ARTIST TALK: Gertrude Malizeni - Mboni ya Mama You are welcome to an intimate artist talk and creative workshop with Gertrude Malizeni, current artist-in-residence. In this session, titled Mboni ya Mama, Gertrude invites fellow artists and creatives to reflect on the often-unseen work of women in our communities. Through storytelling, conversation, and photography, participants will […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #143: Stone Mosabu (DRC) On 4th June, catch the electrifying Stone Mosabu at Jumatano Groove! Originally from Kinshasa and now based in Dar, Stone is a multilingual rapper, singer, and songwriter blending Rumba, Rap, and Afrobeat into a vibrant, global sound. With lyrics in Lingala, French, Swahili, and English, and roots deeply tied to […]
🌍 Celebrate Environment Day with Us! 🌱 🎨🧠 Join the fun and collaborative workshop: The Biodiversity Collage! A science-based, creative and hands-on experience to explore biodiversity 🐝🦎🌳 and understand the causes and consequences of its decline 🚨 📊 All data comes from the IPBES report! 👥 Who is it for? Artists, decision-makers, citizens, students, teachers, […]
VIFICHWAVYO (The Hidden) A Photo Exhibition by Gertrude Malizeni (TZ) VIFICHWAVYO is a powerful photography exhibition by Tanzanian visual artist and filmmaker Gertrude Malizeni. Blending photography and collage, the exhibition pays homage to the everyday strength, care, and resilience of women—particularly those working in informal sectors. Inspired by the artist’s late mother and shaped by […]
FETE DE LA MUSIQUE (INTL MUSIC DAY) A celebration of Taarab in collaboration with BASATA (National Arts Council) This Fête de la Musique, we join forces with BASATA to celebrate the timeless beauty of Taarab music, a genre that flows through our roots and sets sail in our hearts. Known for its poetic lyrics, rich […]
For this special edition of Jumatano Groove, we’re turning up the heat with Spanish Night, a celebration of Spanish and Latin rhythms in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain. Headlining the evening is the extraordinary Anabel Veloso, an internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer and founder of Flamenco Scenic, whose performances blend elegance, power, and emotion to […]
Video Game Night An evening of FIFA and fun competition for the adults 🎮🍻 This month, we are bringing you another round of Video Game Night, the perfect midweek break filled with friendly (or fierce!) competition. We’re back with FIFA and healthy support of your digital team. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned […]
🖼 Jeudi 3 juillet – La Fresque de la Biodiversité (en français) 👨🏫 Animé par Julien Hederer (FR) 🐝 Un atelier collaboratif, ludique et scientifique pour mieux comprendre la biodiversité et les causes de son déclin, à partir du rapport IPBES. Pour toutes celles et ceux qui prennent au moins une décision par jour. Ensemble, […]
Language Café Join us this month at Alliance Française de Dar es Salaam for the Language Café, a vibrant, informal space where conversation breaks down borders. Whether you’re fluent or just curious, all languages are welcome: Kiswahili, French, German, English, Spanish, and more. This July, jump into some games and ice-breakers to spark laughter, connection, […]
MUVI KALI #128 ‘La fille au Bracelet’ by Stéphane Demoustier (FR) Lise is 18 years old, lives in a quiet residential neighbourhood, and has just graduated from high school. But for the past two years, Lise has been wearing an electronic tag because she is accused of murdering her best friend. RECAP ❗ Tuesday, 15th […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #149 : FLORA’S GROOVE Special Guest Artists Join us for a special Jumatano Groove as we bid farewell to Flora, whose visionary leadership transformed Alliance Française into a vibrant space where artists, ideas, and communities could truly flourish. With performances by Leo Mkanyia, Kilimanjaro Band, Salma Munde, Chi Temu, and some singeli favourites, […]
Join us for a fun-filled summer in French at Alliance Française de Dar es Salaam Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your kids engaged this July? We've got just the thing! Our Summer Camp for kids aged 3 to 10 is running from July 8th to 27th, Monday to Thursday, 9AM to […]
