Search For Missing Tanzanian Musician

Tanzanian Bongo Fleva artist Ibrahim Musa aka Roma Mkatoliki is missing after allegedly being arrested this morning in the commercial capital Dar es salaam. He was reportedly picked up at a recording studio in the city, along with his producer. Other reports say that recording equipment was also confiscated. People have been sharing the news … Read more

Tanzania Rapper Ordered To ‘improve’ Song Critical of Government

Tanzania’s Information Minister Harrison Mwakyembe has ordered the rapper Ney wa Mitego to be released. He was detained on Sunday for releasing a song deemed insulting to the government. The song emerged last week and has been widely shared on social media. One line in it asks: “Is there still freedom of expression in the … Read more

Tanzanians Mock Magufuli Over Press Freedom Warning

Tanzanians have been taking to Twitter to poke fun at President John Magufuli, as criticism mounts against his government’s attitude towards freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Last week he warned the media not to exaggerate coverage, saying journalists “thought they had freedom”. And over the weekend, popular rapper Ney wa Mitego was … Read more