Philipo LulaleADEA Co-Founder and former Co-Director of ADEA Though no longer officially a part of ADEA, Philipo in an invaluable recourse to our team as we consider moving forward with new programs. He has outstanding knowledge and insight on the local people and governmental officials in the Mtwara. Philipo was an essential part of the…
Sefu Mohamedi Ally Volunteer Cultural Consultant and guest speaker Sefu is a native of Mtwara, from the nearby coastal village of Mseti. Originally a fisherman he earned a degree in Marine Biology in Great Britain. He spent many years traveling the world for marine research and lived several years in Europe. His fluency in Swahili…
Filberti Emanuel Museum maintenance person and assistant guide Filberti has been a part of ADEA since its beginning in 2003 as a coconut shell carver. During the MaKuYa Festivals he became the traditional games coordinator. His ability to fix things, maintain facilities, coordinate teams, and get things done makes ideal for the upkeep of the…
Chilumba Saidi Museum Manager, Head Curator, Research Assistant and Guide Chilumba joined the ADEA team in 2010 to assist with the MaKuYa Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Festival. Prior to joining our team he studied Cultural Studies in the Tandahimba district of Mtwara. As our museum took shape Chilumba gained greater experience and training to…
Douglas McFallsADEA Director, MaKuYa Museum Director Douglas is one of the original co-founders of the ADEA project. Much of the MaKuYa cultural developments emerged from his interest in getting to know the traditional activities and histories in the Mtwara region where he has been actively working since 2003. His PhD Studies in Informal Learning…