Silvia Beatrix Nebauer
Mammasitta
Founder
Community · Creativity · Opportunity
Room for talent.
In Shungi, Zanzibar, we envision a place where young people can learn, create and shape their own futures.
A Creative Hub in planning. Built with the local community.
Our locationShungi, southeast coast of Unguja
Our focusYoung people & local creatives
Our approachLearn. Create. Grow on your own terms.
Why Zanzibar Vibrations?The talent is here.
The talent is here.
Let’s make room for it.
Zanzibar has a vibrant culture and a rich tradition of arts and crafts. Yet many young people lack workspaces, equipment and opportunities to develop their skills.
Zanzibar Vibrations aims to bridge this gap with a locally rooted Creative Hub that brings together learning, practical experience and shared workspaces.
The project centres on young adults and creatives from Shungi, Jambiani, Makunduchi and neighbouring communities. Children and teenagers should also have early access to creative and digital activities.
The people behind the project
Project team.
Iris C. M. Frank
Iris
Public Relations
Baraka Gwimo
Kenzo
Operations Manager
Francis Mkama
Babu Peng
Photography & Videography
Kelvin Alban
Kelvin
Creative Director
Josephat Nshashi
Jojo
Operations Manager
Hillary Nkulo
Hillary Simba
Chef & Assistant Operations
Moudy
Community Coordinator
Step by step.
The foundations
Land purchased ✓
Excess vegetation cleared ✓
Electricity connected ✓
Now · October 2026
Interviews & social survey
Architects develop the plans
The next chapter
Financial plan
Fundraising concept
- Beyond
The rest is future.
Working togetherLocally rooted.
Locally rooted.
Growing together.
Zanzibar Vibrations is being developed with the local NGO Up with Community and the people who call this place home.
Up with Community
Our local partner brings a close connection to the community and is intended to lead the Hub’s long-term operations and programmes on the ground.
Meet our local partner ↗Get involved & supportGood ideas grow
Good ideas grow
with people.
Technical knowledge, creative skills and partnerships can help turn this vision into a thriving community space.
Share your skills
Future opportunities may include technical support, digital education, creative workshops and mentoring, shaped around community needs.
Build partnerships
Equipment, local collaboration and professional expertise are important building blocks in developing the Hub.
Support the journey
The funding plan and specific ways to support the project are still being developed. Direct donations are not currently available through this website.