Tanzanian actress Carina passes away in India after a long illness
What you need to know:
- Carina had travelled to India on February 24, 2025, seeking advanced medical care
Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian film actress Hawa Hussein Ibrahim, popularly known by her stage name Carina, has passed away in India after a prolonged illness.
According to reports, the actress died while undergoing medical treatment abroad. She had been battling a persistent abdominal condition for the past nine years, which required multiple surgeries.
Carina had travelled to India on February 24, 2025, seeking advanced medical care after completing travel arrangements and raising the required treatment funds.
The cost of her treatment, which amounted to Sh54 million, was covered through public fundraising efforts supported by the government and various organisations.
Initial reports indicate that Carina was expected to return to Tanzania today following a major abdominal surgery. She had undergone a total of 24 surgeries related to the condition over the years.
In addition to her work in film, Carina was also known for her appearance as a video vixen in Oyoyo, a music video by Tanzanian artiste Bob Junior, released approximately eight years ago.
Her vibrant performance in the video added to her popularity and introduced her to a wider audience.
May her soul rest in peace.
