In a country where creativity pulses through every drumbeat, mural, and film reel, the launch of the Creative Industries Network Tanzania (CINT) marks a pivotal moment.

This emerging platform is poised to unify artists, producers, cultural entrepreneurs, and policy advocates under one banner,to strengthen Tanzania’s creative economy and amplify its global voice.

And at the helm of this movement? None other than Martin Mhando, filmmaker, cultural strategist, and former Festival Director of the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF). His appointment as Chairman of CINT signals a bold new chapter for Tanzanian arts.

Who Is Martin Mhando?

Martin Mhando is a visionary whose work spans continents and decades. From co-founding the Journal of African Cinemas to producing award-winning documentaries, his legacy is rooted in storytelling, scholarship, and sector-building. He has collaborated with filmmakers from China, Romania, Scandinavia, and across Africa, always championing Tanzanian narratives with global resonance

His leadership at ZIFF transformed the festival into a beacon of African cinema, and now, with CINT, he’s turning his lens toward infrastructure, policy, and creative empowerment.

Why CINT Matters

CINT is more than a network—it’s a cultural engine. It aims to:

• Advocate for policy reform and funding mechanisms that recognize creative labor
• Connect local talent with international opportunities and diaspora mentorship
• Build data-driven frameworks to measure and grow the creative economy
• Foster inclusive innovation, ensuring disability-led and youth-driven arts are centered

CreatePreneurAfrica & CINT: Shared Vision

At CreatePreneurAfrica, we believe in editorial sovereignty, inclusive storytelling, and legacy-building. CINT’s mission aligns seamlessly with ours. Together, we envision:

• Editorial collaborations spotlighting Tanzanian creatives and changemakers
• Modular campaign assets for advocacy, festivals, and youth empowerment
• Workshops and mentorship bridges connecting Bagamoyo to the diaspora
• Living archives that preserve and syndicate marginalized voices

Final Word

Martin Mhando’s appointment is not just symbolic, it’s strategic. It’s a call to action for creatives across Tanzania and beyond to organize, innovate, and lead. With CINT, the creative economy is no longer an afterthought—it’s a cornerstone.

We’re proud to witness this moment. And even prouder to build alongside it.