SHUBERT MWARABU

Shubert Mwarabu is a Tanzanian singer, and wildlife conservation and humanitarian advocate. In 2015, after being horrified by images of poached elephant carcasses, he launched a successful nation-wide campaign called “OKOA Tembo wa Tanzania”, or “Save Tanzania’s Elephants”, that combines education with music and performative arts. The campaign, backed by 20 ambassadors for wildlife whom he recruited, established clubs in secondary schools, colleges, and universities devoted to stopping elephant poaching. Shubert also founded “Vijana na Uhifadhi” (Youths in Conservation), a Tanzanian nonprofit centered on inspiring young people to take charge in protecting natural heritage. He previously organized clubs in primary schools for advocating against child abuse. Shubert, who is named after the 18th century Austrian composer Franz Schubert, writes songs to raise awareness on wildlife conservation and climate change. He has served as the Elephant Ambassador to the African Elephants Coalition and is hosting a radio and television program called “Something Serious” that launches in 2021.