Legendary Actress Mai Rwizi to be Laid to Rest this Week

By Sandra Mandihlare

The 83-year-old actress, who doubled as a musician, lit the ZTV screen as Mai Rwizi in the drama series “Mhuri Yekwa Mukadota” who died last Friday after a short illness will be buried this week as they await for the relatives from the diaspora.

Prisca Shonhiwa a niece to the deceased said that they are finalizing the logistics and the burial might take place on Thursday though they cannot promise.

“She is likely to be buried on Friday as we are waiting for relatives from the United States,” said Shonhiwa.

“The family will decide where she will be buried after some deliberations. We are currently in talks, mapping a way forward,” she said.

Mai Rwizi, who doubled as a musician, starred in the drama series “Mhuri YekwaMukadota” before she quit to become a pastor.

She is survived by five children, 30 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

Mourners are gathered at No. 1 Barbra TradeGold Circle in Mbare.