- The death of a sports pundit and celebrated TV presenter has left his family and fans in shock
- The celebrated journalist died a few hours after hosting a football show with a colleague
- The cause of his death led many to call out his employer for not reporting the circumstances in which he died
A popular TV and radio presenter is dead. The celebrated journalist and sports pundit has been described as talented, kind and generous.
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His death comes weeks after another African TV presenter was shot dead at her residence. Sommie Maduagwu was killed in a home robbery attack. Her death sparked mixed reactions across the globe, with many calling upon the Nigerian police to bring her killers to book.
Master Tindwa died on October 30, and his employer, Clouds Media House, shared details of his death, leaving his fans heartbroken.
What happened to Master Tindwa?
According to Tanzanian media sources, Tindwa was allegedly shot during the recent post-election protests while outside his gate.
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Although CloudsFM, the goner’s employer, didn’t share the cause of his death, they posted a photo of him accompanied by heartfelt condolences to his family.
“Clouds Media Group regrets to announce the death of its former Master Tindwa Mtopa, which occurred on October 30, and was buried on November 3, 2025 at Mama Kibonge Cemetery in Buza, Dar es Salaam. Clouds Media Group extends its condolences to the family, relatives, friends and all those affected by this tragedy and we pray to God to grant Master Tindwa’s soul a peaceful rest in heaven,” read the media house’s message.
What were Master Tindwa’s last moments?
Hours before his death, after the Tanzania elections, Tindwa was on air, discussing the local football league.
The journalist shared a video alongside his co-host sharing their opinions on the Tanzanian Premier League.
Below is the video:
In another post, which he shared hours before his death, he posted a photo with his young child.
The media personality was laid to rest on November 3, at the Mama Kibonge public cemetery in Buza, Dar es Salaam.
Friends, fans and Tanzanian media houses, including Wasafi TV, took to social media to mourn the TV presenter, and below are some of their condolences:
Xavier_wa_mchongoo:
“RIP bro tutaonana baadae 😰.”
Samirahmunic:
“Mungu aipumzishe roho yako pema peponi.”
Narralight:
“Kafarikii kwa kupigwa risasi na polisiii nacho pia mnaogopa kusema?????? @cloudsfmtz Nonsense.”
D_Allanofficial:
“Toeni taarifa kamili juu ya umauti wake kua amepigwa bullet tena akiwa home kwake kabisa wala sio maandamano.”
Finne_wI:
“Clouds hata mfanyakazi wenu mnaficha chanzo cha kifo chake?.”
Wasafi FM:
“Wasafi Media inatoa pole kwa familia, ndugu, jamaa na marafiki wote walioguswa na msiba huu na tunamuomba mwenyenzi Mungu ailaze roho ya Master Tindwa mahali pema peponi 🙏.”
Shaidu_.z:
“Si mlisema hali ni shwari. RIP The best football pundit.”
Peter KE:
“RIP the celebrated TV presenter.”
Source: Twitter
Politician and content creator Fernanda Maroca dies
In a separate story, politician and content creator Fernanda Maroca was found dead inside her house near São Luís in Brazil.
The 30-year-old was serving her second term as councilwoman in Lago Verde at the time of her death.
The Lago Verde county declared a three-day mourning period to mourn the politician, who was loved by many.
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