About us
Media that inspires, informs and influences
A dynamic creative agency for film and video, photography, graphic design, animation and digital marketing, built on resilience, creativity and professionalism.
Who we are
Your story, told with impact
Gabz Media Production (T) Limited is a creative agency specialising in high-quality multimedia content. With a skilled team and cutting-edge equipment, we bring ideas to life across corporate branding, advertising campaigns, music videos, documentaries and event coverage.
We believe in the power of media to inspire, inform and influence. Our purpose is simple: help our clients communicate their vision with impact and authenticity.
- Years in production
- 7+
- Productions
- 15+
- Brand clients
- 11+
- Countries in one series
- 4
Since 2018
Our background
Seven Years in Frames
2018
01
The beginning
Salim A. Issa, known as Gabo Zigamba, founds Gabz Media with a vision to create powerful visual content that tells meaningful stories.
2019
02
Officially registered
Registered on 18 May 2019 under the Companies Act, 2002 as a limited company. The first movies and the first talk show follow the same year.
- Kisogo
- Siyabonga
- Kaa Humo
Early years
03
A lesson in resilience
Our first major original series was completed but never aired. It became our foundation, sharpening our production quality, storytelling and understanding of the industry.
2020
04
Three movies, two series
A breakthrough year on screen, with new movies and our first series.
- Safari ya Gwalu
- Shimo
- Spoila Girl
- Hisabati
- Nje Ndani
2021
05
Maskani
The talk show Maskani joins our slate and builds its own community online.
- Maskani
2022
06
Short film: Mwamwindi
We turn to the short film format with Mwamwindi.
- Mwamwindi
2023
07
Short film: Nini?
A second short film, Nini?, continues our work in the format.
- Nini?
2024
08
One series, four countries
The only Tanzanian company to produce a series across Tanzania, Kenya, the Comoros Islands and Spain, aired on Azam TV. Bakora and Mawio premiere the same year.
- Bakora
- Mawio
- Aired on Azam TV
2025
09
Baraluko and Koma
The series Baraluko and the podcast and talk show Koma, hosted by Gabo Zigamba.
- Baraluko
- Koma
Our mission
- Bring awareness and transformation to the film industry.
- Create compelling, engaging and impactful stories that entertain, inspire and nurture understanding through the art of filmmaking.
Our vision
To be the most advanced and modern film production house, recognised by our audience for impactful storytelling, a vibrant creative environment, and pushing boundaries through content innovation and collaboration.
What drives us
Our Nine Values
- 01
Think Positively
- 02
Strong Leadership
- 03
Network Well
- 04
Practice Daily
- 05
Believe in Yourself
- 06
Work Hard
- 07
Stay Strong
- 08
Eat Healthy
- 09
Be Creative
How we are organised
Key Departments
Editorial
Creates, edits and publishes content, from articles and stories to videos, for every platform.
Production
The technical side: video and audio editing, graphic design and website development.
Creative
Develops and executes creative concepts for marketing campaigns and advertising.
Marketing
Plans and runs the strategies that promote our content and services.
Sales
Sells advertising space, subscriptions and other revenue streams.
Founder spotlight
Salim A. Issa “Gabo Zigamba”
Salim A. Issa, known to audiences as Gabo Zigamba, founded Gabz Media in 2018 and registered it as a limited company in 2019.
He leads the company's productions and hosts the podcast and talk show Koma. With 1.6 million followers on Instagram and 1.3 million on Facebook, he brings an audience to every story the company tells.
Big ideas, great stories, real impact.
Let's create something amazing together
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