Bongo artistes’ love-hate relations with ‘moral police’ Basata
Bongo artistes Harmonize, Ommy Dimpoz and Diamond. Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (Basata), the National Arts Council, has imposed song bans and a combined fine of Tsh19 million ($7,100) on five artistes for allegedly violating “national moral values.”
Tanzanian singers are in trouble again. Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (Basata), the National Arts Council, has imposed song bans and a combined fine of Tsh19 million ($7,100) on five artistes for allegedly violating “national moral values.” The penalties cover a range of alleged offences, from song releases to performances and visual expressions.
Faustina Charles Mfinanga, popularly known as Nandy, was fined Tsh3 million ($1,138) for her choice of dress which Basata deemed indecent, when she performed at the recent Miss Universe Tanzania 2026 in Dar es Salaam.
