Since 2023, Bwagamoyo Africulture has been a safe and inspiring space for artists and children in Bagamoyo from disadvantaged backgrounds. With TaSuBa (the Tanzanian College of Arts) as our next-door neighbour and supporter, we provide space and art materials for kids and teens who normally hang out on the streets all afternoon. With us, they find joy, happiness, inspiration, physical challenges and guidance from skilled teachers.

Bwagamoyo Africulture was set up in 2005 by a mixed group of 15 TaSuBa graduates and other artists. Initially, we were just a performing group specializing in Tanzanian traditional drum&dance, but slowly we developed into a group passionate about sharing our talents and teaching the next generation. As a benefit, we realized art creates meaningful lives and job opportunities for young people unable to finish school.

In 2023, we were blessed to open our centre, where we provide art classes after school for both kids in primary and secondary school. We teach them drawing, dancing, music, acrobatics and handicrafts - all for free! Besides, we offer workshops in dancing, drumming, singing and other arts to adults, for which we ask a small fee to support our teachers. And, of course, we train for our professional performances, because these are our main source of income!