The children of these Zulu mercenaries came to dominate local politics in Dar es Salaam. Schneider Abdillah Plantan was a powerful member of TANU and was secretary of Daawat Islamiyya (Muslim Call) under Sheikh Hassan bin Amir.
Mzee John Rupia ni baba mzazi wa Balozi Paul Rupia aliyepata kuwa Balozi Marekani, Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Mambo ya Nchi za Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa katika uongozi wa Alhaji Mwinyi na Ben Mkapa. Balozi Rupia ni Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi ya Benki ya Watu wa Dar es Salaam.