Event Details

Friday, 24 November, 2023 - 5pm to late

Saturday, 25 November, 2023 - 10am to late

Sunday, 26 November, 2023 - 10am to late

Venue: Velisa’s, Kawe Beach, Dar es Salaam

Tickets

Friday 5pm - Late, Sat/Sun 10am - Late

Take advantage of our:

Early Bird Tickets until 16 October.

Advance Tickets until 14 November.

Creatives Catalyst

Ongala Music Festival drops anchor with an exclusive closed session for those in the Creative Sector.

A collective of about 100 creatives will be meeting up with us on Friday, 24 Nov, 2pm - 5pm at Velisa’s.

Our 'Shusha Nanga' event is dedicated to creating a robust foundation for individuals within Tanzania’s creative industry. Through insightful dialogues on experiences, values, and emotions, we aspire to anchor the industry in profound meaning. Our goal is to guide creatives in finding both stability and direction for creative expression.

Shusha Nanga

If you’re a creative or a creative organizaiton and want to be part of this day, contact us on

ongalaverse@gmail.com with your name, sector, email and motivation or use the link in the caption.

Shusha Nanga

...kwa Remmy

Stage Programme

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Afro jazz/Afrosoul Sax + DeepHouse/Afrofusion/Afrosoud

Roots Reggae/Dub/Jazz & Soul/Hip Hop/ African beats

Ancient Rhythms fused with Cutting Edge Beats

HipHop

Roots Reggae/Dub/Jazz & Soul/Hip Hop/ African beats

Programme

Nurturing young talent is a core value, so this year we have partnered with Toto Janjaz to facilitate activities and opportunities for children during OMF. Toto Janjaz is an initiative dedicated to elevating educational and recreational content for children aged 6 to 12, promoting skill development and a growth mindset in a safe and fun environment.

The Fusion Music Incubator is a program that equips emerging musicians, aged 18-35, with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the world of live music performance. Participants will showcase their newfound skills and talents at the Ongala Music Festival 2023. Visit our website HERE.

Midundo Radio is an online radio showcasing East African-conscious music that has the power to move us, heal us and inspire us with positive messages. Midundo Radio’s programming targets the youth using a social justice approach and promoting accountable local governance

Our mission is to entertain and build an audience critical of social injustice by showcasing East Africa’s emerging conscious musicians and broadcasting empowering programmes and our vision is to be East Africa’s one-stop station for conscious music and critical thought. Stream us HERE.

We at WATUKONEKT create events to assist people suffering from mental health conditions and illnesses. We connect minds, bringing together an unstoppable network of people and communities, people who care about mental health and want to make a difference. We believe the support we provide can change lives. We are building a safe space through dialogue within unifying spaces in Tanzania with real topics and real opinions with activities, mental health talks, games, networking and many more.

Artisanal & Food Markets

STYRA KORNA: THE STYLE CORNER is a fashion showcase at ONGALA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023. It will feature handmade bikinis, sunglasses, and beach side frocks. You can also get makeup, glitter, rings, earrings, braids, and nail art done at the event.We show you how fashion looks come together, how a key wardrobe change can upSTYLE your festival aesthetic and add to your vibe.

Uhuru Training Center is a cultural arts institute in Mbezi Beach. It provides engaging programs to foster diversity, creativity, and self-expression. The centre believes in the importance of cultural heritage and provides a dynamic learning environment for students to grow and develop. This year, students at UTC will perform a play called “Ongala na Uhuru,” written and produced by Amina Lukanza. Amina is a Tanzanian storyteller and scriptwriter who was a writer for the Emmy-winning series 'My Better World,' and is the founder of Toto Janjaz.

As always, we curate not only music, but the best variety of food, drinks and artisanal crafts vendors. You’ll have a full tummy and be looking GOOOOODD! Not only these, but we’ll have STYLE CORNER once more anchoring the market, for your Festival Looks on the spot, be it hair, sparkle or bangle - stylized t-shirts, nails, or heena, you’ll be taken care of OMF style.

Re-use, Re-cycle, Repurpose!

Building upon our previous efforts, we continue to champion the principles of "Re-use, Re-cycle, Repurpose!"

Last year, our art department embarked on a mission to transform discarded materials into vibrant set and spatial design elements and we again have installation based upcycled materials at heart.

We seek to inspire others to follow suit and embrace sustainability, not just as a concept but as a tangible and transformative practice and will continue to show the world that by repurposing and recycling, we can turn the tide on waste and create something extraordinary out of the discarded. Our journey has been a testament to the power of creativity, environmental stewardship, and the belief that every piece of material can find a new purpose in the grand mosaic of life.

Sponsors, Partners & Friends

We are grateful for each year of sponsors, partners and friends and this year is no different. We’ve listed the beginnings of this years supporters. See Sponsor Opportunity page if you want more info on how to become an OMF partner or sponsor.

Sponsors 2023

Partners

BASATA (The National Council of Arts)

Velisa’s Jamaican Restaurant

Alliance Francaise Dsm

Toto Janjaz

Adam Foya

CDEA

MA|RA|MA|SO

WatuKonekt

Talenta

Friends

Montessori Learners Real World Music

WOMAD

Music In Africa

Midundo Radio

Opportunity Knocks!

Sponsoring or partnering with Ongala Music Festival is a unique opportunity to align your brand with the legacy of Dr. Remmy Ongala and promote it to a diverse and exclusive audience. Your investment will provide substantial exposure and credibility while embedding your brand in Tanzanian culture. We hope you will join us in creating a community that values and celebrates our heritage through music.

Click HERE for Sponsor Benefits List

Sponsorships

We are grateful for each year’s sponsors, partners, collaborators and friends and several have been with us multiple years. Without them we would not be where we are today. Here’s a list of organizations who have supported us in one way or another since 2018.

Partnerships

Collaborations

Friendships

Contact Person

Aziza Ongala

Founder & Managing Director

+255 744 953 138

Ongalamusicfest@gmail.com

www.ongalamusic.com

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