Paa Tanzania – issue 99

YOUR FREE PRECISION AIR MAGAZINE Issue 99, August - October 2020

Role model rappers THE RETURN OF WEUSI / KENYAN ORIGINALS / LYNNET NKUNDA / STAYCATIONS / SOUNDS OF SINGELI / E-READERS / AFRICRAFT

Page Title Contents

Standfirst Byline

Tanzania staycation – Page 24

Issue 99, August - October 2020

6 PICTURE SPECIAL

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East African photographers taking a stand against racism across the world

Regulars

9 KENYAN ORIGINALS

4 NEWS Paa Royal latest and Coronavirus update

8 THE WISH LIST

Exploring the craft behind a new range of ciders filled with homegrown fruit

14 THE REINVENTION OF WEUSI

The influential Arusha rap collective are back after a six-year gap with a new album

19 FRUITY ICE POPS

Ugandan entrepreneur Lynnet Nkunda reveals the ups and downs of her business journey

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13 COMPETITION Win personalised gifts from Unique Favors TZ 22 TECH The best e-readers to buy

36 NO-NONSENSE TALK WITH SONA

24 NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Trash to treasure

Hail to the mouse!

Tanzania’s top staycation destinations

28 PAA STAY

The beautiful beach-side lofts of Mr Kahawa

30 STREAMING SINGELI

New releases from Dar's dance underground

32 LEATHER CHANGING LIVES

Maasai women craft their own independence

34 PAA MOTORING

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Review of the Mazda 6 Paa Tanzania

Precision Air Info 5 Paa News 37 Paa Royal Benefits 38 Route Network 39 Paa Contacts 40 Welcome Aboard

Cover picture of: Weusi WTV

Foreword Precision Air Services Plc Diamond Plaza PO Box 70770, Dar es Salaam Tanzania Tel: +255 (0)22 219 1000 Fax: +255 (0)22 286 0725 www.precisionairtz.com Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager: Hillary Mremi Email: hmremi@precisionairtz.com Paa Tanzania Magazine is published for Precision Air by: Land & Marine Publications Ltd 1 Kings Court, Newcomen Way Severalls Business Park Colchester, Essex CO4 9RA United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1206 752902 Email: publishing@landmarine.com www.landmarine.com ADVERTISING: Tel: +44 (0)1206 752902 Email: paa@landmarine.org Catherine O'Callaghan Cell: +44 (0) 7944 212063 (WhatsApp) Godfrey S. Urassa Cell: +255 (0) 686 118 816 (WhatsApp) The contents and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the editor, or any other organisation associated with this publication. While every care is taken to ensure accuracy in preparing the magazine, the Publisher and Precision Air assume no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies or omissions. All submitted material is accepted on the understanding that the material can be edited, amended or abridged for publication. ©2020 Land & Marine Publications Ltd

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Passenger safety our priority now more than ever It is my pleasure to welcome you onboard this Precision Air flight and to our inflight magazine, Paa. That you have chosen to fly with Precision Air means a huge amount to everyone who works for this company. We have built a huge level of passenger trust in our 27 years as an airline and we are working harder than ever to retain that trust during the coronavirus pandemic which has had such a significant impact on the global aviation industry.

I hope through your flight experience so far – from the moment you arrived at our check-in desks – you have seen that we are dedicated to ensuring passenger safety and confidence at all times.

We follow recommended Covid-19 safety protocols – our aircraft are rigorously disinfected, including clean-up during each stop, all crew and frontline staff are trained and equipped with all necessary protective equipment. With such scrupulous standards in place we have been able to return towards a full quota of domestic flights with our international schedule also set for a comeback.

During the past months of uncertainty, we have reaffirmed our commitment to the Tanzanian people and other nation's citizens, stepping in to reunite stranded nationals with their family and friends through repatriation flights from Johannesburg, South Africa; Lusaka, Zambia; Antananarivo, Madagascar; and Moroni, Comoros, to Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.

We have also contributed to keeping the Tanzanian economy moving with cargo flights connecting people with essential food and medical supplies.

It has been a tough and challenging time for us all, but there are reasons to be positive and that we have the honour to fly you to your destination today shows that we are getting through this together.

You Are Why We Fly. Patrick Mwanri Managing Director and CEO Precision Air Services Plc

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News

Latest from Tanzania’s leading airline Make the most of your flights with Paa Royal

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As a member, you can top up your points with cash to buy flight tickets to all destinations on our network and you can get special treatment as soon as you enter the airport terminal with priority

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If you are flying with us but are not yet a member you’ll find registration leaflets in the seat pockets or call us on +255 684 202022.

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You Are Why We Fly

Keeping in the air During the Covid-19 pandemic, airlines around the world have been cancelling flights and grounding fleets, but Precision Air has kept its aircraft in the air to provide valuable services to its passengers and its country.

While Precision Air moves towards providing a full service of passenger flights to our network of domestic destinations, we have also been running chartered cargo deliveries to help keep the Tanzanian economy moving during these unprecedented times. Our delivery service gives you the assurance of a safe and fast way to get your cargo wherever we fly across the country and into neighbouring countries. To make use of our cargo services, call + 255 784 402 002.

Precision Air has also been there for Tanzanian nationals stranded abroad by the pandemic travel restrictions.

We have organised charter flights from Johannesburg, South Africa; Lusaka, Zambia; Antananarivo, Madagascar; and Moroni, Comoros, to Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.

Tukutane angani ‘You are why we fly’

It’s a vital service, reuniting passengers with their families and we are happy to play our part.

We fly Simba football champs home The champions of the Tanzanian Premier League Simba SC chose Precision Air to carry players and the trophy back to the club’s home city, Dar es Salaam. Simba, who were crowned champions with six games still left of the season, touched down at Precision’s hub, Julius Nyerere International Airport, on 9 July.

Thanks to @kareena88 for framing the last edition of Paa with a beautiful sunset above the clouds.

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Racism

Images courtesy of Agora

#StopRacism The world has taken a stand against racism in the wake of the death of African-American George Floyd. Photo app Agora called on its global community of photographers to channel this call for unity in their work. In total, 2,120 photos were submitted with ‘I can’t breathe’ by Kenyan photographer @onyangodennis voted as best reflecting the urgent need to stop racism.

The $1,000 prize will be donated equally between chosen charities fighting the anti-racism cause. Two more images by Kenyan photographers were among the 48 finalists.

Taken in Nairobi, Kenya, by @kevinochieng

“We should unite because there is only one race, the human race.”

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Taken in Nairobi, Kenya, by @spaarts

“I wanted to convey a feeling of calmness and love.”

Taken in Dandora, Kenya by @onyangodennis

“Racism is the belief that a particular race is superior or inferior to another… it has influenced wars, slavery, the formation of nations, and legal codes. It needs to stop now: we all are humans, so let's show humanity.” www.precisionairtz.com

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The wish list

Turning trash into treasure The creativity of the artisans at Dar es Salaam fair trade organisation AfriCraft thrives on what others throw away. Discarded plastic bottles or glass, fishing nets, newspapers, scrap metal and even car tyres are some of the raw materials that are handcrafted into unique shopping bags, vases, ceiling lights, soap dishes, key rings and drinking glasses along with many other creations that are all as innovative as they are attractive.

It’s a social and sustainable arrangement supporting the livelihoods of local crafters while protecting the environment. Below is just a taste of the Africraft upcycled collection, which is available to buy at the company’s store in Dar’s Slipway Shopping Centre. Email info@africraft.co.tz for details.

NEWSPAPER PENCIL Handmade using old newspapers.

RECYCLED NESPRESSO CARD

SERENGETI KEY RING

Hand-made/ handcrafted greeting card made using used Nespresso capsules and scrap metal wire. The paper is also made by AfriCraft using newspaper and old cardboard boxes.

Key ring made from bottle top and flip flops sourced from beach clean-ups.

DOGO STORAGE CASE ideal for securing small items of jewellery and made from the bottle tops found littering the Indian Ocean.

CAMEL CEMENT BAG tailored in Tanzania using old cement bags and traditional kitenge cloth.

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WINE GLASSES Carefully handcrafted using the bottom and top of old/used wine bottles.

Kenyan Originals

Getting creative with the taste of Kenya No longer just an open secret among Nairobi hipsters, the fruit flavoured craft brews of Kenyan Originals are now a country-wide success story. We talk to founder Alexandra Chappatte about how the brand is putting a modern twist on a generations-old Kenyan tradition.

T

he arrival of craft drinks

and have been met with delight by

brand Kenyan Originals

a Kenyan market used to expensive

has proved a tonic to the

and bland export brews.

nascent homegrown beverage

The brand was launched in 2018

industry. Its range of ciders and

with a quartet of ciders – flavours

mixers naturally flavoured with

included pineapple and mint, made

carefully chosen combinations

with honey-tasting pineapples

of locally sourced fruits offer an

from Kisii, and mango and ginger,

underrepresented taste and price

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Kenyan Originals

Meru – through pop-up bars at music

drinks up at most major supermar-

festivals and promotions at Nairobi

kets, including Carrefour, Naivas and

nightclubs.

Shoprite, as well as a bar near you

The targeted hipster crowd was won over by a Kenyan-made product

and at the Kenyan Originals website.

It’s now a big operation. Chapatte

that tasted fantastic and demand

says: “At the site we process over 11

soon reached levels that the brand’s

tonnes of real mango, pineapple, lime

brewery – three shipping containers

and passion fruit every month.”

joined together in the Tilisi industrial

For Chapatte – who is also CEO of

park, near Limuru – could not keep

Savannah Brands, which produces

up with.

a range of healthy snacks under

Scaling up operations

the brand Nairobi Nibbles – the use of fresh local fruit to provide a

Production was moved to a bigger

fermented base to the ciders was

site in Nairobi’s industrial district of

key to producing a true craft brew.

Baba Dogo with pressing, ferment-

While the fruit combinations – the

ing and bottling taking place on

result of extended experimenta-

the ground floor and a small tap

tions – were a first, Chapatte was

room for sampling upstairs. With the

aware she was drawing on Kenyan

increased capacity, Kenyan Originals

traditions that have been passed

added iced teas and tonics flavoured

down over generations with her

with real ingredients including rose

project. Homemade alcoholic drink

and cucumber, using rose petals

Muratina – made from the fruit of

from Naivasha, and turmeric-chili to

the sausage tree, which is poison-

the range. You can also now pick the

ous when eaten raw – is a staple in Kikuyu, where Kenya Originals’ operations began.

“For a drink to be true craft it should be made with locally sourced produce and also lean into local drink-making traditions,” says Chapatte. “Kenya has a tradition of fermenting fruit to make alcohol.

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Images courtesy of Kenyan Originals

For a drink to be true craft it should be made with locally sourced produce and also lean into local drink-making traditions With Kenyan Originals we wanted to

fragrant taste. We tried the Ngowe

take this traditional concept and add

mango varietal but found it too fleshy

a modern twist to make drinks that

and powdery as a taste. For our limes,

are delicious tasting, safe and legal.

we like to mix the yellow and the

Finding the right fruits “A little like a wine, we have been

small green limes to get the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.”

Taking time to get the taste of the

searching for our preferred varietals

drinks right was always crucial to

of fruit and from specific regions.

Chapatte. She was underwhelmed by

We have learnt that apple mangoes

the quality of local drinks when she

from Meru are the best for the most

arrived in Nairobi from West Africa, where she had been building the brands of international companies such as Nestlé and Pernod Ricard. “I set up Kenyan Originals to give the Kenyan consumer quality, authentic, locally made drinks,” she says.

CEO Alexandra Chappatte

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Kenyan Originals

Since 2019 Kenyan Originals has sought to showcase and collaborate with homegrown creatives in its brand marketing. The success of the drinks brand has provided a platform for talented, up-and-coming artists, musicians, designers and DJs to reach a wider audience with their work.

Regular events include music night loKOl Vibes, held at the Baba Dogo upstairs bar, and which features performances by live bands or DJs. These events have moved online during curfews in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Collaborating with creatives Chapatte, who was brought up in the UK, is well aware she has no claim to call herself a Kenyan Original – but as someone whose honeymoon in 2016 involved an ascent of Mount Everest (an avalanche caused by an earthquake in Nepal thwarted the

Those collaborators have included

attempt) it’s clear she shares the

the Kibera-raised fashion designer

daring and sense of adventure the

David Avido, who designed the

brand celebrates.

Kenyan Originals brand ambassador

“This brand needs to be built by

silk bomber jackets; Kallaz a matatu

Kenyan Originals to really reflect

graffiti artist who spray painted the

modern Kenya and be an authentic

mural that covers the Baba Dogo

voice,” she says. “We want the movers

production site; and singer Tetu Shani

and shakers who are pushing Kenya

who is a loKOl Vibes favourite.

forward to shape this brand. This

This creative community is filled

is why we are collaborating with

with individuals with grand visions

creatives to help design elements of

they want to pursue. For Chapatte,

the brand.”

her path with Kenyan Originals is

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Fruit flavours The ciders are all filled with carefully selected Kenyan fruit

clear. “We want to be the leading African craft beverage company so our focus is to continue to educate and delight our consumer with our

Mixer Kenyan Originals also make a range of tonics

product,” she says.

To explore the full range of Kenyan Originals drinks, visit kenyanoriginals.co.ke Kenyan creatives keen to collaborate or to perform at loKOl Vibes can also get in touch at the website.

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Weusi

‘We are all talented but when we come together it multiplies a thousand times’ It’s been six years since Arusha-born hip-hop collective Weusi released an album, but Joh Makini, G-Nako, Lord Eyes and Nikki wa Pili are back with ‘Air Weusi’. The new music adds some afro pop and bongo flava elements and the band members themselves have been through changes. All are now fathers, have learned valuable life lessons and are well aware of their responsibility as role models to their followers.

Here the band discuss the recording of the new album, why Arusha is such a hotbed of hip-hop and why they are on course to being the biggest band in Africa.

Were you all childhood friends? How did

each other as a family. Our strength starts

then. Growing up, American artists like Nas,

you first get together as a group?

individually because we are all talented

Method Man, Jay-Z, Onyx, Das Efex and

A: We were friends even before Weusi.

as individuals first and foremost, so when

EPMD really inspired us. We also admired

We grew up in close neighbourhoods

we come together it multiples a thousand

Tanzanian artists like Mr.2, Sale Jabir, Hard

in Arusha. Lord Eyes grew up in Kaloleni

times and we complement each other’s

Plasters, Kwanza Unit and Chong Pong

Soweto and Joh Makini and Nikki grew

roles and style of rapping.

Clan. They made us believe that the dream

in Sinoni Daraja Mbili in Arusha’s city

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is possible. Back then, hearing and seeing

centre. G Nako grew up in Makao Mapya,

You are all from Arusha. It’s a city that

someone rap in Kiswahili was a unique

which is also close by. Arusha is a small

is renowned for its hip-hop scene. Why

experience.

city. We used to meet in at school parties,

do you think hip-hop is so popular there

football games, hip-hop competitions,

and who were some of the acts and

You’ve all also had success as solo

also known as ‘school bashes’, that turned

songs that inspired you growing up?

artists. Why did it feel like the right time

into concerts. These are the platforms that

A: Hip-hop is part of our lifestyle in Arusha.

to get the band back together now for

built us into the best hip-hop group in East

Since our parent’s generation Arusha has

this new album?

Africa with dreams to be the best in Africa.

always embraced western music, specifi-

A: Our fans have been asking us over

cally from America. Our parents’ generation

the years when will we release our next

When you started was there a kind

listened to funky hip-hop, reggae, blues

album, well here it is! The hip-hop scene

of strength to be had from being in a

and a little bit of dance. The repeated

in Tanzania and East Africa in general

group?

interaction with the western world music

depends on Weusi to keep the genre alive.

A: It was not difficult for us to create Weusi

scene was always received first in Arusha

We are very excited about this album; we

because as solo artists we were already

and then spread to the rest of the cities in

have put in a lot of time and resources to

mainstream artists and friends. We got

Tanzania months later. In fact X Plastaz –

make sure this album is excellent!

together to create a company not an offi-

the first hip-hop group in Tanzania to do a

cial hip-hop group or band. It wasn’t diffi-

show in Europe – were from Arusha, so we

It’s six years since the last Weusi album.

cult to start because everyone was shining

embraced that culture and we aspired to

How has your music changed?

before and we believe in supporting

share our music to that world since back

A: Our music has changed because we

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Lord Eyes 'I feel great being a father'

have changed. The fans that listened to us six years ago are parents now, there is a new youthful generation that loves hiphop and so as the times change, we have to reinvent ourselves. Our album speaks of existing real-life stories and events in our societies, because we have all matured, we believe that our music has matured along with us. Our fans should expect new sounds, new flows, new bars, everything is new in the album. It is a new level that we are introducing to the industry to teach and show others in the industry how they too should reinvent themselves.

You are also different people now.

You’re all fathers, living in Dar and now role models for young people. What are some of the most important lessons you have learned you want to share?

A: Joh Makini – The lifestyle I live is how my heart wants to live. What you see is what you get, I don’t live to please others because I know it is not good for my mental health. Being a father has taught me a lot of things, there’s certain things I www.precisionairtz.com

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Weusi cannot do anymore, or I cannot write in my lyrics anymore because I know my children will listen to my music now. I want to be able to sit in the living room and listen to my music with my family.

If you want success learn how to listen.

Growing up I failed to listen and as a result I fell into bad company…

Another lesson to the youth is that they need to be serious when it comes to pursing their dreams, you have

encourage youth to speak up, research

Can you tell me about the recording of

to stay focused on your dream and

and learn more about this subject and

the new album?

commit fully to it.

learn how to develop coping mecha-

A: A large sum of the production of the

nisms in their daily lives.

album was done within one month but

Lord Eyes – I feel great being a father

G Nako – I planned to become a

the thinking and build up has taken two

with being a father. There is nothing

father. I have two children. You have to

years because we have a lot of music and

more important to me than love. Love is

make sure that your life is in order before

we needed time to pick and select the

what makes life beautiful.

you bring another human being into the

best songs.

and the responsibilities that come along

My advice to the youth is to learn how to listen to your elders – your father,

world.

‘Nahreel, Lufa, Goncha, Ammy Waves,

A lot of youth look at other people to

S2Kizzy and Dave Macords are the key

mother, leaders of our country, religious

determine the futures they want, I have

producers and the mix and mastering

leaders. If you want success learn how to

always looked at myself and I strongly

was done by Chizan brain at Wanene

listen. Growing up I failed to listen and

believe that I have reached the level I

studio, in Dar es Salaam.

as a result I fell into bad company and

have reached because of this and how I

became a drug addict for seven years.

live my life.

Once the Covid-19 outbreak dies down do you see some Weusi live concerts

While I may regret my actions, I will not allow them to define me, my music or

What is the significance of the album’s

coming?

Weusi. It is my past, I am no longer the

title, ‘Air Weusi’.

A: Yes absolutely! We plan on doing a

old Lord Eyes people might have known,

A: Air Weusi to us is a journey, we are

countrywide tour first and then East

I am a new and improved version of

inviting our fans to join and experience

Africa and Africa as well as Europe, Asia

myself with bigger dreams and aspira-

the Weusi lifestyle. To us this album is our

and North America. We want to take our

tions in life than ever before.

legacy.

album to the world!

Nikki wa Pili – The youth nowadays

The album consists of different sounds,

can get mislead by what they see on TV

from original bongo hip hop, to bongo

and social media. They want to emulate

pop, afro pop, hip hop, corporate rap,

the western rap culture often associ-

club bangers, conscious music with

ated with drugs, alcohol and gangs.

subliminal.

They take on these habits so that they can fit in, I advise the youth to not try

Why did you agree to be filmed for a

to fit in, they should be themselves and

documentary, called ‘Content’, to

avoid these habits completely. This is

coincide with the release of the

what I have done, I don’t drink, smoke

album?

or use any drugs. I have remained true

A: We want people to experience how

to myself.

we create our music by showing the

It is also these pressures and

creative journey, process and commit-

comparisons that trigger mental health

ment it takes to develop an album. We

issues among youths. This is why Smart

lived under one roof during the produc-

Generation – our non-profit organisation

tion process so that we could focus on

– and the Peter’s Daughter Initiative have

our creative process. ‘Content’ will show

come together to create programmes

what really happens behind closed doors

to address mental health in adolescents

and will be debuted soon on TV and our

and preteens in Tanzania. We want to

social media platforms.

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Joh Makini 'Stay focused on your dream'

Images courtesy of Weusi WTV

Nikki Wa Pili 'I have remained true to mysef'

G Nako 'You have to make sure your life is in order before you bring another human into the world'

Meet Weusi JOH MAKINI Joh – born John Simon – has been an entertainment industry entrepreneur for more than 15 years. He lives and breathes hip-hop and is keen to emulate his heroes Dr Dre and Jay-Z and build a music empire.

G NAKO G Nako – born George Mdemu – is a rapper and producer. The father-of-two is also a fashion entrepreneur with his own label Never Regular.

LORD EYES Rapper and producer Lord Eyes – born Isaack Maputo – started out as the lead singer of legendary hip-hop group Nako to Nako. He is a drug and addiction activist who uses his story to help emancipate others.

NIKKI WA PILI Nikki – born Nickson Simon – is Joh’s brother and is an acclaimed lyricist and political activist. He dreams of becoming the president of the United Republic of Tanzania.

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Fruity Ice Pops

Top of the ice pops The all-natural, locally produced ingredients of Fruity Ice Pops make them the sweet snack it’s OK for your kids to eat. No wonder they are proving such a hit.

Paa talks to the award-winning entrepreneur Lynnet Nkunda about her vision for a product that is good for your health and Ugandan fruit farmers.

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t’s fitting that Lynnet Nkunda,

success has owed much to Nkunda’s

entrepreneurs, she immediately saw

the award-winning Ugandan

cool hand in finding a way past the

the opportunity in the challenge.

entrepreneur behind frozen

heavyweight obstacles that she has

“From a young age I was inspired

snack Fruity Ice Pops, can keep a

encountered in building a business

by my dad, who is a teacher by

cool head under pressure.

that benefits communities and

profession but went into business to

Her company, Krystal Ice, is now well established in the country and

inspires others.

“Entrepreneurship is about taking

looking to expand beyond Uganda’s

risks so don’t fear to start and don’t

borders. The success has been spear-

focus on start-up capital,” she says.

headed by its all-natural ice pops.

“When I started, I did not have the

Three years after being launched

resources I have today and challenges

they are ubiquitous in supermarkets

will always be there so one needs to

in and around Kampala, where they

build resilience and agility. Don’t fear

stand out from competing brands

to fail. We all learn from our mistakes

packed with refined sugar and food

and if you persist, you’ll get it the next

colouring. There are six different

time round.”

flavours to choose from – pineapple,

preneur was spurred by misfortune.

apple and orange – and there’s real

In 2006, the social sciences graduate

fruit in each one.

took her first post-university job as a

education,” Nkunda says.

In 2009, Nkunda, her husband and

research assistant at a Danish consultancy firm in Kampala and it seemed

They are loved as a thirst-quenching

a career was taking shape when she

treat by health-conscious Ugandans

was promoted to programs manager.

and as a valuable source of income

However, the company ceased its

for the country’s smallholder farmers

operations in Uganda a few years

who supply the fresh fruit.

later and Nkunda was left jobless.

However, getting to this level of

Krystal Ice CEO Lynnet Nkunda

ensure his children could get good

In fact, Nkunda’s life as an entre-

mango, watermelon, mixed fruit,

Healthy snack

'Don't fear to start'

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Fruity Ice Pops

a family friend pooled their limited

and the government was subsidising

savings as capital to set up Krystal Ice,

our electricity use,� Nkunda says.

a business producing ice flakes for fish

However, when the government

Team The company now has a 12-strong workforce

programme in the US where she was advised to diversify her business with related projects that felt rewarding to

factories and ice cubes to businesses

revoked the subsidies in 2015 it

pursue, she thought of ways to save

who sell cold drinks. Nkunda was seri-

put a strain on the business, only

the business by reinventing it.

ous enough about the venture that

compounded by the purchase of

she applied for and won a place on

ice-making machines that ran on

an exposure fellowship programme in

less power, but, as it turned out, also

the US to get an international outlook

produced far less ice.

on ways to grow the company’s skills and network.

Production at the Krystal Ice

Reinventing the business Soon Krystal Ice was on the verge of

factory in Luzira, Kampala, started out

closing down. Still, Nkunda did not

well. “We had a machine that could

panic or give in. Instead, thinking

produce 12 tonnes of ice flakes a day

back to her time on the fellowship

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To explore the range of other ice products on the market, Nkunda

The success got Nkunda noticed.

TV and print media wanted to tell her story and a string of business awards and grants followed

returned to the US on an exchange

events and from the Luzira factory.

programme. Ice pops stood out

Within the first year of production,

for their broader market appeal as

more than 40,000 ice pops were sold.

well as the opportunity to promote

The success got Nkunda noticed. A

healthy living and involve other

string of business awards and grants

local businesses in the production

followed from organisations such as

process.

the Tony Elemelu Foundation and the

Empowering others

Growing Women’s Entrepreneurship and she was the recipient of the

“My eyes were opened to another

DFCU's Rising Woman Award. Many of

way of doing business,” she says. “I

them came with prize money which

was seized with the desire to have an

has allowed the capital-limited Krystal

impact on communities and be able

Ice to invest in its expansion.

to empower and inspire others.

When I returned, I applied to the

“We were able to purchase some storage equipment for our produc-

Uganda Research Institute (UIRI)

tion and buy a few freezers to put in

to do deeper research into the ice

supermarkets,” Nkunda says.

industry.”

Nkunda found that there was a

The grants also helped Krystal Ice scale up its workforce – Nkunda

gap in the market for ice pops with

now employs eight full time and four

natural ingredients and with most

part-time staff – as well the marketing

buyers being children – usually with

of its products, which had previously

their parents’ money – there was the

amounted to printed flyers and word

opportunity to promote healthy living

of mouth. The company began to

to those at an impressionable age.

have a presence at events in keeping

quality, locally produced, eco-friendly

with its healthy lifestyle image such

and healthy frozen fruit snacks avail-

pulped and frozen to make the

as the Kampala Kids Run and the

able and accessible in both high- and

ice pops, Nkunda believed she

World Cross Country Championships,

low-end markets in East Africa and

would also be able to play a part in

when it came to the Ugandan capital

beyond.”

combatting the high post-harvest

in 2017.

With fruit from local farms being

waste of produce in Uganda, which

Frozen treat Each Fruity Ice Pop contains fruit from local Ugandan farms

the requirements,” says Nkunda. “Our vision is to have 100 per cent high

Playing the long game

Sales of the ice pops continued

with fruit can reach as high as 80

to grow in the years that followed.

Nkunda is well aware there is much

per cent. She would add value to

Nkunda says: “We were able to grow

more to do. “The business still

the crop of local smallholders and

our revenue by 17.7 per cent in 2018

requires a lot of capital am not yet

give them a use for fruit that would

and by 27 per cent in 2019. This gives

otherwise be left to perish.

All these factors impressed the UIRI, which gave their backing to the

me positive energy that we can reach our goals.”

where I want to be. When you are Tasty Flavours include pineapple, mango, watermelon, mixed fruit, apple and orange

a start up its hard to compete with the giants already existing in the market,” she says. Production had

project. Such validation meant a lot

Mark of quality

to Nkunda. This was her business

Those goals have broadened thanks

the Covid-19 crisis looks to have put

vision and she had been involved in

to Fruity Ice Pops acquiring the

paid to a target of selling more than

every step – from surveying potential

‘Qmark’ from the Uganda National

200,000 ice pops in 2020.

customers to taste-testing the ice

Bureau of Standards, which opens

pops – so to see it come to life was

up markets beyond the country’s

tion has kept Nkunda in the game.

very rewarding.

been increasing steadily this year, but

Still, resilience as much as innova-

borders. “The ‘Qmark’ now allows us

She will stay cool and play the long

In 2017, Krystal Ice introduced

to export our product and also gives

game. “My story has always been

Fruity Ice Pops in the market, selling

people confidence that we are selling

little by little, start small and grow,”

at supermarkets, trade fairs, outdoor

a quality product that has passed all

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Make it Matter

Artists adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic

A

s the Covid-19 pandemic

Image: Make it Matter

took centre stage, the world ground to a standstill and

tourism came to an abrupt halt in East Africa. Artisans of handmade crafts who normally benefit from the steady flow of visitors

While the spread of Covid-19 seems to have been successfully contained in Tanzania, the international flight ban and social distancing measures spurred by the pandemic suddenly left the country’s artistic community without the international custom it relied on for survival. However, a sector driven by creativity has shown it is able to adapt and not only support itself, but offer hope to other Tanzanians. Rebecca Young, founder member of Dar es Salaam’s Make it Matter, reveals how the premium marketplace for homegrown artisans is part of the drive to find innovative ways for them to survive.

experienced economic recession before the pandemic was even announced in the region. The spin off effects of Covid-19 resulted in artisan markets being cancelled and hotels and tourist attractions becoming ghost towns.

Make it Matter is an organisation based in Dar es Salaam supporting 1,500 artisans across Tanzania and Zanzibar. The organisation’s team soon predicted the socio-economic impact the global pandemic would have on artisans, in particular the

Artisans adapting

most vulnerable rural poor.

A cotton face mask from the Make It Matter range

Thousands of face masks Observing global trends and people patterns, Make it Matter quickly put together some face mask prototypes

Image: Moyo_designs

to test and adapt. With the use of

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mobile technology and the internet,

for those that had access to sewing

it was then able to send a video to

machines and were tailor savvy,

tailors across the country to show

there were still thousands of artisans

them how to make a cotton, double

that could not benefit from this

layered face-mask with a filter

creative shift.

Make it Matter worked with other

The results were astonishing as

artisans who paused their normal

artisans applied social distancing

activities of producing cosmetics

and re-purposed their talents to

from seaweed to produce World

sell thousands of face masks which

Health Organisation-recommended

quickly became the 2020 accessory

hand sanitisers and soap which are

sought after by all members of the

now available to purchase from its

community.

online store. The organisation also

Collective effort

worked with local Tinga Tinga artists to re-purpose their skills and materials

Local rotary clubs got together and

to make custom signs reinforcing

sponsored artisans to make face

health messaging.

masks for health workers and children

The road ahead is still uncertain for

Image: Seaweed Company

pocket.

The road ahead is still uncertain for many, but Make it Matter continues to find innovative ways of keeping artisans in business

living with HIV and other conditions

many but Make it Matter continues

that weaken the immune system. A

to find innovative ways of keeping

a main household income of which

collective effort in Zanzibar resulted

artisans in business.

90 per cent is re-invested into their

in crowdfunding platform GoFundMe

Says Rebecca: “It has been a really

family and household. We have been

pages being set up for all the tailors

difficult few months and it shocked

working with these women and have

to mass produce and distribute across

us all how quickly the interconnected

witnessed poverty reduction from

million face masks across the island

world we live in imploded”.

their partnership with Make it Matter.

for free.

Adding: “I am most concerned

Make it Matter was acutely aware

about the women living in remote,

that while this was a helpful initiative

rural areas. They rely on their craft as

Creative shift Tanzanian tailors have been making the new face masks

The threat of them now falling back into the poverty cycle because the demand and ability to trade handmade crafts has come to a standstill is devastating”.

Make it Matter continues to fundraise for artisans and monitor current affairs to navigate a path through this uncertain time safely and for the recovery of artisans in Tanzania and East Africa.

To purchase face masks and other products from the Make It Matter range, visit makeitmatter.org. For the latest updates, follow @make.it.matter.tzonFacebook and @makeitmatter_tz on Instagram.

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Tanzania’s top staycation destinations

With uncertainties still surrounding international travel due to the Covid-19 pandemic, why not turn your vacation into a staycation and explore the wealth of wonders Tanzania has within its borders. It’s easy and affordable to explore all corners of the country with Precision Air continuing to serve its extensive network of domestic destinations. Here, Paa takes close-up at look at where to go once you touch down.

Arusha

presidents George Bush Senior and

The lake provides boat tours to bird

Arusha is the gateway to many of

Bill Clinton are among the visitors

watching sites or rocky outpost

Tanzania’s most spectacular wilder-

who have been drawn to this shield-

Musira Island and there are fascinat-

ness areas and many visitors travel

shaped museum, which is filled

ing rock formations – many marked

on to the magic of the Serengeti, the

with carvings, jewellery, artefacts

with ancient paintings – to explore

Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and

and clothing that tell the story of

along the shore.

the majestic peak of Mount Meru,

Tanzania’s 120-plus tribes.

which looms over the town.

Don’t be in too much of a hurry

Bukoba

Art gallery Part of the Cultural Heritage Centre in Arusha

Must-see: More than half of Bukoba’s population is made up of Catholics and they have some striking

to rush off, though, the fast-growing

Bukoba commands an enviable

places to worship, especially Bukoba

town is also worth exploring. It has a

setting: on one side lush green hills

Cathedral with its rocket ship-like spire.

cosmopolitan food and drink scene, a

populated by plantations of coffee

historic, walkable centre and plenty of

and matoke – a large green banana

Dar es Salaam

markets for souvenir hunting.

that is roasted or steamed as a

Life runs at a breathless pace in

carb-stuffed meal accompaniment

Tanzania’s commercial capital –

here – and on the other Lake Victoria.

unless you’re stuck in one of the city’s

Must-see: The Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre. Former US

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government buildings and manicured green spaces are pleasant to leisurely explore.

Must-see: Majengo Market.

Giving the otherwise laidback city a much-needed shot in the arm is this high-energy market where you’ll be assailed by vendors selling phone chargers, shoes, traditional handicrafts and clothing.

Kigoma This tranquil town on the banks of Lake Tanganyika is a true Tanzanian escape. The lake offers snorkelling, fishing and gifts visitors exquisite sun sets at the end of each day. You can take them in with a sundowner or two at Bangwe Beach, which has a bar and is the place to party at weekends. Just a few kilometres away is the village of Ujiji, renowned for having one of the world’s earliest markets and is presumed to be City by the sea

notorious traffic jams – and time here

rocks, Mwanza is a balancing act. It

is a chance to soak up the energy of

juggles its roles as a busy Great Lakes

its thriving music, art, shopping and

business hub and an in-demand

missionary David Livingstone. There’s

food scene. If you need to calm and

tourist attraction. Lake Victoria offers

a museum there to commemorate

cool down, the city also has a string

watersports, ferry trips to wildlife-

the historic meeting.

of beautiful beaches in easy reach,

packed islands such as Ukerewe,

but a world away from the tumult of

Ukara and Rubondo and the safari

the town centre.

adventures of the Serengeti within a

authentic Dar experience and a real smell, in particular, is going to take

take you to this rocky island where

a battering. Watch the fishermen

impalas and monkeys roam.

frenzy of trade with homemakers and

Dodoma

restaurateurs.

The official capital sits square in

Mwanza

as far as Zambia, but far closer is Tribe Young Maasai in traditional face paint

Must-see: Saa Nane National Park.

A short ferry ride from Mwanza will

come in and offload their catch to a

Must-see: Gombe National Park.

Ferries on the lake will take you

couple of hours’ drive.

assault on the senses – your sense of

the middle of Tanzania, but it’s at the heart of little life in the country

Just like its iconic landmark

beyond meetings of its legislature.

Bismark Rock, where nature has

Still, if you find yourself here the

choreographed an incongruous

grandiose street layout, imposing

boulder atop an island jumble of

architecture of many church and

Morton Stanley located the missing

Gombe National Park – famous for its chimpanzee population and the work

Sun_Shine / Shutterstock.com

Must-see: Kivukoni Fish Market. An

Dar es Salaam

the place where journalist Henry

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Paa Stay / Staycations of British primatologist Jane Goodall,

Must-see: If you are mobile,

who has dedicated her adult life to

head for Kitulo National Park, about

understanding and protecting the

80km to the east of Mbeya. Known

chimps and their environment.

to locals as Bustani ya Mungu or

Mtwara

produces a carpet of colourful flowers, among them beautiful varieties

don’t come much more rugged and

of orchids, spurred into multitudi-

remote than Mtwara. Here you’ll

nous growth by the volcanic soil

be able to have your own private

and high rainfall here. It’s a beautiful

coastal adventure with coconut

sight.

the Mozambique border and full of

Seronera

sandy coves, coral reefs and colonial

No international airline gets you

architecture. Head to the affluent

closer to the Serengeti than Precision

Shangani area for the best beaches

Air. With us you can touchdown at

and be sure to check out the old

the Seronera airstrip, which is located

Swahili town of Mikindani to wander

inside the world-famous national

among its ruins.

park. Follow the Seronera River you

Must-see: The Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma

may have the opportunity to see

Estuary Marine Park offers some of

leopard‚ lion‚ cheetah‚ giraffe‚ hippo‚

the most isolated dive sites on the

buffalo and elephants alongside

coast with more than 400 species of

thousands of wildebeest‚ zebra‚

fish identified along with more types

Thomson’s gazelle‚ hartebeest and

of coral than anywhere else on the

impala.

East African Coast.

Mbeya

Elephants in the Serengeti

‘God’s Garden’, this area of heathland

If you want a beach escape, they

palm-fringed beaches that stretch to

Herd and seen

Must-see: The Annual Migration.

The massive movement of wilde-

Tabora Street food A choice of mishkaki

Tourist activities are pretty thin on the ground here, but easy-going

beest, zebra and gazelle gets going

Tabora, in the heart of West Tanzania,

Mbeya is dwarfed by volcanic moun-

in May close to the Seronera River.

is as sweet as the honey the region

tain ranges in every direction and the

By June the wildebeest congregate

is renowned for producing with a

mighty Loleza Peak casts its shadow

to cross the Grumeti River – a feast

friendly, relaxed atmosphere all-

over the town. Such lush, mountain-

for the eyes, but also a feast for

pervading. Visitors will find historical

ous and scenic surrounding makes

the bellies of the river’s waiting

sites such as Dr Livingstone’s former

for wonderful hikes or a 4x4 camping

crocodiles.

home – now a museum – and many

adventure. Make sure you stop off at

architectural remnants of the half

Utengule Coffee Plantation – about

a century of German colonial rule

15km out of town – which offers fine

here until the end of the First World

accommodation, one of the best

War such as an underground tunnel

restaurants in the region and fields of

connecting the German administra-

coffee trees that produce award-

tive headquarters to the train station.

winning arabica beans. Drinking a

Must-see: Nearby Ugalla and

cup of its freshly brewed coffee is the

Kigozi game reserves provide

ideal fillip for taking on Mount Mbeya,

low-key safari adventures with water

which looms over the plantation

buck, lion, topi, impala, elephants,

and can be hiked there and back in

warthogs, giraffe, sable antelope,

around five hours.

hippo and buffalo to be spotted.

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Explore (Above and below) Zanzibar and (left) Bukoba

Zanzibar The archipelago haloed with vanilla-white sands and sapphire sea is the ultimate beach escape. On the northern tip of the main island Unguja you can take a sunset sailing trip in a dhow – and watch the craftsmen making these traditional wooden fishing boats on land – while the flat lagoon waters to the south are perfect for kitesurfing. Inland you’ll find mangrove forests, spice farms, caves with natural pools and ancient Swahili ruins to explore.

Must-see: To really get away, head for the smaller islands of Pemba – the clove capital – or the mostly marine park protected Mafia, which is home to rare wildlife such as whale sharks and sea turtles.

River scene Serenity in the Serengeti

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Mr Kahawa

Living the loft life on Paje beach

Paje has some of Zanzibar’s best stretches of beaches and Mr Kahawa – a beautifully imagined property of four family-sized villas – makes the most of its location just footsteps from the sugar-fine sand and with balconies to watch the beach life pass by. The luxury villas offer a haven of tranquillity and peace, but if you feel in need of a buzz, the ground floor Mr Kahawa Café is a vibrant meeting place and there is no better place on the island to kitesurf.

Location

fishing dhows bringing in the catch

Style and character

Paje attracts fewer visitors than the

of the day, market stalls full of locally

As you’d expect from a place run

north of the island, but it is certainly

sourced produce and children play-

and frequented by kitesurfers, the

on the radar of kitesurfers, who

ing games on the beach. Mr Kahawa

vibe here is very cool and relaxed.

appreciate its steady sideshore winds

is tucked away, but still allows you to

The villas aim to be a home from

and lagoon-like waters protected

feel a part of day-to-day village life.

home with each fitting up to four

by an offshore reef. The ocean view

If you want to explore further on

– ideal for couples or families. Each

changes markedly when the tide

foot, the neighbouring village of

is out, which leaves an expanse of

Jambiani is home to Kuza Cave, a

beach, shells and sea-life you can

sacred subterranean spot filled with

follow all the way out to the reef

crystal-clear pools to swim in. You’ll

the two premium ocean view room

(watch your step for sea urchins).

need to take a daladala bus to get

the mezzanine single bed sleeping

Low tide also gives the chances to

to Jozania Forest, some 15km away,

quarters are up in the rafters of the

see women from the village tending

but the lush expanse, home to one

thatched roof which you reach by

to their seaweed farms. A stay in

of the last remaining red colobus

handcrafted spiral staircase. They

Paje gives more chances to soak

monkey sanctuaries in the world, is

are super spacious, but the open

up traditional village life here with

well worth it.

balconies with views across the ocean

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one is tastefully designed with a Stylish One of the loft interiors

Swahili-style interior, built by village craftsmen using local materials. In

Images courtesy of Mr Kahawa

In-room amenities include a fan, beauty products, hair dryer, iron, fridge, Wi-Fi and mosquito nets over the beds.

Food and drink A delicious, local fruit-filled breakfast is included in the room rates and can

Beachside living Mr Kahawa enjoys views across the Indian Ocean

with its beachside location next door to the renowned Kite Centre Zanzibar where you can hire your boards, clothing and book lessons. When the wind is right, you can just walk down-

Cup of class Mr Kahawa's cafe serves awardwinning coffee

stairs from your loft, pick up your kite and get on the water. The reef creates a lagoon of sapphire knee-high water ideal for beginners, but there is some

the Mr Kahawa Café. The lively spot

chop and swell beyond the coral

is a popular hangout for kitesurfers

for more experienced boarders. On

and beachgoers. It serves breakfast as

rare windless days, the centre can

well as a daily changing lunch menu

organise scuba and snorkelling trips

to be enjoyed in its cool interiors or

with the potential to spot dolphins or

make them feel near infinite. There

brought to you on the beach. Drink

even humpback whales.

are not many hotel rooms where you

options include home-made iced

can lie in bed and watch the sun rise

tea, freshly squeezed fruit juices

from the horizon without lifting your

and award-winning coffee from the

head from the pillow.

Utengule Estate in the foothills of the

Rooms

Mbeya ranges.

The café closes in the evening,

Of the four luxury lofts, three have

but there are plenty of dining

balconies facing the sea, while one

options along Paje beach, including

has a side sea view but does have its

Instagram-favourite island restaurant

own pool. Each loft contains a classic

The Rock. Bookings can be made

Swahili king-size bed and two single

there through Mr Kahawa.

beds, beautiful African handmade

Venera Salman / Shutterstock.com

be taken in your villa or downstairs at

furniture, a generous Swahili style

Facilities/activities

en-suite bathroom and carefully

Colourful kites fill the sky from dawn

curated décor details from Zanzibar

to dusk on Paje beach and Mr Kahawa

and beyond.

is at the heart of the kitesurfing action

The Mr Kahawa lofts re-opened 1 July and rigorous cleaning and sanitation measures have been introduced to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.

Visit mrkahawa.com to check availability of the lofts and to book.

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Singeli albums

Stream the sounds of singeli With its frenetic full-pelt beats and street-smart Swahili raps, singeli makes a strong claim for being the new authentic sound of Tanzania. While the hugely popular Bongo Flava draws on US hip hop and r ‘n’ b for its smooth sounds, unruly upstart singeli cranks up homegrown traditional music such as taarab and ngoro rhythms to dizzying speeds for its dancefloor onslaught. Peppered with a rag-bag of samples from meowing cats to police sirens, the result is exhilarating electronic music that captures the chaos and creativity of the country.

I

n its DIY beginnings amongst the youth of

caught the intention of Ugandan record label

Dar es Salaam’s poorer neighbourhoods,

Nyege Nyege Tapes, which released the cream

singeli circumnavigated mainstream

of them as the ground-breaking compilation

music with tracks assembled on second hand

Sounds of Sisso.

laptops and rarely heard outside weddings

Singeli continues to be an integral part of

and the local dance-‘til-you-drop kigodoro

the label’s efforts to spread the word on East

house parties. Now though singeli releases

Africa’s envelope-pushing electronic dance

come with glossy videos with streams in the

scene with Dar artists performing at the

millions, there is a private radio station, E-FM,

increasingly influential annual Nyege Nyege

dedicated to singeli music which broadcasts

Festival, in Jinga, Uganda, and playing live

across the country and there is a new breed

shows in Kraków, Poland, and Berlin, Germany,

of pop-leaning singeli artists like Man Fongo,

with Europe’s experimental circles embracing

Msaga Sumu and Sholo Mwamba who are

the music.

broadening the appeal of the music.

Still, the singeli artists with the greatest

Chance to shine

global reach are those that pioneered the

Recently, Nyege Nyege Tapes has also given

scene such as Sisso, Duke, MCZO and Jay Mitta.

singeli’s major players Sisso, Jay Mitta, Duke

Recording studios Sisso Records and Pamoja

and Bamba Pana their own album releases.

Records are owned by Sisso and Duke respec-

It’s a chance to shine for each producer and

tively and are about a kilometre from each

proof of the commitment of the label, which

other in Dar’s working-class neighbourhood

will soon release another Jay Mitta album and

of Mburahati. From these tiny soundproofed

a three-part retrospective of Pamoja Records,

shacks has emerged some of singeli’s most

showcasing the MCs and producers that have

influential releases. It was these tracks that first

made music there.

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Female stars of singeli The Nyege Nyege singeli albums may give the impression that singeli is a boys’ club, but female MCs are an important part of the scene. They range from 49-year-old Rehema Tajiri – who after performing more mainstream music in Tanzania for decades moved into singeli in 2017 – and teenagers Anti Vairus and Kadilida. Anti Vairus can be heard on the just released ‘Waeleze’ alongside Kidene. It’s one of the biggest singeli tracks of the moment. Check out the video on YouTube.

The four albums have proved so popular that all physical formats have sold out, but they are available to buy and stream as MP3s at nyegenyegetapes.bandcamp.com To help you make your choice, here’s our guide to the singeli quartet.

Tatizo Pesa

Mateso

Jay Mitta

Sisso

If you wanted proof that singeli was the sound of Tanzania’s youth, check out this album’s title track, which features the vocals of 14-yearold MC Dogo Janja rapping about a corrupt school teacher to the swagger of an indelible hip hop beat.

The rest of the album is all Mr Mitta with instrumentals such as ‘Mwakidimba’, ‘Dura’ and ‘Mchura Bet’ that achieve an almost ecstatic state in the listener through their waves of rave-like hyper-speed melodies.

Mohamed Hamza Ally, AKA Sisso, is a lynchpin of the singeli scene.

These 16 instrumental tracks chronicle his work over the past four years, a period which has seen his informal studio in Kinondoni grow from a small shack selling DVDs and MP3s to becoming a vital hub for singeli artists.

Mateso, his debut solo album, showcases the swagger of his production skills as well as his sonic inventiveness with elements of funk and even a cut-up choir riding the Usain Bolt beats.

Uingizaji Hewa

Poaa

Duke

Bamba Pana is another core producer at Sisso Records and he teams up here with another stalwart of the studio, MC Makavelli, on the album’s sole vocal track ‘Linga Linga’ which winningly combines start-stop bhangra beats with full-throated rap.

Elsewhere there is the cheeky and far too short new African music primer ‘Agaba Kibati’ and some wild percussion across ‘Biti Three’ and ‘Baria’. Sonic juxtapositions abound with ‘Biti Six’ pairing West Coast hip hop with a swirling keyboard refrain and an intermittent bass throb that may have the listener scrambling to locate their vibrating mobile phone.

Duke’s debut is blistering showcase of Pamoja Records, which mixes breathless 200 bpm singeli with breezier hip hop stylings. Two vocal tracks, ‘Uingizaji Hewa’ and ’Naona Laaah’, feature the talents of MCs MCZO and Don Tach who attempt manfully to keep up with the turbo beats.

Duke saves the best for last with a pair of bangers swept along

by Bollywood vocal samples. A great way to bow out.

Bamba Pana

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Maasai Natural Leather

Leading new lives through leather The Maasai depend on their livestock and a new initiative tanning leather using tree bark adds value to the herd, is kind on the environment and offers financial independence and new skills to women in the community. Dr Silvia Ceppi, technical advisor at Oikos East Africa, reveals the effect it is having on pastoralist communities across the country.

N

aisiriri Mungaya, a Maasai

invest in pastoralist women, helping

pastoralist mother of five

them to access the skills and equip-

and grandmother of two,

ment needed to create a network

works deftly with her hands on a

of micro artisanal leather industries

brightly beaded leather keyring as

across seven locations in Northern

she talks. “When my husband and his

Tanzania.

second and third wife left a couple

Thanks to the support of the

of years ago, with all the livestock, I

European Union, Oikos has trained

struggled to feed and educate my

more than 120 women in artisanal

children on my own. My first born

vegetable tanning and created

has just graduated from school and

a market for the sale of tanned

would like to go to college but I can’t

leather and a range of beautifully

afford it right now. My last born is

handcrafted goods. Skins have no

about to start school.”

value as they are, but tanning can

Tanzania hosts the third largest

increase the value up to tenfold. The

livestock population of Africa, never-

hard-earned money from selling

theless, a number of factors have held

leather can be used by women such

back the development of the leather

as Naisiriri to educate their children,

industry here. Today, the majority of

pay for medical bills, and invest in

the sector’s exported goods are raw

saving groups.

skins which are shipped to Asia and

Studio Women of Oikos stitching the leather goods

mimosa – does not require the use of chrome, complex machineries or large amounts of water and its environmental impacts are minimal.

Mimosa is used in large plantations in the Southern Highlands where the

Europe, therefore, the added value for

Labour intensive

Tanzanians is extremely low. However,

But this is not all. Oikos is a conserva-

the government has recognised the

tion organisation and industrial

strategic importance of the leather

leather tanning is one of the most

sive process – each tanning cycle

sector.

polluting industries in the world.

lasts between 21 and 28 days for

A compromise was needed and

cattle skins and seven to 14 days for

NGO working in partnership with its

found. Natural tanning, using the

goat or sheep skins – and the women

Italian counterpart Istituto Oikos, has

locally sourced vegetable bark of

of Oikos must be exacting in carrying

decided to take on the challenge and

black wattle – commonly called

out the process. During each cycle,

Oikos East Africa, a Tanzanian

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Decoration Adding beading

tannin is extracted and packaged for industrial use.

Natural tanning is a labour-inten-

By creating skills and enterprises, women can become service providers and increase community resilience the leather must be stirred three

change is a lengthy, delicate process.

Ecosystems in Kenya and Tanzania)

times a day and the soaking baths of

Yet, by creating skills and enter-

project, Oikos has trained and

water, lime, ammonium sulphate and

prises, women can become service

equipped a new group of women,

fresh papaya must be replaced every

providers and increase community

who live in an area with a good

two to three days.

resilience to shocks such as extreme

potential for future engagement with

weather events and fluctuations in

the eco-tourism industry.

Under the expert lead of leather designer Gabriel Mollel, a Maasai from Arumeru District, 120 informally

the price of livestock.

Outlets

The Maasai women have incorpo-

educated women, often marginalised

rated their beading skills – beading

The leather and handcrafted prod-

and deprived of the basic rights to

is part of the pastoralists’ culture and

ucts are sold directly under the brand

ownership of livestock and land, have

traditions – to add value to the final

Natural Maasai Leather and through

learnt a lifelong skill.

products and women can bead at

other local organisations empower-

home, especially helpful if you very

ing women and differently able

young children to look after.

people. These include Vikapu Bomba

Helena, a group chairperson, says: “Working with other women helps us exchange ideas and find peace.

At the end of the training, some

and Neema Crafts in Iringa, along

Even when we have problems at

women described how difficult it

home, when we come here we focus

was to learn how to cut in a straight

on work. This skill is like a big drop of

line. Najaya expressed her joy to

water in my life. I will use it to train my

have learnt how to use a ruler and

marketing costs can be shared and

kids on what to do and how to get

take correct measurements. While

pools the knowledge of a variety of

income”.

beading was easy for her, cutting in

technical advisors, thus increasing the

a straight line, according to precise

chances of success.

Driving change The empowerment cycle does not start, nor end, with the technical

measurements, was particularly challenging.

with a host of markets and trade fairs.

Handmade One of the Maasai Natural Leather bags

Being part of a larger consortium of small enterprises means the high

Times are tough, but so are Maasai women!

Two of the most recent leather

training. It is a layered process which

micro enterprises are located in Sinya

combines technical skills, basic

and Tingatinga villages in Longido

marketplace literacy and access to

District. Thanks to EU-funded project

services such as counselling. Driving

Connekt (Conserving Neighbouring

For more information on the leather goods available, visit the Natural Maasai Leather Facebook page.

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Paa Motoring / Mazda 6

Not the obvious choice but a worthy one buyer already knows,

A

reputation for build quality, Toyota-

a tad dull, but the front-engined

it’s easy just to choose

matching reliability, its cars are

and front-wheel drive Mazda 6

a Toyota and disregard other

often much better equipped than

is genuinely fun to drive with

Japanese manufacturers such as

its competitors, there’s an inter-

keen handling (especially so in

Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi and, in

esting – if hardly exotic – model

sport mode) and two engine

this case, Mazda.

line-up and it has a firm presence in

s every East African car

Yet Mazda also has an enviable

Many mid-size family cars can be

choices – both providing strong Frontengined fun

And while Toyota always claims

East Africa and via its tie-in with the

the plaudits for reliability, the ready

long-established multinational CMC

availability of spares (both genuine

Motors Group – now part of the

and otherwise) and for strong

UAE-based Al-Futtaim Automotive

Mazda has taken a rather odd and

resale values, it’s time to take to

group. Sadly, the Mazda franchise is

somewhat contrarian decision with

take a closer look at the alterna-

believed to be dormant in Tanzania

its powertrains. So, while other

tives and one marque that should

but, of course, there are plenty of

car makers have reduced engine

certainly be worthy of considera-

used examples to buy.

sizes and then boosted output by

tion is Mazda.

Now Mazda, as a brand, may not

The Mazda 6

performance and commendable fuel economy.

When it comes to engines,

adding turbos, Mazda has chosen

Fun to drive

not to do so and stuck with large

be top choice in East Africa and

To pick just a single model then it’s

capacity and normally aspirated

for reasons noted above, but on

worth considering the Mazda 6.

2.0 litre and 2.5 litre petrol engines

closer inspection there is much

The current Mazda 6 was launched

and these are branded as

to commend what is only Japan’s

in 2017, but for 2020 there’s a

sixth biggest auto maker and a

slightly face-lifted version as the

mere bit player – even in its home

car marker continues to regularly

market.

enhance its models.

High spec The impressive interior

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Images courtesy of Mazda

SkyaActiv-G. For the Mazda, these produce a pretty punchy 187 and 250 hp respectively when sold in the US, but only 145 hp in Europe.

Choice of trim

and auto windscreen wipers.

Pretty punchy The Mazda 6 packs some serious horsepower

all sorts of goodies: ventilated front

As mentioned, Mazda is super

Move up to the SE-Lux/Touring

generous when it comes to

and buyers get black leather trim,

equipment levels; eclipsing rivals

heated front seats and steering

and whole host of other stuff that’s

with desirable high-spec trims.

wheel (not exactly a must in our

probably hardly used and unneces-

Worldwide, the 6 comes in four trim

part of the world), reversing camera.

sary for a daily commute. For me,

levels but all may not be available in

The Sport Nav+/Grand Touring gets

the pick of the range is the Sport

East Africa. These trim levels are all

19-inch rims, 11 Bose speakers, LED

Nav+/Grand Touring.

badged differently and depending

lights back and front and keyless

on the market.

entry. Go for the top-of the range

your next Toyota, do give Mazda

GT Sport Nav+/Grand Touring

a chance. You may be pleasantly

Reserve and it comes stacked with

surprised.

The entry-level SE-L/Sport comes with 17-inch alloys, head-up display

seats (which we do need), napa leather trim, a 360° view monitor

So, before you rush off to buy

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No-nonsense talk with Sona

Hail to the Mouse!

T here’s a popular misconception that

- you just don’t have the courage to accept

the Chinese word for crisis is the

that fact.

same as opportunity. But even if it is

not, today I’d like to embrace that idea.

That when someone throws you away,

Courage is an interesting concept. I read

something by Sadhguru the other day that said that we only require courage when

whether it’s in a family, a job, or friendship,

we don’t have clarity. Profound words and

it’s because there is a silver lining on that

very true.

cloud that you can’t see - yet. And there is always one.

It happened to me recently and while

When I am clear about who someone is or what a situation is, I don’t need any courage at all. I can be a total mouse. And then,

it was painful, I could not have asked for a

knowing what I need to do, I step away from

better outcome.

the cat that’s going to eat me, or my mouse

When we are not clouded by our

friend who wants to take my cheese.

emotions and projecting our ideas into

So easy. No courage. Just clarity.

other people (or situations), they can show

And where does this clarity come from?

you who they are. The problem is, we don’t

From listening to your gut - that little voice

believe them.

inside you that says that you don’t want

We don’t believe that the job is that boring, the friend that inconsiderate, or that you really are letting yourself be made to feel guilty. You think you can change that.

You think that things are different than they

that second helping; what you’d really like

Sona Parmar

is a hug.

Clinical Nutritionist

As Rumi said, “God’s language is silence.

Everything else is poor translation.”

So sit, very quietly, with your favourite

actually are. Nine times out of ten, they are

piece of cheese, ears wide open, and see

not. They are EXACTLY as they first seem

what comes.

Paa has a new columnist. Sona Parmar is a Nairobi-based clinical nutritionist certified by the Nutrition Therapy Council.

In each issue the mum-of-three will take a wry look at the human condition inspired by events in her own life.

To find out more about her work, visit nutritionbysona.com and instagram.com/ inspirationbysona

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Paa Royal Benefits

Benefits that will make you feel like royalty Precision Air is always looking to give its customers an exclusive and memorable service experience; and the Paa Royal benefits programme is part of that mission. The membership categories* are as follows:

Jade Member benefits

Silver Member benefits

Upon enrolment, members will be given their unique Paa Royal number, which they must always show whenever they buy tickets as well as during check-in at the airport. After flying three times or more, members will be given a Jade membership card. With the card, they will be recognised as members of the Paa Royal Programme.

After attaining Silver membership level, the member will be issued with a Silver membership card which he (or she) must show at all Precision Air point of sales in order to receive the recognition that he deserves. Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he will automatically receive points earned to his account.

Other benefits of Jade membership:

Members will be entitled to special treatment and priority treatment whenever they travel.

• Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at the passenger’s arrival destination • An opportunity to get a free ticket within the Precision Air’s network after accumulating enough points in their account.

*Please note that, in each membership category, if a member is unable to maintain the required number of flights in a year, he or she will be downgraded to their tier level achieved in that current year.

Other benefits of Silver membership: • Free 5 kg baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight • Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s arrival destination • Opportunity to obtain a free ticket within the Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in your account • Priority telephone reservation in those times when you want to make your reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent.

Booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line.

Gold Member benefits

Tanzanite Member benefits

After attaining the Gold membership, members will begin to experience royal and exclusive treatment whenever they fly. Members will be opened up to a new world of opportunities and experiences and, of course, receive more rewards.

Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he (or she) would automatically receive points earned to his account.

Other benefits of Gold: • Free 10 kg baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight • Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s arrival destination • Opportunity to obtain a free ticket within the Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in your account • Priority telephone reservation at times when you want to make your reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent. Booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line • Priority waitlist/airport standby each time you want to travel and your selected flight is full.

When members reach Tanzanite member they attain ultimate royalty. We will always strive to give these royal members an exclusive and memorable flight experience.

At this level, members will already be used to royal treatment; royalty will be their way of life.

Other benefits of Tanzanite: • Free 15 kg excess baggage every time the member travels on a PW-operated flight • Opportunity to obtain a free ticket within the Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in your account • Confirmation on any flight if a member is prepared to pay Y class fare, regardless of the flight booking status • Priority waitlist/airport standby whenever you want to travel and your selected flight is full • Priority telephone reservation at times when you want to make your reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent. Booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line.

• Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s destination.

• Silver,Gold and Tanzanite members also get discounts of up to 20 per cent when visiting GSM shopping malls Msasani and Pugu, Southern Sun Hotel, Akemi restaurant, East Point Restaurant and the Colosseum hotel and sports club - all in Dar es Salaam.

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Route Network /

Precision Air route map

UGANDA

KENYA

Entebbe

Nairobi

Serengeti

Bukoba

Arusha Mwanza

Kilimanjaro Kahama

Tabora

Zanzibar

Dodoma

Dar es Salaam

Mbeya

TANZANIA UNITED ARA AB EMIRATES ATE ATES ES

UGANDA DA A

KENY YA Y

TANZ NZ ZANIA Z

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Mtwara

Paa Contacts

Your nearest Precision Air office anywhere in the world TANZANIA DAR ES SALAAM HEAD OFFICE

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ARUSHA

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BUKOBA

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DODOMA

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MOSHI

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UGANDA

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FRANCE

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GERMANY MUNICH OFFICE

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OVERALL INTERNATIONAL MARKETS CONTACT LILIAN MUSYOKA

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Welcome Aboard

Fly with a face mask For the your own safety and the safety of your fellow passengers and crew, we ask you to wear a face mask during the entirety of your flight today. Thank you!

Safety and well-being on board PASSENGER SAFETY Precision Air takes passenger safety very seriously. Aviation safety isn’t just the pilot’s or the cabin crew’s job – it takes all of us.

It is easy for our natural sense of caution to be dulled in our modern environment, where things don’t go wrong very often. Whether in the air or on the ground, your life and the lives of your family members could some day be saved if you make it a point, in every situation, to create a mental plan of action in case of emergency. Here are some important tips to help you enjoy your travel experience with Precision Air – in flight and around the airport.

EXIT ROW SEAT A passenger who is allocated an emergency exit seat: A. Must be both willing and physically able to open the exit doors in an emergency B. Must completely understand the printed emergency evacuation techniques C. Must be 16 years old and above.

PAY ATTENTION TO PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING Although the information seems repetitious, the locations of the closest emergency exits may be different depending on the aircraft that you fly on and the seat you are in.

CARRY ON BAGGAGE There are strict rules about what you can bring on board an aircraft. Because:

You Are Why We Fly

Carry-on bags must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. Please confirm with Precision Air rules before your travel to avoid delays. *Remember: All carry-on baggage must be left behind in an evacuation.

SAFETY ONBOARD Boarding and leaving an aircraft requires your full attention. As you move to and from the aircraft, you may be in a busy area with many other passengers and cargo, moving vehicles, other aircraft, slippery walkways and/or stairs.

RESPECT YOUR CREW AND FELLOW PASSENGERS Everyone has the right to safe and secure travel. That is why Precision Air employees and the aviation authority will not tolerate any behaviour that interferes with the flight or puts the safety of passengers and crew at risk.

SEATBELTS Seatbelts must be fastened during take-off, landing, during turbulence and any time the crew deem it necessary. Keeping the belt on when you are seated provides that extra protection you might need in case of emergency. If you are responsible for an infant or a child, you must first ensure that your own seatbelt is properly fastened, then secure the child and, if it is an infant, secure the child’s or the infant’s restraints.

A. Not all aircraft have space to store your carry-on baggage.

Important note: There are a number of events involving air turbulence that highlight the importance of keeping seatbelts fastened throughout the flight.

B. In an accident, baggage in the aisles makes it harder to get out of the aircraft quickly.

Though rare, in-flight turbulence is the leading cause of injuries to both passengers and crew.

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It’s a good idea to keep your seatbelt fastened even when the seatbelt signs are not on.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND PREGNANCIES If you have a medical condition and may need assistance during your travel, kindly ask the Precision Air offices or agents about procedures before your flight. If you are pregnant, you will need to fill a Precision Air medical form, to be signed by your doctor, to confirm that you are OK for travel. For further details, kindly ask while booking your ticket from our sales offices and/or customer services.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES Use of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, MP4 players, iPads, etc are not allowed during take-off, landing, taxiing, descent and climb.

Precision Air prohibits the use of some electronic devices during flight because they emit signals that can interfere with the aircraft's instrumentation. Some of the items prohibited include cellphones, radios, remote-controlled games/toys, laser pointers, iPads or tablets that transmits frequencies, portable printers, walkie-talkies, scanners and laptops. These items need to be stowed away for these phases of the flight to avoid injuries in case of an emergency.