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Nassoro Mwamzandi, popularly known as Mzee Zoa, who once lit up Kenyan screens through shows like Vitimbi, Tausi, and Vituko, is now enduring tough times living on the streets of Nairobi.For decades, he was both an actor and a writer, contributing significantly to Kenya's golden era of local television drama.However, after exiting TV, his life took a sharp downturn.Mzee Zoa revealed that the breakdown of his marriage and financial challenges left him without a home or steady income.
Despite still having the passion and ability to write and act, media houses have repeatedly rejected his scripts, limiting his opportunities to rebuild his career.Currently, he stays around Coast Bus stage, sleeping on an old mattress as his only comfort.His story has sparked concern among Kenyans, reminding many how veteran artists often face neglect once the spotlight fades.
Mzee Zoa is appealing to Kenyans and industry stakeholders to support him, hoping to get a chance to return to the creative work he loves and regain stability in his life.
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