- Shalkido ga Cucu sustained severe head injuries and later died after being involved in a hit-and-run accident along Thika Road
- Eric Omondi revealed that after gifting him the motorbike to support him during his struggles, Shalkido promised to compose a song thanking Kenyans
- Following his death, Eric shared the song online, revealing the touching lyrics he wrote, which left netizens heartbroken
The sudden death of popular musician Shalkido ga Cucu left fans and fellow artists devastated, especially as he was just beginning to rebuild his career.
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Shalkido passed away a day after being involved in a hit-and-run accident along Thika Road.
He was riding the motorbike gifted to him by comedian Eric Omondi through his Team Sisi kwa Sisi initiative after opening up about facing challenges.
The accident left him with severe head injuries, which he later succumbed to.
What was Shalkido’s last song?
Following his death, several celebrities revealed that the late musician had been working on new songs as part of his comeback.
Among them is comedian Eric, who disclosed that Shalkido was preparing a special project to thank the Kenyans who had supported him during his tough times.
Eric shared the musician’s last song, which he was working on after receiving the motorbike.
In the video, Shalkido was seen receiving the motorbike and promised to compose a jingle to express his gratitude to the people who had helped him.
“Ni sisi kwa sisi Kenya, sisi kwa sisi, Erico wetu Omondi ni sisi kwa sisi,” Shalkido sang in his signature voice, dedicating the song to the Team Sisi kwa Sisi initiative.
Watch the video below:
Netizens react to Shalkido’s last song
The reveal of Shalkido’s final song sparked an outpouring of emotions online.
Here are some of the comments from heartbroken netizens:
Samsung Loang:
“Sorry sana Eric Omondi . He died a happy man. He died knowing someone loved him and cared enough to help.. May his soul rest in peace.”
2mbili:
“This Boy had Changed 💯 … in one week he had done about 20 songs, some being collabos.”
reginedeena:
“May he RIP😢 and we pray that when our doors start opening death doesn’t take us.”
bestbuddie_254:
“Thank you Erico for fulfilling what our brother wanted 🙏 👏May Shilko rest in peace.”
antonytosh:
“Be using this song, in its raw form, in all Sisi Kwa Sisi programs. It will be a way of honouring Shalkido.”
mr.snaic:
“@ericomondi you are true definition of “The Chosen Few”👏👏👏 May Shalkido forever remain in our hearts..RIP.”
ptah_da_illest:
“Sisi kwa sisi gained an angel 😇 in heaven,rip to this champ ….let’s come together and support his baby like he really wanted guys.”
kenrazyghipuka:
“Hiyo ndio kitu inaniuma sana , cz he was one of the few who had been helped, and he appreciated, was grateful na alikuwa ameamua kuifanya tena and his hardwork was evident.”
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What did Shalkido’s family say about rumours surrounding his death?
In related news, Shalkido’s family dismissed rumours linking Eric to his death.
They stated that they have accepted that Shalkido passed away due to the serious injuries he sustained in the hit-and-run accident.
The allegations against Eric emerged online after some netizens suggested he was involved, as Shalkido died while riding the motorbike Eric had gifted him.
Eric has yet to address the rumours.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
