Awinja Reveals It Took Her Time To Heal After Papa Shirandula’s Death
Awinja said she experienced anxiety after Papa Shirandula's death/ courtesy.
Jackie Vike, stage name Awinja Nywamwalo, revealed that the death of Charles Bukeko (Papa Shirandula) took a toll on her health and mental well-being.
Speaking to Wilbroda Nyaminde, the actress said when she received news about the passing of Papa Shirandula, she was hurt, and it took her time to come to terms.
Awinja recounted that shock came in the form of anxiety, and she never believed Papa Shirandula could die a sudden death.
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“Death ya Papa Shirandula ilinichapa vibaya. Watu husema anxiety ni ya Wazungu but mimi at that time, I experienced it hadi nilikuwa nikishinda choo yanii kuendesha nonstop na si eti kuhusu chakula nilikuwa nimekula, no. Ni anxiety that was contributing to that.” Awinja stated.
“Nilikuwa nikiangalia like nimempoteza babangu. Nilikuwa nikijiuliza maisha yangu yatakuaje. Alikuwa amenifunza, kanifanya nikaanza kujiamini hadi kwa vitu ambavyo nilijua siwezi nikavifanya. Alihakikisha kuwa ninajua kuvifanya…It was too soon since we were working together. I questioned many things at that time.” She added.
The celebrated actress revealed that she has yet to forget Papa Shirandula, her mentor in the acting industry, and she would never forget him since he left an indelible mark on her life.
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“Up to date, I still think about him. Unapata tu kitu kime-happen then unakuwa like; kama si yeye kunipa hii chance, I swear sijui ningekuwa wapi wakati huu.” Awinja shared.
The auspicious actress remarked that if it were not for the late Papa Shirandula giving her an acting role and nurturing her, she couldn’t have made the huge achievements she currently has.
Charles Bukeko, famously known as Papa Shirandula, passed away in 2020 after a short illness and was buried in Western Kenya.
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