Folktale: The Beggar Called Hamdani (Haamdaanee)
Hamdani (Haamdaanee) the Beggar
First Part
There was a beggar named Hamdan, who was begging from house to house for his livelihood, sometimes taking things without...
Folktale: The Cunning Errands of Lion, Hyena, and Rabbit
The Cunning Activities of Lion, Hyena, and Rabbit
In ancient times a lion known as Sim’ba, a hyena known as Fee’see and a rabbit known...
Overview: Taarab Music History, Musicians & More
Quick Overview of Taarab Music – History, Musicians and More
Taarab music from the Swahili of Kenya and Tanzania is a popular music genre in...
Folktale: The Saga About School Teacher “Goso”
The Saga About the School Teacher Called Goso
Once upon a time there was a man named Go'so, was a school teacher helping children to...
Bongo Flava Music – History, Popularity, Songs…
Bongo Flava Music - History, Popularity, Songs and More
What is Bongo Flava?
Bongo Flava, alternatively spelt as Bongoflava, is the sobriquet for the music of...
FolkTale: The Monkey, Shark & Washerman’s Donkey
Great Friends: The Monkey, Shark and Washerman's Donkey
In ancient times, Kee′ma (a monkey) and Pa’pa (a shark) were close friends.
The monkey lived in a...
A Critical Insight About the Music of Tanzania
A Critical and Detailed Insight About the Music of Tanzania
Like in other countries, production of music of Tanzania is constantly changing. Today Tanzanians listen...
Folktale: The Sorcerer and the Sultan’s Son
The Sorcerer and the Sultan's Son
Once upon a time there was a sultan who had three sons, whom no one was able to teach...
Overview of the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
Overview of the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium Dar es Salaam
The multipurpose Tanzania National Stadium or Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, is situated in Dar es...
Folktale: The Child of the Physician & King Snake
The Son of the Physician and King Snake
Part One
There was a very educated physician, who died and left his wife and son, when the...
Overview – Harmonize (AKA Jeshi, Konde Boy)
Overview - Tanzania Harmonize (Jeshi, Konde Boy) Tanzanian Bongoflava Musician
Born 15th March 1991, Rajab Abdul Kahali is a Tanzanian music entrepreneur and Bongo flava...
Bao Game – History, Rules, Terminology & More
Bao Game - History, Rules, Terminology and More
Bao is an ancient mancala board game popular in most parts of East Africa such as Kenya,...
Mvoo Laa’na, the Ape, the Snake, and the Lion
Zanzibar Tales - Mvoo Laa'na (Young Man), the Ape, the Snake, and the Lion
Long ago, in the village of Keejee'jee, there lived a woman...
Rayvanny – Career, Discography, Awards, Nomin…
Rayvanny Biography - Career, Discography, Awards, Nominations and More
Who is Rayvanny?
For those who are interested to know more about Rayvanny life and career, we...
Zanzibar Tales – The Rabbit and the Lion
Zanzibar Tales - The Rabbit and the Lion
One hot summer afternoon Soongoo’ra, the cunning rabbit, sat hungrily in the shade. Overcome by the rumbling...
Tanzanian Musician Professor Jay (Joseph Haule)
Summary of the Tanzanian Musician Professor Jay (Joseph Haule)
Joseph Haule, widely known by his stage name Professor Jay, was born on 29th December 1975....
Bi Kidude Biography: Life, Music, Discography &…
Bi Kidude Biography: Early Life, Music Career, Discography and More
Bi Kidude used to be a Zanzibar tradition and East Africa's most famous musical legend....
Tanzania Football Federation – Structure, Academy,
Tanzania Football Federation - Structure, Academy, Presidents, Stadium and More
Tanzania's football regulating body is the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) (Known as Shirikisho la Mpira...
Folktale: The Young Hunter and the Cannibal
Mkaaah Jeechonee, the Young Hunter Looking for the Cannibal
Part One
Sultan Maaj′noon had seven kids, and a big cat, things that made him very proud.
Everything...
Muziki wa Dansi – History and Notable Bands
Muziki wa Dansi Tanzania - History and Notable Bands
‘’Muziki wa dansi’’, or generally dansi. It is a Tanzanian genre of music that is derived...