Again, I am not loud. Ni mpole tu. Yet I am deeply rooted in humanity, human rights, and justice-moving low-key, making a difference in much louder spaces. And when I gave my word that I would continue pushing for justice, I meant it.
The work continues. You saw a major development last weekš¹šæ, and soon we shall have more updates. Yaani, si mnaona kinawaka? ā°next week tunaongezaš
Now you see and hear the tone is shifting and the conversation is changing. The pressure for accountability is building.
We are not done yet. Keep watching this space.
Justice. Nothing but justice.
Oh⦠and letās not lose sight of Tundu Lissu. Freedom, justice, and accountability still matter. Again, itās countdown ā°
For over 20 years, I have promoted Tanzania using my own time, my own resources, and yes-my own money. Yaani, serious resources. Just go back and do the research.
Long before it was popular to do charity workš¹šæ, I was speaking about HIV/AIDS and helping fight the stigma surrounding it. (Sijui ndiyo mnaita wanaharakati.) I used earnings from my modeling career then to support causes I believed in over two decades ago. I started an organization in Germany and later expanded the work to the United States-using my own resources, hoping others who care about humanity would join the journey.
I spent years promoting Tanzania internationally. Yaani 2023 nilikuwa Tanzania using $25,000 creating a documentary to highlight Tanzania positively (yes I have all the receipts and no one paid me) I have supported victimsā families-hundreds of them quietly, without publicizing names, but yes, I have receipts. I have supported democracy advocates and ordinary people who simply needed help. Sometimes that even meant paying for something as simple as communication tools so their voices could be heard. Hata blue ticks hapa X, yes, I paid for a few. Latest two days ago I sent fundsā¦tena wengi walishamshau Akwilina, hembu msalimieni mama yake muulizeni salamu za kumsapoti za mwisho kutoka marekani? Tanzania government never cared, sadly.
Nobody paid me to promote Tanzania. Neverā¦so, Nobody paid me to advocate for democracy or human rights eitherā¦mazuri ni Mungu anayabariki.
Nobody paid me to stand for human rights.
What confuses me is that some people have become so accustomed to a system where everything has a price that they struggle to understand that some people do good simply because it is the right thing to do. Jamani-fanyeni-the right thing.
These are the same people who think advocacy must be purchased because they cannot imagine serving humanity without expecting something in return. Even if thatās not for me currently -maybe some people yes are supported because their governments pushed them to asylum or where theyāll feel safe just for fighting for what right- then whatās wrong with that? Yaani hao wezi wa mailiasil ya taifa au wanaoipigana kufanya mema?
For meā¦not every act of service comes with a paycheck. But I support also those who will evolve for doing good so they can keep doing the good in environment that threaten them or donāt acknowledge their input in ways it will sustain their advocacy/contribution.
Not every voice is for sale.
Not every effort is sponsored.
Some of us are guided by conscience, faith, humanity, and a commitment to justice. I follow my deep Christian faith.
If someone pays, oh let me know please as I have plenty of receipts that could come in very handy toward my childrenās college expenses. My children are working hard to earn their place in the world while their mother keeps spending money on humanity. Go figure. So sign me for refunds for humanity just so I can see some of my funds refunded for my kids sake or so I can support more causes even more.