Nthanzé

Filmmaker 🎬| Former AIESECer. 🇰🇪Ailurophile

[Nthanzé @NthanzeK]

Portraits from my portfolio...#blackandwhitephotography

[whitney @its_whitney]

nike women’s sports ad narrated by doechii oh my god this is so good

https://t.co/wSo69zNA3l

[Leila Hormozi @LeilaHormozi]

It’s hard because it’s unfamiliar not because you’re incapable.

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Top 0.005% is craaayyy but this song is so cool! @NBThieves

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15 years since my spiritual awakening

[Florence + the Machine @florencemachine]

Drumming Song at the BBC Proms with @julesbuckley and his orchestra

Watch the full show celebrating 15 years of Florence + The Machine's debut album 'Lungs', on @BBCiPlayer and @BBCTwo on Saturday 19 October at 8.20pm 🫁 ✨

[Nthanzé @NthanzeK]

You could bring in drinks until 6pm. I got there after 6 and snuggled mine in my blanket 🤭Also, almost got into the VIP to meet MiCasa because I was writing a review of the event. Didn’t get in, but bumped into them on Moi Avenue the next day lol! It was a time

[Kitui’s Daughter 🇰🇪 @goaldigger_ke]

What I wouldn’t give to watch Mafikizolo in concert again. That 2-day Blankets and Wine in Jan 2014 was incredible. We had Mafikizolo, Micasa AND Sauti Sol 😭😭 And you could bring your own drinks. What a time!

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

“Who’s gonna tell him the job he is currently seeking might just be one of those Black jobs?” - Michelle Obama

[Amir Eylon @AEylon]

🎙️ Excited to share this @BrandUSA #TalksTravel episode recorded live at @USTravelESTO.  I joined Mark Lapidus to discuss @Lngwds research on politics and travel decisions, travel trends, and the impactful work of ESTO Cares. #ESTO24 #Travel
Listen now:  https://t.co/Hn3YfyRrrO

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

Our libraries are cooling centers, so please come in and stay safe.

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@BrooklandBridge The bear is back? 😁

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It's so interesting to have watched the progression of screenshots of Twitter posts feeding Instagram feeds, and now TikTok videos feeding Twitter feeds...or is it just my algorithm?

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@shawtyastrology Cancer moon and I looove Early grey tea! Also love this because I’ll be sharing tea recipes for the rising signs on my TikTok & IG where I mainly post about tea

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@thatclarafied Abbott is pretty good at promoting shows within the Hulu/Disney universe, it's very seamless.

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@SedarMalaki I'm in shock🤦‍♀️

[Paula Kahumbu @paulakahumbu]

THREE WAYS YOU CAN HELP SAVE AMBOSELI ELEPHANTS FROM HUNTERS IN TANZANIA

1. Share this post

2. Sign this petition https://t.co/iew1vYluol

3. Send this letter to your Tanzanian Ambassador

Tanzania High commission, London
Tanzania House, 3 Stratford Place, London, W1C 1AS,
London
United Kingdom
t: [phone]
[email protected]

USA-New York
Tanzania Embassy, New York
Permanent Mission of Tanzania, 307 East 53rd Street, Suite 400, Newyork, NY 10022
New York
USA
t: [phone]
[email protected]

USA-Washington
Tanzania Embassy, Washington
1232 22nd Street, N.W, Washington D.C. 20037
Washington
USA
t: +1.202 -884-1080
f: 1(202) 330-2718
[email protected]

Your Name
Your Address
City, State, Zip Code
Email Address
Phone Number
Date

Ambassador [Ambassador's Name
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
[Embassy Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]

Dear Ambassador,

I am writing to you as a concerned [citizen/global citizen] deeply troubled by recent events in northern Tanzania that have come to my attention. It has been reported that a series of elephant hunts, targeting the exceptionally rare and majestic tusker elephants, have taken place within your nation's borders. These hunts, particularly noted in the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area and adjacent territories, have led to the loss of these irreplaceable giants, who are not only a symbol of Africa's rich natural heritage but also play critical roles in their ecosystems.

These tusker elephants, recognized for their impressive ivory, are among the last of their kind, with possibly fewer than 50 individuals remaining across Africa. The hunting of these creatures, especially when conducted in such a manner that raises ethical and environmental concerns, detracts significantly from the global efforts aimed at conservation and sustainable tourism, which can provide far greater long-term benefits to the local communities and the nation as a whole.

The information at hand suggests that these hunts were legal under current Tanzanian law, highlighting the urgent need for reconsideration of wildlife management and hunting regulations. While acknowledging Tanzania's sovereignty in managing its natural resources, I urge your government to consider the broader implications of such hunts on biodiversity, conservation efforts, and international reputation.

To that end, I respectfully request the Tanzanian government to:

1. Review and possibly amend current wildlife hunting regulations to protect these critically important elephants, by restricting hunts in areas where these tusker elephants roam.

2. Implement a formal buffer zone near the Kenya-Tanzania border to safeguard the transboundary elephant population, recognizing their significant ecological, economic, and symbolic value.

3. Enhance conservation efforts and promote eco-tourism as sustainable alternatives that can support community development without sacrificing invaluable wildlife.

The world looks to Tanzania as a custodian of some of its most iconic wildlife. The decisions made today will have lasting impacts on conservation efforts, biodiversity, and the legacy we leave for future generations. I hope for a positive response and am keen to see Tanzania lead by example in the conservation of these magnificent creatures for the benefit of all.

Thank you for considering this urgent appeal.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Attachment: Fact Sheets on Tusker Elephant Hunts in Northern Tanzania, March 2024]

[Paula Kahumbu @paulakahumbu]

TIME TO TAKE SIDES ON TROPHY HUNTING IN AFRICA

The recent murder of two famous Amboseli elephants in Tanzania in a paid to kill “hunt” has horrified Kenyans and the global conservation community. Adding salt to the wound, two people, not indigenous Africans, argue that Kenya is hurting Tanzania’s economy by refusing to open up trophy hunting.

I feel like we are in upside-down and inside-out world and unless we speak out and LOUDLY, these selfish, greedy, money adoring, animal hating hunters will destroy what’s unique to Africa, our spectacular wildlife which sets our continent apart.

For too long we have allowed them to dictate our religious beliefs, our politics, how we use our resources, the prices we pay for everything, and now, how we kill off what’s special, beloved and sacred.

The push from the Global North for African countries to embrace trophy hunting as a means of conservation and economic development is not only misguided but deeply offensive. Trophy hunting does not aids in poverty alleviation! It is outdated and morally corrupt practice, and reading language like Africa needs it because of our "population explosion" makes my blood boil.

Go back I say, to your global north country and hunt your squirrels. It’s all you have left in many places. Leave our iconic beings, our totems alone if you can’t feast on them with your eyes only.

Trophy hunting is often touted as a solution to poverty, with proponents arguing that it brings in significant revenue. However, the reality is starkly different. The economic benefits are marginal at best, with a disproportionate amount flowing back to foreign outfitters and a minuscule portion reaching the local communities that bear the cost of living alongside wildlife. The argument crumbles under scrutiny, revealing a narrative that serves external interests rather than local welfare.

And the term "population explosion" is not only pejorative but also echoes colonial-era rhetoric aimed at controlling and managing the African populace. This language frames Africa as a problem to be solved, not a continent of wealth in heritage diverse peoples and rich histories. It justifies intrusive conservation efforts, including trophy hunting, under the guise of managing wildlife populations, without addressing underlying issues such as habitat loss or human-wildlife conflict resolution.

How do you measure the cost of cultural and traditional disrespect?

I’ve been filming nature across the continent, and if there’s one thing I’ve leaened, African societies possess a profound connection with their natural environment. Wildlife is integral to our cultural and spiritual lives. Trophy hunting, with its focus on killing for sport, stands in stark contrast to these values. It represents a blatant disregard for the traditions and beliefs that have governed human-animal relationships in Africa for centuries, further alienating local communities from conservation efforts.

Trophy Hunting is Neocolonialism

The promotion of trophy hunting as a conservation strategy by the Global North is increasingly being seen as a form of neocolonialism. It perpetuates a cycle of dependency and exploitation, with African countries being told how to manage their natural resources. This dynamic undermines the sovereignty of African nations and disregards their capacity to develop alternative, sustainable approaches to conservation that align with their social, economic, and environmental goals.

So Yes, I’m angry. My blood is boiling at the arrogance that anyone would suggest that sayng no to trophy hunting is an attack on.any nations economic aspirations. This is not only flawed but deeply offensive. It reflects a neocolonial mindset that fails to respect African peoples aspirations, cultural values and sovereignty.

If you want to help wildlife in Africa, support the continent's people and its natural heritage.

#OurElephantsOurHeritage
#HuntersNotWelcomeInKenya
#LISTENtoAFRICA

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@brizzle_cash @Catshealdeprsn 😂😂

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Fenty has me buying the lipstick and case SEPARATELY! No wonder she’s a billionaire 🤦🏾‍♀️

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Peering into Africa's AI future: A roadmap for digitisation by ⁦@TopazMukulu⁩ | ⁦@africaarguments⁩ https://t.co/BzDWpP3XSM

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Sunday in Park City #SundanceFilmFestival