Kenyan TV star 'Papa Shirandula' dies in Nairobi

Saturday, July 18, 2020 — updated on November 01, 2020

TV star Charles Bukeko popularly known as Papa Shirandula. He died in Nairobi on July 18, 2020. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By Nation Africa

Television star Charles Bukeko, popularly known as Papa Shirandula dies in Nairobi, family confirms.

The comedian, who burst into the public limelight with his popular TV show Papa Shirandula, died at a Nairobi hospital.

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