Edwin Semzaba

Edwin Semzaba (January 12, 1951 - January 17, 2016) was a Tanzanian novelist, playwright, actor and director. He wrote his works mainly in Swahili. He taught in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he taught, among other courses, creative writing and acting. Quotes I have always maintained that what I write is subjective. It is what I draw from my observations of the society in which I live. Edwin Semzaba interview with Harald Pichlhöfer in 1997. Showmanship should be confined to the stage…an actor should remain himself when he’s not doing a play. The Citizen Newspaper Most good works of art allow different interpretations. Edwin Semzaba interview with Harald Pichlhöfer in 1997. Quotes about Edwin Semzaba He was not only good a good actor and playwright; he was a singer too Said by Richard Ndunguru on The Citizen Newspaper External links Edwin Semzaba History Category:Novelists from Tanzania Category:Actors from Tanzania Category:Directors Category:1951 births Category:2016 deaths