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    "content": "He was recognized through an award-winning movie; Malooned! by Bob Nyanja, where he played the role of a watchman. He featured in Pambazuka at the Kenya National Theatre and Makutano Junction which aired on national television, where he played the role of distrusted politician for a period of two years. He was recognized and his talent appreciated throughout various awards. In the Kalasha Awards held in 2010, he won the award for the best actor in television series, while his programme, Papa Shirandula won the award for the best comedy category. He was well known in South Africa, having featured in a Vodacom advert where he played the role of a dictator. He will be remembered for his funny moments in the global Coca Cola advert that was voted the 2000 Advertisement of the Year globally by the Creative SACCO, and that achievement cannot go unnoticed. Amidst all his achievements, some of which I may not be able to enumerate at this time and I am sure Members would know, the Committee takes note of the late Bukeko’s contributions as an advocate for creativity and Goodwill Ambassador for South East Asia. Madam Deputy Speaker, that was his character and signature. In one of his writings, Aristotle says that man is at his best when he is doing his best at what he likes doing best. Indeed, Papa Shirandula is one of those men who is revered by many and applied this philosophy as an epistle in his life through his personal commitment to the dignity of creativity, no matter the insurmountable journey. Those who knew him, know that he worked tirelessly to bring a smile to people’s faces and laughter to the world. He enriched the lives of many. Indeed, I have a reserve of memories of his trait’s tenacity and achievements, an example that will live forever and will not be lost in the midst of time."
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