She Shone And Soared With Grit And Wit

Her career was punctuated,

illuminated, integrated and celebrated

with a string of awards and accolades

well beyond the screen and barricades.

It spanned, shimmered more than forty

years, and with roles in at least twenty-

four series and films: drama to comedy.

A mentor to many. An iconic, lovely lady.

At the heart of her acting career was grit.

A towering, inspiring star who didn’t quit.

Fondly known as Mam’ Connie, Chiume

breathed her last.

Rest in power, Chiume.