All-female dance music troupe backs fight against sexual violence

Deborah Nyangi, CHAMUDATA's Women's Chairperson, said in Dar es Salaam recently the song is titled 'Tanzania Bila Ukatili Wa Kijinsia Inawezekana'.

"We have decided to use art to provide education about sexual violence, as there are many cases of such violence in society, as part of the mirror of the society, we must make our contribution," Deborah noted.

Deborah noted they have already completed production of the video for the song, adding that they will schedule a visit to various schools and entertainment spots to, through performing the song, encourage people to do away with gender-based violence.

"We have started with the song, we will compose many more as much as possible, I call on my fellow musicians to compose songs about the fight against sexual violence," she said.

She said the situation has become worse at the family level, at school, and in the streets, adding that sexual violence acts are increasing.

Deborah stressed that musicians should use their profession to compose songs that encourage the fight against such practices.

The official explained that 'Tanzania Bila Ukatili Wa Kijinsia Inawezekana' is the troupe's first song since its formation.

According to Deborah, the troupe is made up of musicians from various dance music bands located in and outside Dar es Salaam.

"This band is made up of 15 musicians, some of them are singers Anna Mwaole, Luiza Mbutu, Khadija Mnoga 'Kimobitel', Anneth Kushaba, and Tabu Mambosasa, as well as keyboardist Gertrude Joseph," Deborah, who is also the band's artist, noted.

The Chairperson mentioned other musicians are Sarah Sauti (singer), Bright (drummer), and Taji Mbaraka, a base guitarist that can also sing and play other guitars.