Nafasi Art Space

Nafasi Art Space Nafasi Art Space is a contemporary art center for visual & performing arts in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania To learn more, please visit www.nafasiartspace.org

Nafasi Art Space is a center for contemporary visual and performing arts in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is a leading Contemporary Art in Tanzania that provides a platform for artists through development, production, and entrepreneurship in the Visual and Performing Arts by providing training, exchange, and exhibition of contemporary arts locally, regionally, and beyond.

🎀 An evening of music, stories, connection, laughter, and creativity awaits you at Nafasi Art Space! 🌍🎢Join us for a spe...
12/05/2026

🎀 An evening of music, stories, connection, laughter, and creativity awaits you at Nafasi Art Space! 🌍🎢

Join us for a special hangout with the amazing Chiku K and Makamua as they share their artistic journeys, inspirations, struggles, and the stories behind their music. 🎧✨

Expect:
✨ Live music & jam sessions
✨ Open conversations & storytelling
✨ Networking with creatives
✨ Good vibes, snacks & drinks 🍹

πŸ“ Nafasi Art Space, Eyasi Street, Mikocheni B
πŸ“… Saturday, May 23
⏰ 7 PM
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Come connect, ask questions, and experience the humans behind the art. ❀️πŸ”₯
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🎀 Usiku wa muziki, stori, konneksheni, furaha na vibes nzuri inakusubiri Nafasi Art Space! 🌍🎢

Safari hii tupo na wasanii wakali Chiku K na Makamua wakitushirikisha safari zao za kisanii, inspirations, changamoto, na stories zilizopo nyuma ya muziki wao. 🎧✨

Tarajia:
✨ Live music & jam session
✨ Mazungumzo ya wazi & storytelling
✨ Kuconnect na creatives mbalimbali
✨ Vibes nzuri, snacks & drinks 🍹

πŸ“ Nafasi Art Space, Eyasi Street, Mikocheni B
πŸ“… Jumamosi, Mei 23
⏰ Saa 1 Usiku
🎟 Kiingilio ni BURE

Njoo kuconnect, kuuliza maswali, na kuwafahamu watu waliopo nyuma ya sanaa yao. ❀️πŸ”₯

12/05/2026

🎷✨ Meet our new Artist in Residence, Robin, as he hosts a soulful Jazz Hangout with creatives here at Nafasi Art Space.

Join us for an evening of music, conversations, creativity, and connection as we vibe together through jazz and artistic exchange. Whether you’re an artist, musician, creative, or simply love good energy β€” this space is for you. 🎢🎨

πŸ—“ Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi Art Space

Don’t miss this beautiful creative gathering. Come hang out, connect, and enjoy the vibes with Robin and the community ✨

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🎷✨ Kutana na msanii wetu mpya wa residency, Robin, katika Jazz Hangout ya kipekee pamoja na wabunifu na wasanii hapa Nafasi Art Space.

Tukutane kwa jioni ya muziki wa jazz, mazungumzo mazuri, ubunifu na kuunganika pamoja kupitia sanaa na muziki. K**a wewe ni msanii, mbunifu, mwanamuziki au unapenda tu vibes nzuri β€” basi hii ni nafasi yako 🎢🎨

πŸ—“ Alhamisi, 14 Mei 2026
⏰ Saa 10 jioni – Saa 12 jioni
πŸ“ Nafasi Art Space

Usikose kukutana, kuconnect na kufurahia vibes pamoja na Robin na community ya wabunifu ✨

12/05/2026

🎀 Join award-winning Ugandan writer, performer & rapper Mugabi Byenkya for his End of Residency Showcase at Nafasi!

πŸ“ From Kampala, Uganda, Mugabi is the author of two award nominated bestselling books and an award nominated album, known for blending literature, performance, and music into powerful storytelling.

πŸ“… Friday, May 15th
⏰ 7 PM

In this special showcase, he explores β€œBaSummer” a Ugandan term reflecting identity, diaspora, and belonging through poetry, prose & music inspired by the many places he calls home.

Come through for a vibrant, thought-provoking night ✨πŸ”₯

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🎀 Jiunge nasi kuja kushuhudia msanii mshindi wa tuzo kutoka Kampala, Uganda, Mugabi Byenkya , kwenye Onyesho la Mwisho la Residency hapa Nafasi!

Mugabi ni mwandishi wa vitabu viwili vilivyoteuliwa kwa tuzo na vinavyouzwa sana, pamoja na albamu iliyoteuliwa kwa tuzo akijulikana kwa kuchanganya fasihi, uigizaji na muziki katika simulizi zenye nguvu.

πŸ“… Ijumaa, Mei 15
⏰ Saa 1 usiku

Katika onyesho hili, ataangazia dhana ya β€œBaSummer”—akichunguza utambulisho, maisha ya ughaibuni na dhana ya nyumbani kupitia mashairi, hadithi na muziki.

Karibu ujionee usiku wa burudani na tafakari ✨πŸ”₯

🎨✨ Nafasi Art Space is coming to the Artisan Market Dar es Salaam! ✨🎨Join us this May at the Little Theatre for a fun-fi...
08/05/2026

🎨✨ Nafasi Art Space is coming to the Artisan Market Dar es Salaam! ✨🎨

Join us this May at the Little Theatre for a fun-filled day of art, creativity, shopping, and good vibes! πŸŒΈπŸ›οΈ

Nafasi Art Space will be showcasing and selling a variety of creative products including:
πŸ–ΌοΈ Artwork
πŸ‘• Nafasi t-shirts
πŸ‘œ Tote bags
πŸ’ Jewelry
🎭 Creative merchandise & so much more!

Come explore unique handmade pieces, support local artists, and enjoy the lively atmosphere with us. Whether you’re an art lover, collector, or just looking for a beautiful weekend plan this is the place to be πŸ’«

πŸ“ Little Theatre, Dar es Salaam
πŸ“… 16 May
⏰ 10AM – 6PM

Artwork and merchandise will be available all day long. Don’t miss out! πŸŽ‰

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🎨✨ Nafasi Art Space tutakuepo Artisan Market Dar es Salaam! ✨🎨

Jiunge nasi mwezi huu wa May pale Little Theatre kwa siku ya burudani, sanaa, ubunifu, biasharaya sana na vibes nzuri! πŸŒΈπŸ›οΈ

Nafasi Art Space tutakuwa na maonesho na mauzo ya bidhaa mbalimbali za kisanaa k**a:
πŸ–ΌοΈ Artwork
πŸ‘• T-shirt za Nafasi
πŸ‘œ Tote bags
πŸ’ hereni & cheni
🎭 Merchandise mbalimbali za ubunifu na vitu vingine vingi!

Njoo ujionee kazi za mikono zenye ubunifu wa kipekee, support wasanii wa ndani, na uenjoy mazingira mazuri pamoja nasi πŸ’«
K**a unapenda sanaa, fashion, au unatafuta sehemu nzuri ya kupumzika weekend usikose hii!

πŸ“ Little Theatre, Dar es Salaam
πŸ“… 16 May
⏰ Saa 4 Asubuhi – Saa 12 Jioni

Artwork na merchandise vitakuwepo siku nzima. Karibu sana tuenjoy pamoja! πŸŽ‰

πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ 🎨 πŸ”₯❀️

Join us for an inspiring Artist Hangout session with Robin 🎸Come connect, share ideas, and get to know the artist behind...
07/05/2026

Join us for an inspiring Artist Hangout session with Robin 🎸
Come connect, share ideas, and get to know the artist behind the music and creativity in an intimate and interactive evening at Nafasi Art Space.

Expect conversations, good vibes, live artistic energy, and a chance to learn more about Robin’s journey, creative process, and passion for art and music. 🎢🎨

πŸ“… 14th May 2026
⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM
πŸ“ Nafasi Art Space

Pull up, connect with the community, and experience creativity up close! πŸ”₯

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Karibu kwenye Artist Hangout pamoja na Robin 🎸
Njoo tukutane, tubadilishane mawazo, na kujifunza zaidi kuhusu safari yake ya kisanii na muziki katika jioni ya kipekee yenye ubunifu na vibes nzuri ndani ya Nafasi Art Space.

Kutakuwa na mazungumzo, muziki, ubunifu wa moja kwa moja, pamoja na nafasi ya kuungana na community ya sanaa. 🎢🎨

πŸ“… 14 Mei 2026
⏰ Saa 10 jioni – Saa 12 jioni
πŸ“ Nafasi Art Space

Usikose kuja kushuhudia na ku-enjoy creative energy ya kipekee! πŸ”₯

Meet Robin 🎸✨We’re excited to welcome Robinson Olotu, a talented Tanzanian jazz guitarist known by his stage name Robin,...
05/05/2026

Meet Robin 🎸✨

We’re excited to welcome Robinson Olotu, a talented Tanzanian jazz guitarist known by his stage name Robin, for an inspiring Artist in Residence experience at Nafasi Art Space.

Blending chord melody with traditional jazz standards, Robin represents a new wave of African jazz musicians keeping the spirit of jazz alive with passion, discipline, and heart.

During his residency, he will lead interactive workshops and share immersive sessions under the theme β€œJazz Standard Everywhere” where the rich history of jazz meets bold modern expression. The residency will also feature both solo and collaborative performances.

πŸ“… 4th – 29th May 2026
πŸ“ Nafasi Art Space

Come through, learn, vibe, and experience jazz in a whole new way.
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Kutana na Robin 🎸✨

Tunafurahia kumkaribisha Robinson Olotu, mpiga gitaa wa jazz kutoka Tanzania anayejulikana kwa jina la kisanii Robin, k**a Msanii Mkazi (Artist in Residence) katika Nafasi Art Space.

Robin anachanganya chord-melody na jazz ya asili, akiwa sehemu ya kizazi kipya cha wanamuziki wa jazz Afrika wanaoendeleza utamaduni huu kwa moyo, nidhamu na ubunifu.

Katika kipindi chake cha residency, ataongoza warsha shirikishi na kutoa uzoefu wa kipekee chini ya mada β€œJazz Standard Everywhere” ambapo historia ya jazz inakutana na ubunifu wa kisasa. Pia kutakuwa na maonesho ya solo na ya pamoja.

πŸ“… 4 – 29 Mei 2026
πŸ“ Nafasi Art Space

Usikose kuja kujifunza, kufeel vibe na kufurahia jazz kwa namna ya kipekee.
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An incredible workshop took place today, curated by the phenomenal artist .mahimbo.7. The energy was vibrant, the atmosp...
04/05/2026

An incredible workshop took place today, curated by the phenomenal artist .mahimbo.7. The energy was vibrant, the atmosphere was fun, and everyone had an amazing time. It was truly a memorable experience filled with creativity and connection.πŸ”₯🎨
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Warsha ya kuvutia sana imefanyika leo, ikiandaliwa na msanii mahiri .mahimbo.7. Ilikuwa na nguvu ya kipekee, ya kufurahisha, na kila mmoja alifurahia kwa kiwango kikubwa. Kwa kweli ilikuwa ni tukio la kukumbukwa lililojaa ubunifu na mshik**ano.πŸ”₯🎨

🎀 Join award-winning Ugandan writer, performer & rapper Mugabi Byenkya for his End of Residency Showcase at Nafasi!πŸ“ Fro...
04/05/2026

🎀 Join award-winning Ugandan writer, performer & rapper Mugabi Byenkya for his End of Residency Showcase at Nafasi!

πŸ“ From Kampala, Uganda, Mugabi is the author of two award-nominated bestselling books and an award nominated album, known for blending literature, performance, and music into powerful storytelling.

πŸ“… Friday, May 15th
⏰ 7 PM

In this special showcase, he explores β€œBaSummer”a Ugandan term reflecting identity, diaspora, and belonging through poetry, prose & music inspired by the many places he calls home.

Come through for a vibrant, thought-provoking night ✨πŸ”₯
β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”***************************************************

🎀 Jiunge nasi kumuona msanii mshindi wa tuzo kutoka Kampala, Uganda, Mugabi Byenkya, kwenye Onyesho la Mwisho wa Residency hapa Nafasi!

Mugabi ni mwandishi wa vitabu viwili vilivyoteuliwa kwa tuzo na vinavyouzwa sana, pamoja na albamu iliyoteuliwa kwa tuzo akijulikana kwa kuchanganya fasihi, uigizaji na muziki katika simulizi zenye nguvu.

πŸ“… Ijumaa, Mei 15
⏰ Saa 1 usiku

Katika onyesho hili, ataangazia dhana ya β€œBaSummer” akichunguza utambulisho, maisha ya ughaibuni na dhana ya nyumbani kupitia mashairi, hadithi na muziki.

Karibu ujionee usiku wa burudani na tafakari ✨πŸ”₯

14/04/2026

A truly fulfilling day spent with Tushik**ane Kwa Pamoja Foundation ❀️

It was a joy to be part of such a beautiful experience sharing moments through painting, dancing, karaoke, and fun physical games together with our elders. The energy, connection, and smiles made it all unforgettable.

For more moments like this, stay connected with us on our social platforms for upcoming events. Thank you for being part of the journey! ✨
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Siku iliyojaa furaha na mafanikio pamoja na Tushik**ane Kwa Pamoja Foundation ❀️

Ilikuwa ni heshima na furaha kubwa kushiriki siku hii ya kipekee tukifurahia uchoraji, kucheza, karaoke, na michezo mbalimbali pamoja na wazee wetu. Ilikuwa ni muda wa kujenga ukaribu, kushirikiana, na kuacha kumbukumbu nzuri zisizosahaulika.

Kwa matukio zaidi k**a haya, endelea kufuatilia kurasa zetu za kijamii ili usipitwe na yaliyo mbele. Asanteni sana kwa kuwa sehemu ya safari hii! ✨

Washairi na wanamuziki mpo!!! 🎀✨Mwezi huu kwenye Lete Stori tunawaletea wasanii wawili mahiriβ€”wenye upekee mkubwa katika...
14/04/2026

Washairi na wanamuziki mpo!!! 🎀✨

Mwezi huu kwenye Lete Stori tunawaletea wasanii wawili mahiriβ€”wenye upekee mkubwa katika utunzi na namna wanavyocheza na maneno hadi kuyafanya yawe na ladha tamu ya kufurahia.

Tutaanza mapema saa 12 jioni
πŸ“… Tarehe: 17
πŸ“ Mikovheni B eyasi road Nafasi Art Space

Mziki mzuri kitoka kwa na safari yake pia mashairi makali kutoka kwa

Usikose! Karibu tushuhudie sanaa ya maneno kwa ubora wake. 🎢πŸ”₯
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Poets and musicians, where are you at? 🎀✨

This month at Lete Stori, we’re bringing you two incredible artistsβ€”each with a unique mastery of storytelling, crafting words into powerful, rich, and captivating experiences.

We kick off early at 6:00 PM
πŸ“… Date: 17th
πŸ“ Mikovheni B, Eyasi Road, Nafasi Art Space

Enjoy amazing music by as they share their musical journey, alongside powerful poetry performances from

Don’t miss out! Come experience the beauty of words in their finest form. 🎢πŸ”₯

Address

Nafasi Art Space, Eyasi Road, Mikocheni B, Light Industrial Area
Dar Es Salaam
14112

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+255757820426

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