President Obama is treated to Brass Band and Traditional Dance entertainment at the State House

H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete points at special dance prepared for H.E. Barack Obama of the United States of America yesterday evening at the State House in Dar es Salaam.   Right is President of Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein. 

President Barack Obama with his host President Kikwete (3rd right), First Lady Michelle Obama, First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete and President of Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein all enjoying traditional dancers (not in the photo) entertaining them at the State House grounds. 

Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda (left), Hon. Minister Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation were also present to enjoy traditional dancers performing before President Obama and his wife First Lady Michelle Obama.

President Obama and his wife First Lady Michelle Obama was also treated to soothing music of Brass Band which performed before them at the State House grounds yesterday evening. 

The Brass Band.

Zanzibar President Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein enjoying the Brass Band performance together with the US President Barack Obama. 

President Kikwete and President Barack Obama share a light moment. 

Enjoying the entertainment by the Brass Band are US President Obama (2nd left), President Kikwete (center), President of Zanzibar Dr. Shein (left), First Lady Michelle Obama (2nd right) and First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete.

President Obama and his wife First Michelle Obama, as well as President Kikwete, Zanzibar President Dr. Shein and First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete took time to clap, appreciating the superb performance by the National Brass Band.

Hon. Minister Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and his wife Mrs. Dorcas Membe (2nd right) in a group photo with Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (left), Ambassador designate of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United States of America and Ambassador Dora Msechu, Director of the Department of Europe and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.   

Ambassador Dora Msechu shares a good laugh with Mrs. Dorcas Membe and one of the distinguished guests at the State Banquet held yesterday evening for the US President Barack Obama at the State House in Dar es Salaam. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago