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On 13 November 2017, Michael was convicted in [[High Court of Tanzania|High Court]] of [[involuntary manslaughter]] and sentenced to two years in prison for the 2012 death of actor [[Steven Kanumba]], whom she had been dating<ref>http://mobile.thecitizen.co.tz/news/Lulu-slapped-with-two-year-jail-term-for-killing-Kanumba/2304482-4184836-format-xhtml-2o73vx/index.html</ref>. |
On 13 November 2017, Michael was convicted in [[High Court of Tanzania|High Court]] of Tanzania for [[involuntary manslaughter]] and sentenced to two years in prison for the 2012 death of actor [[Steven Kanumba]], whom she had been dating<ref>http://mobile.thecitizen.co.tz/news/Lulu-slapped-with-two-year-jail-term-for-killing-Kanumba/2304482-4184836-format-xhtml-2o73vx/index.html</ref>. |
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On 2012 Michael was alleged to have caused the death of her boyfriend [[Steven Kanumba]], who was 28 years old while Michael was only 17 years old. The death was said to be caused by a conflict that occurred after Kanumba confronted Michael for talking to another man in front of him.<ref>http://allafrica.com/stories/201710170170.html</ref> Michael was arrested and stayed in remand for almost a year for investigation. Later, the charges were amended to [[involuntary manslaughter]]. |
On 2012 Michael was alleged to have caused the death of her boyfriend [[Steven Kanumba]], who was 28 years old while Michael was only 17 years old. The death was said to be caused by a conflict that occurred after Kanumba confronted Michael for talking to another man in front of him.<ref>http://allafrica.com/stories/201710170170.html</ref> Michael was arrested and stayed in remand for almost a year for investigation. Later, the charges were amended to [[involuntary manslaughter]]. |
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Elizabeth Michael (Lulu) | |
|---|---|
| Born | Diana Elizabeth Michael Kimemeta April 16, 1995 |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Other names | Lulu |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Website | Official website |
Elizabeth Michael (Lulu) is a Tanzanian actress.[1][2] In 2013, she won the Zanzibar International Film Festival award for Best Actress for "Woman Of Principles".[3] She also won 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Movie Eastern Africa.[4] In August 2017, Africa Youth Awards named her among the 100 Most Influential Young Africans[5][6] [7]
Early life and education
Michael was born and raised in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Her father is Michael Kimemeta, and her mother is Lucrecia Kalugira. She attended Remnant Academy for her primary education, and Perfect Vision High School, St Mary's High School for her secondary education. She then joined Tanzania Public Service College to pursue a diploma in Human Resource Management.[8][9]
Career
Acting career
- Michael started her acting career as a child actor when she was only five years old. Actor Mahsein Awadh (Dr Cheni) was the one who discovered her during his talent search. He took her to Kaole Sanaa Group, where she appeared in many television soap operas, including Zizimo, Baragumu, Gharika, Taswira, and Demokrasia that were well known during the 2000s.[10] She performed under the name Lulu, a name under which she is commonly known today. In 2005, she made her film debut in the action film called Misukosuko.[citation needed]
- Michael has participated in many big projects such as Wahapahapa Radio Drama of 2009[11] that was produced by Media for Development International Tanzania. She played Mainda in the story that tells the importance of parent-child communication in protecting youth as they navigate through the difficult period of adolescence. The project was directed by Jordan Riber from MFDI. Her subsequent movies include Family Tears, Ripple of Tears, Oxygen, House Boy, and Woman Of Principles. She has appeared in more than 30 films.
- In August 2013, she launched the movie Foolish Age, which was her first effort as a producer. The event took place at Mlimani City Conference Hall in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.[12][13] The movie was screened at the 2014 Zanzibar International Film Festival,[14] and she received the Best Actress award.[3] Foolish Age was nominated as Favorite Movie at the 2014 Tanzania People's Choice Awards (Tuzo Za Watu) and Michael won Favorite Actress for her performance in the film.[15]
- In 2015, she released her second movie as producer called Mapenzi Ya Mungu (God's love). The movie was screened at the 2015 Zanzibar International Film Festival and the movie won the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards as the Best Movie Eastern Africa.
- In July 2016, she launched another movie called Ni Noma. The movie was sold via a mobile app called ProinBox[16][17][18][19].
Brand associations, endorsements and ambassadorship
- In 2013, Michael was selected as official ambassador for Dar Es Salaam Film Festival DFF.[20] in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Her film, Foolish Age, was also screened at that festival.
- In February 2014, she signed with Airtel Tanzania to be the host of the TV show Airtel Yatosha TV Show.[21][22] [23][24]
- In 2015, she signed a brand ambassadorship deal with Paisha Tanzania to be the brand ambassador of the mobile app Paisha that deals with online business.[25][26]
- In 2016, she was named by Hengan Baby Products and Sanitary Co. Ltd. (Tanzania) to be the ambassador of Freestyle pads (napkins).[27]
- In October 2017 she was named by Azam Media Tanzania through their channel of cinemas, Sinema Zetu, to be the official ambassador of the Sinema Zetu International Film Festival (SZIFF) [28][29] [30] [31]
Manslaughter conviction
On 13 November 2017, Michael was convicted in High Court of Tanzania for involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison for the 2012 death of actor Steven Kanumba, whom she had been dating[32].
On 2012 Michael was alleged to have caused the death of her boyfriend Steven Kanumba, who was 28 years old while Michael was only 17 years old. The death was said to be caused by a conflict that occurred after Kanumba confronted Michael for talking to another man in front of him.[33] Michael was arrested and stayed in remand for almost a year for investigation. Later, the charges were amended to involuntary manslaughter.
Member of Parliament Halima Mdee arranged for lawyers Peter Kibatala and Kennedy Fungamtama to represent Michael.[34]
On January 2013 Michael was granted a bail[35] and she was released from prison[36].
In October 2017, Michael testified to the High Court of Tanzania that after Kanumba confronted her for talking to another man, he took her to his room by force and starting beating her with a sword while he was heavy drunk. She testified that Kanumba suddenly fell down and hit his head, and that she used the opportunity to escape, unaware that he had died. She left the area and was later arrested without knowing what she was being arrested for. [37] She said she found out the second day after her arrest by Oysterbay Police in Dar Es Salaam.
Filmography
TV series
| Year | Name | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2006 | Zizimo | Lulu | Aired on Independent Television Tanzania (ITV Tanzania) |
| Dira | |||
| Taswira | |||
| Baragumu | |||
| Gharika | |||
| Sayari | |||
| Tufani | |||
| Tetemo | |||
| Jahazi | |||
| Demokrasia | Aired on Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) | ||
| Jan 2018 | Sarafu | Jack | Aired on Maisha Magic Bongo (Dstv Channel) |
Radio drama series
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Wahapahapa | Mainda | Aired on Radio One Tanzania |
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes/Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Misukosuko Part 2 | Catherine | With Jimmy Mponda,Seba and Salama Salmin(Sandrah) |
| 2006 | Wema[38] | Betty | With Senga |
| 2007 | Silent Killer | With Mohamed Nurdin(Chekibudi),Shumileta | |
| 2008 | Family Tears[39] | Lindah | With Steven Kanumba,Wema Sepetu,Jacqueline Wolper and Richard Bezendhout |
| Mtoto wa Nyoka | |||
| Lost Twins[40] | Young Anitha | With Steven Kanumba,Hashimu Kambi ,Suzan Lewis. | |
| 2009 | Taste of Love [41] | With Aunty Ezekiel ,Blandina Chagula,Mahsein Awadh. | |
| Ripple of Tears[42] | Lizy | With Steven Kanumba | |
| Passion | With Jacqueline Wolper,Irene Uwoya,Yusuph Mlela,Hashim Kambi | ||
| Unfortunate Love[43] | With Steven Kanumba,Lisa Jensen,Zamda | ||
| Too Late | With Mahsein Awadh(Dr Cheni),Tumaini Bigirimana(Fifi),Issa Mussa | ||
| Reason To Die | Nyina | With Mahsein Awadh (Dr Cheni) | |
| 2010 | Family Disaster[44] | Julieth | With Vincent Kigosi,Diana Kimaro |
| Crazy Love[45] | Student | With Steven Kanumba,Shamsa Ford,Hemed Suleiman | |
| My dreams[46] | With Vincent Kigosi,Irene Uwoya,Shamsa Ford,Mahsein Awadh | ||
| 2011 | Birthday Party | With Salma Jabu(Nisha) | |
| Ritazo[47] | Ritazo | With Riyama Ally | |
| Tattoo | |||
| Confusion[48] | Besta | With Diana Kimario,Hemedi Suleiman | |
| 2012 | House Boy[49] | Lulu | With Wema Sepetu,Kajala Masanja,and Mr Blue |
| Woman Of Principles[50] | Linah | With Vincent Kigosi and Nargis Mohamed | |
| Dangerous Girl[51] | Hidaya | ||
| Mtoto wa Mbwa[52] | Nice | With Simon Mwakapagata (Rado) | |
| Yatima Asiyestahili[53] | Njwele | With Nice Mohamed and Jeniffer Kyaka | |
| Oxygen[54] | With Sydney, Hashim Kambi,Grace Mapunda | ||
| 2013 | Foolish Age [55] | Loveness | With Diana Kimaro and Hashimu Kambi |
| 2014 | Family Curse[56] | With Hashimu Kambi,Yusuph Mlela,Cathy Rupia | |
| 2015 | Mapenzi Ya Mungu[57] | Shikana | With Flora Mtegoa,Linah Sanga |
| 2016 | Ni Noma[58] | Angela | With Kulwa Kikumba and Isarito Mwakalikamo |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Zanzibar International Film Festival | Best Actress | Woman Of Principles | Won[59] |
| 2014 | Tanzania People's Choice Awards (Tuzo za watu) | Favorite Actress | Foolish age | Won[60] |
| Favorite Movie | Nominated[61] | |||
| 2016 | 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Movie East Africa | Mapenzi Ya Mungu | Won[62] |
| Africa Entertainment Legend Awards (Nigeria) | Best Actress | Herself | Nominated[63] | |
| Swahili Fashion Week Awards | Style Icon Of The Year | Herself | Won[64][65] |
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