Tanzanians have been thrown into mourning following the sad and sudden demise of revered comedian and events emcee, MC Pilipili.
Born, Emmanuel Mathias, MC Pilipili passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, November 16, 2025, Nairobi News has learnt.
Reliable reports from Tanzania intimate that MC Pilipili died while on his way to Dodoma where he was expected to perform his hosting duties later that evening.
According to medical reports from the chief medical officer of the Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital, Ernest Ibenzi, MC Pilipili arrived at the hospital already dead.
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News of Pilipili’s sudden death sent shockwaves across Tanzania and neighbouring countries with fellow celebrities and his fans taking to different social media platforms to mourn him.
Quite a number of netizens who commented on Pilipili’s death claimed he was never the same ever since getting married to his wife.
While many did not directly accuse the wife of playing a role in his death, some indicated his life took a downward spiral after his wedding.
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Below are some comments from his fans;
Angel Said posted:
“Tangu ndoa yake izingue alikuwa ayuko sawa yuke mwanamke km jin.”
Winifrida Masea wrote:
“Nyie kifo kikali jamani😭😭😭😭😭 Apumzike kwa Amani.”
Reuben Matari posted:
“Apumzik kwa amani wanawake wanaonaga mbali🥹🥹.”
Msafiri Segana said:
“Daah mbona hivi!!😭.”
Nairobi News is following the story closes and will duly update you as new details unfold.
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