Sauti za Busara music festival shuts its doors this month

Sauti za Busara 2022 festival in Zanzibar.

Revellers at the Sauti za Busara 2022 festival in Zanzibar. PHOTO | COURTESY | MARKUS MEISSL

After 19 years of celebrating a diverse range of African rich music Sauti za Busara has come to an end, its organisers say, citing lack of funding.

One of Africa’s finest music festivals will not stage another show after it ceases operations from March 31. This is despite Tanzania’s government’s pledge to ensure the live-music extravaganza continues.