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Thousands turn up for King Majuto’s burial (Photo)

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Thousands of Tanzanian gathered at Kiruku, Tanga on August 10 to see comedian Mzee Majuto laid to rest.

Amri Athuman AKA Mzee Maji Moto, who has appeared in numerous Bongo films, passed away while undergoing treatment at Tanzania’s Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam on last week.

Maji Moto was suffering from a hernia and had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit due to his deteriorating condition until August 8 when he passed on. His burial was not only attended by locals but also top government officials who termed him a national hero.

Hero

Several celebs including Diamond Platnumz took to social media to mourn the legend, who has been a key pillar in Tanzanian movie industry. Majuto had been undergoing treatment for about a year before finally passed on.

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Wema Sepetu, Diamond Platnumz mourn Mzee Maji Moto with emotional posts 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Singer Diamond Platnumz and actress Wema Sepetu have mourned popular Tanzanian actor Amri Athuman aka Mzee Majuto who died on August 8 while undergoing treatment at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam.

Maji Moto, who started acting in 1958 while he was still nine-years old, was a respected actor in the country who has played a huge role in shaping up the Tanzanian movie industry.

Sad

On Instagram, Diamond mourned the actor by posting black photo while Wema wished she got a chance to act with him.

“Alipangalo Allah… I wished to work with you baba angu… Ila Allah hakupanga… Kapumzike baba angu… Mungu Mkali jamani….???… Ila kama kuteseka tu umeteseka jamani…. RIP King…” posted Wema Sepetu.

“May your Humble Soul Rest in Paradise KING?…Will always Miss and Love you??,” Diamond captioned the black image.

The veteran actor was suffering from a hernia and had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit due to his deteriorating condition.

 

RIP! Popular Tanzanian actor Mzee Majuto passes on 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Amri Athuman AKA Mzee Maji Moto, the popular actor from Tanzania, is dead. The actor, who has appeared in numerous Bongo films, passed away while undergoing treatment at Tanzania’s Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam.

Maji Moto was suffering from a hernia and had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit due to his deteriorating condition until August 8 when he passed on.

Long Career

Several celebs including Diamond Platnumz took to social media to mourn the legend, who has been a key pillar in Tanzanian movie industry.

Majuto was born in 1948 and is known for his roles in movies such as Kondakta, Mama Nitilie Movie and King Majuto Returns Home among many others. He started acting while only nine years old.