Tanzania 'To Bring Back Hero's Skull'

 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has confirmed that the government is considering  bringing back the skull of Chief Songea from Germany. Chief Songea was beheaded during the Maji Maji uprising which took place in the 20th century.

  • Tanzania:   Tanzania 'To Bring Back Hero's Skull'

    Citizen, 5 March 2018

    The government has confirmed that is considering bringing back the skull of Chief Songea, a Ngoni traditional leader who was beheaded during the Maji Maji uprising which began… Read more »

Chief Songea Mbano.

  • Tanzania:   Maji Maji Memorial in Songea

    East African, 25 February 2017

    February 27 is memorable to the people of Songea, Tanzania, as it is on this day that German colonial rulers executed the leaders of the Maji Maji Rebellion one of Africa's… Read more »

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