THE GUARDIAN | 27th Apr 13
Sixteen contestants have been dropped from the Redds Miss Tabata beauty contest set for May 31 at the Da’ West Park, Tabata.
The coordinator of the event, Godfrey Kalinga, said yesterday that the aspirants were dropped from the race because of various issues ranging from poor discipline to absenteeism.
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NIPASHE | 22nd Apr 13
Shindano la kumsaka mrembo wa Tabata, Miss Tabata 2013, litafanyika Mei 31 katika ukumbi wa Da’ West Park, Tabata, waandaaji wamesema.
Mratibu wa shindano hilo, Joseph Kapinga amesema kuwa shindano hilo litakuwa ni la aina yake kulinganisha na mashindano ya miaka ya nyuma kwani mwaka huu wamemejitokeza warembo wazuri zaidi.
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THE GUARDIAN | 19th Apr 13
President Jakaya Kikwete joined Zanzibar President Ali Shein and other mourners in the burial of Tanzania’s highly reputed Taarab and Unyago singer Fatma Baraka, or popularly known as Bi Kidude at the Kitumba village of Unguja’s central district yesterday afternoon.
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THE GUARDIAN | 18th Apr 13
Huge turn out of mourners are expected to attend the burial of Tanzania’s oldest Taarab music and Unyago singer Fatma Baraka or popularly known as Bi. Kidude here at Kitumba village in Zanzibar’s central district today.
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THE GUARDIAN | 15th Apr 13
Visiting Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy Marie Elka urged Tanzania film makers to intensify the business as one of the items that would boost tourism inflows.
The minister said over the weekend that Tanzania has numerous attraction sites that can be utilized in film production by both the domestic and foreign producers.
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THE GUARDIAN | 12th Apr 13
With the government expected to announce a new minimum wage for the private sector any of these days, there is no doubt that hundreds of thousands of workers are keeping their fingers crossed for next month.
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THE GUARDIAN | 27th Mar 13
Dar es salaam residents will get a special Easter treatment on Sunday as this years edition of Miss Tabata will be launched at Da’ West Park.
A total of 26 contestants are lined up for the launching according to the event’s coordinator Godfrey Kalinga.
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THE GUARDIAN | 26th Mar 13
Actress Kajala Masanja parted with 13m/- in fine as her husband Faraja Chambo was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment after being found guilty of money laundering case in a ruling made by the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es salaam yesterday.
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THE GUARDIAN | 22nd Mar 13
Organiserof the Zanzibar International Film Festival that gets underway in Zanzibar in June have made last call to film makers and producers to submit their works ahead of March 31 deadline.
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THE GUARDIAN | 21st Mar 13
This year’s edition of the Kilimanjaro Music Awards will be held on June 8at the Mlimani International Conference Center in Dar es Salaam, organisers and sponsors of the event announced yesterday.
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THE GUARDIAN | 15th Mar 13
The fourth edition of the Tanzania wedding fair will beheld at the Parthenon Hall in Dar es Salaam for three days from March 21, the event’s organiser Mustafa Hassanali disclosed yesterday.
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THE GUARDIAN | 12th Feb 13
Multitude of fans turned out over the weekend at the Coco beach as various Bongo Flavour musicians took to the stage for lengthy entertainment.
It was an event not to be missed and will take long before it can be forgotten as the entire Coco Beach was ‘invaded’ by both young and old music fans.
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THE GUARDIAN | 11th Feb 13
The tenth edition of annual Sauti Za Busara music and entertainment festivities gets underway here on Friday.
Organisers of the event say all preparations are complete as fans should stay tuned to enjoy the otherwise best show in East Africa.
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THE GUARDIAN | 6th Feb 13
Over ten music groups from all over the country are lined up to perform at the Coco Beach in Dare s salaam courtesy of mobile telephone service providers.
The entertainment has been planned to open the year as live concert will give local musicians the platform to show their talents.
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THE GUARDIAN | 30th Jan 13
Elizabeth Michael or popularly known as Lulu at last was released on bail by the High Court of Tanzania after protracted application that took months to be processed.
Lulu who is charged with an alleged manslaughter charges in criminal session case number 125/2012 over the death of domestic film star Steven Kanumba that happened in April last year expressed his appreciation for the release.
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THE GUARDIAN | 29th Jan 13
The High Court of Dar es Salaam zone yesterday issued bail conditions to the accused Elizabeth Michael, alias Lulu, who is charged with alleged manslaughter in criminal session case number 125/2012 over the death of a domestic film star, Steven Kanumba.
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THE GUARDIAN | 28th Jan 13
Elizabeth Michael, alias Lulu, who is charged with alleged manslaughter in criminal session case number 125/2012 over the death of a domestic film star, Steven Kanumba, will have her bail application worked out by the High Court Dar es Salaam zone today.
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THE GUARDIAN | 22nd Jan 13
Elizabeth Michael, alias Lulu, who is charged with alleged manslaughter in criminal session case number 125/2012 over the death of a domestic film star, Steven Kanumba, will have her bail application worked out by the High Court Dar es Salaam zone on Friday.
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THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Jan 13
A Cloud of sorrow has engulfed the film industry in the country following the death of a long time actor and movie director, Sadiki Juma Kilowoko, popularly known as Sajuki, who died yesterday morning at the Muhimbili National Hospital.
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THE GUARDIAN | 18th Dec 12
The investigation into the case facing actress Elizabeth Michael, popularly known as Lulu, who is charged with alleged murder over the death of a domestic film star, Steven Kanumba, is complete.
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THE GUARDIAN | 4th Dec 12
The Kisutu Resident Magistrate court in Dar es Salaam yesterday adjourned the case facing actress Elizabeth Michael, popularly known as Lulu, who is charged with alleged murder over the death of a domestic film star, Steven Kanumba, until December 17, this year.
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THE GUARDIAN | 21st Nov 12
The fifth edition of Swahili Fashion Week gets underway in Dar es Salaam on December 6 with strong support from the East Africa Radio and Television (EATV).
The marketing executive and events coordinator for East Africa Television and Radio, Happy Shame, said the event will be covered through Nirvana beauty and fashion program.
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THE GUARDIAN | 20th Nov 12
The Kisutu Resident Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam yesterday adjourned the case facing actress Elizabeth Michael, popularly known as Lulu, who is charged with murder over the death of a domestic film star, Steven Kanumba, until December 3, this year.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 11th Nov 12
Walter Chilambo defeated four other singers to win the Epiq Bongo Star Search (BSS) title at the final session held at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam on Friday night.
Walter started in a slow note and kept on gaining momentum as the event continued.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 11th Nov 12
Msondo Mgoma Music Band has received a set of music instruments worth Sh58m from the Tanzania Distilleries Limited (TDL).
The firm’d Managing Director, David Mgwasa, handed over the gadgets to the band at a presentation ceremony held at the Leaders Club in Dar es Salaam late Friday.
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THE GUARDIAN | 6th Nov 12
The defence advocate Peter Kibatala in the case facing actress Elizabeth Michael, popularly known as Lulu, who is charged with murder over the death of a domestic film star, the late Steven Kanumba, has requested the prosecution to speed up investigation.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 4th Nov 12
This year’s Miss Tanzania show and preliminary contests seemed to have failed or been forgotten, perhaps for lack of ready sponsors, until at the crack of a whip sometimes in September all started going again.
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THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Nov 12
The Miss Tanzania beauty contest takes place today in Dar es Salaam.
The prestigious contest is fielding 30 contenders competing to succeed Salha Israel who won the crown last year.
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THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Nov 12
The African Stars Band `Twanga Pepeta’ is expected to unveil a line-up of new musicians who joined recently during their big and colourful show at Dar West Park in Dar es Salaam today.
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THE GUARDIAN | 30th Oct 12
Music festival rocked the Dodoma city as funs from higher learning institutions particularly those from Dodoma University were treated with superb entertainment bash over the weekend.
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THE GUARDIAN | 23rd Oct 12
The Kisutu Resident Magistrate court in Dar es Salaam yesterday adjourned the case facing actress Elizabeth Michael, popularly known as Lulu, who is charged with murder over the death of a domestic film star, Steven Kanumba, until November 5, this year.
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THE GUARDIAN | 23rd Oct 12
After long search eventually Dar es Salaam picked up the best of Dicso Jokey and Master of Ceremony in a tense competition orgnaised by Str8Muzik Freestyle last Saturday.
It was the last show of the Tanzania Cigarette Company events when Charles Karume and Flavian Komba or Rota were declared winners for the best DJ and MC, respectively.
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THE GUARDIAN | 13th Oct 12
The atmosphere was electric at the Mama Africa student performance held recently at the New World Cinema grounds in Dar es Salaam.
Over 1,000 students from three secondary schools, namely Mama Salma Kikwete, St Mary’s and Makongo were on the edge of their seats throughout the thrilling two hour performance from circus artists including acrobats, dancers and contortionists.
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THE GUARDIAN | 11th Oct 12
Jokate Mwegelo, who finished as Miss Tanzania first runner up in 2006, yesterday launched her fashion package by the name of Kidoti brand that would cater for hairstyles as well.
Speaking during the launching ceremony, Mwegelo said Kidoti is an authentic Tanzanian lifestyle brand she worked it out since last year.
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THE GUARDIAN | 10th Oct 12
The maiden visit of Tanzania’s pop star Naseeb Abdul alias ‘Diamond Platinumz’ and Estelinah Sanga ‘Lina’ to the Ngorongoro Crater on Monday endured a shocking experience as they came close to confrontation of pride of lions.
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THE GUARDIAN | 27th Sep 12
After the end of the preliminary rounds of Redds Miss Tanzania a total of 30 contestants have found their way into the final berth set for November 2 in Dar es Salaam.
The organisers of the pagenatry, Lino Agency whose director HashimLundenga said Blue Pearl Hotel has been chosen as teh venue for the annual event.
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THE GUARDIAN | 21st Sep 12
Twelve contestants will be on show in today’s Redds Miss Temeke beauty pageantry to be held at the PTA Hall in Dar es Salaam.
Preparations for the event are complete according to the organizers as fans would part with 50,000/- to access the venue.
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THE GUARDIAN | 18th Sep 12
Dar es salaam music fans will be treated to most of the Grupo Raiz band which is expected to colour Brazil Week to mark the country’s 190th years of independence scheduled starting at the Serena Hotel today.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 9th Sep 12
Miss Tabata Noela Michael (19) outclassed 14 other contenders to be crowned Redds Miss Ilala 2012 at a beauty contest held at Nyumbani Lounge in Kinondoni suburb on Friday night.
Magdalena Roy Munisi (21) from Dar City Centre and Ukonga’s Mary Chizi emerged first and second runners-up, respectively.
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THE GUARDIAN | 8th Sep 12
Redds Miss Kinondoni will be awarded a sofa set and coffee table worth 5m/-, the organizers Up and About Ltd announced yesterday.
The co-ordinator of the contest, Vivian Silikwa, said yesterday that the first runner-up will take home a refrigerator worth 3m/- while the second runner-up will be awarded a television set worth 1.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 26th Aug 12
Ordinarily the run up to mid September when the final pageant to pick the year's Miss Tanzania and her two runners up would be so thick with news on what has happened in each region and for Dar es Salaam, districts, that one doesn't have to scratch his or her head as to the last big piece of news.
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THE GUARDIAN | 20th Aug 12
It was a cool but highly vibrant weekend as Dar es Salaam exploded into life again with entertainment centres opened to their customers in a big way.
For almost a month during the fasting of the Ramadhan exclusively for Muslims, the entertainment centres never filled to their capacities.
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THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Aug 12
Over 5,000 up-and-coming musicians turned out at the Coco Beach to record their voices as the Epiq Bongo Stars Search campaign hit the city of Dar es Salaam yesterday.
The opening day has been highly hectic as judges were left bewildered by the massive number of aspirants.
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THE GUARDIAN | 18th Jul 12
Judges of Epiq Bongo Star Search endured a torrid moment during the auditions that overstretched to mid night in Mwanza over the weekend.
Over 2,000 aspirants turned out to record their voices during the auditions that gave the judges a hectic moment to chop down the figure to five winners.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 15th Jul 12
Brigita Alfred defeated other 13 contestants to be crowned Miss Sinza in a beauty contest held at Mawela Social Hall on Friday night.
Signs of winning the title were seen just from the beginning of the contest as fans cheered her whenever she made a catwalk.
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THE GUARDIAN | 13th Jul 12
After effective Epiq Bongo Stars Search campaigns in Arusha, Lindi, Zanzibar and Dodoma, the judges now focuses on a hectic mission in Mwanza on Sunday.
The full action is much awaited at the CCM Kirumba Stadium where people are expected to flock in big numbers.
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THE GUARDIAN | 9th Jul 12
Arusha contestants for the Epiq Bongo Stars Search have given the judges’ difficult moment in short listing the final best five.
Over 800 contestants turned out during the event held for two days at the Triple A here.
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THE GUARDIAN | 5th Jul 12
Contestants of the Epiq Bongo Stars Search who missed out during the first phase of auditions have been given another chance to record their compositions.
The special dispensation has been decided by the project’s coordinator Ritha Paulsen who provided a special number to be used in an effort to assure fairness in the search prevails.
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THE GUARDIAN | 25th Jun 12
The judges of the Epiq Nation Bongo Stars Search have picked up five
Up-and-coming musician debutants after going through the search in Zanzibar over the weekend.
Of the selected ones three of them are female and the rest are males who are expected to join other grand search later this year in Dar es Salaam.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 17th Jun 12
This year’s Miss Ilala will be awarded a car, organisers of the regional contest, Machozi Entertainment has said.
Gadner Habash, the company director, said on Friday night when officiating at the Miss Dar City Centre beauty contest that the contest will be held in September.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 17th Jun 12
In his Budget presentation, Finance Minister William Mgimwa moved to introduce excise duty on music and film products, chiefly DVD, VCD, video tape and audio tape, with explanation that the measure is aimed at assisting operators in this sub-sector to formalize their business, prevent piracy of the artistic works and enable (artists) to benefit from their works.
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THE GUARDIAN | 15th Jun 12
Miss Kigamboni beauty pageantry gets underway at the Navy Beach resort in Dar es Salaam today, the event’s coordinator Somoe Ng’itu has confirmed.
The event has attracted twelve contestants who have been gearing up for the long-awaited show.
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THE GUARDIAN | 13th Jun 12
Twelve contestants for Miss Kigamboni will line up for interview in Dar es Salaam today ahead of the show on Friday.
The beauty pageantry that leads to the Miss Tanzania in September will be held at the Navy Beach on Friday.
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THE GUARDIAN | 8th Jun 12
Proceeds of the Redds Miss Kigamboni will be channelled to the rehabilitation works of the Kigamboni Primary School, the organisers have confirmed yesterday.
The pageantry show is expected to be held on June 15 at the Navy Beach from 19:00 hours.
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THE GUARDIAN | 6th Jun 12
The Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday adjourned the conspiracy and money laundering case facing Bongo movie actor Kajala Masanja and her husband Faraja Chambo until June 19, this year when it comes up for another mention.
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THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jun 12
The Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards winners’ final tour took Dar es Salaam fans by storm at the Kijitonyama Postal grounds last Saturday.
The KTMA winners showcased their rich talents to justify their competence that made them triumphant for the season.
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THE GUARDIAN | 1st Jun 12
The Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards winners’ tour winds in in Dar es Salaam tomorrow after a hectic visit of five upcountry regions throughout the last month.
The final bash will be held at the Kijitonyama Posta grounds alongside Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road as music fans are expected to turnout in big numbers.
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THE GUARDIAN | 31st May 12
Preliminaries of Redds Miss Tanzania beauty pageantry will storm the Kigamboni area in Dar es Salaam on June 15, the organisers have confirmed.
The event will be held at Navy Beach venue within the Kigamboni area as leading beauty organiser Somoe Ng'itu confirmed in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
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THE GUARDIAN | 28th May 12
The Miss Tanzania organizers have launched a new website that would track all beauty pageantry constants since the event was revived in 1994.
About 3,000 participants who took part in the contests from 1994 to date will be registered and their informations to be put into the website, misstanzaniatreasures.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 27th May 12
The 2012 grand Asian film festival organised by the South Korean Embassy will take place in Dar es Salaam next month.
The Deputy Minister of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports, Amos Makala (pictured below), will be the chief guest at the gala co-hosted by Asian Diplomats’ Culture Forum.
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THE GUARDIAN | 25th May 12
The Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Award winners regional tour ends tomorrow with a show at the Umoja Stadium in Mtwara, the organisers have confirmed.
All KTMA winners are expected to produce the tour’s final onslaught as fans in Mtwara gear up for the fascinating show.
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THE GUARDIAN | 24th May 12
Preliminaries of Miss Tanzania get underway with Redds Miss Kurasini to be staged at the Equator Grill in Dar es Salaam tomorrow.
The organisers have set aside a prize package to the tune of half million shillings to be awarded to the eventual winner.
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THE GUARDIAN | 23rd May 12
It was on Sunday afternoon when fans in Arusha city started to throng the Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium to enjoy a concert that happened to stall business in the most astonishing way.
Just two Bongo Flava musicians, Ambwene Yesaya popularly known as AY and Khamis Mwinjuma ‘Mwana FA’ took the city by storm in the breeze afternoon.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 20th May 12
The winner of this year’s Bongo Star Search (BSS) will be awarded Sh50m, it has been announced.
Benchmark Productions managing director Rita Poulsen said on Friday night at the launch of the contest that the sum will be provided by Zantel, the event’s man sponsor.
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THE GUARDIAN | 19th May 12
Mashujaa Band and Mashauzi Classic will perform at this year’s Miss Tabata beauty contest set for June 1 at Da’ West Park, Tabata on the western outskirts of the city.
The coordinator of the event, Godfrey Kalinga, said yesterday that organisers had decided to bring the two bands to perform because the duo had different music tastes.
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THE GUARDIAN | 18th May 12
All roads will lead to the Kijitonyama Post Office grounds tomorrow when reggae music fans will be marking the 7th Caribbean Beat Concert (famously known as Bob Marley Day).
The organizer of the country’s most popular reggae music concert, Benji Cosmo, said in Dar es Salaam yesterday that reggae enthusiasts should expect superb gigs from celebrated names such as Warriors Band from A-Town, Ras Inno & the Innocent People Band as well as Jhikoman and Afrikabisa Band among others.
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THE GUARDIAN | 18th May 12
Patrick Mafisango’s sudden death has sent powerful shockwaves not only to football fans in East Africa but the entire fraternity of Dar es Salaam-based Democratic Republic of Congo musicians.
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THE GUARDIAN | 18th May 12
The family of the late Patrick Mafisango, who died in a car crash yesterday in Dar es Salaam, is making funeral arrangement including flying the body to Kinshasa tomorrow.
Mafisango, who was a naturalised Rwanda citizen, was born in Kinshasa on March 09, 1980 before he changed his citizenship to Rwanda on the peak of his football career a decade ago.
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THE GUARDIAN | 14th May 12
Taarab music vocalist Khadija Kopa took a centre stage during the EATV sponsored Kili Music award winners upcountry tour over the weekend.
The tour comprising all Kili award winners stormed Moshi Municipality as music fans jammed the Moshi Cooperative College Stadium for the entertainment bash.
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THE GUARDIAN | 9th May 12
Organisers of the Miss Redds Tanzania have in strong terms ruled out the possibility of favouritism during the entire process of the campaign towards the final.
Lino Agency’s director Hashim Lundenga said ever since the beauty pageantry was re-introduced in 1994, all winners have been voted by competent judges with high degree impartiality.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 22nd Apr 12
Reports have been circulating in newspapers that some prayer groups operating in some remand prisons have descended on Elizabeth Michael, famous as ‘Lulu’ now in serious problems, to take her on a different course of life.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 15th Apr 12
It is widely acknowledged that since the death of founder President Julius Nyerere, never has the country been gripped with grief and shock that in any way compares, even distantly, with what has been experienced following the death of Steven Charles Kanumba.
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THE GUARDIAN | 13th Apr 12
The national women soccer team and Tanzania artists combine are expected to clash in the charity tie to be played at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam tomorrow.
The match has been organized with two fold objectives, one to raise fund for the women team and the other a two percent of the proceeds would be channeled to the family of the late movie star Steven Kanumba.
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THE GUARDIAN | 11th Apr 12
While people were busy paying last respect to movie star Stephen Kanumba, members of Neema Gospel Choir was performing at their best.
The late Kanumba happened to be one of the group’s members during his lifetime besides his movie starring profession.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 8th Apr 12
African Stars “Twanga Pepeta” and Mashauzi Classic “Wakali wa Kujiachia” will today perform at the launch of Miss Tabata 2012 at Da’ West Park, Tabata.
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THE GUARDIAN | 5th Apr 12
The prosecution led by Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) prosecutor Leonard Swai in the case against Bongo movie star Kajala Masanja, yesterday told the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam that the investigation into the case is complete.
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THE GUARDIAN | 30th Mar 12
Organizers of the Redds Miss Tanzania, Lino International agency said yesterday that they want the winners of this year event to display seriousness in their work by organizing charitable activities in the country.
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THE GUARDIAN | 28th Mar 12
In an effort to go a step further professionally and take Bongoflava music to another level, talented and famous artist, Afro Man who features Lady Jay Dee in his current hit 'Zaidi Yako' has said 2012 is the year he plans to extend his wings to the East Africa Community (EAC) market.
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THE GUARDIAN | 27th Mar 12
Leading Gospel singer in the country Rose Muhando is gearing up for the grand Easter show expected to be held at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on April 8.
Muhando said she is on her way to showcase her rich talents and perform to her highest form on that day despite a stiff challenge likely to face from visiting singers.
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THE GUARDIAN | 23rd Mar 12
The prosecution in the case against Bongo Movie star Kajala Masanja told the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court that they failed to read a new charge sheet to the accused because the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) was not in his office.
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THE GUARDIAN | 16th Mar 12
Bongo Movie star Kajala Masanja yesterday appeared in the Kisutu Resident Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam charged with conspiracy, transfer proceeds of corruption and money laundering.
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THE GUARDIAN | 16th Mar 12
The winner of this year’s Redds Miss Tanzania will not contest for 2012 Miss World title.
Miss Tanzania co-ordinator Hashim Lundenga said yesterday the queen would instead represent the country at the next year’s event.
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THE GUARDIAN | 27th Feb 12
The second show of the Waka Waka show took Dar es Salaam teenagers by storm at the Mlimani City premises over the weekend.
Over 600 youngsters were treated to a myriad of entertainments during the Dar es Salaam launch of Coca-Cola teen parties.
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THE GUARDIAN | 27th Feb 12
Twiga stars group was on Friday evening crowned winners of the Dar es salaam Quiznite, walking away with a cash prize of 1m/- and other goodies during a social event held at Golden Tulip Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
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THE GUARDIAN | 16th Feb 12
Tanzania Breweries Limited has signed a three-year contract with Lino Agency as principal sponsors of the country’s premier beauty pageantry, the Miss Tanzania.
The news was broken in Dar es Salaam as the brewers’ marketing manager Fimbo Butala and Lino Agency’s director Hashim Lundenga announced the pact yesterday.
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THE GUARDIAN | 10th Feb 12
Local gospel diva Rose Muhando becomes the first Tanzanian to sign a lucrative deal with Sony Music.
Speaking in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Russell Crawford who is the Commercial Director of Sony Music said the deal will see the company managing and distributing five albums of the gospel singer.
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THE GUARDIAN | 10th Feb 12
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)has reiterated the importance of training children arts to expose their talents through art initiatives.
This was revealed yesterday by the UNHCR Deputy Representative, Chansa Kapaya when briefing journalists on the ‘bridging the lines’ art initiative held at the UNHCR office in Dar es Salaam.
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THE GUARDIAN | 10th Feb 12
Mwanza city will tomorrow play host to the opening children’s party out of the three projected by the Coca-Cola Company to be staged in the country this year.
Two other parties of similar magnitude will also be staged in Arusha and Dar es Salaam in a bid to provide entertainment to children in the country as confirmed by beverage’s brand manager Salome Mabirizi.
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THE GUARDIAN | 9th Feb 12
New film by the name of “The village of perceived justice” is just about to be released in Dar es Salaam as confirmed by producers Policy Forum and Kanumba the Great Film yesterday.
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THE GUARDIAN | 7th Feb 12
Budget constraints have forced organizers of the Busara music festivities to cut short the number of days from six to four.
The event, which is annually staged in Zanzibar in February, experienced its first financial shockwaves during the 2008 edition when European-based sponsors staggered.
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THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Feb 12
Fashion designer Asia Idarous is expected to team up with her colleagues in the industry to raise funds as a move to contribute towards construction of a Kikale drug abuse rehabilitation centre, next week in Dar es Salaam.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 25th Dec 11
Archrival music bands Msondo Ngoma and Mlimani Park Orchestra (Sikinde Ngoma ya Ukae) compete today at the TCC Club Chang’ombe.
The event which will decide the champion of the year 2011 will last 2pm to dawn with each band promising to entertain revelers to the maximum as they celebrate Christmas.
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THE GUARDIAN | 15th Dec 11
Two rival bands, Msondo Ngoma and Mlimani Park Orchestra (Wana Sikinde), have started camping to prepare for their clash set for Christmas Day at TCC Club Changíombe.
Msondo Ngoma will camp in Mwanza while Sikinde will remain in Dar es Salaam.
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THE GUARDIAN | 8th Dec 11
Visiting Scottish band’s Big Jessie entertained children at the Muhimbili National Hospital cancer ward in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
The entertainment was part of the band’s ten-day tour of the country that also coincides with the annual Scottish week.
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THE GUARDIAN | 8th Dec 11
Christian women in the country will tomorrow celebrate the 50th Independence Anniversary with a concert organised by Captive and Creative Company in Dar es Salaam.
Coordinator of the festival Janester Mchau said yesterday that the major goal of the event is to bring together women to discuss various issues in daily life.
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GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 4th Dec 11
President Jakaya Kikwete has deplored the habit of reproducing and marketing works of artists without authorization, saying this activity impoverishes artistes while fostering unfair gain by others.
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THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Dec 11
Scottish band, Big Jessie, from Aberdeen entertained Buguruni School for the Deaf Students in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
The event was held to mark the Scottish Week as well as entertain the students who are heading for end of the year holidays.
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THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Dec 11
Red Ribbon annual fashion gala raised a total of 55m/- for charities as the event has been organized to mark the international HIV-AIDS day.
Beside the raised amount, the gala saw famous ‘bongo fleva’ musician, one Diamond storming at the stage as a model introducing new style known as Kidoti designed by former Miss Tanzania top model, Jokate Mwegelo.
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THE GUARDIAN | 1st Dec 11
Top rated Dar es Salaam music bands Msondo Ngoma and Mlimani Park Orchestra (Sikinde) are expected to lock horns on the Christmas Day at the TCC Club Chang’ombe.
The concert has been organised by Bob Entertainment and Keen Arts under the sponsorship of Tanzania Distilleries.
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THE GUARDIAN | 22nd Nov 11
International designers who took part at the just-ended Swahili Fashion Week (SFW) have hailed organisers of the event as it has opened them to international markets.
This year SFW was attended by designers from Kenya, Uganda, Angola, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique.
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