14 Facts About Steven Kanumba

Steven Charles Kanumba was a Tanzanian actor and director of Sukuma heritage, born in Shinyanga Region.

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

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

Steven Kanumba's father was Charles Kanumba and his mother was Flora Mutegoa.

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

Steven Kanumba joined Jitegemee High School for his high level education.

Steven Kanumba spoke three languages fluently: Swahili, Sukuma and English.

Steven Kanumba appeared in the television soap operas Jahazi and Dira and made his film debut in Haviliki.

Steven Kanumba appeared in Dar 2 Lagos, a film by Mtitu Game that used both Tanzanian and Nigerian cast.

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

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

In October 2017 She testified to the High Court of Tanzania that after Steven 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 Steven Kanumba fell down and hit his head while beating her with the sword.

Steven Kanumba's 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.

Steven Kanumba's 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.