DEEP inside the district of Muheza in Tanga Region, local residents have a ngoma tradition during which they celebrate events like weddings, initiation ceremonies and of late, graduation.
It's a common practice in some other areas of the country too. The ngoma is usually accompanied by feasting and dancing and may last up to three days for a wedding, depending on the money available. Lately, however, the youths have adapted the ngoma tradition but with a different purpose, name and style.
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