Emerson Zanzibar Visual Arts Awards 2022
โMaisha ya Zanzibarโ (โZanzibar Lifeโ).
The theme this year of the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation award for visual arts is ‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’.ย All the local participating artists will present their interpretation of Zanzibarโs diverse life and its heritage.
Art Exhibition Opens to the Public:
– from 18 June 2022
(Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm)
The official VIP opening of the art exhibition will be on the 17 June 2022, at The Emerson Gallery.ย This spacious and newly created art gallery is housed within one of top boutique hotels in Stone Town, The Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel.ย
The exhibition and all the paintings will then be open for visitors to view, with free entry, from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-6pm until 18 September 2022.ย
All the art work displayed in the exhibition will be available for purchase to any art lover.
Second Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Visual Arts Award:
– 27 June 2022 at 4pm
On Friday the 27th of June 2022, the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation will hand out its second Visual Arts Award.
Participating Artists
In May 2022, Emerson Zanzibar put out a call for all artists to participate in this joint exhibition. To celebrate local art and culture, the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation launched its 2nd Visual Arts Award, with the winner announced and award presentation in the week of the exhibition. Currently around 30 artists are participating in the exhibition and prestigious award.
How this online gallery works:
- To view each artist and bio just click on the Artist’s image.ย
- The bio will be visible for a while, then disappears (on a mobile tap once and wait).
- To re-read their bio just move your mouse or on a mobile just touch the image again.ย
- Swipe right to see the next artist in alphabetical order.
- You can share each of the images to social media, if you wish.
The new Emerson Art Gallery
Celebrating Art – Art Exhibition & Artists’ Stories
The Art Exhibition, VIP Official opening is on 17 June 2022 and will then be free for visitors from 18 June 2022, Tuesday through Sunday from 10am-6pm until 18 September 2022. On our Social Media channels and on our website we will be featuring each of the Visual Arts Award participants who will display their work at the exhibition.ย All the artwork will also be available for purchase.
Celebrating Music with Live Performances
On several nights, throughout the ‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’ exhibition, live music will be performed in the Secret Garden at Emerson Spice, as well as in the Tea House Rooftop restaurant at Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel. Numerous talented Zanzibari musicians will perform live, styles varying from traditional Taarab music to original fusion.ย Watch our Social Media events for more details
Celebrating Visual Arts – ZIFF Film Festival
This yearโs 25th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) will take place from 16 to 26 June 2022 in the Old Fort in Stone Town. As always, the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation will hand out the annual Film Award during the Festival to support the creative development of an upcoming Zanzibari film maker.
Stay Tuned for more details – #MaishaYaZanzibar
Stay tuned for more information about the ‘Maisha Ya Zanzibar’ visual arts and film awards and exhibition, on our website and social media channels. We warmly invite you to join and celebrate with us, either with us in Zanzibar, or to stay connected here and follow the stories and the updates as they happen.8
Watch a video that captures the essence of the opening of Emerson Gallery and Art Exhibition 2022.ย ย
Guest of Honour, Minister of Information, culture, youth and sports. Hon. Tabia Maulid Mwita. Also Deputy Principal Secretary Ministry of Information, Culture, youth and sports Mr. Khamis Abdallah Said
Celebrating Local Artists
Artists join Emerson Zanzibar to inspire local creativity
During the worldwide Covid Pandemic, Emerson Zanzibar Hotels started holding art exhibitions in a different way to how they had been done previously. These were curated exhibitions, styled around a live interview with the artist. Everyone was welcomed in Emerson Zanzibar style โ from the few, curious tourists to residents, to invited special guests โ with fresh hibiscus juice, ginger tea, local snacks and sweets lovingly made by the hotelโs chef.
A group of artists approached Emerson Zanzibar with the request to organise an exhibition with both established and young, upcoming artists โ to provide an opportunity for well established artists to share their experiences and for the young a chance to show their work publicly.
The idea grew from visual art, expanding to creativity in music, a special dinner planned to share local creativity in gastronomy and also combined with the regular Emerson Zanzibar Foundation’s award to celebrate Zanzibari film-makers.
Emerson Zanzibar is not just hotels and restaurants; since our doors opened, Emerson Zanzibar has been very closely connected to the creative sector. And so the Visual Arts awards began…’
Flashback ๐ฌ
This week, weโre celebrating Mfaume Hassan Ally, winner of the ZIFF 2025 competition.
His talent and dedication stood out among a remarkable group of participants, earning him this well-deserved recognition!๐ฅ
But the journey didnโt end with the award... [2/3]
#ziff #ziff2025 #flashback #artsandculture #winner
![Flashback ๐ฌ
This week, weโre celebrating Mfaume Hassan Ally, winner of the ZIFF 2025 competition.
His talent and dedication stood out among a remarkable group of participants, earning him this well-deserved recognition!๐ฅ
But the journey didnโt end with the award... [2/3]
#ziff #ziff2025 #flashback #artsandculture #winner](https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Flashback ๐ฌ
Winning was only the beginningโฆ
As part of our commitment to supporting artistic growth beyond the festival, we helped ZIFF 2025 winner Mfaume Hassan Ally access a unique professional development opportunity ๐
TATAKI, in collaboration with the University of Dar es Salaam, held a playwriting workshop. With the support and consultation of Professor Mhando, Mfaume was able to participate in a program he would not normally have been eligible to join.
A reminder that recognition can open doors to new learning, connections, and creative possibilities โจ [3/3]
We look forward to ZIFF 2026, coming very soon!
#ziff #ziff2025 #playwriting #artsdevelopment #zanzibar
A successful opening night for AiR SPICE, artists in residency ๐ฟ๐จ
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in the Secret Garden to celebrate resident artists MAMAA, SIZYA, and DIDA. The exhibition is now open through 15 August 2026 with free entry ๐ผ๏ธ
Photos by: Omar Rashid @great_bazungu6
Come explore Zanzibarโs vibrant creative voices at Emerson Spice Hotel โจ
#airspice #artistinresidence #zanzibarart #emersonszanzibarfoundation #artexhibition
๐จ Meet the AIR SPICE 2026 Artists-in-Residence:
โจ MAMAA
โจ SIZYA
โจ DIDA
For two months, these talented artists will create, connect, and share their work with the community at Emerson Spice Hotelโs Secret Garden.
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11 June โ 15 August 2026
๐ Free Entry
#airspice #zanzibarart #artistresidency #creativezanzibar #emersonszanzibarfoundation
*TANGAZO LA WITO WA MAOMBI*
TUZO YA UANDISHI WA MISWADA YA MFULULIZO WA TELEVISHENI 2026
Miaka 11 ya Tuzo za Filamu za Emersonโs Zanzibar Foundation
Je, una hadithi inayostahili kuonekana kwenye televisheni?
Emersonโs Zanzibar Foundation inakaribisha waandishi wa Zanzibar kuwasilisha maombi yao kwa Series Scriptwriting Award 2026, toleo la 11 la tuzo zake za kila mwaka za filamu.
Mwaka huu, tuzo inaendelea kuhamasisha uandishi wa miswada ya Tamthilia za televisheni (TV Series) wenye ubunifu, unaoakisi maisha, utamaduni na changamoto za Zanzibar na Tanzania kwa ujumla.
*Kaulimbiu:*
โStories of the Isles: Simulizi za Visiwaniโ
Tunapokea hadithi/Tamthilia zinazobeba utambulisho wa Zanzibar, zikichanganya urithi wa kitamaduni na masuala ya kisasa yanayogusa jamii.
*Nani Anaweza Kuomba?*
โ Waandishi wanaoishi Zanzibar
โ Waandishi binafsi au timu za waandishi
โ Kazi za asili ambazo hazijawahi kuzalishwa wala kurushwa hewani
โ Miswada ya Kiswahili au Kiingereza
โ Ombi moja kwa mshiriki
*Wasilisha:*
1. Jina la Tamthilia na Logline
Sentensi moja inayoeleza hadithi yako.
2. Series Bible/Treatment (Kurasa 3โ5)
โข Muhtasari wa hadithi nzima ya vipindi 12
โข Maelezo ya wahusika wakuu
โข Maelezo ya mazingira, aina ya hadithi na dhamira zake
โข Muhtasari wa kila kipindi
3. Episode ya Kwanza
โข Mswada kamili wa kipindi cha kwanza
โข Kurasa 25โ30
*Tarehe Muhimu*
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Mwisho wa kutuma maombi: 20 Juni 2026
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Kutangazwa kwa walioingia hatua ya mwisho: 25 Juni 2026
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Kutangazwa kwa mshindi: 28 Juni 2026
Mshindi Atapata:
๐ Msaada wa kuendeleza mswada wake
๐ Ushauri kutoka kwa wataalamu wa sekta ya filamu
๐ Fursa ya kuwasilisha mradi kwa kampuni za televisheni Tanzania
๐ Msaada wa kisanii na utangazaji wa mradi
*Jinsi ya Kutuma*
๐ง [email protected]
Subject:
Series Award 2026 โ [Jina la Tamthilia] โ [Jina la Mwandishi]
Andika hadithi. Simulia Zanzibar. Tengeneza mustakabali wa televisheni ya Tanzania.
Flashback ๐ฌ
As we count down to ZIFF 2026, weโre looking back at some of the unforgettable moments from ZIFF 2025 โฅ๏ธ
From the opening night celebrations to the vibrant atmosphere throughout the festival, ZIFF once again brought together filmmakers, artists, and audiences from across the region and beyond. ๐ฅ
On this picture: the winner of script award 2025 Mfaume Hassan Ally ๐
Join us as we revisit the highlights as the next edition is in the soon future [1/3]. โจ
#ziff #ziff2025 #flashback #filmfestival #zanzibar
On 20 May, Tarajazz officially released Cheichei online, sharing their music with the world.๐
And weโre not done yetโฆ stay tuned for our upcoming online event celebrating the platform release of the album!
Listen to Cheichei here: ditto.fm/cheichei ๐ฟ [4/4]
#emersonfoundation #tarajazz #cheichei #newmusic #zanzibar
Flashback ๐ถ
Last January, we celebrated the physical launch of Tarajazzโs album, an unforgettable moment and the start of something exciting โจ
The journey continuesโฆ ๐ [3/4]
#emersonfoundation #tarajazz #albumlaunch #zanzibar
Pictures by: Walid
Flashback ๐ถ
May, weโre revisiting highlights from last yearโs music support ๐ค
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This week: celebrating our winner, Tarajazz a truly standout act. They won suited assistance, what that means will be shown soon! ๐
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Weโre also incredibly grateful to all the talented artists who took part in the auditions and made the journey so special ๐
Stay tuned as we share more about Tarajazz [2/4] ๐
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#emersonfoundation #zanzibar #musicawards #flashback
Flashback Time!๐ถ
This May, weโre looking back at some of the standout moments from last yearโs music support initiatives๐ธ
This week, weโre spotlighting the incredible jury behind the 2025 Emerson Zanzibar Music Award โ the minds who made it all possible. Without their expertise and dedication, there would be no competition! ๐
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Stay with us as we share more from this journey [1/4].
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Special thanks to our head of jury John Kitime ๐ @john_kitime
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Become a member of the Emersonโs Zanzibar Foundation, to support the Zanzibar arts & culture!โค๏ธ
#emersonfoundation #zanzibar #musicawards #flashback #behindthescenes
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Photo by: Markus Meissl
We are thrilled to welcome you to an open studio exhibition of Jan van Eschโs Ghabh - Nipe Nikupe, that explores the rich narratives embedded in textiles.
๐ *Exhibition Dates:* February 12 - April 9, 2026
๐ *Location:* Emerson Foundation Gallery, 236 Hurumzi Street, Stonetown
๐ *Opening Hours:* Tuesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 6 PM
In this thought-provoking exhibition, Jan van Esch transforms abandoned clothing into a powerful commentary on culture, identity, and the textile waste crisis. By scavenging garments from Amsterdam, Berlin, and Dar es Salaam, Jan highlights how clothing can serve as a communicative system bridging cultural divides through visual language.
The journey of clothing, from cherished garment to discarded waste reveals complex layers of meaning. Janโs patchworks and intricate drawings celebrate these fragments, bringing new life and story to what we wear and waste. Through his art, he invites us to move beyond monologue to dialogue, questioning how we engage with textiles in our daily lives.
Donโt miss this opportunity to engage with Janโs compelling installations and join the conversation about the global implications of our fashion choices. We look forward to welcoming you to this vibrant exhibition!
With thanks to @veritaszanzibar @emersonspicezanzibar and Emerson on Hurumzi for supporting this exhibition
๐ธโจ *Be sure to follow us for sneak peeks and highlights as we countdown to the opening!* #GhabhExhibition #JanVanEsch #EmersonFoundation #Textiles #artexhibitions
*๐ Join Us for the 10th Emersonโs Zanzibar Foundation Music Award 2026 ๐ถ*
๐ LIVE PERFORMANCE
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Date: February 4, 2026
๐ Time: From 4 PM
๐ Location: Mnazi Mmoja Grounds
๐ Come Enjoy and discover a new Zanzibarโs musical talent!
๐ AWARD CEREMONY
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*Date:* February 7, 2026
๐ *Time:* 8:30 PM
๐ *Location:* Mnazi Mmoja Grounds
Celebrate the best in music and witness the awarding of exceptional talents who have made their mark in our music scene!
โจ Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and family to enjoy the sights, sounds, and rhythm of Zanzibar!
For more information, donโt hesitate to reach out!
Email:[email protected]
Whatsapp: +255 687 048 767
#EmersonsZanzibar #MusicAward2026 #TaarabFusion#ZanzibarVibes
