Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Awards 2022

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Awards Winner 2022
Lailat Faki Kombo
with thanks to Emerson Zanzibar Foundation

This year’s theme: “Women Arise”
– aimed at local women vocalists/performers

The Competition 2022

Emerson Zanzibar Music Award 2022 – The Competition

The board of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is delighted to announce its sixth Music Award 2022. 

The award for this year is intended for women singers. under the theme, ‘Women Arise‘. This follows the Sauti za Busara 2022 theme of  ‘Amplifying Women’s Voices‘.

This is a great opportunity for emerging women singers/lyricist of Unguja and Pemba to promote themselves locally and Internationally at a platform, which aims to inspire and award local talents.

The award for the musicians include, prize money of 2 million TZS, an engraved trophy and a framed certificate for the winner.

Competition Details

The Sixth Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award 2022 will be part of the Sauti za Busara Music Festival 2022.

  • Theme: “Women Arise” for women singers & performers
  • Competition Date and Time: Thursday 10th Feb, 2022 at 4–6pm (after Asri to Maghrib prayers)
  • Venue: Forodhani Gardens, Band stand
  • Event: Public

A great opportunity for emerging women singers/lyricist of Unguja and Pemba to promote themselves locally and Internationally at a platform, which aims to inspire and award local talents.

Emerson Zanzibar Music Award 2022

Curious to know who will be awarded this year?

The award will be presented on stage at Sauti za Busara in the Old Fort, on Sunday 13th of February 2022 at around 8pm. 

 

"...And the Winner is...."

Audience at Sauti za Busara

Recipient of the the 6th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award is Lailat Faki Kombo

Lailat Faki Kombo is overcome with emotion on stage at the announcement

There were 8 contestants, and each gave a memorable performance! It was a healthy competition demonstrated through mutual support and a positive attitude, partly conveyed through melodious ululations.

The contestants all attended a pre-competition training workshop, organised and conducted by the Foundation.

Lailat Faki Kombo speaks to the Press after the Award Presentation

The panel of judges assessed the performance of the 8 singers by a set criteria, and selected Lailat as the worthy recipient of the award.

Our congratulations extend to all the participating singers for their outstanding performances.

Lailat is an up and coming talented singer. This is her second time competing for a prestigious award. She showed additional talents in the film‚ ’’The Rite of Awakening’’.

The Award was presented at a lively ceremony on the closing night of the Sauti za Busara International Music Festival in the Old Fort.

A post-award celebration will be held in honour of all participating artists at Emerson Spice Secret Garden.

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Come and see the “Expressions of Zanzibar Women” exhibition. 

Open from 1-30 November Tuesday - Sunday 10.00-18.00 at the Emerson Art Gallery at Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel, Stone Town.

Robin Batista’s exhibition, “Expressions of Zanzibar Women”, showcases the resilience, power, determination, and strength of Zanzibari women through a visual journey of vibrant photographs. 

Each image tells a story that reflects the rich culture and traditions of Zanzibar, highlighting the courage of women as they engage with their communities and nurture their families. 

The exhibition celebrates their extraordinary contributions and honors their legacy, inviting viewers to experience the profound emotions and powerful narratives captured in Batista’s art. 

Limited edition prints are available.

Come and see the “Expressions of Zanzibar Women” exhibition.

Open from 1-30 November Tuesday - Sunday 10.00-18.00 at the Emerson Art Gallery at Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel, Stone Town.

Robin Batista’s exhibition, “Expressions of Zanzibar Women”, showcases the resilience, power, determination, and strength of Zanzibari women through a visual journey of vibrant photographs.

Each image tells a story that reflects the rich culture and traditions of Zanzibar, highlighting the courage of women as they engage with their communities and nurture their families.

The exhibition celebrates their extraordinary contributions and honors their legacy, inviting viewers to experience the profound emotions and powerful narratives captured in Batista’s art.

Limited edition prints are available.
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Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with FaAnna Theatre Zanzibar!

Every Wednesday and Friday we have amazing live music

Starting from 20.00

October 2024 programme:

Friday 04 October - Culture Musical Club
Friday 11 October - Zenji Boy na Wenzake
Wednesday 16 October - FaAna Theatre Zanzibar
Friday 18 October - La Rhumba with Chris Nova
Friday 25 October - Wakarofi Trio
Wednesday 30 October - Crossing Rhythms: Cameroon and Tanzania Soundscapes with Patrick Bebey, Leo Mkanyia & DCMA Young Stars

Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000

Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town

Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or reception@emersonspice.com for restaurant bookings and reservations@emersonspice.com for room reservations.

Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with reservations@emersonzanzibar.com for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi

#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining

Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with FaAnna Theatre Zanzibar!

Every Wednesday and Friday we have amazing live music

Starting from 20.00

October 2024 programme:

Friday 04 October - Culture Musical Club
Friday 11 October - Zenji Boy na Wenzake
Wednesday 16 October - FaAna Theatre Zanzibar
Friday 18 October - La Rhumba with Chris Nova
Friday 25 October - Wakarofi Trio
Wednesday 30 October - Crossing Rhythms: Cameroon and Tanzania Soundscapes with Patrick Bebey, Leo Mkanyia & DCMA Young Stars

Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000

Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town

Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or reception@emersonspice.com for restaurant bookings and reservations@emersonspice.com for room reservations.

Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with reservations@emersonzanzibar.com for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi

#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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Msanii, Muongozaji na Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Wasanii wa Filamu Zanzibar Mohammed Suleiman Maarufu @muddysule_94 Usiku Wa Jana amechukua Tuzo ya Filamu Bora iliyotolewa Na Emerson Foundation kwenye Usiku Wa Zawadi Zanzibar International Film Festival.

Congratulations @muddysule_94 for winning Emarson Awards @emersonzanzibarfoundation
@mwenenu_binnassib @emersonzanzibarfoundation and @ziffestival 

#ZIFFAwards #ZIFF27 #ziff2024 #africanfilms #films #filmawards #filmscreenings

Msanii, Muongozaji na Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Wasanii wa Filamu Zanzibar Mohammed Suleiman Maarufu @muddysule_94 Usiku Wa Jana amechukua Tuzo ya Filamu Bora iliyotolewa Na Emerson Foundation kwenye Usiku Wa Zawadi Zanzibar International Film Festival.

Congratulations @muddysule_94 for winning Emarson Awards @emersonzanzibarfoundation
@mwenenu_binnassib @emersonzanzibarfoundation and @ziffestival

#ZIFFAwards #ZIFF27 #ziff2024 #africanfilms #films #filmawards #filmscreenings
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Don't miss the exhibition of ZIFF posters from 1997 to 2024 at the Emerson Foundation Art Gallery next to Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel, Stone Town | Zanzibar international film festival |

The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), now in its 27th year, stands as a shining example of cultural interaction
and cinematic excellence in East Africa. 

This year’s theme, “Rejuvenation,” timely captures the festival’s enduring spirit
and its commitment to cultural dialogue and sociocultural commentary.

The exhibition of ZIFF posters from 1997 to 2024 provides a visual narrative of the festival’s journey. Each poster is a
snapshot of its time, reflecting the themes, challenges, and triumphs of that particular year. Together, these posters
chronicle the evolution of ZIFF, showcasing its resilience in the face of changing times and its ability to rejuvenate and adapt continuously.

The posters are more than just promotional materials; they are historical documents that capture the essence of each festival edition. They tell stories of global cultural interactions, of encounters that transcend borders, and of a festival that has grown to become one of East Africa’s most significant cultural events.

This exhibition invites viewers to journey through 27 years of cinematic history, to witness the transformation of ZIFF,
and to celebrate its contributions to the global film landscape. As we look to the future, these posters remind us of the festival’s storied past and its potential to inspire and rejuvenate in the years to come.

#ZIFFAwards #ZIFF27 #ziff2024 #africanfilms #films #filmawards #filmscreenings

Don`t miss the exhibition of ZIFF posters from 1997 to 2024 at the Emerson Foundation Art Gallery next to Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel, Stone Town | Zanzibar international film festival |

The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), now in its 27th year, stands as a shining example of cultural interaction
and cinematic excellence in East Africa.

This year’s theme, “Rejuvenation,” timely captures the festival’s enduring spirit
and its commitment to cultural dialogue and sociocultural commentary.

The exhibition of ZIFF posters from 1997 to 2024 provides a visual narrative of the festival’s journey. Each poster is a
snapshot of its time, reflecting the themes, challenges, and triumphs of that particular year. Together, these posters
chronicle the evolution of ZIFF, showcasing its resilience in the face of changing times and its ability to rejuvenate and adapt continuously.

The posters are more than just promotional materials; they are historical documents that capture the essence of each festival edition. They tell stories of global cultural interactions, of encounters that transcend borders, and of a festival that has grown to become one of East Africa’s most significant cultural events.

This exhibition invites viewers to journey through 27 years of cinematic history, to witness the transformation of ZIFF,
and to celebrate its contributions to the global film landscape. As we look to the future, these posters remind us of the festival’s storied past and its potential to inspire and rejuvenate in the years to come.

#ZIFFAwards #ZIFF27 #ziff2024 #africanfilms #films #filmawards #filmscreenings
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This is a sad announcement and a big blow to the Art of Zanzibar. The famous Zanzibar music artist Rico Single @ricosinglezanzibar has passed away.

Hii nitaarifa ya kusikitisha na pigo kubwa katika Sanaa ya Zanzibar Msanii maarufu wa muziki Zanzibar Rico Single @ricosinglezanzibar amefariki 

Rico was one of the participants in the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award 2020.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our heartfelt love goes out to all his family and friends.

This is a sad announcement and a big blow to the Art of Zanzibar. The famous Zanzibar music artist Rico Single @ricosinglezanzibar has passed away.

Hii nitaarifa ya kusikitisha na pigo kubwa katika Sanaa ya Zanzibar Msanii maarufu wa muziki Zanzibar Rico Single @ricosinglezanzibar amefariki

Rico was one of the participants in the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award 2020. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our heartfelt love goes out to all his family and friends.
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We are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation with a variety of events:

⚫ Thursday 25 April 2024 from 16.30 – 18.00
Opening of “10 years Anniversary Art Exhibition” in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery

⚫ Friday 26 April 2024 from 20.00
Live music performance by Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients in Secret Garden, (entrance fee of 10,000 TZS per person goes directly to the musicians)

⚫Saturday 27 April 2024 from 17.00 – 18.00
DCMA Unplugged concert in Hurumzi street

For dinner on Friday night in the Secret Garden, please email: es.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0774 483 483 to make a reservation and purchase your tickets in advance.
For dinner on Saturday in Emerson on Hurumzi in the Tea House restaurant, please email: eh.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0779 854 225

Various workshops aimed at the artists in Zanzibar, which are also take place this weekend. If you would like to attend any of these workshops, please email us at foundation@emersonzanzibar.com, so we can reserve a space for you.

⚫Friday 26 April 2024 16.30 – 18.00
Discussion session for young Zanzibari visual artists: “History and future for Visual Artists in Zanzibar.” In Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 10.00 – 11.00
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients gather to discuss their joint performance and future collaborations in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 11.00 – 12.30
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation meets Zanzibari film makers with discussion on opportunities for film makers in Zanzibar in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

You are all warmly invited to join us in the upcoming events of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation!

We are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation with a variety of events:

⚫ Thursday 25 April 2024 from 16.30 – 18.00
Opening of “10 years Anniversary Art Exhibition” in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery

⚫ Friday 26 April 2024 from 20.00
Live music performance by Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients in Secret Garden, (entrance fee of 10,000 TZS per person goes directly to the musicians)

⚫Saturday 27 April 2024 from 17.00 – 18.00
DCMA Unplugged concert in Hurumzi street

For dinner on Friday night in the Secret Garden, please email: es.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0774 483 483 to make a reservation and purchase your tickets in advance.
For dinner on Saturday in Emerson on Hurumzi in the Tea House restaurant, please email: eh.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0779 854 225

Various workshops aimed at the artists in Zanzibar, which are also take place this weekend. If you would like to attend any of these workshops, please email us at foundation@emersonzanzibar.com, so we can reserve a space for you.

⚫Friday 26 April 2024 16.30 – 18.00
Discussion session for young Zanzibari visual artists: “History and future for Visual Artists in Zanzibar.” In Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 10.00 – 11.00
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients gather to discuss their joint performance and future collaborations in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 11.00 – 12.30
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation meets Zanzibari film makers with discussion on opportunities for film makers in Zanzibar in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

You are all warmly invited to join us in the upcoming events of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation!
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