Tanzanian playwright and screenwriter Gloria Majule is gaining international recognition after her award-winning play 'Malaria' received widespread acclaim.

Promotional billboards featuring her work now appear in major US cities, including New York, highlighting the production's success during the 2025/26 awards season.

The play explores the devastating impact of malaria and the fight against it through compelling storytelling, drawing on experiences from developing countries.

Majule, daughter of Dodoma Special Seats MP Dr Neema Majule, graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University and became the first African woman to earn an MFA in Playwriting from Yale.Her career includes prestigious fellowships and commissions from organizations like Audible and Princeton University.She teaches at Cornish College of the Arts while continuing to create impactful work that centers Black lives and identities.Her play 'Uhuru' examines themes of colonialism and identity through the story of a Kilimanjaro tour guide.This recognition marks a milestone in her journey, fulfilling a dream she pursued since university.