Tofa Jaxx lives in Dar Es Salaam and has travelled the world performing and spreading his light, his talent and warm nature bring a special mix of Soul, RnB, Afro Fusion, Jazz and Bongo Flava (a Tanzanian genre of music developed in the 1990s, mainly as a derivative of American hip hop and traditional Tanzanian styles). Tofa has introduced me (Sol) to so much of the Tanzanian creative culture and honestly am his biggest fan!
What do you love about Dar Es Salaam?
“It’s the soft life for me, everything is affordable and accessible, commuting is easy and people are so approachable - strangers become your best friend for the moments you’re conversing. Coastal energy and Ahh, the food! The food has to be the best here, from the fruits to the street food . The vibes, the music, dance and arts culture.. it’s just a lovely and tropical place!”Food / Restaurants
- Wavuvi Kemp
- Tips Coco
- Slipway
- Local Beach joints
Art
- Rangi art gallery
- Nafasi art space
- Tinga Tinga arts cooperative
- Chuma art gallery
- Tuki arts
Music & Vibes
- Offbabylon
- Warehouse
- The Dome
- Elements
- Olive
- Samaki Samaki
- Kitambaa Cheupe
- Uncles
- Alliance Francaise (Wednesdays)
Beaches
- Coco Beach
- Mbudya Island
- Kunduchi Beach
- Malaika Beach
- Unonio Beach
- Mbezi Beach
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