The Wahapahapa radio drama takes place in Kalumbi, a fictional town somewhere in the heart of Tanzania. Wahapahapa’s main characters are a group of musicians, The Homeboys Band, and the programme explores the impact of HIV/AIDS on young adults through the lives of the band members, their families, and friends.
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Watch the documentary film below about the evolution of a radio drama into a multi-media platform to confront HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.
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Listen to all 130 episodes of the Wahapahapa radio drama here.
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Music and lyrics are perfectly matched in this thought-provoking music video compilation of popular Tanzanian artists. With themes ranging from parent- child communication to stigma, each of the eight music videos is carefully designed to highlight important issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. Contemporary Tanzanian artists include Banana Zorro, Lady Jaydee, Mzee Yusuph,
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Media for Development International Tanzania (MFDI-TZ) seeks to promote development through socially conscious programming in Tanzania and Africa at large. We produce film, video, television, radio serials and music, in Tanzania, for Tanzania, by Tanzanians.
MFDI-TZ works closely with development agencies, schools, hospitals, faith based organizations, the government and other institutions by providing them with engaging and comprehensive media tools to use in the field.
