DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 24 -- The Tanzania Music Awards (TMA) have been officially scheduled to take place on December 13, 2025, with the application window for artists opening today, Friday, and closing on November 14, 2025.

Speaking to journalists in Dar es Salaam, the Executive Secretary of the National Arts Council (BASATA), Dr Kedmond Mapana, announced that a total of 37 award categories will be contested this year.

Eligible entries include songs released between January and December 2024.

“Artists will not be allowed to submit songs released before 2024 or in 2025,” clarified Dr Mapana.

According to Dr Mapana, the Bongo Fleva music category will feature four awards: Song of the Year, Best Female Artist, Best Male Artist,...