The Fema TV Talk Show is a 30-minute weekly talk show for and by young people in Tanzania.
The show,which is presented in Swahili, is developed by Femina HIP. It is broadcast nationally on ITV and TBC1.
During the show, Iddi Ligongo and Rebecca Gyumi, the TV show’s hosts, chat with the young people of Tanzania about important, sometimes controversial issues that affect them.
The guests on the show also include experts, celebrities and politicians.
The last season of the Fema TV Talk Show began at the end of 2008. Femina HIP says it is currently in discussions with the broadcasters to develop a new season of the show.
Remember to regularly check the Tanzania pages of this portal for new information about the Fema TV Talk Show.
Talk, protect and respect
One of the issues that are being addressed in the Fema TV Talk Show is the trend by young people in Tanzania to have more than one sexual partner at a time.
Having multiple and concurrent partners is a common practice in Southern Africa. There is evidence that it is one of the main reasons why there are more people who have HIV in the region that there are anywhere else in the world.
The Fema TV Talk Show has a short, regular segment which shows a young couple that goes through many challenges in their relationship. Eventually they learn to communicate with each other, and commit to talk, respect and protect each other.
To learn more about the attitudes and behaviour of young Tanzanians regarding sex and relationships, download Multiple and Concurrent Sexual Partnerships in Tanzania, a research report.
The show’s hosts
Iddi Ligongo
Iddi has a long-established presence in the Tanzanian media. As an actor and member of the Kaole Sanaa Group from 1998 to 2001, Iddi appeared in several television dramas, including Hujafa Hujaumbika and Fukuto.
In 2001, he joined ITV, where he was a news presenter until 2006, when he joined the Fema Talk Show.
Iddi plays a very important role in the Fema TV Talk Show. He is vibrant and down-to earth. He has also developed a wholesome, sensible image, making him a great role model for Tanzanian youth.
Rebecca Gyumi
Rebecca joined the Fema TV Talk Show in the last season, which began at the end of 2008.
She is a fresh face onscreen. But she is not stranger Femina HIP family and its messages. Rebecca was a Fema magazine club member for two years during secondary school. She joined the Femina HIP team this year.
As a recent secondary-school graduate, Rebecca brings a young and exciting energy to the studio. Her student experiences allow her to relate to the student community and strengthen the connection between the talk show and the young people it serves.
Take part in the show
The Fema TV Talk Show is sometimes filmed in rural areas across Tanzania. This allows you to take part in the show and share your experiences when the show is shooting in your area.
You can also share your views about the issues that are being discussed by SMS and email.
