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Steven Kanumba (Steven Charles Kanumba) was born on 8 January, 1984 in Shinyanga, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania, is a Tanzanian Actor from Shinyanga Region. Discover Steven Kanumba's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 28 years old?

Popular As Steven Charles Kanumba
Occupation Actor, singer, writer, director, producer, comedian
Age 28 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 8 January, 1984
Birthday 8 January
Birthplace Shinyanga, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
Date of death 7 April, 2012
Died Place Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Nationality Tanzanian

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1984

Steven Charles Kanumba (8 January 1984 – 7 April 2012) was a Tanzanian actor and director of Sukuma heritage, born in Shinyanga Region.

1990

Kanumba began acting in the 1990s in church productions.

2002

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.

2006

In 2006 he met Nazz who gave him advice and further connections for his career.

He appeared in Dar 2 Lagos (Part 1) (Part 2), a film by Mtitu Game that used both Tanzanian and Nigerian actors and crew.

He also appeared in the films She is My Sister, This Is It, and Love Gamble.

2009

In 2009, he was a special celebrity guest on Big Brother Africa 4.

2011

In 2011, Kanumba was named an Oxfam GROW Ambassador.

Shortly before his death he had been preparing for his first Hollywood film role, although he was already "Tanzania's most popular film star" and appeared in Nollywood films.

2012

Kanumba died in 2012 at the age of 28, for which actress Elizabeth Michael was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced two years in prison in November 2017.

Over 30,000 people were estimated to have attended his funeral.

He was described as "Tanzania's most popular film star", and appeared in Nollywood films.

Kanumba was born into a Sukuma family in the Shinyanga Region in Northern Tanzania.

His father was Charles Kanumba and his mother was Flora Mutegoa.

Kanumba had three older sisters.

He began his studies at Bugoyi Primary School and continued with his secondary studies at Mwadui Secondary School, later transferring to Vosa Mission Secondary School.

He joined Jitegemee High School for his high level education.

He spoke three languages fluently: Swahili, Sukuma and English.

Kanumba died after he fell in his bedroom on 7 April 2012, apparently from a head injury after falling and hitting his head on the wall.

Elizabeth "Lulu" Michael, 17-year-old girlfriend at that time, was charged with manslaughter in connection with the death.

Kanumba was taken unconscious to Muhimbili National Referral Hospital where he was declared dead.

Michael was arrested and stayed in remand for almost a year for investigation.

Later, the charges were amended to involuntary manslaughter.

2013

In January 2013 Michael was granted bail.

2017

In October 2017 She testified to the High Court of Tanzania that after Kanumba confronted her, he took her to his room by force and starting beating her with a sword while he was intoxicated, she claimed that Kanumba fell down and hit his head while beating her with the sword.

In 2017, Lulu was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for his death and sentenced to two years in prison.

2018

Her sentence was then changed from two years imprisonment to community services and she was released from jail on 12 May 2018, after serving at least a year in jail.

His funeral was attended by around 30,000 people including the first lady of Tanzania, Salma Kikwete, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal, and the minister for culture and sport, Emmanuel Nchimbi.

Kanumba was buried in Kinondoni Cemetery.