Actor Maina Olwenya Is Dead
A sombre mood has engulfed the entrainment industry as Nairobi Half-life actor Maina Wilfred Olwenya is dead.
Sources Privy to this publication revealed that Maina collapsed and died on Monday, July 4.
The renowned actor was pronounced dead after being taken to a Nairobi hospital.
The cause of his death is unknown, and his family is anticipated to provide more details about what happened.
During his days he played Oti in the Nairobi Half-Life film that was released in 2012.
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Olwenya also worked as a voice-over artist in various adverts on different Radio stations including Radio Jambo owned by the Radio Africa group.
Kenyans went to social media to pay tribute to the media personality, whom many referred to as a budding star. Classic FM`s radio presenter Maina Kageni mourned the Actor as superb and one of the best voices in East Africa adding that he will surely miss Mr. Olweny.
"We'll miss you here at Radio Africa... among the very best voices in East Africa... great actor, superb talent!!! Recalling your outstanding role in the movie Nairobi Half-life... what a game-changer you were, big boss!!! Thanks for everything".
We'll miss you here at Radio Africa... among the very best voices in East Africa... great actor, superb talent!!! Recalling your outstanding role in the movie Nairobi Half-life... what a game-changer you were, big boss!!! Thanks for everything.
— Maina Kageni (@ItsMainaKageni) July 5, 2022
Rest In Peace @mainaolwenya#RIP pic.twitter.com/CZ7Gn90l9i
AS Bright Kenya News fraternity we are passing our condolences to the family of Maina during these tough moments and may God rest the soul of Maina in eternal peace.