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 […]
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 […]
We are very happy to support Dorine Mugisha’s second edition of Strike the Beat Battle, a platform for dancers to shine and showcase their talent. Following a one-week intensive workshop on Whacking, we will experience top Tanzanian dancers battling it out on stage. There will be two categories to enjoy: a 1 vs 1 Whacking […]
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 […]
– 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
STYLE SWAP 4th Edition 🌟 We’re excited to announce the 4th edition happening on Wednesday, 26th November – bigger, bolder, and more creative than ever! 💥 Bring your pre-loved clothes, swap with the community, and discover new favorite pieces while celebrating local design, sustainability, and style. 💚♻️ Important: Please donate your clothes to Alliance Française […]
SLAM WORKSHOPS — Finding Your Voice on Stage ✨ Step into the spotlight and let your words come alive! Join us for two days of immersive workshops exploring spoken word, stage presence, and poetic identity — where performance meets emotion and creativity finds its rhythm. 🌿 Whether you’re an emerging poet or simply passionate about […]
LANGUAGE CAFE - Special Edition! ✨ This month, the Language Café goes beyond words.👐 Join us at Alliance Française of Dar es Salaam for an afternoon where languages - and hands - speak! Whether you're fluent, learning, or just curious, come and connect through Kiswahili, French, German, English, Spanish and for the first time ever... […]
Xmas Night Market 2025 ✨🎄 The most festive celebration of the year is back at Alliance Française of Dar es Salaam! 🗓️ 5th December 2025 🕑 2pm – 8pm 🛍️ Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts? 📣 Vendors, this is your call! Reserve your stand for only Tsh 50,000 (includes chair & 1.5m table). ⚠️ […]
