Girls Power Dance Night 💥💃🏾 📍 Alliance Française DSM | 🕢 7:30PM Step into a reimagined tribute inspired by Sarafina!—where the spirit of resistance, courage, and youth comes alive through a Tanzanian lens, honoring a young woman who dares to stand, question, and lead. Then experience Ushawishi (Influence)—a gripping contemporary dance theatre piece unpacking the […]
WED 15TH APRIL | MUSIC Jumatano Groove – Rising Star Edition In collaboration with the National Arts Council (BASATA), Alliance Française Dar es Salaam, Creation Africa, and the Embassy of France in Tanzania, we proudly present the BASATA Rising Star Award winner Tunu Halisi. Enjoy a powerful 30-minute live performance from one of Tanzania’s most […]
Hadithi Hadithi Baada ya kimya cha muda mfupi, Kalam Salaam inawaletea usiku wa hadithi hadithi ambapo hadhira itashiriki kwa kusimulia hadithi na kusikiliza hadithi kutoka watu wengine, kuchangia na kuuliza maswali baada ya masimulizi. Nafasi za kushiriki kama msimuliaji ziko 5 tu kwa wale watakaowahi kuomba nafasi hiyo. Baada ya hapo kutakuwa na kipaza huru, […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #173 Afrovalentine (TZ) – Contemporary African Sounds Get ready for an empowering and vibrant night of live music — where tradition meets innovation, and rhythms tell stories. Inspired by his great-grandfather, a renowned Ngoma player from Ukerewe Island, Afrovalentine carries forward a rich musical heritage while shaping his own unique sound. Through a blend […]
CHUMA: STRENGTH, BEAUTY, REBIRTH An exhibition by Jocktan Makeke (TZ) & Richard Zitting (FI) Step into a powerful celebration of transformation — where industry meets imagination, and metal becomes meaning. From ore to form, from old to gold, CHUMA explores iron as both material and symbol of strength, resilience, and renewal. Through bold fashion pieces […]
JUMATANO GROOVE #171 Get ready for a high-energy Jamrock Night filled with roots, rhythm, and dancehall vibes 🔥 For this edition, we welcome Ras Gwandumi (TZ), a passionate Tanzanian artist trained at Bagamoyo College of Arts (TASUBA), known for his reggae-inspired sound deeply rooted in African traditions. He is joined by DJ Dagrey (TZ), an emerging […]
We are pleased to invite you to the Dar es Salaam LAUNCH of Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni and the Making of the Ugandan State by MAHMOOD MAMDANI. The event will feature a conversation with the author moderated by JENERALI ULIMWENGU, followed by Q&A + BOOK SALES & SIGNING. 📅 Saturday, 28 March 2026 […]
RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA FRANCOPHONIE FRENCH SLAM OPEN MIC Take the mic and let your voice be heard! Poets bring French slam to life through powerful verses, raw emotion, and dynamic performance. From personal stories to bold reflections, this is a space where language moves, connects, and inspires. Whether performing or listening, come feel the energy, […]
RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA FRANCOPHONIE JUMATANO GROOVE #170 Tyson Meya (DRC) – Congolese Jazz Tyson Meya is a Congolese pianist and composer, recognized as a leading voice of new-generation African jazz. He is the Artistic Director of the Kinshasa Jazz Festival and winner of the Serge Gontcho Prize. He has toured internationally with renowned singer Lokua Kanza. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
