Sissala Blacksmith
One of the oldest human activities that sustained life in all spheres is a blacksmith. From this, our people had common tools such as cutlasses, hoes, spears, and many more inventions.
Interestingly, my paternal grandfather, Bawa fitter was a blacksmith and gradually turned into a mechanic when there was none in Tumu. Not forgetting of a popular blacksmith from Nabugujan community and goes by name Lukong. Blacksmiths were highly admired for their fantastic metalworking and were sometimes seen as using superpowers in their dealings.
Some blacksmiths especially those in the Sisaala area can lick red hot metal and also stamp the leg on it when very hot. Farmer solely relied on the blacksmiths for tools to til the land. Modern factories have relegated the work of blacksmiths to the background.
Their works still have an impact on human dealings, especially in the manufacture ofoofoldens tools.
By: Ayamga Bawa Fatawu Visual Story Teller
Tourism Writer
