Mohamed Fungafunga
Mohamed Fungafunga | |
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| Born | Mohamed Fungafunga |
| Died | December 15, 2020 Mkuranga, Pwani Region, Tanzania |
| Resting place | The Mburahati Cemetery, Dar es Salaam |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Other names | Mzee Jengua Jengua |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | ??–2020 |
Mohamed Fungafunga predominantly recognized for his stage names Jengua[1] and Mzee Jengua[2] was[3] a veteran Tanzanian actor[4] and comedian who appeared in more than one hundred films and television shows in a career that spanned more than 15 years.
Career
[edit]Fungafunga's fame began in the early 2000s[5] when he was cast in drama series organized by the 'Chemchemu Arts Group' in the drama he acted as a parent who does not value his daughters and refuses to send them to school while he has a relationship with the students. Fungafunga gained popularity due to his brutal characters[6] and his desire to date young girls. In 2013, he appeared in award-winning film, Foolish Age featuring Elizabeth Michael. He also collaborated with Mzee Majuto in 'Siri ya Marehemu' franchise.
Death
[edit]Fungafunga died[7] on December 15, 2020, at Mkuranga in the Pwani Region after long struggle with stroke.[8][9][10] Fungafunga was buried[11][12] on Wednesday December 16, 2020 in the afternoon at the Mburahati Cemetery[13] in Dar es Salaam.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jengua afariki Dunia". Mwanaspoti. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
- ^ "Msanii wa filamu Mzee Jengua afariki dunia | East Africa Television". eatv.tv. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
- ^ "Tasnia ya filamu Tanzania itamkumbuka daima mzee Jengua". amp.dw.com. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
- ^ "Bongo Veteran actor and Comedian Mzee Mohammed Fungafunga alias Mzee Jengua dies". www.bana.co.ke. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ MSUMBA. "Tanzia : MSANII WA FILAMU MZEE JENGUA AFARIKI DUNIA". MSUMBA NEWS BLOG. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ Otosection (2022-12-29). "Mzee Jengua Awajia Juu Wasanii Wasiopokea Simu Amtaja". Otosection. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "Tasnia ya filamu Tanzania itamkumbuka daima mzee Jengua". amp.dw.com. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "Chanzo kifo cha Jengua". Mwananchi. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "Legendary Bongo movies star Mzee Jengua is dead". cdn.scoopernews.com. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "MAMIA WAJITOKEZA KUMZIKA MSANII MAARUFU WA FILAMU MOHAMED FUNGA FUNGA 'MZEE JENGUA'". Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "Mzee Jengua azikwa na maelfu". UDAKU SPECIAL. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "Dokii ataka kuzichapa kwenye msiba wa Mzee Jengua, kafunguka chanzo". TanzaniaWeb (in Swahili). Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ TZA, Edwin. "Mazishi ya mzee Jengua Tazama mamia wajitokeza kumzika makaburi Mburahati". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ Mwarua, Douglas (2020-12-16). "Legendary Bongo movies star Mzee Jengua buried hours after sudden death". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
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