Artists' Attitudes Concerning the Image of Women in Cultural Songs in Tanzania

This article has examined artists' attitudes regarding the image of women by referring to Magosi songs of the Nyakyusa community in Tanzania. The primary data used in this article was obtained in the Mbeya region in the Busokelo council. Interview and discussion methods were used to obtain primary data from the target population. The review of documents used to verify the primary data was obtained through electronic and library methods. The results of the study have been presented using a descriptive method. Feminist theory was used in the analysis and discussion presented. The results of this article stimulate a strong awareness of women's thoughts in order to elevate the position, status and human value that they deserve at all levels and social institutions. The article concludes that women should not be viewed in a state of neglect and oppression; instead, they should be viewed as a strong pillar in the systems of upbringing, wealth production and economy at all levels of society and the nation. Society must oppose all things that aim to degrade women in all social institutions.