23/09/2025
Zambian comedian, actor, pastor, and film writer Robam Mwape, popularly known as Mwine Mushi, has died at the age of 51 in Solwezi. His elder brother and fellow actor, Owas Ray Mwape, confirmed the news, revealing that in his final hours, Mwine Mushi repeatedly said, “my time is up.”
Though he had previously suffered from high blood pressure and collapsed in Solwezi last month, he had since recovered and appeared healthy until he suddenly complained of tiredness before passing away.
Owas described his late brother as an exceptionally gifted artist who wrote over 4,000 scripts, created the Mwine Mushi character, and contributed significantly to Zambian film and television. Mwape also led Robam Mwape Ministries in Solwezi. He leaves behind a wife, five children, two grandchildren, and five siblings. His funeral will be held in North Western Province.
