Tanzanian journalist, broadcaster, and entrepreneur Mkuwe Issale, popularly known as Mamy Baby, has been honored with a prestigious international award at the Africa Stars Gala 2025 held recently.
Mkuwe received the Excellence in Media, Communication & Entrepreneurial Leadership award, recognizing her remarkable contribution to African media, her innovative entrepreneurship, and her commitment to amplifying authentic African stories across diverse platforms.
Through her work with Clouds Media Group, Mamy Baby has become one of Tanzania’s most influential media voices — engaging audiences with insightful, inspiring, and entertaining content.
Beyond her media career, she is also the Founder and CEO of DadahoodTZ, a platform dedicated to empowering women through entrepreneurship, creativity, and community development.
This recognition highlights not only her personal achievements but also her broader social impact — from uplifting communities through her programs and projects, to setting a standard of integrity and excellence in African communication and leadership.
The Africa Stars Gala is a global platform that brings together visionary leaders, innovators, journalists, investors, and institutions from across Africa and beyond. Its mission is to celebrate African excellence, creativity, and success across key sectors such as business, arts, media, education, and technology.
This year’s edition focused on honoring young leaders and changemakers shaping the continent’s future through innovation, leadership, and media influence.
With this milestone, Mkuwe continues to place Tanzania on the global stage of excellence, proving that the nation’s journalists and media personalities can compete at the highest levels. Her win stands as a testament to hard work, professionalism, and the power of purpose-driven storytelling.
Through her growing influence in media and business, Mkuwe Issale (Mamy Baby) continues to shine as a beacon of leadership, creativity, and empowerment for the next generation of African communicators.
