Tanzania’s big win at the Oscars a plus for tourism

The best and supporting actors of 2018 Oscars. All the nominees got a goody bag worth $100,000 that included a safari to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. PHOTO | AFP

Tanzania might not have had any expectations at the 2018 Oscars but they were East Africa’s biggest winners on the night.

Ugandans of course were hoping that British-born Daniel Kaluuya would win Best Actor for his role in the horror comedy film Get Out, and Kenyans were crossing fingers for Watu Wote, nominated for the Best Short Film.