Tanzanian Influencer Niffer Jovin Charged with Treason After Posting Dance Video
What began as an innocent TikTok dance video has exploded into a major political controversy in Tanzania. Social media influencer Niffer Jovin is facing treason charges after sharing a short clip of herself dancing to a viral song titled “Raïs Samia – MAANDAMANO YA Nywi-nywi..
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Tanzanian influencer Niffer Jovin has been charged with treason after posting a dance video on TikTok. The video featured her dancing to a satirical song titled “Raïs Samia – MAANDAMANO YA Nywi-nywi-nywi,” which mocks post-election tensions in Tanzania.
- Jovin faces potential death penalty, as treason is a capital offense in Tanzania.
- Her arrest comes after Tanzania's disputed October 29, 2025 general election, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 97% of the vote.
- Online reactions heavily criticize the charge as an "overreach" and an "assault on free speech."
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Influencers Face Scrutiny Over TikTok Content and Public Statements - November 2025
Tanzanian influencer Niffer Jovin has been charged with treason after posting a dance video on TikTok. The video featured her dancing to a satirical song titled “Raïs Samia – MAANDAMANO YA Nywi-nywi-nywi,” which mocks post-election tensions in Tanzania. Separately, forex trader Kenyan Prince is under scrutiny after allegedly displaying a firearm during a TikTok livestream. This action sparked outrage over gun control and privilege in Kenya. In another event involving a content creator, Alicia Kanini publicly rejected a date with popular Kenyan rapper Stivo Simple Boy, citing her selective dating policy.
