STEVEN KANUMBA.

Steven Charles Kanumba (8 January 1984 – 7 April 2012) was a tanzanian actor and director. Kanumba died in 2012 at the age of 28. He was described as "Tanzania's most popular film star" and appeared in nollywood films.Kanumba began acting in the 1990s in church productions. In 2002, he joined the theater group Kaole Arts Group. He appeared in the television soap operas Jahazi and Dira and made his film debut in Haviliki. In 2006 he met Nazz who give him adv and further connection to his career appeared in Dar 2 Lagos, a film by Mtitu Game that used both Tanzanian and Nigerian actors and crew He also appeared in such films as She is My Sister, This Is It, and Love Gamble. In 2009, The production of Prince Matenga Patrickdespite his passing,  a lot of people look back onto Kanumbas life and his inspiration towards the African film industry. he has also been a major inspiration to new actors in the industry and proof that hard work pays no matter the occupation. even though he is not with us any more, his legacy will continue forever.



by Joan Gasto Lyaruu