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.