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A Memorable Evening with Her Excellency Mariam Mwinyi!
An evening organised by the Tanzania-UK Business Group, the dinner in honour of Her Excellency Mariam Mwinyi, First Lady of Zanzibar, was nothing short of extraordinary. The evening began with a thunderous round of applause as Mama Mwinyi entered the room, radiating...
Sema Jambo 2025 – A CELEBRATION OF KISWAHILI CULTURE!
Sema Jambo 2025 – A Celebration of Kiswahili Culture Heritage Music Fashion & Food What began in 2022 at the prestigious River Room, House of Lords, facilitated by the late Lord Mohamed Altaf Sheikh, has grown into a grand festival honouring Kiswahili. The...
Tanzania Diaspora Event – London
Tanzania Diaspora Event – London 🇹🇿🇬🇧 We’re proud to have been closely aligned with the Tanzania High Commission in London and congratulate the H E Excellency the High Commissioner Mbelwa Kairuki and his them on the successful Tanzania Diaspora Event held yesterday. A...
In Loving Memory of Mohammed Iqbal Dar (1944 – 2025)
In Loving Memory of Mohammed Iqbal Dar (1944 - 2025) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mohammed Iqbal Dar, a man whose legacy is forever etched in the history of Tanzania. He passed away at the age of 80 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, where...
Why We Celebrate World Kiswahili Evening!
At Sema Jambo, we believe in the power of Kiswahili, a language that unites over 200 million people across Africa and beyond. This July 2025, we're bringing the heart of Swahili-speaking countries to London, a city renowned for embracing diversity and celebrating...
The Importance of Creating Awareness of Swahili Language….
The celebration of World Kiswahili Day London by MTM in July 2025 is a significant opportunity to promote the Swahili language, culture, and cuisine across diaspora communities. This initiative is vital for preserving African heritage and fostering cross-cultural...
Kiswahili is not only a Beautiful Language….
Kiswahili is not only a Beautiful Language! As the World celebrates World Kiswahili Day, we need to understand that Kiswahili is not only a Beautiful Language,but a way of life. Kiswahili is about the tones of the different dialects in different countries, it’s about...
World Kiswahili Day by MTM 2025
World Kiswahili Day by MTM 2025 The MTM Awards, since their inception in 2022, have made significant strides across the UK and internationally, promoting culture, supporting charities, and launching impactful projects. Recognising Kiswahili as one of the official...
The 10 Waswahili clans and 41 sub-clans!
WASWAHILI We were taught in school that Kiswahili came about by mixing Arabic with various Bantu languages. However, that was not true. When the Arabs and Europeans arrived at the East African coast they found the Waswahili/Wangozi people speaking Kingozi/Kiswahili....
Diverse Waswahili!
The Swahili people are an ethnic group primarily residing in the coastal regions of East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and the islands of Zanzibar. They have a rich and diverse cultural heritage shaped by centuries of interaction with various...
Mozambique – a Diverse Country!
Mozambique is a south-eastern African nation bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east. Its capital is Maputo. The country gained independence from Portugal in 1975, and Portuguese remains the official language. The Mozambican Metical is the currency used. Mozambique...
On The Road – Burundi!
...back On The Road.. meeting High Commissioners and Ambassadors from Swahili Speaking countries and friends of Swahili Speaking Countries accredited to the UK . May 2nd we spent the day in Traflagar Square visting both the Burundi Ambassador to the United Kingdom...