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Honeymoon Naima Mohammed Aljabri is a Tanzania American filmmaker, author, and philanthropist. She was born on December 25th, 1975, in Tanzania as the first daughter of Zubeida Shabaan and the third child of Mohammed Abdallah Aljabri. She is best known for her award-winning films and her Amani book series, which celebrates African culture and way of living.

Career:

Honeymoon Aljabri started her career in the film industry after studying film, TV, and radio at Texas Southern University. She wrote and directed five films, Daddy's Wedding in 2014, Perfect Oblivious in 2017, Mulasi my friend in 2020, Mulasi the Death in 2021, and Dodoma in 2022. Her films have been recognized at several international film festivals, and she has won numerous awards, including the Best Director Award at the Zanzibar International Film Festival. In addition to her work in film, Honeymoon Aljabri is also an author. She has written a series of children's books called the Amani series, which follows the adventures of a curious African girl who loves to visit African tourism sites and celebrate African culture. Her goal is to publish 54 books, representing all African countries. She started with Tanzania, Amani Wanders in Serengeti, Amani swims with Mermaid in Zanzibar, Amani Dances with Whale in Madagascar, Amani snoops the Gorilla Tells in Rwanda, and Amani sings at the Flamingo Festival in Kenya. She plans to release 10 books every year, and her project will be complete by 2026.

Philanthropy and Awards:

Honeymoon Aljabri is also a goodwill ambassador for sickle cell awareness in Tanzania. She has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the disease and improve the lives of those affected by it. Her work in film and literature has earned her several accolades over the years. In addition to her Best Director Award at the Zanzibar International Film Festival, she has been recognized as a leader in her field by several organizations, including the Tanzania Film Board and the African Film Commission. Personal Life Honeymoon Aljabri is married. She splits her time between Tanzania and the United States, where she continues to work on her creative projects and philanthropic initiatives.