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  • Mkwawa (2011)
  • 72 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Mkwawa (2011)
72 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Chief Mkwawa of the Muyinga dynasty, the conqueror of lands, whose royal bloodline gained him favor with Nguluvi, the Hehe God and made him the most superior chief to have ruled the southwest highlands of present day mainland Tanzania. ...See moreChief Mkwawa of the Muyinga dynasty, the conqueror of lands, whose royal bloodline gained him favor with Nguluvi, the Hehe God and made him the most superior chief to have ruled the southwest highlands of present day mainland Tanzania. Guarding his chiefdom against all foreign impositions including the Arabs, Portuguese and the Germans. A formidable warrior and leader, he was destined to grow his kingdom and control approximately 20% of present day mainland Tanzania, fighting off his enemies with tactic and organization. Written by Seko Shamte See less
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Matt Nicholson (original music by)
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Updated Dec 10, 2011

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Dec 10, 2011 (Tanzania)

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15 cast members
Name Known for
Paul Clithero
Tom Von Prince Tom Von Prince   See fewer
Doug Bramsen
Emil Zelewski Emil Zelewski   See fewer
Godfrey Angelos Augustino
Young Mkwawa Young Mkwawa   See fewer
Ian Balegele
Mwambambe Mwambambe   See fewer
M Mulokozi
University of Dar es salaam University of Dar es salaam   See fewer
A. Sheriff
Zanzibar Zanzibar   See fewer
Dr. Ngassapa
University of Muhimbili University of Muhimbili   See fewer
Dr. Masebo
University of Dar es salaam University of Dar es salaam   See fewer
Chief Abdu Adam Sapi Mkwawa
Iringa, Tanzania Iringa, Tanzania   See fewer
Kitola Chekanae
Narrator (voice) (as Kitola Abdallah Chekanae) Narrator (voice) (as Kitola Abdallah Chekanae)   See fewer
Frank Edward
University of Dar es Salaam University of Dar es Salaam   See fewer
Yustina Komba
University of Dar es Salaam University of Dar es Salaam   See fewer
Noel Lasway
Caravan Serai Museum, Bagamoyo Caravan Serai Museum, Bagamoyo   See fewer
Zuberi Witala
Mkwawa Museum, Iringa Mkwawa Museum, Iringa   See fewer
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