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"I strongly believe that the 21st century will be Africa’s century, that its young population has the potential to build a world where they are not only materially better off but also where things are fairer, more sustainable, and more tolerant than at any other time in history."
"When you enter a fight you need to know who you are fighting, the role of the battle, and the independence of the referee."
"Fatma Karume"
"I am a servant leader, creating impact through the media, literature and in the technology industries."
"A girl with a dream is fire."
"Nature is no longer a free commodity for all to plunder. Nature has value; it is an asset."
"I was the first female swimmer in the country’s history."
"We believe that it is critical to invest in children’s minds, equipping them with life skills that will help them become successful in life."
"For any person to fully rise in leadership or successful journey,they must have three people, a mentor, a coach and a sponsor."
"Through Lean Management I have learnt that there is shared responsibilities and shared Leadership which ease problem solving."
"A mind of a leader translates the problem in a way that will eliminates the problem in its totality."
"You choose what hat to wear, I can be in a leadership hat, father hat, a mother hat and all the others, all at the same time."
"Many girls don't have the same upbringing,they are brought up in a way that they feel that they deserve to be treated with inferiority because of their gender."
"There is a lot of work to be done because still do not trust leaders to be female because when I was appointed to be the CEO, people predicted that CCBRT will not last for more than three months."
"There are several kind of wastes,such as waiting, repeatedly motions,since you learn new inventors every other day."
"I was young and naive, comma, I didn't know my worth so I let them decide my fate, including what to pay me, .I never questioned. I didn't understand the business and, were still, I lacked someone to offer me the much needed guidance on how to invest.I have paid a heavy price for my naivety."
"I would love to have the kind of lifestyle Diamond Platinum leads, but without being under any management, every time I think of being under my management, my blood pressure rises, I prefer being an independent artist because I believe my previous management to some level exploited me and I am to blame because I let them do that."
"If I had good guidance on investment, I would be doing better than I currently am, I made a lot of money but I was young and an orphan and lacked an advisor to guide me on how to invest and better manage my finances, that's my regret."
"There are good promoters in the industry like Diamond Platnumz’s promoter and manager. Ali Kiba’s manager and promoter are equally good. There are people (managers and promoters) whom I fear. Back in my days I did so well musically but not financially. They made me fear artistes’ management to an extent where if I get one today, I must scrutinize him well – just to know how the artistes that he managed are faring."
"My stage name is bigger than what I own. I was used. I was hurt since the beginning. I got very little from album sales of my music. If journalists can visit my place and see the deplorable condition I am living in, Tanzanians would open their eyes (and see the exploitation artistes are exposed to)."
"It’s a very difficult task, I always get emotional about it because I know how much they want to make it in life and they need this opportunity, because I’ve been there wanting to do something and you don’t want to lose any chance you get. I try to convince the other judges to be slightly soft on them and we fight a lot. If it was only up to me everyone who makes the top 10 would be a winner. It really is painful and a very hard thing to do when you know this is someone’s dream, someone’s future."
"Funny enough we do get on so well, and we have good chemistry despite all of the judges standing up for their cause as they are experienced music industry figures and they understand exactly what to look for in an artist. Generally we get along very well, though we fight here and there and do have our misunderstandings. We are all there for the same cause. It is so much fun working together."
"Yes, I love Zanzibar very much. Generally I love nature and I have been to most of the exotic places in Tanzania but more frequently to Zanzibar."
"I always say sorry to everybody who I have wronged. Most likely the person I would like to say sorry to is not alive."
"I was lucky to meet Nelson Mandela, and he kissed my hand – so that day I will never forget. I felt very special and I actually cried. I really loved him."
"This is not a coup d'état. The military may have taken over, but that doesn't mean it's a coup d'état because the people have won. It's the people who fought this battle. The military are now there to ensure their safety."
"Like everyone else, I want this transition to run smoothly."
"I thought he was just looking for a way to explain to us what happened."
"But he still hasn't spoken to us. He still has a chance to, he should explain"
"I can say that I am still a little relieved that this struggle of more than 30 years, or let's say 35 years, has come to an end. I can say that I feel a sense of relief in that regard."
"It's not me who chooses, that's their will, it depends on them. They are free. They are adults. They are no longer children. They are men. They are people your age, people of your generation"
"You know that the bodies have been exhumed, and that resuscitation has not yet been performed. The next step would be to bury them. We are preparing for that. And then? Well, now everyone will mourn."
"Yes, they will come, as I said. They have been following everything that is happening. They will come when they are ready. Now, that depends on them. I, I am not. I am not against them coming."
"Moreover, I had an opportunity to chat with other LNC participants from other parts of the world. The conversations were so insightful. Before coming to Georgia, I had a few questions related to democratic principles and values. The conversations I had with my peers during this program were so rich, and I was able to address some of these questions. Imagine!! Meeting peers with many years of experience in promoting democracy from almost all over the world — it was epic. I am pleased that I am more informed, and I am more confident that, today, I can give comparative knowledge when it comes to governance issues to aid my work. Being part of the LNC program kept me on track."
"I remember that on our way to Kazbegi, we stopped at a place called the Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument. The Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument was built in the Soviet era to symbolize the friendship between the two nations. However, it has stirred controversy among Georgians. While some view it as a painful reminder of conflicts between Russia and Georgia, criticisms emerge regarding the painting inside the wall, accused of presenting a biased narrative, and its location along the Georgian Military Highway is seen by some as a reminder of unresolved conflicts. After learning the story behind the Monument, I understand the hesitation on the Georgian side. I also realized that unless people and countries share common values, the sustainability and the meaning of symbolic structures like the Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument will forever remain fiction."
"In my home country of Tanzania, very few people know about Georgia; however, Georgia is a country you will find impossible to forget. The most memorable things were the warmth and hospitality of Georgians, breathtaking nature, the captivating mixture of old and new architecture in the capital Tbilisi, and the adventure of bouncing into traditional dances, customs, cuisine, and places I had never known even existed."
"I have battled stress and depression. I have faced the roughest time in my spiritual journey, faced insecurity but I am well now. I will narrate what I went through when God alAll my children are in school. All of them have different fathers because every one of them left me when I was either pregnant or when the child was young. I have however managed to enroll them in good schools and soon my firstborn will be graduating with a degree in law."
"I refuse to be anyone’s sex slave…"
"People will find it strange but Michael Jackson was a great inspiration. His music brought the world together as mine did. My inspiration also comes from my everyday challenges. I sing every song to praise God for holding my hand in my music career."
"That is why I composed a song for President Uhuru. Kenya is like my second home and has given me a lot of opportunities. I get inspiration from fellow artists like Emmy Kosgei and get to appreciate people with great music like Mary Atieno."
"It gave me a boost of confidence. It reaffirmed my belief that dreams do come true. No matter where you come from, hard work and dedication really pay off."
"I don't even know how to describe how I was feeling because she's my number one inspiration"
"We finished writing and recording it in under an hour."
"I wrote the song from my heart"
"It's very personal… and I think people relate to how deep the lyrics are"
"I was lucky enough to be born into a musical family. Both my grandparents were musical, so seeing them sort of encouraged me to want to do something in this space. My grandfather was a musical director of an orchestra and my grandmother sang in the church choir, so it’s safe to say music has been a part of my life for a while."
"Tanzania is the home of Swahili language and there is nothing as amazing to me as celebrating the birthplace of this amazing culture and language that's spoken widely or natively in over 14 different countries in Africa. So I try to incorporate Swahili as much as possible in my music – in my style, my fashion and other aspects of my musical artistry to celebrate my Tanzanian roots."
"We have worked incredibly hard and we know what’s at stake. Every player, coach and member of the technical bench is fully committed to ensuring we perform at our best"
"That match was necessary for us. It gave us a chance to identify areas where we can improve and strengthen our game. We learned a lot — both from our successes and our mistakes — and we’ve been working day and night to address those things"
"We know it won’t be easy, but we are determined. This team is ready. We have faced adversity before, and we know how to rise above it.” She also extended a heartfelt plea to Tanzanians back home"
"Even though we’re far away, we need your support more than ever. We ask for your prayers, your encouragement and your belief in us. We are representing Tanzania on this stage and we promise to give everything we have"
"We leave here with the understanding of tournament football. How you start sets the pace for the rest of the tournament. Against Mali, we felt that we did everything that was possible to win but conceded a late goal"
"Against South Africa, we scored first and against Ghana, we came from behind to equalise but then conceded three more goals. We shall take the lessons. We are going back home to assess our performance and to plan for the future"
"For all of us that played at this WAFCON, this was our first time to feature at the tournament. We came here with the sole goal of going to the final, but we fell short. We did not fail because we leave here with so many lessons learnt"
"We feel that we represented our nation with honour. We gave everything that we could and at least out of the three games, we scored two goals and gained a point against the defending champions South Africa. That is something. Our plan is to come back to the WAFCON"
"We are very motivated. It has been a long time since Tanzania has participated in a women's AFCON finals, so the whole team – players and staff – is happy to be back. There is a real excitement at the idea of representing our country at this level."
"We are preparing seriously, with a lot of desire, and we are aware of the importance of this tournament for us, for our country, and for the development of women's football in Tanzania."
"I rely a lot on the advice of my coaches, whether at club or national level. They help me to progress, to stay focused on my goals. I'm also very attentive to my teammates, I learn from them. I think the main thing is to stay humble, to work hard every day, and to always keep in mind the collective goals."
"My personal success only counts if it helps the team move forward."
"It's little moments like that that that remain engraved. He's a world star, and to be able to cross paths in the same club is something inspiring."
"We wish each other good luck, we discuss the preparation with our respective teams. It's nice to know that we will be several representatives of the same club in such an important competition. It strengthens the bonds, and we motivate each other to represent our countries and our colours well."
"We respect our opponents, but we're not going to be satisfied with being there. We will fight, proudly represent our country and try to get results. We are ready to take up the challenge."
"It's a very special moment for me. It's the first time I'm going to participate in a senior AFCON, so I'm both excited and focused. I'm preparing seriously, physically and mentally. It's a big step in my career."
"I want to fight for my country, give the best of myself on the pitch and make the Tanzanian team proud. I'm really looking forward to this experience."
"First of all because it's an opportunity to play against the best players on the continent. But also because it is a showcase to show the development of women's football in Tanzania. Through this competition, we have the opportunity to make our country, our level, our ambitions known. It is also a way to prove that Tanzania has its place on the African stage, that our efforts to advance women's football are starting to bear fruit."
"I would tell her to believe in herself. The path is not easy, it is true, but it is worth it."
"Today, football can be a career, a real opportunity for emancipation."
"You shouldn't be afraid to show your talent, to fight for your dreams."
"There is a lot of potential among young girls in Tanzania. They need to know that if they work hard, they can succeed, help their families and make their country proud. Women's football is a way forward."
"I had a very good time in Spain but when I got a chance to go play in the Saudi league, I thought it was better to look at other challenges based on my goals."
"It was difficult initially to get used to the environment in Saudi Arabia, including the language, food and many things, but now I’m used to it and everything is going well, and I’m happy."
"Cristiano Ronaldo is my hero in the men’s game."
"Personally, I want to continue to play at a good level at all times and, ultimately, I want to become the best player in Africa and the world."
"I feel pressure but also happiness every time I play for my nation."
"I am very happy because we practiced enough and the coach emphasized the benefits of winning this game and this tournament as it will expose our talent, so what I can say is that I promise our fans we will continue to practice towards fulfilling our dreams of becoming good football players"