The entertainment industry in Kenya has yet again been thrown into mourning following the death of Popular actress Rehema Rajab who died on Sunday Night.
The late Rehema used to play mama Jinale on the popular Tv series, Pete, hosting the mermaids.
The news of her death was announced on Monday by her colleagues who eulogized her as a talented actor who had mastered her prowess.
“It is with great grief and sorrow that I got to learn the death of one of our actors,Rehema Rajab,who I happened to work within our recent Maisha Magic Last project ‘Pete’,As CEO of AR films and producer of Pete,I am deeply broken and sorrowed,” said Daud Anguka AR film production CEO.
She was also praised her for helping grow acting talents. It was reported that the latter succumbed to pressure and diabetes disease. She was laid to rest on Monday afternoon, in Likoni.
“Inna Lillahi Wa Ina Illayhi Rajiun,,we had plans for our upcoming project but Allah had better plans for you..we will truly Miss you ‘Bi Salama.” wrote Citizen Tv journalist Lulu Hassan on her instagram page.
Both Lulu and her husband Rashid Abdalla expressed their sadness to the fallen actress praising her for the exemplary work she did in latest’s projects she took part in.
#sisemikitu Nenda salama Bi Salama. Mola akailaze roho yako pema salama Bi Salama. Kwa pigo hili hakika hujatuacha salama Bi Salama lakini tunashukuru uwepo wako na mchango wako katika uhai wako." posted Rashid Abdallah
Her death comes just a few days after that of Savalas Otieno who played Telly the mermaid hunter. He died on February 5 and was laid to rest over the weekend at their home in Siaya county.
Last year, the Pete cast crew also lost another member, Gillie Owino popularly known as Mzee Siri.
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