Actress Bususu laid to rest

Trust Khosa,

Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub

Yesteryear actress and television personality Memory Bususu was yesterday given a befitting send-off in Buhera South, Manicaland.

The veteran actress, who succumbed to stroke at Kwekwe General Hospital over the weekend, had been admitted for the past week. She was 71.

Her daughter and family spokesperson, Rumbidzai Machingambi, hailed mourners and fellow creatives who sacrificed their time to bury the actress.

“The funeral went according to plan in Nhamoinesu Village under Chief Makumbe (Buhera South) where we buried her,” said the daughter.

“Of the many people, and her former workmates, some only heard about her death late, which made some of them miss the burial, but it went according to plan.

“Scores of mourners from various sectors came, including representatives from the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe. She was saluted as a hard-working woman who loved her job, and we are happy she has been laid to rest.”

Earlier this week, Machingambi described her mother as a hard worker, fighter and legend who had settled in Zhombe as an entrepreneur before she suffered a stroke.

“She was now staying in Zhombe on her plot and she was only admitted at Kwekwe when her condition worsened.

“We have lost a legend, a caring mother who loved her job. “We will dearly miss her, all the moments created and the laughter.”

Bususu, who starred in several productions, including Salon.Com, Pfumayenhaka (“Something Nice from London”), and Cook Off, among others, was also hailed for representing the girl child in film with pride.

“My mother was someone who loved her job as an actress, and her company was enjoyable.

“She would crack jokes effortlessly, and even during her time in hospital, she treated the nurses with jokes,” said the daughter.

Bususu, who was blessed with four children, is also survived by 10 grandchildren.

As an actress, she was determined to make an impression, having lit both the small and big screens in several roles.

To her, acting was a special calling, and she touched the hearts of millions with humour.

Bususu was also an entrepreneur, unlike some of her peers who put all their eggs in one basket.

Her burial in Buhera South attracted hordes of filmmakers—both from her generation and the new school. She was in the same league as Jesesi Mungoshi, Susan Chenjerai and others who lit up the small screen and brought fun into most homes.