Umar Hussein better known as Pupa is a seasoned screenwriter. He came to the limelight after starring in Maria Telenovela only to resurface much better in the cast featuring Becky.

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Pupa nicknamed Moonstar Pupa from the Mijikenda sub-tribe was born in the coastal region but grew up in the inner cities of Nairobi City.

Umar Hussein Pupa profile facts

Umar Hussein Pupa Biography

How old is Pupa? Born in 2000, Umar Hussein Pupa age is 24 years as of 2024.

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He attended Olympic Primary School in Kibera and later joined a boarding school for his secondary education.

Unable to proceed because of school fees, Pupa transferred to a day school in Kibera where he would eventually sit for his KCSE exams.

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Luck fell his way after auditioning for a role in Maria, putting his education on standby.

In Soapie Becky, Pupa comes in as a typical ghetto boy toughened with life in the streets.

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He is a long lost son of the now deceased Moses Jebulani and a serial crush to Lexy, real name Amina Hussein.

Splashy pictures of the sheng master Pupa and his only sister are indication of a caring family man.

Even so, there is evidence of his other family members, dating life, and girlfriend.

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The life story of Umar Hussein is inspiring owing to immense success at a young age.