts Council (Basata) praised the initiative, noting significant progress compared to...

  4. Tanzania’s beauty queens dominate the global stage

    After a few quiet years, Tanzania’s beauty pageant scene is dazzling once again, and this time, the crowns are heavier, the stages grander, and the spotlight brighter on the global stage

  5. When loud music becomes a silent threat to hearing

    Some concert-goers share similar concerns. Salma Jumanne, a regular at live shows, said she can hardly imagine a concert without the booming bass that shakes the crowd.

  6. Grammy-winning soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51

    His 2000 album Voodoo earned him two Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential R&B records of its era.

  7. Study reveals TikTok’s growing influence on global music charts

    When American star Chris Brown shared a dance clip of Komasava, it exposed the track to an even wider audience, proof that a moment on TikTok can open doors to the global market.

  8. Turunesh earns Grammy Consideration for ‘Nesha’s Cypher’

    Independent Tanzanian-Ethiopian-Kenyan artiste Turunesh is celebrating a major milestone after her project “Nesha’s Cypher” made it onto the Grammy ballot

  9. “Me Too” by Abigail Chams and Harmonize earns Grammy consideration

    Tanzanian singer and songwriter Abigail Chams has expressed her gratitude after her collaboration with Harmonize, titled “Me Too,” received consideration from the Recording Academy, the...

  10. Diamond Platnumz’s collabo with Ciara ‘Low’ earns Grammy consideration

    Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz continues to make international waves as his collaboration with American R&B icon Ciara, the single 'Low' has been listed for Grammy consideration...

  11. Diddy sentenced to four years in federal prison

    The ruling, delivered in a Manhattan courtroom, caps a months-long trial that gripped both the entertainment industry and the public.

  12. Tanzanian music makes history as AY, Harmonize, Fid Q enter GRAMMY consideration

    East African music is turning heads on the global stage. Tanzanian stars AY, Harmonize, and Fid Q have reached a major milestone as their songs have been approved for consideration for the 68th...

  13. Why emerging artistes increasingly need support to succeed

    Emerging artistes face growing challenges in today’s competitive creative landscape, including limited access to funding, exposure, and professional networks

  14. Millen Magese: The supermodel who turned fashion, pain and power into lasting impact

    There are models, and then there is Millen Happiness Magese, a woman whose presence feels less like an entrance and more like an arrival

  15. Jose Chameleone: The resilient star who redefined East African music

    Rumours swirled around the incident, with some alleging foul play. For weeks, fans across East Africa feared the worst.