Welcome to another FSC Spin-Off!
Welcome to this FSC February 2019 Spin-Off , featuring many great Uptempo-songs from all over
the world. Our host city is Dar es Salaam (formerly Mzizima), the most populous city (pop. ca 4
1/2 million) of Tanzania , located on the Swahili coast on the Indian Ocean . Until 1974 the city of
Dar es Salaam served as Tanzania’s capital city, but it still remains a focus of central government
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's most prominent city in arts, fashion, media, music, film and television
and a leading financial center . The city is the leading arrival and departure point, for most tourists
who visit Tanzania , including the national parks for safaris , and the islands of Unguja and Pemba
(Zanzibar Archipelago). It is also the largest and most populous Swahili-speaking city in the world.
In the 19th century , Mzizima was a coastal fishing village , on the periphery of Indian Ocean trade
routes. Around 1865 Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar began building a new city and named it Dar
es Salaam. The name is commonly translated as "abode/home/haven of peace", based on the Ara
bic dar ("house") and es salaam ("of peace"). The city grew as center of German East Africa colony
Dar es Salaam has two of the five museums comprising the National Museum of Tanzania conso
rtium, namely the National Museum proper & the Makumbusho Cultural Centre & Village Museum
Close to the National Museum , are also the botanical gardens , with tropical plants & trees. There
are beaches on the Msasani peninsula north of Dar es Salaam and also in Kigamboni to the south
Other city attractions : St. Joseph Cathedral , Azania Front Lutheran Church , State House , Askari
Monument, Kunduchi Wet 'N' Wild Water Park , Kivukoni Fish Market , and Oyster Bay. Though not
the most typical of tourist destinations , the city has plenty festivals, concerts, hotels, restaurants
bars and shops aplenty. Music-wise, 'Bongo Flava', a local type hip-hop style, is the rave right now
Our Host venue is the King Solomon Hall in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is a modern facil
ity for all occasions . The Hall is a popular venue in the city , for wedding receptions & concerts of
of different kinds, formal dinners & business meetings. With its high ceiling, marble floors & grand
chandeliers, this venue oozes of style & grandeur. It is ideal for Main Auditorium events, meetings
and presentations , workshops, training seminars , product launches plus breakfasts, lunches and
dinners. The Hall has hosted events this year & is proud to host this February FSC Spin-Off edition
Our lovely Hosts this evening are:
Jokate Mwegelo and Nancy Sumari
Jokate Mwegelo, born in 1987 in the USA , is a famous Tanzanian actress and tv show-host . She
started her acting career in 2007, after being named the first runner-up (2nd place) in Miss Tanza
nia beauty contest. She has not just attained a remarkable status in the national film industry but
also in the business sphere. She is currently in charge of managerial decisions at the Kidoto Com
pany. She also sings, beside her other activities & is proud to co-host tonight's FSC Spin-Off Show
Nancy Sumaru raised in Kenya is a Tanzanian former model who burst into the spotlight after win
ning Miss Tanzania contest in 2005. She also contested for Miss World that year and came top 6.
She was named Continental Queen of Africa. She has gone into different ventures including publi
shing a children’s book series & managing businesses . She has received national acclaim, & was
named an influential young African, in 2017 . She is proud to co-host tonight's FSC Spin-Off Show
Opening Act
by the popular Tanzanian ‘Bongo
Flava’ singer-songwriter , Ali Kiba
Once again, welcome to this Spin-Off edition of the Forum Song Contest.
Let the Show begin!
THE-
Closing Act
by the very popular Tanzanian ‘Bongo
Flava’ artist/dancer, Diamond Platnumz
Thank You - and Good Night - from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania!
Voting deadline: 21st February, 23:59 CET
NB! Votes may be submitted after 24 hours
Votes received: 26/27
Votes are sent by PM to me, Malagant in trad. ESC/FSC-style: 12-10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1p.
No votes for own entry. No late votes will be accepted, so make a note of the deadline.
Enjoy - and good luck to all entries!
Great show & good luck everyone. Edition of HITS!
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