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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.
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.
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"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. I mean, that movie was ...
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.
Binti, is a 2021 Tanzanian drama film directed by Seko Shamte and co-produced by director herself with Alinda Ruhinda and Angela Ruhinda. The film stars Bertha Robert, Magdalena Munisi, Helen Hartmann and Godliver Gordian in the lead roles whereas Yann Sow, Alex Temu and Jonas Mugabe made supportive roles.
Going Bongo is a 2015 American-Tanzanian comedy drama film directed by Dean Matthew Ronalds and produced by Brian Ronalds. The film stars Ernest Napoleon and features Emanuela Galliussi , Nyokabi Gethaiga and Ashley Olds .