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'''Steven Charles Kanumba''' (8 January 1984 – 7 April 2012) was a [[Tanzania]]n actor and director. Kanumba died in 2012 at the age of 28, for which actress [[Elizabeth Michael]] was convicted of [[involuntary manslaughter]] in November 2017.<ref> |
'''Steven Charles Kanumba''' (8 January 1984 – 7 April 2012) was a [[Tanzania]]n actor and director. Kanumba died in 2012 at the age of 28, for which actress [[Elizabeth Michael]] was convicted of [[involuntary manslaughter]] and sentenced two years in prison in November 2017.<ref></ref> Over 30,000 people were estimated to have attended his funeral.<ref name=thousands>http://mobile.thecitizen.co.tz/news/Lulu-slapped-with-two-year-jail-term-for-killing-Kanumba/2304482-4184836-format-xhtml-2o73vx/index.html</ref> He was described as "Tanzania's most popular film star",<ref name=thousands>{{cite web|title=Kanumba funeral: Thousands mourn Tanzanian actor|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17662920|publisher=BBC|accessdate=10 April 2012}}<</ref> and appeared in [[Nollywood]] films. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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| Born | Steven Charles Kanumba 8 January 1984 |
| Died | 7 April 2012 (aged 28)[1] |
| Cause of death | Brain concussion |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Other names | Kanumba the Great |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, writer, director, producer, comedian |
| Title | Steven Kanumba |
Steven Charles Kanumba (8 January 1984 – 7 April 2012) was a Tanzanian actor and director. Kanumba died in 2012 at the age of 28, for which actress Elizabeth Michael was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced two years in prison in November 2017.Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page). Over 30,000 people were estimated to have attended his funeral.[2] He was described as "Tanzania's most popular film star",[2] and appeared in Nollywood films.
Early life
Kanumba was born into a Sukuma family in the Shinyanga Region in Northern Tanzania.[3] His father was Charles Kanumba and his mother was Flora Mutegoa.[1] Kanumba had three older sisters. He began his studies at Bugoyi Primary School and continued with his secondary studies at Mwadui Secondary School, later transferring to Vosa Mission Secondary School. He joined Jitegemee High School for his high level education. He spoke three languages fluently: Swahili, Sukuma and English.
Career
Kanumba began acting in the 1990s in church productions. In 2002, he joined the theater group Kaole Arts Group. He appeared in the television soap operas Jahazi and Dira and made his film debut in Haviliki. In 2006 he met Nazz who gave him advice and further connections for his career. He appeared in Dar 2 Lagos, a film by Mtitu Game that used both Tanzanian and Nigerian actors and crew.[4] He also appeared in the films She is My Sister, This Is It, and Love Gamble. In 2009, he was a special celebrity guest on Big Brother Africa 4.
In 2011, Kanumba was named an Oxfam GROW Ambassador.[5] Shortly before his death he had been preparing for his first Hollywood film role,[1] although he was already "Tanzania's most popular film star"[2] and appeared in Nollywood films.
Death
Kanumba died after he fell in his bedroom on 7 April 2012, apparently from a blow to the head.[6] His 17-year-old girlfriend at that time, actress Elizabeth Michael, also known as Lulu, was questioned. She denied causing the death of Kanumba.[7] Kanumba was taken unconscious to Muhimbili National Referral Hospital where he was declared dead.[2] In 2017, Michael was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for his death and sentenced to two years in prison.[8]
His funeral was attended by around 30,000 people including the first lady of Tanzania, Salma Kikwete,[9] Vice President Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal, and the minister for culture and sport, Emmanuel Nchimbi.[10] Kanumba was buried in Kinondoni Cemetery.[1]
Filmography
Television
- Jahazi
- Dira
- Zizimo
- Tufani
- Sayari
- Taswira
- Gharika
- Baragumu
Film
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Haviliki | ||
| Neno | ||
| Ulingo | ||
| Riziki | with Blandina Chagula | |
| Sikitiko Langu | with Nuru Nassoro, Vincent Kigosi and Mahsein Awadh | |
| Dangerous Desire | with Vincent Kigosi,Nuru Nasoro and Blandina Chagula | |
| She is My Sister | with Mercy Johnson, Nkiru Sylvanus and Yvonne Cherrie | |
| Penina | with Mahsein Awadh, Emmanuel Myamba | |
| Cross My Sin | with Mercy Johnson, Suzan Lewis | |
| 2007 | A Point Of No Return | with Wema Sepetu, Mahsein Awadh |
| 2008 | The Lost Twins | with Lucky Peter, Elizabeth Michael, Suzan Lewis |
| The Stolen Will | with Eizabeth Chijumba, Immaculate Aloyce | |
| Village Pastor | with Aunt Ezekiel | |
| Magic House | with Nargis Mohamed, Issa mussa | |
| Oprah | with Irene Uwoya and Vincent Kigosi | |
| Red Valentine | with Wema Sepetu, Jacquline Wolper | |
| *Family Tears | with Elizabeth Michael, Wema Sepetu and Richard Bezednhout | |
| The Movie's Director | with Mercy Johnson, Nkiru Sylvanus, Elizabeth Chijumba, Olufemi ogdegbe | |
| Fake Smile | with Aunt Ezekiel, Yobnesh Yusuph | |
| Unfortunate Love | with Lisa Jensen, Aunt Ezekiel, Elizabeth Michael | |
| Hero Of The Church | with Princess Sheila, Issa Musa, Juma kilowoko | |
| Saturday Morning | with Shamsa Ford, Hemed Suleiman, Issa Musa | |
| Shauku | ||
| Crazy Love | with Shamsa Ford, Hemed Suleiman, Issa Musa, Elizabeth Michael | |
| 2006 | Johari[4] | with Blandina Chagula and Vincent Kigosi) |
| 2006 | Dar 2 Lagos[4] | with Mercy Johnson, Nancy Okeke, Bimbo Akintola |
| 2010 | More Than Pain | with Lisa Jensen and Rose Ndauka |
| 2010 | Young Billionare | with Aunty Ezekiel and Patcho Mwamba |
| 2010 | "Ripple of tears" | with Elizabeth Michael |
| 2010 | Uncle JJ | |
| 2010 | This Is It | |
| 2010 | Off Side | with Irene Uwoya, Vincent Kigosi and Jacob Steven) |
| 2010 | Payback | with Yvonne Cherryl, Yusuph Mlela) |
| 2010 | Black Sunday | with Yvonne Cherryl, Yusuph Mlela, Hemed Suleiman) |
| 2010 | Young Billionare | with Aunty Ezekiel and Patcho Mwamba |
| 2011 | Saturday Morning | with Irene Paul and Ben Franko |
| 2011 | Deception | with Rose Ndauka, Patcho Mwamba, Bakari Makuka |
| 2011 | Devil Kingdom | with Ramsey Noah, Kajala Masanja) |
| 2011 | The Shock | with Shazy Sadry |
| 2011 | Moses | With Suzan Lewis, Shazy Sadri, Ndumbangwe Misayo |
| 2012 | Big Daddy | |
| 2012 | Because of You | with Rose Ndauka and Grace Mapunda |
| 2012 | Ndoa Yangu | with Jacquline Wolper and Patcho Mwamba |
| 2013 | Love & Power | with Irene Paul and Patcho Mwamba; Kanumba's final movie |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Vinara Movie Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Steven Kanumba | Won |
| 2010 | Mini-Ziff Awards | Best Movie | This Is It | Won |
| Filamu Central Website Awards (Best of 2010) | Best Actor | Steven Kanumba | Won | |
| Best Producer | Won | |||
| 2010 | SFC Awards | Best Actor | Steven Kanumba | Won |
| 2011 | Zanzibar International Film Festival | Best Actor | Devil Kingdom | Won |
| Best Movie In Sound | Won | |||
| 2012 | Baab Kubwa Magazine Awards | Best Actor | Steven Kanumba | Won |
| 2013 | Steps Entertainments Awards | Best Selling Movie | Ndoa Yangu | Won |
| Best Movie Of The Year | Kijiji Cha Tambua Haki | Won | ||
| Posthumous Award | Steven Kanumba | Won | ||
| 2014 | Tanzania People's Choice Awards (Tuzo za watu) | Favourite Movie | Ndoa Yangu | Won |
| 2015 | Tanzania Film Awards | Tribute Personality Award | Steven Kanumba | Won |
| Proin Promotions Awards | Best Actor | Steven Kanumba | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d Songa wa Songa (9 April 2012). "Fresh revelations in Kanumba death probe". The Citizen Daily. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ a b c d http://mobile.thecitizen.co.tz/news/Lulu-slapped-with-two-year-jail-term-for-killing-Kanumba/2304482-4184836-format-xhtml-2o73vx/index.html Cite error: The named reference "thousands" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Biography". Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ a b c Saur, Mahir; et al. (2010). Viewing African Cinema in the Twenty-First Century: Art Films and the Nollywood Video Revolution. Ohio University Press. p. 86.
- ^ "Steven Kanumba on Oxfam's GROW campaign in Tanzania". Oxfam East Africa. 5 June 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/-/1840340/1818490/-/98rjnmz/-/index.html
- ^ http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/-/1840350/1831316/-/cxmra5z/-/index.html
- ^ "Tanzania actress Lulu Elizabeth slapped with two year jail term for killing bongo star Steven Kanumba". Daily Nation. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Farewell Kanumba The Great: Photos from the escort and final mass at Leaders Club". Bongo 5. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ Kanumba laid to rest, Mohammed Ugasa, 11 April 2012
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