Mzee Tupa Tupa Video Vixen Discloses Bahati Bukuku Paid Him KSh 15k
- Bahati Bukuku's hit song Mzee Tupa Tupa was a hit song thanks to Lumole Matovolo's iconic role as the video vixen
- Matovolo, who works in Tanzania's creative industry, opened up about being approached by Bahati to feature in the video
- According to him, he remains close friends with the Dunia Haina Huruma hitmaker, praising her humility and willingness to help others
Tanzanian gospel singer Bahati Bukuku's hit song Mzee Tupa Tupa, released in 2013, was an instant sensation.
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The reason could be its relatable storyline and the unforgettable performance by the video vixen, Lumole Matovolo.
The catchy track and its memorable character, Mzee Tupa Tupa, which Matovolo played, put him into the limelight.
Who is Lumole Matovolo?
However, after the song's success, Matovolo faded from the limelight until recently, when a content creator tracked him down for an exclusive interview.
Matovolo, who now works in the creative industry sector for the Tanzanian government, spoke about his role in the music video.
He explained that Bahati approached him with the idea of starring in the video and was paid KSh 15,000 (TSh 300,000) for his role as the main character.
"The song was composed by Bahati Bukuku, and it belongs to her. She asked me to be a video vixen. She came here, explained the idea to me, and told me the amount she was willing to offer. I told her to raise the offer, and she did. We agreed, and I featured in the music video," Matovolo said.
Matovolo praised Bahati and described their relationship as one of close friendship.
"We are still friends. Bahati is like my sister. We usually talk and laugh. She is a good person. She is a close friend. If you approach her with a problem, she can solve it, and she will help you," he added.
Mzee Tupa Tupa vixen comments on song's lyrics
Reflecting on the song's lyrics, which playfully suggest that the character is wealthy and attractive, Matovolo jokingly agreed with the part about being handsome but funnily disagreed with the portrayal of his wealth.
"She was correct when she said I am handsome. The only lie was that I was wealthy, but the rest are correct. I'm handsome," he laughed.
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Did Hoozambe vixen Shifura plead for help to pay rent?
In a separate article, Shifura, the beautiful lady who became a sensation after her appearance in the Hoozambe freestyle by D Star, pleaded for help.
The Ugandan beauty caught the attention of many Kenyan men with her captivating eyes, leading to her swift rise to fame on social media.
Netizens were mesmerised by her alluring gaze in the video, where she was playfully seated on D Star's lap as he performed exuberantly alongside friends.
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Her participation triggered the Shifura challenge throughout Kenya, drawing compliments, as people said her eyes were captivating.
Despite achieving celebrity status, Shifura faced difficulties, including not being able to pay her KSh 6,000 rent.
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