Saidi Nakoko is born in Mindu in 1952. Nakoko is the older brother of Abdul Mkura and younger brother of Omary Amonde. He was taken to Dar es Salam by his brothers in order to work as a snack vendor at a cinema. When the cinema broke down Nakoko tried his luck as a painter. Again - his brother Omary Amonde was his teacher. He is living now with his wife and children in Msasani. His special Tingatinga design are the blue hyppos, the flamingos painted with a thick colour and many more. He has his own style which is popular among many people. Unfortunately Mzee Nakoko has problem to hear so it is difficult to communicate with him.