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Tanzania's film industry, also known as Swahiliwood or Bongo movie (a portmanteau of Swahili, Tanzania's official language, and Hollywood) and Bongowood, [1] was established around 2001. [2] Films produced with low budgets, short schedules and camcorders are referred to colloquially as "bongo films" and are mass-released in DVD format.
Swahili Kiumeni (Eng: Masculinity), is a 2017 Tanzanian comedy film directed by Nicholas Marwa and co-produced by Daniel Manege and Ernest Napoleon for D-Magic and Busy Bees respectively. The film stars Antu Mendoza and Ernest Napoleon in lead roles along with Irene Paul, Idris Sultan and Akbar Thabeet in supportive roles. [ 1 ]
The official trailer for Mapenzi Ya Mungu was released on Proin Promotion YouTube Channel. The film was officially released in October 27, 2014 in DVD and online [2]; The film was screened at the Zanzibar International Film Festival and was nominated to compete for the Zuku Bongo Movies Awards [3]
Flava is a Swahili term for Flavour. [6] Bongo is a term which was originally used to refer the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam. [5] Outside Tanzania, Bongo is often referring to Tanzania. [6] Bongo as a term originated in the late 70's during a very difficult time following both the global fuel shocks of the 70's and the Kagera war against Uganda.
Steven Charles Kanumba (8 January 1984 – 7 April 2012) was a Tanzanian actor and director of Sukuma heritage, born in Shinyanga Region.Kanumba died in 2012 at the age of 28, for which actress Elizabeth Michael was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison in November 2017.
In July before the release of the movie, Elizabeth Michael (Lulu) the producer of the movie made a media tour so as to promote the movie. She did a tour at Bongo5.com, one of the biggest Tanzanian websites. [5] She also made a tour with director Karabani at Clouds Tv to promote the movie. She also made a tour at BBC Swahili radio. [6]
"The Lion King featured some Swahili in it and I'm from Kenya, so hearing Swahili in a Disney movie blew my mind away," said Nyong'o, 41. "And yeah, it was set in Africa. "And yeah, it was set in ...
Vincent Kigosi (Ray) (born 16 May 1980) is a Tanzanian actor, producer and director. [2] Kigosi is based in Dar-es-Salaam. [3]Kigosi, most known as Ray, started his career 2000 in television soap opera / series and then started to appear in different movies up to now.