Immersing ourselves as young people in the local politics entails not only participating as ‘wingers’ canvassing for party agendas, but as passionate patriots who prioritize the common good of the Tanzanian people over the popular opinions or the louder and coercive voices.

However, our engagement in politics needs to be guided by values, especially of truth, good will and justice. History and generations will never forget to blame us for the wrong decisions we participate in making today devoid of the values of truth, good will and justice.

Corruption of the form, purpose and avenue of musical art and poetic artistry is a huge damage to the society as its richness and corrective character is marginalized, and many truths will be left unsaid. Music and poetry can convey messages without directly pointing out the intended recipient, in a way helping to ease the social distresses and communicate the shared feeling of the people.

The political maturity of a nation is not only measured based on the eloquence of politicians, or their capacity to coerce by power, or by command, or threats; it is rather measured by the atmosphere prepared to allow for free and open expression of socio-economic and socio-political opinions without fear of being harmed by anyone.

The sociopolitical reality of all free and democratic states, like Tanzania, is hinged on a collaborative relationship between the people and those chosen to be leaders. Underlying this is the unity in the mind of the people, whose vision is(ideally) carried out by the leaders.

As such, leadership, at all levels, should have as its target, fulfilling the vision of the people, which is already implied, even when the leader employs his or her personal creativity.

It is common to hear in the media, news, public addresses, celebrations, etc. that leaders are praised so much. Often times the praises are exaggerated as compared to the performance of these leaders. It is high time we question when all this began and where it is taking us as a people. Why do we entertain it?

Problems that face Africa today need pragmatic and strategic approaches by leaders who know exactly what to do, how to do it, and when to do it.