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Grace Mapunda

Grace Mapunda
Born(1969-07-05)July 5, 1969
Mwanza, Tanzania
DiedNovember 2, 2024(2024-11-02) (aged 55)
Mwananyamala Regional Referral Hospital, Dar es Salaam
Resting place
Kinondoni Cemetery[1]
Other namesTessa
Mama Kawele
OccupationActress
Years active1990s – 2024
Children2

Grace Vincent Mapunda (July 5, 1969 – November 2, 2024) was a Tanzanian actress known for playing Tesa in Huba series.[2]

Biography

Grace Mapunda was born on July 5, 1969, in Mwanza. She completed her education in Dar es Salaam and later earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Dar es Salaam.[3]

Mapunda began her acting career in the early 1990s and was among the early members of the Kaole group where she got her nickname Mama Kawele.[4] She appeared in various television series and films, including the series Huba, in which she portrayed the character Tesa.[5] Mapunda was married and had two daughters, Happiness and Ritha.[6]

Filmography

Movies

Year Movie Role Notes/Cast
2008 Yellow Banana Mrs. Bihemo with Nargus Mohamed, Vincent Kigosi and Blandina Chagula
2009 Fake Smile Grace Sr.
2009 The Hero of The Church Mrs. Maziku with Steven Kanumba, Juma Kilowoko, Mzee Chillo, Charles Magari and Cloud 112
2010 Offside Flora with Irene Uwoya, Vincent Kigosi, Jacob Steven and Steven Kanumba.
2010 Bed Rest Additional role with Ndubagwe Misayo, Ruth Suka, Vincent Kigosi and Blandina Chagula
2011 Because of You
2013 Love & Power with Irene Paul and Patcho Mwamba and Steven Kanumba
2013 Matilda Mathias's mother
2013 Nifute Machozi
2014 Jicho Langu with Salim Ahmed, Jennifer Kyaka and Tadeo Alexander
2014 Hard Price with Sabrina Tamim, Vincent Kigosi and Jacqueline Wolper
2014 Kichupa
2016 Chun'tama with Suleiman Barafu, Chuchu Hans, Hashim Kambi, Daudi Michael

TV Show

Year Show/series Role Notes/Cast
Since 2017 Huba[7] Tesa with Tito Zimbwe, Nandy, Aunt Ezekiel, Riyama Ally, Muhogo Mchungu, Fatuma Makongoro, Mboto Haji, Abdul Ahmed.
Since 2019 Nyavu[8] Shani

Death

Grace died on November 2, 2024, at Mwananyamala Hospital in Dar es Salaam.[9] She had been hospitalized for breathing complications two days prior (October 31, 2024)[10] and was in the intensive care unit when she died.[11]

Reactions

Tributes and honor from Tanzanian film industry[12] including fellow actors, friends[13] government[14] and fans expressed their condolences reflecting on her legacy in Tanzanian cinema.[15]

References

  1. ^ Jamhuri (2024-11-04). "Muigizaji Grace Mapunda ' Tesa' azikwa Dar | JAMHURI MEDIA". www.jamhurimedia.co.tz. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  2. ^ "Grace Mapunda | Actor, — Bongo Movies - Buy Tanzania Movies and DVD's Online". www.bongocinema.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  3. ^ "Grace Mapunda Biography - The Saga". 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  4. ^ "MAMA KAWELE ASIMULIA ALIVYOZIMIA LOCATION". Global Publishers. 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  5. ^ "Grace Mapunda Biography: Everything You Need To Know About The Late Tanzanian Actress". Moov. 2024-11-02. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  6. ^ Duncan, Mwadime (2024-07-22). "Grace Mapunda biography: Grace Mapunda husband left happiness and Ritha". Bana News TV - Bana Kenya - Bana Media. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  7. ^ "Huba cast & crew". Jiffy Pictures. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  8. ^ "Pande Mbili za Grace Mapunda". Maisha Magic Bongo - Pande Mbili za Grace Mapunda (in Swahili). Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  9. ^ "Legendary Tanzanian actress Grace Mapunda is no more". www.ippmedia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  10. ^ "TANZIA: Lala salama 'Tesa' Grace Mapunda". Dar24. 2024-11-02. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  11. ^ "Grace Mapunda: Longtime Tanzanian Film Actress Passes Away". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  12. ^ Lwanji, William (2024-11-02). "Arts Ministry mourns actress Grace Mapunda 'Tessa'". Daily News. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  13. ^ "Lulu Hassan mours veteran Tanzanian actress Grace Mapunda 'Tesa' who died while receiving treatment". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  14. ^ Isangura, Joseph (2024-11-04). "President Samia Mourns Bongo Movie Actress Grace Mapunda". Media Wire Express. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  15. ^ "Buriani Tesa, daima mioyoni wetu". Maisha Magic Bongo - Buriani Tesa, daima mioyoni wetu (in Swahili). Retrieved 2025-01-09.

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