Flora Mtegoa news Archives

Kanumba’s mother forgives Elizabeth Michael Lulu, ready to attend her wedding

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Martin Oduor

Elizabeth Michael Lulu was sentenced to two years in prison for the murder of celebrated Bongo actor Steven Kanumba who died in April 2012.

Lulu was found of guilty of manslaughter on November 13th 2017. She was however released from prison on May 12th 2018 after only serving six months of her two year jail term.

Kanumba’s mother Flora Mtegoa was devastated by Lulu’s release from prison. She said Lulu should have been locked for at least a year before being released.

Also read: “Wangemuacha atumikie kidogo adhabu” Kanumba’s mother gripped by sadness as Lulu is freed from prison

Forgive and forget

Flora Mtegoa has since forgiven Lulu for causing the death of her son. In an interview with EATV, Kanumba’s mother said she will attend Lulu’s wedding if she will be invited.

Elizabeth Michael Lulu with her fiancé Majizzo

“Unajua Kanumba alikuwa na baba mmoja tu na Mungu pekee ndi wa pili lakini Lulu ana baba wengi sana na kama wote wataona kuwa nina kidhi vigezo vya kuhudhuria harusi ya binti yao nitakwenda. Hapa Duniani sina chuki na Lulu kabisa na mimi akili yangu ni moja tu kumuomba mungu maana yeye ndio anayetoa hakisawa kwa tajiri na hata masikini pia,” said Kanumba’s mother.

Lulu is set to walk down the aisle with her sweetheart Majizzo following their colorful engagement. Majizo is the father of Hamisa Mobetto’s daughter Fantasy and he also has three older boys from a previous marriage.

Kanumba’s mother explains why she will not attend Elizabeth Michael Lulu’s wedding

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Martin Oduor

Elizabeth Michael Lulu is set to marry his sweetheart Majizzo. Regional Commissioner for Dar es Salaam – Paul Makonda confirmed Lulu and Majizzo will exchange vows in a ceremony which will be held in Dodoma.

Makonda took to social media to announce that as the chairman of the wedding committee, he had approved Harmonize’s new song ‘Mrisho Mpoto’ to be the official song at Lulu and Majizzo’s wedding.

I won’t attend

Steven Kanumba’s mother Flora Mtegoa has however made it clear that she won’t attend the wedding. Mama Kanumba was devastated by Lulu’s release from prison. (Lulu was sentenced to two years in prison for killing Kanumba but she was released after only serving 6 months).

Also read: “Wangemuacha atumikie kidogo adhabu” Kanumba’s mother gripped by sadness as Lulu is freed from prison

Kanumba’s mother explains that she already has pressure and that by going to Lulu’s wedding things could be worse for her. She told Ijumaa Wikienda that she won’t attend the wedding even if she is invited.

“Kwanza hiyo habari yenyewe nimeisikia kwenye vyombo vya habari, lakini mimi sijui kabisa kama wanaweza kuniletea hiyo kadi ya mwaliko na hata wakiniletea siendi. Najua itakuwa ngumu tu katika mazingira tuliyopitia sisi, kwanza mimi sasa hivi muda mwingi ninajikalia nyumbani tu kutoka na maradhi yangu haya presha,”said Flora Mtegoa.

Irony as Kanumba’s father celebrates Lulu’s release from prison while his mother is gripped by sadness

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by Martin Oduor

Steven Kanumba’s family has expressed mixed reactions to the release of Elizabeth Michael Lulu – the woman who was convicted for the death of their kin.

Lulu was released from prison on Saturday May 12th 2018. The Bongo actress will now serve the remainder of her sentence out of prison under supervision from the probation service.

Kanumba’s mom Flora Mtegoa expressed disapproval of Lulu’s release from prison. Mama Kanumba says the state should have let her serve at least a year in prison, she says her release has saddened her.

Also read: “Wangemuacha atumikie kidogo adhabu” Kanumba’s mother gripped by sadness as Lulu is freed from prison

Nothing changes

Kanumba’s father Charles Kusekwa Kanumba is however pleased that Lulu is out of prison. Mr Kusekwa claims that even if Lulu was to serve 100 years nothing would change since they have already lost their son.

“Kila kitu hapa duniani hupangwa na Mungu na kila kinachotokea ni mapenzi yake, siwezi kulaumu kwa nini Lulu ametoka bali nimefurahi kwa sababu hata angefungwa miaka mia moja, Kanumba tayari alishafariki dunia, hawezi kurudi duniani. Silaumu kwa sababu mimi ni mcha Mungu hivyo Mungu ndiye amesema suala hilo lifikie tamati kwa namna hiyo, wanaopinga na kusema siyo haki, hayo ni mawazo yao maana kama ni kifo cha mwanangu kiliniuma sana, lakini sasa siwezi kumlazimisha Mungu afanye mimi binadamu ninavyotaka maana hata neno lake linatufundisha kwamba tusamehe,” Charles Kusekwa told Global publishers.

Kanumba’s wife

Kanumba’s father also claims that Lulu is his late son’s wife as long as Sukuma custom and traditions are concerned. He says he is happy Lulu is finally free because she can now attend to her husband’s grave.

“Kwa mila za kabila letu la Kisukuma ni kwamba, Lulu alitambulika kama mke wa Kanumba maana hakuna mwanamke mwingine tunayemfahamu sisi hivyo natamani angeachiwa huru kabisa asiwe na kifungo cha nje na aende tu kufagilia kaburi la mumewe Kanumba na hapo atakuwa amemaliza na kuwa huru,” said Kanumba’s father.

“Wangemuacha atumikie kidogo adhabu” Kanumba’s mother gripped by sadness as Lulu is freed from prison

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Martin Oduor

Elizabeth Michael Lulu was released from prison on Saturday May 12th 2018. The Bongo actress will now serve the remainder of her sentence out of prison under supervision from the probation service.

Lulu was found of guilty of manslaughter on November 13th 2017. At the court hearing she said she pushed Steven Kanumba who wanted to attack her with a panga, after which he fell down, hit his head and was unconscious. She then ran for her life only to get the news that Kanumba was no more.

Dar es Salaam High Court sentenced Lulu to two years in prison, but she was released after only serving six months of her prison term.

Kanumba’s mother reacts

Flora Mtegoa has expressed her disapproval of Lulu’s release from prison. Kanumba’s mother says the state should have let her serve at least a year in prison, she says her release has saddened her.

“Najua Lulu na ndugu zake wanasherehekea sasa hivi lakini wakae wakijua sijafurahishwa na kilichotokea. Kanumba alikuwa akiwalipia kodi Lulu na mama yake lakini leo wanafanya haya wanayoyafanya kweli? Bora hata wangemuacha atumikie kidogo adhabu lakini namuachia Mungu,” Ms Mtegoa told Global Publishers.

“Kanumba angekuwepo angemuoa Wema” Steven Kanumba’s mother reveals why she vouched for Wema Sepetu

Posted on March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 by Martin Oduor

Wema Sepetu dated Steven Kanumba before he died in 2012. Kanumba’s mother Flora Mtegoa says that her son would have married Wema if he was still alive.

Wema has dated at least four men since he broke up with Kanumba. She has dated Diamond, Idris Sultan, Tanzanian model Calisah and Namibia’s Big Brother Hotshots representative Luis Munana.

Kanumba broke up with Wema and hooked up with Elizabeth Michael Lulu. He was still in a relationship with Lulu at the time of his death.

Meant to be

Flora Mtegoa says her son would have married Wema if he was still alive. She claims that she would have vouched for Wema to be married by Kanumba.

“Siku zote nimekuwa nikisema kama Mungu angekuwa amemuweka Steven, yule (Wema Sepetu) mimi nilikuwa nimempenda na ningempendekeza awe mkwe wangu,” said Flora Mtegoa.

Ms Mtegoa also rubbished claims that she is being nice to Wema Sepetu just because she wants financial help from her.

“Na wala sijawahi kuomba ela ingawa kuna wengine wanasema kuwa nilitaka kuomba ila sijui na nini, wamuulize hata yeye mwenyewe.sijawahi kwenda kwake eti kulia shida na namshukuru sana kwa sababu ni mtoto mwenye heshima.”

Kanumba’s mother sheds fresh tears as Nollywood star Ramsey Nouah visits her son’s grave (Photos)

Posted on December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 by Martin Oduor

Steven Kanumba worked with Ramsey Nouah before his death in 2012. The Nollywood star brought tears to Kanumba’s mother when he visited his grave.

Kanumba starred in the movie ‘Devil Kingdom’ alongside Ramsey Nouah. The Nigerian actor visited Kanumba’s grave when he traveled to Tanzania a few days ago.

He was a great man and a great personality

Ramsey Nouah praised the deceased actor in his tribute. He says Kanumba was a great personality even though he only knew him for a short while.

Ramsey Nouah speaks to the press when he visted Kanumba’s grave

“Kanumba left a mark and a growth of the film industry, and I’m sure you have a lot of things to say about him. I met him once in my life and it was cut short. He was a great man and a great personality to behold and unfortunately, here we are crying over his grave. It’s really sad. I don’t know who to blame for his demise, but we will just leave it to God,” said Ramsey Nouah.

Kanumba’s mother Flora Mtegoa broke down in tears when Ramsey Nouah visited her son’s grave. She later on revealed that plans were underway to produce Kanumba’s documentary.

“Sasa hivi tunaandaa documentary yake ya historia ya Steven Kanumba,” Flora Mtegoa said.

“Ntamzika upya mwanangu” Steven Kanumba’s mother to ‘rebury’ her son

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Martin Oduor

Steven Kanumba’s mother Flora Mtegoa is satisfied by the court ruling on her son’s death. The now joyful mother says she will ‘rebury’ her son.

Elizabeth Michael Lulu was on Monday convicted for the death of her boyfriend Steven Kanumba. Dar es Salaam court found her guilty of killing Kanumba unintentionally.

Many Tanzanians feel sorry for the actress following her sentencing. Kanumba’s mother however couldn’t hide her joy after the court slapped Lulu with a two-year prison term.

Kanumba’s mother and Lulu during the deceased’s first death anniversary in 2013

Joy after five years

Kanumba was buried in 2012 while his death mystery hadn’t been resolved. The deceased’s family had to wait for five years to get answers to their kin’s death.

Flora Mtegoa now wants to ‘rebury’ her son because she has found inner peace. Kanumba’s mother said she would go to her son’s grave at Kinondonni cemetery just to meditate.

“Kwa sasa sina la kusema ila naishukuru sana Mahakama kwa kutenda haki, pia niishukuru sana Serikali yangu lakini pia nikitoka hapa nitakwenda makaburini kwa ajili ya kumzika upya mwanangu Kanumba,” said Flora Mtegoa.