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A weekend Celebrating the wonderful love between @aziz_ally1 and @tildalikethemovie 💫

The last time I attended a friends wedding with a professional camera the official photographers were so upset with me that they cropped me out of all the images 🤣. Thankfully this time around, with my Galaxy S26 Ultra I didn't have to worry about stepping on anyones toes... except on the dancefloor 🕺

P.S. @pietaru don't @ me 🤣 shati letu

#withGalaxy #samsunggalaxys26ultra #LoveLivesHere #FriendsInMyFeed LikeAMovie @samsungwithgalaxy

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It was an honor to be one of the 15 photographers selected and recognised by the President of Tanzania to showcase the tourism/culture of kizimkazi and zanzibar overall.
Special thanks to Allah for giving me this opportunity and my family for their continuous support throughout my journey i cant ever repay u for what u have done for me

Other special thanks to @wabagrouptz and the photographers team , mentor and curator.. @that_tanzanianguy @baraka_leo8 i truly learned alot… and i hope this isn’t the end..

I learned alot those three days spent just for taking photos.. i found my passion in photography again and learned proper story telling which i hope u will be seeing on my photography going forward

It was amazing to have one of my photos auctioned. The best feeling was having several people relate to the photo indicating hardwork and resilience 🥺

Thank you for being part of this journey
( better late than never.. dated 11 August 2026)
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#photograph #photography #zanzibarphotographer

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WABUNIFU Panel 2 by @thebongopolyclub brought together some of the brightest young creatives leading the line in Dar es Salaam’s creative industry.

Young, bold, unapologetic and with dreams bigger than themseleves, these young creatives spoke about their journeys, how they managed to turn talent into sustenance, and most importantly… the change they hope to see in the local creative scene.

Speaking at the Karimjee Hall, where Mwl. Julius Kambarage Nyerere famously achieved Tanganyikan independence along side his fellow freedom fighters…these young creatives brought about a new kind of revolution while echoing Baba wa Taifa’s spirit of making the change you want.

See you all at the next WABUNIFU Meet Up.
Follow for more details.

In collaboration with @hugodomingoevents
📷: @amani.ringo

#BONGOPOLYSUMMER ☀️

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Last Jumamosi, the young creatives in Dar es Salaam took over the historic Karimjee Hall for the highly anticipated 2nd edition of the “WABUNIFU” Meet-Up.

Organized by @thebongopolyclub in collaboration with @hugodomingoevents, this was a night where 300+ young creatives from all corners of the city came together to explore their culture, express their creativity celebrate who they are, discuss views and unapologetically voice their opinions.

Done at the same location where Mwl. Julius Nyerere and his fellow freedom fighters famously achieved full independence, the event felt like another revolution, only this time it was led by the “kids”.

The pictures in this post where not taken by us, they were submitted by the attendees.

Sounds were provided by @thehowss

BONGOPOLY SUMMER ☀️ @chatamarketing

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Attended Volume 2 of the @bongopoly Wabunifu creative meet up.

Thank you @shon_kwon @misuka._ @willynkya @mubah_beachwear for the insights shared.

Shout out to @skecha___ and @joefranciskiaga in that order for the dope art

Cc @ossegrecasinare @vintagedlads

And lastly @bongopoly for organizing a dope event.

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Zanzibar reminded me why I love photography not just for the images, but for the people, the conversations and the sharing that happens around it.

Shooting alongside other photographers, exchanging ideas, seeing how differently we each see the same place… there’s something special about creating together.

Meeting a tortoise at Maua Cave 🐢, watching it move without rushing, and later sitting with some beautiful sunsets.

Maybe that’s what I’ve been learning lately: you don’t always have to rush to the next thing. Sometimes you just need to be present enough to notice where you are.

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Ecclesiastes 3:11

Slide 1/2 photos by 📸 @that_tanzanianguy thank you brother
Slide 3 photos by 📸 @shon_kwon (this dude is can really light up a space IFYKYK)

#tanzaniaphotographer #Tanzania🇹🇿 #fyp #Pixelmandapha

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WABUNIFU Panel 2 🇹🇿🌍 presented to you by @thebongopolyclub.

Karibuni to the Karimjee Hall this Jumamosi and hear from some of the brightest young creatives taking over the country, as they discuss their journeys and what it means to turn creativity into sustenance.

Karibuni kwenye ukumbi wa Karimjee Jumamosi hii ili kushuhudia baadhi ya vijana wabunifu hodari zaidi nchini wakiongelea safari zao za ubunifu na nini haswa maana ya kugeuza ubunifu kuwa kipato.

FREE ENTRY

#BONGOPOLYSUMMER

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Standing beside Her Excellency Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, at the Photograph Tanzania Kizimkazi Exhibition 2026 Presidential Dinner Gala. This is a more than a dinner, It's proof of what patience, purpose, and belief in your craft can build.

I think back to every quiet moment behind the lens, every frame nobody saw, every doubt I had to silence, and now I'm here, in the same room, in the same frame, as the leader of my nation. Some journeys don't just chase a shot. They chase a dream. And this night, that dream stood right next to me.

To be counted among the storytellers of "Impossible Landscapes," documenting the soul of Tanzania through Kizimkazi's shores, I don't take this lightly. This is for every young creative from Tanzania and beyond still waiting for their door to open. Keep going. Yours will open too, never stops. Until No Intro

Endless gratitude to @wabagrouptz, @that_tanzanianguy, and @baraka_leo8 for seeing this vision through and making a moment like this possible. This is history, and I'm honoured to be part of it. As for me, I am celebrating a decade-plus in the photography industry

📍 Kwanza Hotel, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
🇹🇿 Photograph Tanzania 2026

#UNTILNOINTRO #PhotographTanzania2026 #KizimkaziExhibition #PresidentialGala #TanzaniaProud

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A moment of pride, history, and inspiration.Honored to be part of Photograph Tanzania 2026 and to capture a moment with our Honourable President. Special thanks to @wabagrouptz @that_tanzanianguy @baraka_leo8 for making this Journey unfold.

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Long overdue innit? I've been front, left and center on everybody's pages - web pages, book pages and now finally my own page!! Some will say I might just be tooting my own horn with these but (even tho the allegations will be hard to beat 🤭💀) none of the pics n events in the slides would have happened without the creativity and talent of my fellow friends/artists/photographers/journalists/researchers/editors etc. etc. I know it's late but I figured better late than never, so a big thanks to all for the fun times and platforming meee ❣️🥰🥳
Here's to more!! 🥂

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Ahoy there creatures of the night. Here’s a recap of what went down on our very first edition of Jahazi. We want to give a special shout out to @sanjeedacruises for being incredible hosts, and so easy to work with. Our drinks partners @painteddogcraftgin and @deesbrews kept the vibes flowing. And of course, our incredible line up of DJs - @aziz_ally1 @bigsam_world, @ghedimusic, @hiriba.e, @_pweza and @santa_currie.

@shon_kwon Asante for capturing these incredible moments.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard again, on 29th August. More details to come….

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Can't begin to express how immensely proud I am of each and every one of you. I met you as a Judge, and then had the privilege of becoming your mentor. As I leave you, I do so as a friend, a brother, and even a student, because in the span of three days, you've taught me just as much as I could ever hope to teach you.
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‎I'll be cheering you on every step of the way. Wishing each of you nothing but growth, success, and fulfillment on your respective journeys.
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‎Special thanks to the squad @baraka_leo8 @be_tty4399 and @the_new_lovie for holding down the fort and @wabagrouptz for organizing this and giving me the honor to be a part of this.
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‎#PhotographTanzania #ClassOf2026 #Zanzibar

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