In a grand ceremony held today, July 12, 2025, at Landmark Hotel, Mbezi Beach – Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian winners of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) 2024 were officially presented with their awards.

The event was graced by the founders of the awards, including Ms. Tina Weisinger (Founder/CEO), Amberr Washington (Co-founder/Vice President), and Mr. Adeola Odunowo (African Representative and Executive Producer).

This year’s winners showcased excellence and diversity across the fields of arts, entertainment, film, fashion, and music. Below are some of the key winners:

Best TV Series: Juakali – Leah Mwendamseke

Best Director Tanzania: Leah Mwendamseke

Best Binti (Young Woman Award): Sheko Shamte

Best Actor TV & Drama: Salim Ahmed ‘Gabo’

Best TV Entertainer: Wenswekula Loti

Best TV Actress: Irene Paul

Best Actress in TV Drama: Jenipher Kyaka (Fungu Langu)

Best Supporting Actor in TV Drama: Sadam Nawanda (Zahanati ya Kijiji)

Best Actress in Feature Film: Godliver Godian

Best Actor in Feature Film: Idris Sultan (Married to Work)

Best Supporting Actor in Feature Film: Collin Frank

Best Cinematography: Feruz

Best East Africa Actress: Batuli Actress

Best Comedian of the Year: Lucas Mhuvile (Joti)

Lifetime Achievement in Bongo Flava: Professor Jay

Best Gospel Artist: Joel Lwaga

Best Traditional Artist: Wamwidoka Band

Best Hip-Hop Artist: Young Lunya

Best Singeli Artist: Dullah Makabila

Best Taarab Artist: Jahazi Modern Taarab

Best Upcoming Artist: Vanillah Music

Best Innovative Designer: Sheria Ngowi

Lifetime Achievement in Fashion: Mustapha Hassanary

Best Model of the Year: Ari Chamas

Special Honors

Icon Award in Entertainment: Jacob Stephen Mbura (JB), Board Member of the Tanzania Film Board

Promising International Breakthrough Actress: Halima Yahaya

HAPA International Actress Choice: Jackline Wolper

HAPA International Choice Awards: Anna Collection

This event has elevated Tanzania’s global profile in the entertainment industry and marked a historic milestone as one of the largest international award ceremonies ever held in East Africa.