‘Nipo Gado’ hitmaker ZAY B dies, set for burial today in Dar es Salaam Beyond her hit singles, ZAY B released the album Mama Africa, which performed strongly in the market and helped establish her as one of the leading female artists of the first generation of Bongo...
Ben Pol shares powerful journey from fame to struggle and back again According to the musician, debts continued piling up and he was eventually forced to sell personal belongings, including his car.
Frida Amani honoured with environmental conservation award at NEMC’s 40th anniversary Using music as a tool for advocacy, Frida Amani has continued to raise awareness about environmental conservation through several projects and songs.
Style Swap x Undarground returns, turning Dar into a fashion dancefloor A fusion of fashion, music, and sustainability is set to take over Alliance Française de Dar es Salaam this Friday as Style Swap returns for its fifth edition with a bold new collaboration...
Marioo drops star-studded global EP, ‘MMMCXII’ Tanzanian artiste Marioo has unveiled details of his upcoming project MMMCXII, describing it as a deeply personal and creatively ambitious body of work that blends emotion, cultural identity, and...
Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson embraces African heritage after DNA test results American actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has sparked widespread conversation online after publicly sharing the results of a recent DNA ancestry test that highlights strong genetic links to...
Chris Brown adds ‘doctor’ to his name after receiving honorary degree The R&B star was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in Visual & Performing Arts by Harvest Christian University, a faith-based institution in the United States, marking...
Quinta Brunson to star in new Betty Boop feature film Quinta Brunson, best known as Dr Fuzzby in Zootopia 2 and creator of the award-winning sitcom Abbott Elementary, is set to develop and star in a new Betty Boop feature film, marking the iconic...
Netflix announces Michael Jackson trial documentary as Lionsgate confirms Michael sequel A new wave of projects centred around the life and legacy of Michael Jackson is set to reignite global conversation this year, with both Netflix and Lionsgate unveiling major productions...
ZIFF 2026 spotlights 65 films across fiction, documentary and animation The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is preparing for another vibrant celebration of cinema, culture and creativity after unveiling its official film selection for the 2026 edition...
Cardi B leads 2026 BET Awards nominations as Tems, Tyla shine for Africa African artistes also made a strong impact across major categories, underscoring the continued global rise of Afrobeats and R&B crossover sounds.
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids set for FIFA World Cup spotlight with Shakira The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Tanzania opens talks with Cannes film festival leadership to boost film industry participation The talks form part of wider efforts by the embassy to promote cultural diplomacy and support the growth of Tanzania’s creative industries, including film, arts and tourism.
Zuchu launches music masterclass to empower Tanzania’s next generation of artistes Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Zuchu has officially launched a special music training programme aimed at empowering upcoming artistes and music industry professionals across the country.
Drake shakes hip-hop with three albums, personal confessions and fresh feuds Drake has once again placed himself at the centre of the hip-hop world after releasing three surprise albums in a single day and using the sprawling project to address fractured friendships...
