Kikuyu musician Irungu Wanjaro alias Wanjaro Junior has died. Wanjaro committed suicide by jumping into River Sagana over failure to pay a kh700,000 debt. The musician had left behind a suicide note telling his family that they will get his lifeless body in River Sagana.

Which Kikuyu singer died today?

We are in tears for the loss of our gospel artist Esther Githinji. She succumbed to her illness at Kiambu Hospital today (Sunday) around 5:00pm. We will forever cherish the memorable moments we spent together and her inspiring songs."

Who is Esther Wanjiku?

"Gospel singer, Esther Wanjiku has died of pneumonia at Kiambu General hospital," a source tells Kossyderrickent. Esther Wanjiku was married to a popular Evangelist, Kamau Ebenezer and they both live at Ndumberi area of Kiambu County of Central Kenya.

Is Wanjaro alive?

A recently conducted autopsy has revealed what killed the late Kikuyu musician Edward Irungu Njaro popularly known by funs as Wanjaro. According to a postmortem conducted at Embu level 5 hospital mortuary on Thursday, July 22, Wanjaro's death was caused by drowning.

What killed gacheru WA Maitu?

Popular Kikuyu Benga musician 'Mariru' hitmaker Albert Gacheru dies of pneumonia.

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Is Albert gacheru dead?

News. Veteran Benga musician Albert Gacheru Wamaitu has died at a hospital in Nairobi while undergoing treatment. ... The musician was catapulted to fame by “Mariru”, alongside “Mumunya”, and his music was played internationally in foreign stations like Voice Of America.

What killed Mwalimu George Wanjaro?

Wanjaro who was a teacher at Gaichanjiru Boy's High School started complaining of a headache and was rushed to the then Murang'a District Hospital where he died while receiving treatment. ... "Some even said he died of HIV/AIDS. I was not allowed to see his body in the morgue.

Who is Abenny Jachiga?

Popular Luo musician Bernard Onyango, better known by the stage name Abenny Jachiga, is dead. Abenny passed away on Thursday, June 11 at 2am while undergoing treatment at St Jairus Hospital in Kisumu where he had been admitted after developing breathing complications at his home in Chiga, Kisumu East on June 9, 2020.

Where was Maureen buried?

Lady Maureen's body will be transferred from Ojele Memorial Hospital mortuary to Kopanga village earlier today for burial. The songstress passed on at on July 11 in Uriri, Migori where she was recuperating after she was discharged from hospital.

Is Ouma basement alive?

Ouma Basement real name Charles Ouma, the Ohangla musician from Gem Ramula area in Siaya County has died aged 26. Basement died last Tuesday night in his sleep after performing at Ringiti Islands. He had gone to take a power nap around 10pm promising to resume his performance at 2am.

Who is Maureen Wanjaro?

Maureen Atieno, who was married to the late Kikuyu musician George Wanjaro, says his family sold everything, including the piece of land where the veteran singer was buried. Maureen was born and raised in Migori county. ... She got married to him in 2001 and by then, George had a child out of wedlock.

What musician died today 2021?

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts died in a London hospital on Aug. 24, 2021. He was 80 years old. The musician pulled out of the band's rescheduled US tour earlier in August after he underwent an unspecified but “completely successful” medical procedure.

Which musicians have died in 2021?

• Gerry Marsden. Eponymous Gerry and the Pacemakers star Gerry Marsden died on 3rd January 2021 aged 78 following a brief illness. ...
• Marsha Zazula. ...
• Alexi Laiho. ...
• Tim Bogert. ...
• Sylvain Sylvain. ...
• Mark Keds. ...
• Hilton Valentine. ...
• Elliot Mazer.

What musicians passed away in 2021?

• Richie Albright - Waylon Jennings drumnmer.
• Susan Anyway - singer with The Magnetic Fields.
• Rodney Bakerr - Chicago house DJ.
• Chris Barber - British jazz trombonist.
• Franco Battiato - Italian singer-songwriter-composer.
• Byron Berline - Kansas-born C&W fiddler.

Who died this year 2021?

Ed Asner, 91

"Words cannot express the sadness we feel," Asner's official Twitter account read following his death. "With a kiss on your head- Goodnight dad. We love you." Asner died on August 29, no cause was given.

Which actor died 2021?

It's never easy to say goodbye. Larry King, Christopher Plummer and Cecily Tyson are among the celebrities who died in 2021, leaving those in their wake heartbroken. Dustin Diamond died on February 1 at age 44 after a battle with stage IV small cell carcinoma.

What musicians died this year?

• Alexi Laiho (Children Of Bodom), 8 April 1979 – late December 2020. ...
• Gerry Marsden (Gerry And The Pacemakers), 24 September 1942 – 3 January 2021. ...
• William 'Jesus' Jellett, 6 June 1941 – 8 Jan 2021. ...
• Marsha Zazula (Megaforce Records co-founder) 21 April 1952 – 10 January 2021.

What drummer just died today?

LONDON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, widely regarded as one of the coolest men in rock, a jazz enthusiast and a snappy dresser, died on Tuesday just three weeks after pulling out of the band's upcoming U.S. tour for health reasons.

Which rock legend died today?

Tom Petty, iconic rocker and frontman for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, has died at 66.

What famous person just died 2020?

In July, Glee stars and fans alike shared heartfelt tributes to Naya Rivera. More recently, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at age 87, beloved Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman died at age 43, and Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died at age 80.

Which south actor died recently?

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, who was hospitalised in critical condition after suffering a heart attack in the morning, passed away on Friday.

What R&B singer died recently 2021?

Emani 22 was a rising R&B singer known for music including her 2020 single “Feelings.” Died: October 11, 2021 (Who else died on October 11?)

What country singer just died 2021?

Joe Diffie. The country artist died March 29 at age 61, two days after he shared his diagnosis.