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

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.

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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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