JUMATANO GROOVE #164 Makadem (KE) – Afro-Fusion Adela Mwende (KE) – Afro-Pop The Garden welcomes Makadem – The Ohangla Man, an internationally acclaimed Kenyan artist who reimagines the Nyatiti, the traditional eight-stringed lyre of the Luo people, blending it with world music, jazz, and Afro-fusion. He is joined by Adela Mwende, a rising Afro-Pop and alternative […]
MUVI KALI #141 Central African Stories of Resilience This edition of MUVI KALI brings together two powerful documentaries from the Central African Republic, offering intimate portraits of resilience, solidarity, and everyday life. In "Makongo" by Elvis Sabin Ngaïbino, we follow Albert and André, two young Aka Pygmies from Mongoumba. Once mocked at school, they now fight […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #165 Get ready for a powerful night of live music, celebrating Tanzania’s rich musical heritage and contemporary sounds. The evening features Tom Ongala – Bongo Beat (TZ), a dynamic Tanzanian singer and bandleader continuing the powerful legacy of his late father, legendary musician Remmy Ongala. Leading Bongo Beat, formed with the few remaining members […]
LANGUAGE CAFÉ – Valentine’s Day Special 💖 Celebrate love, connection, and languages at our Valentine’s edition of the Language Café 💬☕ Join us at the Alliance Française of Dar es Salaam, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut, for an afternoon full of conversations, laughter, and shared moments. Whether you come alone, with friends, or as a […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #166 Get ready for an empowering and vibrant night of live music with Bahati Female Band – Afro-fusion (TZ). Founded in 2020 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the band is made up of 20 talented young women passionate about music, dance, and drama. They combine traditional instruments, modern and contemporary dance, and African rhythms […]
HAPO MWANZO… ALIKUWEPO MWANAMKE (ONCE UPON A TIME… THERE WAS A WOMAN) An exhibition curated by Halima Geuya (TZ) Step into a reflective journey through Tanzanian women’s intellectual boldness — traced through writing as both memory and resistance. Moving chronologically across eras, this exhibition reclaims the written word as an act of agency — where […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #167 – SAUTI ZA MALKIA NIGHT (TZ) In the lead up to celebrating International Women’s Day, we bring you this special edition of Jumatano Groove bringing together four outstanding Tanzanian female artists, each with a unique musical identity rooted in soul, rhythm, and cultural expression. Alicia Mbogho – Afro-fusion Singer and drummer, Alicia places rhythm […]
Welcome to SAUTI ZA SLAM 🎤 A stage for voices that rise, resist, and resonate. In celebration of Women’s Month, we invite poets, writers, and spoken word artists to share stories of empowerment, identity, and womanhood. ✨Now is your moment to claim the stage. 📅 6th March ⏰ 7:30 PM 📍 Alliance Française de Dar […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #168 Experience an immersive Jumatano Groove with Mswanu Gogo Vibes – Gogo music (TZ). Founded in 2011, Mswanu Gogo Vibes is a Tanzanian cultural group celebrating the beauty and strength of Gogo traditions. The group brings together seven talented artists whose energetic performances blend traditional Gogo dance, African theatre, storytelling, and music with Afro-fusion […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #169 For this Jumatano Groove, we bring you a vibrant night of live music drawing from the soul of Zanzibar and contemporary Tanzanian sounds. Featuring Hammer Q – “The Magician Voice” (TZ), a Zanzibar-born vocalist whose sound blends Taarab, Afro-fusion, and Zenji Fleva. Deeply rooted in tradition yet boldly modern, Hammer Q’s award-winning performances […]
Muvi Kali at Goethe-Institut Next Tuesday, we turn to a story of growing up: quiet, complex, and deeply human. Join us for a screening of About a Girl, a coming-of-age film by Mark Monheim. The film follows Charleen, a 15-year-old navigating the uncertainties of adolescence—identity, belonging, and the often overwhelming transition into adulthood. With honesty […]
It’s official. Style Swap 4.0 is here ♻️Join us for an evening of swap, upcycle & style — where fashion meets sustainability and community. 🗓 Wednesday, 25 March 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Alliance Française de Dar es Salaam – The Courtyard HOW IT WORKS: Bring your preloved clothes, shoes & accessories […]
