1. 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...

  2. 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.

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. Miss Grand Tanzania wins Golden Grand Award at Miss Grand International 2026

    The Organization of Miss Grand Tanzania has received the Golden Grand Award at Miss Grand International 2026, earning recognition among the pageant’s participating national organisations. The...

  13. Ecuador wins Miss Grand Country’s Power of the Year against Tanzania’s Jihan

    Ecuador’s Shyare Andrade has won the Country’s Power of the Year title at Miss Grand International 2026, defeating Tanzania’s Jihan Dimack in the final round of the public-voting contest. The...

  14. Jux eyes global success with music and African Boy

    Juma Jux is looking beyond Tanzania, with the Bongo Flava star pursuing international opportunities in both music and fashion as he works to build a wider African presence.

  15. Marioo: Bongo Flava still has a long way to go in the US

    Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Marioo has spoken candidly about the genre’s limited presence in the United States, saying that despite the efforts of many Tanzanian artists, Bongo Flava has yet to...