Mzee Saidi Ngoma: Shamba

Mzee Saidi Ngoma | A Guardian of Tanzania’s Agricultural Heritage

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Sensory Swahili

Nestled in the Uluguru Mountains lies Choma Village, home to Mzee Saidi Ngoma, a farmer whose life is deeply rooted in the land he tends. Surrounded by towering peaks and lush greenery, Mzee Saidi embodies a legacy of farming that stretches back generations.

His farm is a vibrant mosaic of crops, from the resilient yams and sweet potatoes that thrive in the rich soil to the aromatic cloves, cardamom, and bananas that fill the air with their distinctive scents. Pineapples, onions, pepper, sorghum, beans, and cassava grow abundantly, each crop playing its part in the ecological dance that sustains his family and community.

“My forefathers have been farmers, and I am happy to do the same. It is a privilege to feed the nation,” Mzee Saidi shares with a warm smile.
Mzee Saidi Ngoma: Shamba
Mzee Saidi Ngoma
Farmer

Beyond the fields, a smaller garden near his homestead holds special significance. This sacred plot, created near the burial site of his ancestors, serves as a living tribute to the traditions and values they passed down.

Mzee Saidi’s days are filled with rituals of gratitude—offering thanks for bountiful harvests and calling for rain during drier spells. His connection to the land goes beyond mere cultivation; it’s a bond that nourishes his family, community, and culture.

Through his story, we glimpse the heart of Tanzania’s rural landscapes—a world where farming is not just a livelihood but a deeply ingrained way of life.

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