Shumba evokes cultural revival in Tanzania

Shumba Ratshega of the hit song Makhirikhiri trades by the name Makhirikhiri in the East African country where pirated Botswana cultural music has become known as Makhirikhiri. "This is a testimony that traditional dances, which could earn people a living are still unexploited in the country," the Tanzanian official was quoted in the Guardian as saying.

Ngala said unlike Tanzanian traditional dances, Makhirikhiri was well promoted in the country even before their arrival in the country. "Before they entered the country Makhirikhiri dance troupe was well advertised and reached a point when its name become a household one even before many had attended their shows," He asked Tanzanians to appreciate their own traditional music saying," it is sad to see that it is difficult to come across a DVD, CD and audio tapes of Tanzania traditional music to-date