Zimbabwe Mourns the Loss of Comedian Marabha
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of popular comedian Charles Mapalume, widely known as Marabha.
His passing was confirmed by well-known radio personality Tafadzwa “Shugeta” Ben.
Shugeta confirmed that Marabha passed away this morning at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, formerly Harare Hospital.
Taking to Facebook, he expressed his sorrow, writing, “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Brother and friend Charles Mapalume, also known as Marabha. He passed away this morning at Harare Hospital. Fly High, King.”
Content creator Regina, a former colleague of Marabha, also reacted to the news, sharing her grief in a touching social media post.
Marabha’s legacy in Zimbabwean entertainment is undeniable, particularly his long-running comedy partnership with Kapfupi, which brought laughter to countless fans.
His passing has sparked an outpouring of condolences online, with fans reflecting on his contributions and sharing heartfelt tributes.
As reported by iHarare, social media was flooded with comments from fans, grieving the loss of the beloved comedian.
Here are some reactions:
Wendy Maps: It’s very sad, my G. May his soul rest in love. We will forever cherish the days he made us happy.
Florence Mahachi: Marabha, wavei tea 🍵🍵🍵 imwa tea u’re still in our childhood memories. RIP 😭😭😭
Achihoro: Shem, ko ndopazvazosvika apa, zvakaoma veduwe.
Marabha’s influence in Zimbabwean entertainment will forever be cherished. His passing is a significant loss to the industry, and his work will continue to bring joy to future generations.
