Veteran actor Mzee Makanyaga who was popular in various local shows in KBC including Vitimbi has died.
According to sources, the veteran actor died on Tuesday October 27 at his Pumwani home in Nairobi.
The deceased fellow veteran actor Mary Khavere popularly known as Mama Kayai as per her role in Vitimbi spoke of him as a selfless man who was willing to help others.
She stated, "Makanyaga was like a parent to me. There's a time we used to dance traditional songs at a club called the Black Golden Stars. He was a very good drummist and he would make dancing easier and enjoyable. This was before we embarked on an acting journey."
Khavere urged other actors to contribute towards a great send off for the late Mzee Makanyaga.
The deceased will be buried tomorrow on Wednesday, October 28, as per the Muslim tradition.
On July 23rd this year another veteran actor Mzee Kihara died. He also acted on the Vitimbi Show on KBC.
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