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."