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Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation

The Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation:

A Special Fund for Education and Culture believes in Zanzibar, in Zanzibaris, and their potential to create a vibrant and self-sustaining future that uniquely reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of these islands.

To that end a fund has been established to support individuals with exceptional talents in artistic and academic fields and to assist local organizations that preserve and enhance the culture of Zanzibar.

The foundation is a non-governmental organization, non-political, non–commercial, non- religious and non–profit making.

Mission Statement

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation

The Foundation strongly believes in Zanzibar, in Zanzibaris, and their potential to create a vibrant and self-sustaining future that uniquely reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of these islands.

The mission is to recognize the unique and significant nature of the local Zanzibari talents, which has emerged from the cosmopolitan island of Zanzibar.

Achievements

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation

Since 2014, the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is a leading organisation honoring local Zanzibari artists in music, film and visual arts and writers such as the poet laureate, the late Mzee Haji Gora. The Foundation has created film, music and visual art awards to inspire and promote Zanzibari artists, who are pursuing their artistic vision in the archipelago, as well as promoting the culture and history of Zanzibar. The  three awards complement Zanzibar’s platforms, promoting the arts: Zanzibar International Film Festival and Sauti za Busara international Music festival, as well as the efforts of the Dhow Country Music Academy.

It is exciting to see the impact that Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Awards have had on the recipients’ professional lives and what they used the award money for. Follow our social media and see the articles that highlight each of the award recipients.

FOUNDER

Emerson Skeens

The Foundation was co founded (2014) by the late Emerson Skeens, a pioneer of boutique hotels in Zanzibar. He was a Zanzibar resident for 25 years and was renowned for founding and supporting a wide variety of creative innovations.

He co-established and promoted:

Fundraising

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation

Over the past years, various fundraising efforts have taken place to ensure the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation continues to support individuals and institutions to preserve, promote and enhance Zanzibari culture.

At the last evening of the successful exhibition: ‘All things Emerson Zanzibar’ in 2021, a fundraising dinner was organised in the rooftop Tea House of Emerson on Hurumzi. The Foundation is grateful to all who attended the event in support of cultural project for the benefit of Zanzibaris.

To get involved and support the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation, contact us directly on e-mail: emersonznzfoundation@gmail.com

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Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation:
A Special Fund for Arts and Culture in Zanzibar

Don’t miss this great exhibition - still on untill 14th of February in Hifadhi building in Stone Town and is definitely worth seeing.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation supported the opening event.

Hassan Majeshi the artist has an amazing talent and is chairman of the Chawauza artist association.

With thanks to Majeshi Painter @majeshipainter

#zote.sanaa #majeshipainter
#zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #artgallery #artexhibition #africanart #africanartist
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Don’t miss this great exhibition - still on untill 14th of February in Hifadhi building in Stone Town and is definitely worth seeing.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation supported the opening event. 

Hassan Majeshi the artist has an amazing talent and is chairman of the Chawauza artist association. 

With thanks to Majeshi Painter @majeshipainter 

#zote.sanaa #majeshipainter
#zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #artgallery #artexhibition #africanart #africanartist
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Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation

The recipient of the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award is:
SAFARI DUO (Felicia and Anna).

Safari Duo impressed the judges with their own composed and performed the song called "NAPAZA SAUTI". Congratulations to all those participating for their outstanding performances.

The 8th Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award was presented at an exciting and lively ceremony on Saturday night, at the Sauti za Busara International Music Festival on the main stage in the Old Fort, Stone Town.

The award which includes: prize money, an engraved trophy and elegant certificate was presented on the second day of Sauti za Busara 2024 by last years winner, Tryphon Everest.

The Foundation promotes art and culture, through the existing Film, Music and Art awards, to provide ongoing active support for talented Zanzibaris to gain recognition and the opportunities to be seen #musiclover

Aliyepokea Tuzo ya 8 ya Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation Music Award ni: SAFARI DUO (Felicia na Anna) Safari Duo waliwavutia majaji kwa wimbo wao walioutunga na kuuimba uitwao NAPAZA SAUTI". Tunawapongeza wote walioshiriki mashindano hayo. Tuzo hiyo ni pamoja na: pesa, tuzo yemyewe na cheti cha usjindi, hiyo ilitolewa katika hafla ya kusisimua na kusisimua usiku wa Jumamosi hii ya tarehe 10 Febuari 2024 ndani ya tamasha la Kimataifa la Sauti za Busara kwwnye jikwaa la Ngome Kongwe.

The Foundation inakuza sanaa na utamaduni, kupitia tuzo zilizopo za Filamu, Muziki na Sanaa ili kutoa msaada endelevu kwa Wazanzibari wenye vipaji, waweze kutambulika na kuwafungulia fursa za kuonekana na kusikilizwa.

📸with thanks to Markus Meissl and @meretestubhaug

#szb2024 #sautizabusara #movingdiversity #kibingwa #tumewasoma #africamusic #africanmusicfestival #eastafrica #tanzania! #zanzibar #travelzanzibar #spiceisland #stonetown #oldfort #live #livemusic #liveperformance #performer #stawi #listenlive #watchlive #liveband #festival #musicfestival #busara #music #musiclover
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The recipient of the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award is:
SAFARI DUO (Felicia and Anna).

Safari Duo impressed the judges with their own composed and performed the song called NAPAZA SAUTI.  Congratulations to all those participating for their outstanding performances. 

The 8th Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award was  presented at an exciting and lively ceremony on Saturday night, at the Sauti za Busara International Music Festival on the main stage in the Old Fort, Stone Town.

The award which includes: prize money, an engraved trophy and elegant certificate was presented on the second day of Sauti za Busara 2024 by last years winner, Tryphon Everest. 

The Foundation promotes art and culture, through the existing Film, Music and Art awards, to provide ongoing active support for talented Zanzibaris to gain recognition and the opportunities to be seen #musiclover 

Aliyepokea Tuzo ya 8 ya Emersons Zanzibar Foundation Music Award ni: SAFARI DUO (Felicia na Anna) Safari Duo waliwavutia majaji kwa wimbo wao walioutunga na kuuimba uitwao NAPAZA SAUTI. Tunawapongeza wote walioshiriki mashindano hayo. Tuzo hiyo ni pamoja na: pesa, tuzo yemyewe na  cheti cha usjindi, hiyo ilitolewa katika hafla ya kusisimua na kusisimua usiku wa Jumamosi hii ya tarehe 10 Febuari 2024 ndani ya tamasha la Kimataifa la Sauti za Busara kwwnye jikwaa la Ngome Kongwe. 

The Foundation inakuza sanaa na utamaduni, kupitia tuzo zilizopo za Filamu, Muziki na Sanaa ili kutoa msaada endelevu kwa Wazanzibari wenye vipaji, waweze kutambulika na kuwafungulia fursa za kuonekana na kusikilizwa.

📸with thanks to Markus Meissl and @meretestubhaug 

#szb2024 #sautizabusara #movingdiversity #kibingwa #tumewasoma #africamusic #africanmusicfestival #eastafrica #tanzania! #zanzibar #travelzanzibar #spiceisland #stonetown #oldfort #live #livemusic #liveperformance #performer #stawi #listenlive #watchlive #liveband #festival #musicfestival #busara #music #musicloverImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation

Karibuni Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari saa kumi na nusu jioni kwa tukio la Busara Xtra: wanamziki wote wanashriki mbele ya jury wa tuzo la nane wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Wote mnakaribishwa kuangalia wanamziki wanashiriki kutoka Zanzibar kwenye tuzo la mwaka 2024 wenye maada: “Moving Diversity”

@emersonzanzibar @emersonzanzibarfoundation @sautizabusara

#szb #szb2024 #sautizabusara #sautizabusara2024 #emersonzanzibar #emersonzanzibarfoundation #emersonmusicawards #emersonmusicawards2024 #africanmusic #zanzibarmusic
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Karibuni Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari saa kumi na nusu jioni kwa tukio la Busara Xtra: wanamziki wote wanashriki mbele ya jury wa tuzo la nane wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Wote mnakaribishwa kuangalia wanamziki wanashiriki kutoka Zanzibar kwenye tuzo la mwaka 2024 wenye maada: “Moving Diversity”

@emersonzanzibar @emersonzanzibarfoundation @sautizabusara

#szb #szb2024 #sautizabusara #sautizabusara2024 #emersonzanzibar #emersonzanzibarfoundation #emersonmusicawards #emersonmusicawards2024 #africanmusic #zanzibarmusic
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Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation Today

Just one of the many things that Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation are the many awards they give to talented music, art and film.  

In 2021 many young and gifted Zanzibari female vocalists appeared before a panel of judges and performed for the prestigious Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music award 2022.

The Emerson Art Gallery Stone Town

The official VIP opening of the art exhibition was held on the 17 June 2022, at The Emerson Gallery.  This spacious and newly created art gallery is housed within one of top boutique hotels in Stone Town, The Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel. 

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Emerson Zanzibar Film Award June 2022

Emerson Zanzibar Film Award 2022
‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’ (‘Zanzibar Life’).
The theme this year of the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation award for film makers is ‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’. All the local participating directors and film makers will present their interpretation of Zanzibar’s diverse life.

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