Diamond Platnumz’s Touching Tribute To Mzee Ojwang

 

The country is in a somber mood after one of its oldest and finest actors in Mzee Ojwang Hatari of Vitimbi succumbed to Pneumonia yesterday evening at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

The death of Mzee Ojwang is a big blow to the acting industry in Kenya and beyond. He was one of the pioneers of comedy and acting in Kenya and beyond.

And as President Uhuru Kenyatta and other Kenyans mourn the fallen hero, Tanzania’s all time top singer Diamond Platnumz has joined the country in mourning and celebrating a man considered the greatest actor of all time in Kenya.

Vitimbi was everyone’s favourite TV programme when Mzee Ojwang and Mama Kayai were on screen. Everyone would spare their time to watch them.

Through one of his social media accounts, Diamond has paid tribute to Mzee Ojwang, saying that his legacy will always linger on amidst us.

He said:

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diamondplatnumz Daima Tutakukumbuka… RIP Grandpa

Diamond joins a host of other celebrities from within and without who have already paid tribute to Mzee Ojwang Hatari.

Everybody has described the impact the actor had on their lives in one way or the other as they grew up.

President Uhuru said he was Mzee Ojwang’s fan ever since he was a youngster.

See also: “I Have Been A Fan Of His Since I Was A Youngster,” President Uhuru Emotionally Mourns Mzee Ojwang And Defends Himself Against Allegations He Ignored His Request To Meet Him

Other politicians have also paid tribute to the late actor. HERE is what some said.

Celebrities also paid tribute to Mzee Ojwang when news of his death broke out. Here is what they said: Celebrity Reactions Following The Death Of Mzee Ojwang’

 

 

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Edward Chweya