Firstly, the ceremony at Leaders’ Club was cut short after the unprecedented turnout of mourners created confusion, slowly deteriorating into a disaster. Police officers had to use force to control mourners who were jostling to have a glimpse of their star and after they had been the opportunity, they pushed and shoved to get a chance to at least have a glimpse at the casket.
Secondly, many mourners returned to their homes a disappointed lot after failing to pay their last respect to their loved actor. Poor planning is to blame for the commotion and confusion that gripped the accession.
The hearse carrying Kanumba’s body arrived around 10am at Leader’s grounds where thousands of mourners had already gathered to pay their last respect. The occasion was graced by the Vice President of the Republic of Tanzania, Dr Mohamed Gharib Bilal, the First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete, ministers, MPs and senior government officials.
The ceremony was also attended by Kanumba’s colleagues (actors) various artistes including musicians and people from all walks of life.
Thousands of people thronged Leaders' Club and Kinondoni cemetery to pay their last respects to their hero, movie star, Steven Kanumba. Mourners from all walks of life scrambled to have the last glimpse of their fallen hero.
Speaker after speaker praised Kanumba for his role in developing the film industry in this country. And indeed, like a flower plucked out while still blooming, the 28-year-old died a sudden death that is still shrouded in obscurity.
Meanwhile the late actor’s girlfriend, Lulu, is said to have opened up on what happened and according to police, she will be taken to court soon.
Rest in Peace Kanumba, though you might be physically dead, your works will live longer.
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