THE EVOLUTION OF WOMAN — Exhibition by Theresia Massawe (TZ) Step into the world of Theresia Massawe, a contemporary Tanzanian artist whose Afrocentric works blend personal storytelling with cultural symbolism. Following her first solo exhibition All Roads Lead Here (2023) at DARCH, Old Boma, Theresia’s new exhibition explores the evolving experience of womanhood — both […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #157 KIJIWE NGOMA (TZ) – Afro-Fusion A collective dedicated to blending tradition, rhythm, and community spirit. Celebrating Drum Culture Kijiwe Ngoma is a Dar es Salaam–based collective that continues social and cultural conversations through the pulse of traditional and modern drums. They gather as a creative kijiwe — a meeting point where drumbeats merge […]
End-of-Year Showcase! Join us for a unique end-of-year event — an evening of theatre and spoken-word performance. Come experience Aliyeonja Pepo, a play adapted from the work of Farouk Topan, brought to life on the Alliance Française Dar es Salaam stage. Dive into rich themes filled with ethics, humor, and the coastal culture of the […]
– 2025 EDITION ! Get ready for an afternoon full of festive cheer, creativity, and holiday shopping! Join us at the Alliance Française of Dar es Salaam for a colourful Christmas Market featuring 45 vendors offering arts, crafts, gifts, fashion, food, drinks, and so much more. A perfect moment to discover unique items, support local […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #158 SWAHILI ALLY & DIGO FUSION (TZ) – World Music / Digo-Fusion A powerful blend of heritage, rhythm, and soulful storytelling. Celebrating Swahili & Digo Roots Swahili Ally is a Tanzanian powerhouse singer, composer, storyteller, and Kora virtuoso. Born into a musical family in Tanga and guided by Digo elders, he developed a unique […]
Jan van Esch is a Dutch multimedia artist based in Amsterdam. His practice combines video, performance, drawing, and socially engaged art. He explores power relations, systems of exchange, and global inequalities by transforming discarded materials into carriers of new meaning. PART I Meters of tangled textiles drift across the Indian Ocean before washing ashore. Using […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #160 LORD EYEZ (TZ) – Hip-Hop The Garden comes alive with Lord Eyez, one of Tanzania’s most respected hip-hop artists and songwriters. Originally from Arusha, he is renowned for his poetic Swahili lyricism and socially conscious storytelling. A founding member of Nako 2 Nako and a key figure in the Weusi collective, Lord Eyez […]
“IT’S ME, IT’S ME!!!” – Mickey, Nike, Messi… and Just Doing It A workshop as part of the exhibition YOU USED TO BE MY CUP OF TEA… exploring fashion, identity, and self-portraits. Dress up, take selfies, and join a “this-is-who-I-am” party with clothes, mirrors, cameras, and videos. How do my selfies or self-portraits, combined with […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #162 LADIES NIGHT Alamokha (TZ) – Afro Soul Prisca Hillonga (TZ) – RnB & Hip Hop Get ready for a powerful and soulful evening celebrating Tanzanian voices, stories, and creativity at a Special Ladies Night dedicated to feminine strength, expression, and artistry. We are thrilled to welcome Alamokha, a soulful singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #163 Get ready for a powerful night of live music, bringing together tradition and contemporary global sounds. The evening opens with Msafiri Zawose, whose music is deeply rooted in Wagogo heritage, blending ancestral rhythms with modern expression. Headlining the night is LINDIGO, the acclaimed band from Réunion Island, renowned for their electrifying Maloya sound […]
— Live Art by Eddy Ekete (DRC) Step into the playful and experimental world of Eddy Ekete, a Congolese artist whose performative painting explores chance, participation, and collective creation. This event is presented in support of the artist Eddy Ekete, with the support of House of Wondar. During this live event at the Alliance’s courtyard, […]
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 […]
