- Karen Nyamu took to social media to mourn late singer Shalkido in an emotional post that revealed the little-known plans she had for him
- The lawmaker also penned a touching tribute to the late singer, noting that he only sought help to rebuild his life
- Netizens continued to mourn Shalkido following Nyamu’s post, with many reflecting on the fragility of life
The sudden passing of popular Kenyan singer Shalkido ga Cucu has left many Kenyans heartbroken, especially as he had just started to rebuild his music career.
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Fans, fellow celebrities and now politicians have taken to social media to express their grief and share memories of the young artiste whose life was cut short being involved in an accident.
Among those who mourned Shalkido is nominated Senator Karen Nyamu, who revealed that she had been quietly planning to support the late musician before his untimely death.
How was Karen Nyamu planning to support Shalkido?
Taking to Instagram, Nyamu disclosed that she had purchased two brand-new motorbikes, one meant for Shalkido and the other for another youth in need.
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She shared photos of the bikes, expressing her sadness that Shalkido never got to receive his.
“I bought these for Shalkido. One for him and another for another needy youth. He never asked for a bike, he just needed help,” Nyamu wrote.
Her post showed that she had taken note of the young musician’s situation and had intended to empower him.
It is worth mentioning that Shalkido had earlier received a motorbike from comedian Eric Omondi, and had even asked former nominated senator Millicent Omanga for another bike to boost his efforts to get back on his feet and possibly join the boda boda business.
In her moving tribute, Nyamu mourned the fallen artiste, saying:
“Now he is gone. We mourn and let you rest. Such a young soul gone too soon.”
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Netizens react to Karen Nyamu’s revealation
Her post quickly drew emotional reactions online, with Kenyans continuing to mourn the fallen singer.
Here are some of the reactions from social media:
Kimwas:
“unfortunately, we hustle so hard for a life that may end up any time, rest well champ.”
Rodgers Jnr:
“What is the purpose of human beings on this earth? so sad.”
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“Woii Shalkido,..Lakini hapo kwaa kifo mungu alituweza rest in peace.”
Niite Grace:
“Unpredictable. Rest in peace shalkido.”
Ïtz Jämës:
“Hii imeniuma saana, bro was just getting back on his feet.”
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What happened to Shalkido?
- Shalkido was hospitalised at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital on Sunday, October 5, after being involved in a hit-and-run accident.
- Oga Obinna updated fans on his condition, revealing that Shalkido had suffered a serious head injury, internal bleeding in the brain, swelling, and a broken left thigh. On Monday, October 6, doctors declared Shalkido brain dead, and only shortly after, at around 6:30 pm, he was pronounced dead.
- A video showing Shalkido enjoying life with Obinna roughly 30 minutes before the accident later surfaced online, leaving Kenyans heartbroken.
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Was Bahati planning to collaborate on a song with Shalkido?
In related news, singer Kevin Bahati, while mourning Shalkido, shared that the late artiste had reached out to him just weeks before his untimely death to discuss a possible music collaboration.
Bahati shared private chats between them, showing that Shalkido was open to working with either him or his wife, Diana Marua.
However, the leaked messages did not indicate whether Bahati ever responded, a detail that sparked mixed reactions online about his intentions.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
