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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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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Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation inaalika watu kuleta maombi yao ya kumpata mtu wa kuratibu, kuandaa na kusisimia shughuli ya kuadhimisha miaka 10 ya tangu kuanzishwa kwa taasisi na uanzishaji wa mfumo wake mpya wa kiutawala. 
Uratibu huo utakuwa kwa muda wa miezi mitatu tu. 
Mtu huyo awe na vigezo vifuatavyo: -Awe na uthubutu, ubunifu. 
-Awe mwenye ujuzi wa kutosha kwenye tasnia ya uratibu, utawala na 
-Awe na mtandao mkubwa wa watu wa Rika na matabaka tofauti kwenye tasnia za sanaa, na serikalini. 
Kwa maelezo zaidi juu ya nafasi hii ya kazi fatilia kupitia mtandao wetu hapa:
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf 

Ikiwa unaamini unakidhi vigezo vilivyotajwa hapo juu tafadhali tutumie email kabla ya tarehe 29 March 2025 na CV yako kwa foundation@emersonzanzibar.com

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation inaalika watu kuleta maombi yao ya kumpata mtu wa kuratibu, kuandaa na kusisimia shughuli ya kuadhimisha miaka 10 ya tangu kuanzishwa kwa taasisi na uanzishaji wa mfumo wake mpya wa kiutawala.
Uratibu huo utakuwa kwa muda wa miezi mitatu tu.
Mtu huyo awe na vigezo vifuatavyo: -Awe na uthubutu, ubunifu.
-Awe mwenye ujuzi wa kutosha kwenye tasnia ya uratibu, utawala na
-Awe na mtandao mkubwa wa watu wa Rika na matabaka tofauti kwenye tasnia za sanaa, na serikalini.
Kwa maelezo zaidi juu ya nafasi hii ya kazi fatilia kupitia mtandao wetu hapa:
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf

Ikiwa unaamini unakidhi vigezo vilivyotajwa hapo juu tafadhali tutumie email kabla ya tarehe 29 March 2025 na CV yako kwa foundation@emersonzanzibar.com
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Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for someone to run an exciting project! 

As Event Coordinator & Admin Support for a period of three months, the organisation of the 10 years anniversary of Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation and the setup of its new administrative system will be the largest part of the activities in this role. 

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for an energetic person from Zanzibar, with great networking, administrative and organisational skills. Please find the description of this role here: 
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf 

If you have demonstrable skills to fulfil these activities, please send an email before 29 March 2024 with your CV to foundation@emersonzanzibar.com

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for someone to run an exciting project!

As Event Coordinator & Admin Support for a period of three months, the organisation of the 10 years anniversary of Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation and the setup of its new administrative system will be the largest part of the activities in this role.

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for an energetic person from Zanzibar, with great networking, administrative and organisational skills. Please find the description of this role here:
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf

If you have demonstrable skills to fulfil these activities, please send an email before 29 March 2024 with your CV to foundation@emersonzanzibar.com
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Don’t miss this great exhibition - still on untill 14th of February in Hifadhi building in Stone Town and is definitely worth seeing.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation supported the opening event. 

Hassan Majeshi the artist has an amazing talent and is chairman of the Chawauza artist association. 

With thanks to Majeshi Painter @majeshipainter 

#zote.sanaa #majeshipainter #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #artgallery #artexhibition #africanart #africanartist

Don’t miss this great exhibition - still on untill 14th of February in Hifadhi building in Stone Town and is definitely worth seeing.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation supported the opening event.

Hassan Majeshi the artist has an amazing talent and is chairman of the Chawauza artist association.

With thanks to Majeshi Painter @majeshipainter

#zote.sanaa #majeshipainter #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #artgallery #artexhibition #africanart #africanartist
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Karibuni Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari saa kumi na nusu jioni kwa tukio la Busara Xtra: wanamziki wote wanashriki mbele ya jury wa tuzo la nane wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Wote mnakaribishwa kuangalia wanamziki wanashiriki kutoka Zanzibar kwenye tuzo la mwaka 2024 wenye maada: “Moving Diversity”

@emersonzanzibar @emersonzanzibarfoundation @sautizabusara

#szb #szb2024 #sautizabusara #sautizabusara2024 #emersonzanzibar #emersonzanzibarfoundation #emersonmusicawards #emersonmusicawards2024 #africanmusic #zanzibarmusic

Karibuni Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari saa kumi na nusu jioni kwa tukio la Busara Xtra: wanamziki wote wanashriki mbele ya jury wa tuzo la nane wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Wote mnakaribishwa kuangalia wanamziki wanashiriki kutoka Zanzibar kwenye tuzo la mwaka 2024 wenye maada: “Moving Diversity”

@emersonzanzibar @emersonzanzibarfoundation @sautizabusara

#szb #szb2024 #sautizabusara #sautizabusara2024 #emersonzanzibar #emersonzanzibarfoundation #emersonmusicawards #emersonmusicawards2024 #africanmusic #zanzibarmusic
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Tumeongeza muda ya kurudisha fomu za kushiriki mpaka tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni !

Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024. 

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba 0773171920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni. 
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni

Tumeongeza muda ya kurudisha fomu za kushiriki mpaka tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni !

Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024.

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba 0773171920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni.
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni
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Deadline for returning application forms for Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award extended till 24 January 2024 at 16.30. 🎶

Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. 🎵

Application forms are available from now. 

Important dates:
• Apply before Wed 24th of January 2024 at 16.30.
• Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.

Deadline for returning application forms for Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award extended till 24 January 2024 at 16.30. 🎶

Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. 🎵

Application forms are available from now.

Important dates:
• Apply before Wed 24th of January 2024 at 16.30.
• Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.
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Calling on Documentary Filmakers

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation has played a pivotal role in nurturing and empowering various artists, including visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers.

As part of the foundation's 10 year anniversary celebrations, we seek the services of a skilled documentary filmmaker to create a documentary capturing the essence and achievements of the Emerson Foundation over the decade.

Interested? First please DM (Direct Message) us here (Emerson Zanzibar Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation ) and we will send you the Terms of Reference guidelines that you will need to read.

Then you should submit your proposals; including concept, budget and timeline according to the Terms of Reference.

Proposals must be submitted by 22nd January 2024 🙏

Contact Information:
For inquiries and proposal submission, please contact
foundation@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp +255773171920

#emersonzanzibar10years #emersonzanzibarsince2014
#africanfilm #africanfilms #africanfilmmaker #zanzibarfilm #ziff #zanzibarinternationalfilmfestival #filmmaker #africanvisualart #africanfilmfestival #visualartawards #ziff #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi

Calling on Documentary Filmakers

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation has played a pivotal role in nurturing and empowering various artists, including visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers.

As part of the foundation`s 10 year anniversary celebrations, we seek the services of a skilled documentary filmmaker to create a documentary capturing the essence and achievements of the Emerson Foundation over the decade.

Interested? First please DM (Direct Message) us here (Emerson Zanzibar Emerson`s Zanzibar Foundation ) and we will send you the Terms of Reference guidelines that you will need to read.

Then you should submit your proposals; including concept, budget and timeline according to the Terms of Reference.

Proposals must be submitted by 22nd January 2024 🙏

Contact Information:
For inquiries and proposal submission, please contact
foundation@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp +255773171920

#emersonzanzibar10years #emersonzanzibarsince2014
#africanfilm #africanfilms #africanfilmmaker #zanzibarfilm #ziff #zanzibarinternationalfilmfestival #filmmaker #africanvisualart #africanfilmfestival #visualartawards #ziff #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi
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It is time for the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award!
Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. Application forms are available from now.  For details call: +255 773 171 920 

Important dates:
Apply before Wed 17th of January 2024.
Information session is Wed 17th of January 2024 at 16.30
Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.

It is time for the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award!
Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. Application forms are available from now. For details call: +255 773 171 920

Important dates:
Apply before Wed 17th of January 2024.
Information session is Wed 17th of January 2024 at 16.30
Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.
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Tuzo ya nane ya Muziki za Emerson imewadia!
Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024. 

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba +255 773 171 920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024.

Kikao cha wanamuziki watakaoshiriki ni Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024 saa 10.30
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni

Tuzo ya nane ya Muziki za Emerson imewadia!
Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024.

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba +255 773 171 920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024.

Kikao cha wanamuziki watakaoshiriki ni Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024 saa 10.30
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni
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