Prominent Gogo People
The Wagogo have produced some of the big names in Tanzanian Politics, Music and Society.
- The Rt. Rev. Yohana Madinda, the First African Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Central Tanganyika (1923–1989)
- Dr. Hukwe Zawose (1938–2003), Musician
- Mzee Mchoya, Musician
- John S. Malecela, Politician, Former Prime Minister
- Ambassador Job Lusinde, Politician
- William Jonathan Kusila (MP), Politician
- Hezekiel N. Chibulunje (MP), Dep. Minister
- Shamsa Mwangunga (MP), Minister
- Stephen Wasira (MP), Minister
- Cpt John Chiligati(MP), Minister
- Fredrick Chiwanga, Lecturer II, Diplomat, Translator and Interpreter, Sokoine University of Agriculture
- Mzee Pancras M. Ndejembi, Politician
- The Rt. Rev. Simon Chiwanga, Retired Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Mpwapwa and Former Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC)
- Patrick Balisidya, Musician
- Simon Chiwanga, Environmental Management Scientist, Water Sanitation and Hygiene Expert and Activist, Environmental Health and Toxicology Researcher; Currently working in the USAFI Programme - WaterAid Tanzania Country Programme.
- Kedmon Mapanha, Lecturer II, University of Dar es Salaam
- Dr Emmanuel Mbennah, an accomplished academic, with two earned Ph.D. degrees, International Director for the Africa Region for TWR International.
- Mr Essau Mzuli-political scientist and activist based in DSM working with SIKIKA as Project Officer
Mr Christopher M.M.Nyamwanji,MBA HOLDER FROM Mzumbe University.Development facilitator,and Chairman for SUDESO based in Tabora.
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