
Showmax expands The Mommy Club franchise with The Mommy Club Tanzania
Showmax continues to elevate entertainment across Africa, introducing a fresh and captivating reality series, The Mommy Club Tanzania. As the latest addition to The Mommy Club franchise, this highly anticipated show offers an exclusive look into the glamorous, dynamic, and sometimes dramatic lives of powerhouse mothers in Tanzania.
Fresh off the success of The Mommy Club (Johannesburg), The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice (Durban), and The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad (Pretoria), The Mommy Club Tanzania is set to bring Dar es Salaam’s vibrant energy to audiences like never before. This instalment of the franchise follows five influential mothers as they balance the demands of parenting, prestige, and power—while relying on their close-knit families to raise the next generation.
Watch the trailer for The Mommy Club Tanzania
Meet the Mommies
Rose Ndauka
A celebrated actress, musician, and entrepreneur, Rose Ndauka is one of the most recognizable talents in Tanzania’s Bongo Movie industry. Beyond the screen, she’s an award-winning businesswoman, recently honoured as Best Promising Woman Leader in Business. A strict yet loving mother of three, Rose is fiercely protective of her family and known for her commanding personality and playful humour.
Marry Mtemi
Balancing her career as an actress, businesswoman, and brand ambassador, Marry Mtemi is a dedicated mother to her son, Ashraf. Married to Rwandese soccer star Haruna Niyonzima, she carefully navigates the pressures of fame while prioritizing her child’s discipline and well-being. She is also a successful entrepreneur, running a hair and wig shop.
Gladness Kifaluka (Pili Kitimtim)
An award-winning actress and comedian, Pili Kitimtim is a vibrant personality in Tanzania’s entertainment scene. Known for her humour, glamour, and love for travel, she’s also a devoted mother of two. With a private yet fulfilling personal life, she values hands-on parenting and is deeply involved in her children’s upbringing.
Riyama Ally
With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, Riyama Ally is a multi-award-winning actress, humanitarian, and brand ambassador. Fiercely protective of her musician husband, Mysterio, she’s known for her fiery personality and deep compassion for those in need. A devoted mother, Riyama ensures her daughter is raised with strong values and a sense of purpose.
Mwanahamisi Mziray
Actress, entrepreneur, and fashion industry mogul, Mwanahamisi Mziray is admired for her grace and charm. She has successfully balanced her career with motherhood, raising her talented daughter, Nathalie. Despite not being married, she maintains a strong co-parenting relationship, prioritizing her child’s well-being.
Produced by Kwetu Studios, The Mommy Club Tanzania gives audiences a front-row seat to the lives of these extraordinary women as they navigate family, fame, and fortune. From managing businesses and marriages to raising children and maintaining their social standing, these mothers prove that success is about balance—and a touch of drama.
The Mommy Club franchise continues to grow, with Showmax now offering audiences an intimate look at motherhood in four African cities. While The Mommy Club Johannesburg is in its third season, The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice highlights Durban’s Indian community, and The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad follows a group of Afrikaans-speaking women. Now, The Mommy Club Tanzania brings a fresh perspective to the franchise, showcasing Dar es Salaam’s elite moms.
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