In Mwanza the Sukuma Museum stands as a vital custodian of Tanzania’s cultural heritage. The institution preserves the traditions, beliefs, and history of the Sukuma people, one of the country’s largest ethnic groups, ensuring that centuries-old customs continue to endure despite the pressures of modernisation.
For Mohamed Masaga, a University of Dar es Salaam student and tour guide at the Bujora Cultural Centre and Sukuma Museum in Kisessa, the mission is deeply personal. He believes that safeguarding cultural memory is essential for national identity. Centuries before the arrival of Christianity and Islam, the Sukuma people had vibrant traditions, complex belief systems, and established forms of governance. He says his life’s purpose is to ensure that this proud heritage is not forgotten.
