Saigilo Magena is a Datooga leader from the late 19th century recognized as a traditional doctor, prophet, and legendary figure throughout the Tanzanian Rift Valley Area. This talk, developed as part of the 'African language and culture' class at Leiden University, is a preliminary report about Saigilo Magena, drawing together existing historical sources.

Note: This talk has not gone through a process of peer review, and findings should therefore be treated as preliminary and subject to change. Acknowledgement and citation: Katzman, Jon. 2019. A report on Saigilo Magena. Talk given at East Africa Day Leiden 27/09/2019.