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This blog is about the Luchazi speaking people; it is about their history, ways of life, custom practices, beliefs, values and social forms. We are in the age of electronic technology where people are doing everything from virtually anywhere using their electronic mobile devices. I am committed to providing information to those who wish to know and learn more about Luchazi people.

This is information has been handed over to us by our forefathers. Much of African history has been written by white people. It is now right for us to write our own history and ways of life. I invite you to explore our ways of life.

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  1. Unknown18 April 2020 at 15:01

    Well elaborated history of the Gangela people,the information is so accurate that I could get the real picture from my community of Luchazi people💯🔥👑🙏🙏

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  2. Unknown31 July 2020 at 07:22

    Thanks muata for this wonderful and rich history of our people..Njambi amikuase mutuale lutue kusoneka chisemua chetu cha Luchazi..shalom.

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