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NAMAWI Africa NGO was conceived in December 2021. Rooted in Mwanza Tanzania, but available nationally, it is designed to achieve objectives that will develop community, showcase culture and creativity, and promote entertainment via the arts, NAMAWI AFRICA will extend its operations to all regions of Tanzania. The purpose is to recognize the best of Tanzanian values, character and culture, and to give each a place in traditional and contemporary life, which is impactful to uplifting youth, families and communities.
Vision/Mission/Objectives
NAMAWI Africa
Vision: To see talented, gifted, and creative artists in Tanzanian society develop and connect to cultural opportunities.
Mission: Strive to educate and inspire creative artists by endeavoring to partner with government, community based organizations (CBOs), and the private sector to deliver quality and outstanding arts education in a fun and safe environment.
Objectives: Through Music and Arts education: Prepare program participants for career opportunities; Mentor participants in how to develop personal, professional and performance skills that will impact society in a positive way.
NAMAWI (acronym) CORE VALUES & GOALS
We Are What We Do!
Because Life Happens When Music Is Playing
The following words shall have meaning assigned to them in NAMAWI Africa constitution as follows:
Nurture potentially talented and underserved participants across Tanzania
Advance cultural knowledge through community development
Mentor program participants to encourage community through character building
Achieve growth by providing quality education throughs arts and history
Welcome participants regardless of varying economic backgrounds
Inspire and empower participants for community service and personal growth
Our Goals
Through music, and arts education we plan to develop ably self-reliant citizens who create sustainable art, and who are well prepared for job opportunities.
To empower, develop, produce, publish and showcase untapped African talents from various cultural influences, and music backgrounds for international scholarship consideration.
Provide quality education and mentorship to each participant that inspires love for country, and community through music and arts.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND THANK YOU!
- MR. EZEKIA URIO - ESQ
- MS. BLESSED ARAWOLE - SUPPORTER
- MS. SURPRISE JEUDY - SUPPORTER
- MR. DONALD KASONGI - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - GOVERNANCE LINKS - SUPPORTER
- MR. PATRICK LIGANGA - AMERFRICA SHIPPER
- MS. MARY “MAMA CHIEF” MWANDU
- MR. JAPHETH & EMMANUEL KAZINZA - SUPPORTERS
- MR. JAMES & CHRISTINA MALIMA
- MR. BENJAMIN BITYANI - ATC REPRESENTATIVE
- MS. ELISABETH WITHERS-MENDES - TONY AWARD NOMINEE, ACTOR, SINGER, RECORDING ARTIST, LECTURER AND CONSULTANT FOR INNOVATION AND CREATIVE STRATEGY
- MS. ELENA KLADOVA - CEO/PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS TAX & AUDIT-Elena Kladova CPA
- MS. JANETT SHISHILA - NGO OFFICER
- MR. PAUL RUPIA - SUPPORTER
- MS. LILIAN GISIUREE ZACHARIA - PAINT-ME SALON OWNER
- MR. ROGGERS LUSSESA - RESEARCHER & DATA COLLECTION
- MR. & MRS. OKWORO - SUPPORTERS
- MS. HAPPINESS MUSHI - GRAPHIC ARTS
- MR. JOB GONDWE - C.E.O JobInc
- MR. MARTIN NKWABI - REO
- MS. AGNESS MAGUBU - MWANZA CITY COUNCIL CULTURAL OFFICER
- MR. BITEGEKO - MWANZA CITY COUNCIL OFFICER
- MR. MVATI - MWANZA CITY COUNCIL ACTING DIRECTOR
- MS. MADAME MAISA - MWANZA CITY COUNCIL EDUCATION OFFICER
- MR. ARTHUR KENN - VIDEOGRAPHER
- MR. SEBASTIN GERMANUS - GENERAL MANAGER GOLD CREST
- MR. & MRS. TWAKYONDO - SUPPORTERS
- BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
