Mbeya, Tanzania – November 20, 2023 – The fourth season of the Tulia Street Talent Competition, a popular talent competition in Mbeya, Tanzania, concluded on November 19, 2023. The competition, which was held over three days, attracted over 200 participants from all over the region.
The competition featured four categories: comedy, fashion, dance, and singing. A panel of judges, led by Tanzanian singer and actress Mwasiti, selected the winners.
In addition to the prizes, the participants also received a seminar on various aspects of the arts, which was facilitated by Mwasiti.
The competition is organized by the Tulia Trust, a non-profit organization founded by Tulia Ackson, the Member of Parliament for Mbeya Urban and Speaker of the Tanzanian Parliament.
Here is a list of the overall winners:
Fashion – Men
Denis Shaku, winner of Fashion – Men
- Denis Shaku – TZS 1 million
- Isack Lwitiko – TZS 700,000
- Fadhili Mtweve – TZS 500,000
Fashion – Women
Justina Jackson, winner of Fashion – Women
- Justina Jackson – TZS 1 million
- Moureen John – TZS 700,000
- Doreen Melckzedek – TZS 500,000
Dancers (Groups)
Swax Dancers, winners of Dancers (Groups)
- Swax Dancers – TZS 2 million
- Waarabu Dancers – TZS 1.5 million
- The Real Kings Dancers – TZS 1 million
Comedy/Humor
Musa Piliton, winner of Comedy/Humor
- Musa Piliton – TZS 1 million
- Eliah Mbilinyi – TZS 700,000
- Jebon Patrick – TZS 500,000
Singing
Canah Boy, winner of Singing
- Canah Boy – TZS 1 million
- Angelith Zion – TZS 700,000
- Christopher George – TZS 500,000
The competition is a valuable opportunity for young people in Mbeya to showcase their talents and pursue their dreams. It is also a testament to the Tulia Trust’s commitment to supporting the arts and promoting the development of young people in the region.
