JUMATANO GROOVE - MANDOJO & DOMOKAYA (TZ) Mandojo and Domokaya are esteemed Bongo Flava musicians hailing from Arusha city. They pioneered the unique genre of “Hip-hop Banjo,” a fusion of singing, rap, and instrumentation, prominently featuring guitars. In 2003, they made their debut with the release of “Nikupe Nini,” produced by PFUNK at Bongo Record. […]
COMIC BOOK ARTISTS/CARTOONISTS/ARTISTS] Calling all comic book artists! Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to learn from Malagasy self-taught comic book artist Dwa at our upcoming workshop on May 10th from 9am to 4pm at Alliance Française. Lunch will be provided to selected participants. Space is limited, so sign up now to secure your […]
NoJUMATANO GROOVE - COMMEMORATING BOB MARLEY - JHIKOMAN (TZ) @jhikoman Jhikoman is a well-known Tanzanian reggae artist. He has served as an active musician since 1994 and toured extensively in both Europe and Africa. He combines acoustic reggae with African music. Jhikoman sings in English, Swahili and mother tongue Kinyasa. His music provides him a […]
MUVI KALI: “Les Hirondelles de Kabul” (FR) directed by Éléa Gobbé-Mévellec and Zabou Breitman 🎞️ We follow two married couples who are diametrically opposed in two different neighborhoods of Taliban-occupied Kabul in the summer of 2001: Atiq and Mussarat have been married for 20 years and are deeply rooted in the traditions of Afghan life, […]
JUMATANO GROOVE - SAFARI ROCKERZ (TZ) Safari Rockerz goes beyond the boundaries of conventional music by embracing a mission as educators of Traditional Music, Ngoma, and Dance. Firmly rooted in the belief that music possesses the transformative power to soothe and nurture troubled minds, the band members take on the roles of teachers, spreading the […]
MUVI KALI: "ALLONS ENFANTS” directed by Alban Teurlai and Thierry Demaizière (FR) In the heart of the Parisian capital, the Turgot High School, located in the 3rd arrondissement, is taking a bold gamble: integrating students from working-class neighborhoods and breaking the cycle of academic failure through dance and their hip-hop program. This documentary tells the […]
JUMATANO GROOVE - BABA KASH (TZ) Baba Kash is a singeli musician renowned for infusing Mchiriku flavours into his music, creating a distinctive Swahili essence that vividly narrates Swahili street stories. His electrifying live performances have always been backed up by a talented band and captivating Singeli dancers, which have earned him local and international […]
Kalam Salaam : A monthly celebration of swahili literary culture. 🪶(Swahili only) For literary lovers, the character Willy Gamba returns at the launch of the epic spy novels “Uchu” and “Kikomo” by the legendary A.E. Musiba. It will be a night of thematic wonder! For one night only, step into the world of espionage, intrigue, […]
KANGA TALES, WOMEN STORIES A photographic exhibition by Delphine Blast (FR) featuring a panel, fashion show, and live music Join us for the Kanga Tales, Women Stories Exhibition Launch at the Alliance Française of Dar es Salaam! Experience the vibrant Kanga culture through an amazing photo exhibition, an insightful panel discussion, and a fashion show, […]
Get ready to move like never before at the Singeli 2 the World Concert! Celebrate Fête de la Musique with an unforgettable night at Coco Beach’s Swahili Experience on June 21st from 6 PM! Join @af_dar and @Kandorobaba_entertainment_tz for an electrifying evening of Singeli beats, vibrant rhythms, and non-stop dancing—all for FREE! Experience the heart and soul of […]
JUMATANO GROOVE ASILI HIP-HOP FESTIVAL - Jay Moe (TZ) Get ready for an electrifying night at Jumatano Live, part of the Hip Hop Asili Festival! We are thrilled to present Jay Moe, a cornerstone of Tanzania’s bongo flava scene. Bursting onto the music scene in 1999, Jay Moe has delivered iconic hits like ‘Mvua na […]
MUVI KALI - We Dare to Dream by Waad Al-Kateab (SY) We Dare to Dream is the story of refugee athletes from Iran, Syria, South Sudan and Cameroon who swim, run and fight their way to opportunity and safety in host nations across the world. Spanning a breadth of backgrounds, personal stories and Olympic sports, […]
