Renowned Jamaican Author to lead Pan-Africanism Discussion at ZIFF

Leading Jamaican contemporary author Erna Brodber will join South African filmmaker Xoliswa Sithole, and Tanzanian activist Richard Mabala on what is being billed as a difficult and constructive dialogue on xenophobia in the African diaspora.

Taking place during the Zanzibar International Film Festival, the dialogue is timely given the recent violent attacks in South Africa and the Dominican Republic’s Supreme Court ruling, adversely affecting Haitian descendants.

‘Pan Africanism has left...

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Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

TheCitizen

28 May

Reflecting on Africa Day, Pan-Africanism

Last Sunday, that is, May 25, Africa marked 51 years since the founding of the Organisation for African Unity (OAU), which later transformed itself to the African Union (AU).

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

24 Aug

Reflection: Is Pan-Africanism movement dead or dying?

I recently met a 10-year old girl -- Nyambura Kagwanja -- from Kenya at an inter-generational dialogue on Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance. Nyambura was very clear of what she wants to be in future -- president of Kenya, nothing less. She told me she is qualified, educated, loyal to her country and most importantly passionate about Africa.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

28 May

THINKING CRITICALLY: Reflecting on Africa Day, Pan-Africanism

>Last Sunday, that is, May 25, Africa marked 51 years since the founding of the Organisation for African Unity (OAU), which later transformed itself to the African Union (AU).

 

11 years ago

Michuzi

Tanzania renowned Pan African designer Mustafa Hassanal celebrates 15th anniversary with pomp

Sunday 10Th August, 2014 marked the 15 th Anniversary celebration o f Tanzania renowned Pan African designer Mustafa Hassanali. An exclusive by invitation only niche event was held in  Dar es salaam  whereby Mustafa Hassanali launched  his Couture collection aptly named “Meremeta Na Hassanali”  “I can’t believe how time flies by so fast, what started as just a hobby has actually not only build my brand but has also been a catalyst to the growth of the Fashion industry in Tanzania” stated...

 

10 years ago

Michuzi

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ACTRESS LELETI KHUMALO TO ATTEND ZIFF 2015

 Internationally renowned actress Leleti Khumalo, known for her leading roles in the movie and stage play “Sarafina” and “Yesterday” which was nominated in the 2005 Academy awards for the Best Foreign Language film has been confirmed as one of the official guest to attend the 2015 Zanzibar International Film Festival in July.

Zuku is very excited to have Leleti Khumalo as the official guest and be part of this milestone in the evolution of the film industry. Khumalo was a force to be reckoned...

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

22 Apr

MEET THE AUTHOR: Tololwa Mollel, a talented children’s book author

>Tololwa Mollel is a children’s author, dramatist and storyteller, who has written sixteen books and several plays as well as stories that he created or adapted for various types  of performance.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

13 May

MEET THE AUTHOR: Jacqueline Guest: Award winning children’s author

>Jacqueline is a Métis writer, the Métis people are one of the recognised Aboriginal peoples in Canada. The 60 year old has 18 published books for children. She lives in a log cabin nestled in the pinewoods of the Rocky Mountain foothills of Alberta.

 

11 years ago

Dewji Blog

18 Jun

Ziff- Weekend Of Film & Music To Close Ziff 2014

To close out the 17th edition of the Zanzibar International Film Festival, some of Africa’s musical legends will be performing whilst top filmmakers from around the world are awarded for their work.

On Saturday June 21st, ZIFF and our partners will award filmmakers for a range of achievements – these awards include:

The SIGNIS Awards

ZUKU Swahili Awards

ZIFF Awards

East African Talent

Sembene Ousmane Awards

The ZIFF jury awards Golden Dhows for films in the following categories:

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10 years ago

Michuzi

ZIFF ANNOUNCES NEW COMPETITION AT ZIFF 2015 — EAST AFRICAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

 In response to a rising groundswell of requests and recognizing the role and place ZIFF has in developing the film and creative industries in Tanzania and east Africa ZIFF has today announced the ZIFF East African Music Video Awards Competition. The Awards are managed in collaboration with Push Mobile Media Limited.

The Award aims to highlight the link between film and music as well as support the growing music video production industry in the region.

Music Video Production houses are...

 

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