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The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

Old Fort and Cultural Center, Hurumzi St, Zanzibar
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The Ngome Kongwe, or Old Fort, is located in Stone Town on the seafront next to the House of Wonders. It was built in 1698-1701 by the Busaidi Omani Arabs on the site of an earlier Portuguese church, remnants of which can be seen built into the walls in the main courtyard. The fort is a large building with high brown crenelated stone walls. It was originally built as a defense against the Portuguese and a rival Omani group, then used as a prison in the 19th century and a railway depot in the early 20th century.

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Sauti za Busara festival 2024

The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) Old Fort and Cultural Center, Hurumzi St, Zanzibar, Zanzibar

The 21st Edition of Sauti za Busara festival will take place in Stone Town, Zanzibar during 9 – 11 February 2024. Celebrating live music from across Africa and beyond, the festival’s spotlight will once again shine on women artists, young and emerging talents. Two stages inside the historic Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe).

ZANZIBAR REGGAE FESTIVAL – SAUTI YA UMOJA

The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) Old Fort and Cultural Center, Hurumzi St, Zanzibar, Zanzibar

Ting a gwaan ! Ready Fi Positive Vibes! Tell your friend to tell a friends. PRICE:$30 USD - $60 USD

Tsh15000 – Tsh70000

CALL FOR ARTISTS / WITO KWA WASANII / APPEL AUX ARTISTES

The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) Old Fort and Cultural Center, Hurumzi St, Zanzibar, Zanzibar

The Call for Artists is now open for the 21st Sauti za Busara festival, set to shake the walls of Stone Town, Zanzibar during 9 – 11 February 2024. Preference is given to: • Unique music with cultural identity connected to Africa. • Women artists, or groups led by women • Young, new and emerging […]

Free

SAUTI ZA BUSARA 2023

The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) Old Fort and Cultural Center, Hurumzi St, Zanzibar, Zanzibar

The next Sauti za Busara festival will take place in Stone Town, Zanzibar during 10 – 12 February 2023. The theme for this special 20th edition is Tofauti Zetu, Utajiri Wetu (Diversity is Our Strength). Celebrating live music from across Africa and beyond, the festival’s spotlight will once again shine on women artists, young and emerging talents. […]

Tsh20000 – Tsh340000