Taking to social media, popular Tanzanian tabloids, began to confirm that Hamis Korongo has died.
According to information, Hamis Korongo, died while receiving treatment for his illness at Mwanayamala hospital in Dar es Salaam.
Information reads: “#Update Veteran Actor Hamis Korongo well known by his onscreen name ‘Mzee Korongo has died while receiving treatment for his illness at Mwananyamala hospital in Dar es Salaam.
The news of his death was confirmed by Actress, Yvonne Cherrie a.k.a Monalisa via her instagram account.”
Swahili: “#CFMUPDATE: Msanii wa Filamu Mkongwe nchini Hamis Korongo maarufu kama Mzee Korongo amefariki dunia akiwa katika Hospitali ya Mwananyamala alipokuwa akipatiwa matibabu kwa takribani wiki mbili.
CFM Tunatoa pole kwa familioa, ndugu na jaa.”