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Sheikh Yahya Hussein: The mganga politicians loved during election campaigns

Long before ‘Mganga kutoka Pemba’ signposts were a common feature on our walls and lampposts, we had Sheikh Yahya Hussein.

This man was a household name in East Africa back in the 60s and 70s. He was a pioneer astrologer, palm reader and stargazer whose predictions on issues were widely believed and frowned upon at the same time.

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