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Mwana Masura: The Queen of Siyu
Shujaa Stories
National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Mwana Masura was a regal figure who ruled over the mystical land of Siyu in Pate island, around the 15th century. Her reign was a testament to her strength and wisdom, guiding her people with grace and compassion. Though we may not know much about the specific tales that coloured her days, we can imagine her as a majestic leader, adorned in regal garments, and surrounded by the whispers of her loyal subjects.
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- Title: Mwana Masura: The Queen of Siyu
- Creator: Shujaa Stories
- Rights: Shujaa Stories in collaboration with the Nairobi National Museum
- Research statement: The Queens of the Swahili Seas is a research project by Shujaa Stories that aims to unearth legendary women from the Kenyan coast, focusing on the Swahili community. The completion of this project could not have been accomplished without the immense support of British Council, the National Museums of Kenya through the Keeper of Coastal Region; Athman Mohammed, our lead researcher Julias Juma Ogega, the curator of Lamu Museum Sites and Monuments; Mohammed Ali Mwenje, Lamu Fort Librarian; Khadija Issa and a community elder in Lamu; Ahmed Salmin.
- Community: Swahili
- About Shujaa Stories: Shujaa is a Swahili word that means brave or courageous, it also refers to a legend, warrior or a hero in a community. Mission/Vision (The why?) To fill the historical gap of the untold stories of Kenyan folk and cultural heroes. Shujaa Stories’ aim is to bring African stories to life in the most interesting and interactive way by using digital art and the superhero concept. Superhero Concept? To attract children and youth who are our target audience and are largely drawn to visuals and Superhero movies/comics. Aside from what they see in the media, they can now relate to our own heroes. Some of these heroes had supernatural powers and others were powerful leaders. We wanted a creative way of bringing out the powers that these significant individuals had.
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