Gado, whose real name is Godfrey Mwampembwa, is a prominent Tanzanian-born political cartoonist, animator, and comics artist. He is recognized as the most syndicated political cartoonist in East and Central Africa, contributing to numerous publications over two decades. His work has appeared in major outlets such as Daily Nation, The Standard, and The Washington Times, among others. Gado's career faced a significant moment when he was fired from his role as an editorial cartoonist at Daily Nation in March 2016.
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Your next birthday is 346 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Gado
The exact meaning of Gado is not widely documented, but it is believed to be associated with strength, resilience, and nobility.
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Gado belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Dar es Salaam
Occupation: cartoonist
Employers: Daily Nation | The Standard | New African | Courrier International | Business Day | Sunday Tribune | The East African | Le Monde | The Washington Times | Der Standard | Japan Times
Awards Received: Prince Claus Award
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for August 6, 1969
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 6, 2025 |
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| Sun | 13 Leo 43 | 14 Leo 10 | 8 Libra 0 |
| Moon | 28 Taurus 38 | 8 Capricorn 19 | 15 Gemini 3 |
| Mercury | 28 Leo 35 | 5 Leo 31 | 3 Libra 54 |
| Venus | 3 Cancer 35 | 7 Cancer 13 | 10 Virgo 2 |
| Mars | 7 Sagittarius 4 | 29 Virgo 38 | 6 Capricorn 23 |
| Jupiter | 3 Libra 17 | 12 Cancer 52 | 14 Libra 28 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 57 | 1 Aries 20 | 7 Taurus 46 |
| Uranus | 1 Libra 26 | 1 Gemini 5 | 4 Libra 41 |
| Neptune | 25 Scorpio 56 | 1 Aries 53 | 26 Scorpio 43 |
| Pluto | 23 Virgo 27 | 2 Aquarius 17 | 25 Virgo 25 |
| Rahu | 23 Pisces 6 | 19 Pisces 59 | 20 Pisces 8 |
| Ketu | 23 Virgo 6 | 19 Virgo 59 | 20 Virgo 8 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Gado's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025
