By Staff Reporter


From Thursday to Saturday, Dzaleka Refugee camp was the place to be as it played host to the 8th edition of Tumaini Festival.

Founded in 2014, Tumaini Festival is aimed at using culture as a tool to bring people together, develop mutual understanding, and break down prejudices.

This year, the event was spiced up by scintillating performances by hip hop artist Gwamba, gospel musician Ethel Kamwendo, Atohti Manje, Don Tars, Provoice, Nyago and many more.

There were also other performances by Dzaleka Refugee Camp’s Amahoro drummers, Dzaleka Acrobatics, Breathe of Life, Cris Wapa Easy, Elikiah and DJ Hugo Pro.

United States Ambassador to Malawi David Young and officials from Ministry of Culture were among the people that patronised the event.

Speaking after witnessing the event for the fourth time, one music fanatic Emmanuel Mwanyongo said he was impressed with the way the event was organised.

“There is something special about Tumaini Festival, it gives you a real festival experience. Attended for the 4th time, I’ll surely come again next year. Congratulations Menes la Plume and team, ” he said.

By Staff Reporter


From Thursday to Saturday, Dzaleka Refugee camp was the place to be as it played host to the 8th edition of Tumaini Festival.

Founded in 2014, Tumaini Festival is aimed at using culture as a tool to bring people together, develop mutual understanding, and break down prejudices.

This year, the event was spiced up by scintillating performances by hip hop artist Gwamba, gospel musician Ethel Kamwendo, Atohti Manje, Don Tars, Provoice, Nyago and many more.

There were also other performances by Dzaleka Refugee Camp’s Amahoro drummers, Dzaleka Acrobatics, Breathe of Life, Cris Wapa Easy, Elikiah and DJ Hugo Pro.

United States Ambassador to Malawi David Young and officials from Ministry of Culture were among the people that patronised the event.

Speaking after witnessing the event for the fourth time, one music fanatic Emmanuel Mwanyongo said he was impressed with the way the event was organised.

“There is something special about Tumaini Festival, it gives you a real festival experience. Attended for the 4th time, I’ll surely come again next year. Congratulations Menes la Plume and team, ” he said.