karen chalamilla
a writer-researcher based in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Selected Works
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Interviews/ Profiles
Filming the Prolonged Pain of Colonial Violence- Interview with Cece Mlay at The Republic
Abi Daré is back with And So I Roar at The Floor Magazine
Mkuki Bgoya: “Swahili writers should be mandatory reading in Tanzania, but there’s a deep trauma around books.” at African Arguments
Interview with Tanzanian Artist Sabi John Kitaule at Tewas Art Africa
Amindi, the Luvr Girl at The Floor Magazine
The Floor Magazine April 2024 Digital Cover: Shaé Universe at The Floor Magazine
Dar’s Very Own ‘Miracle Child’ Drops Debut EP: ‘Reasons To Live‘ at Kids These Days Magazine
In Conversation with Joeboy: On The Popstar’s Journey To Global Domination at The Floor Magazine
DJ Joozey is just getting started at Tangaza Magazine
Conversation with Nyokabi Kariuki at Tangaza Magazine
Creating Community: Tanzanian Film Collective, Ajabu Ajabu at Tangaza Magazine
In Conversation with: Dare Balogun from Vandelay Radio at The Floor Magazine
In Conversation with: Talia Hibbert at The Floor Magazine
In Conversation with: Donae’o at The Floor Magazine
In Conversation with: Turunesh at The Floor Magazine
Cultural Commentary
The Political Dilemmas of Tanzania’s Music Artists at The Republic
Dar es Salaam’s literary oasis: A dive into the city’s bookclub culture at The Citizen
Is Football Redefining the Lines of Nationalism? at AMAKA
The Women Setting Dance Floors Ablaze in Kenya at The Floor Magazine
Tilda, Online Romance and Unexpected Connections at The Floor Magazine
Reviews
Rema, the Rave Lord, Comes to Life in HEIS at The Floor Magazine
Film Review: Lover’s Rock at The Floor Magazine
Broad City: An Ode to Fuck-ups, Friendship and Femininity at The Floor Magazine
Watchmen HBO: Centering our Imagination at The Floor Magazine
Listen To Me
Podcast
Literature on African Podcasting by Sema Nasi from Afro Podfest