The late Mighty Salim real name Timothy Njuguna. PHOTO | COURTESY
The death last Sunday of popular one-man guitarist Mighty Salim (Timothy Njuguna) at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi has brought down the curtain of one of the greatest stars of the ‘Mugithi’ song and dance genre.
Salim, who was a key member of the famed “Salim musical family” from Subukia in Nakuru County, succumbed to a long battle with a kidney illness.
His siblings, Sarafina Salim, Naomi Salim and Salim Young, broke the news of the death through social media posts. Since then, there has been an outpouring of grief from fans across the country, mourning the death of the talented musician.
THE STANDARD By
Washington Onyango |
January 25th 2021 at 12:22:02 GMT +0300
Suzanna Owiyo s father, Thadius Owiyo is dead.
A celebrated Kenyan singer and songwriter, Suzanna Owiyo, is mourning after she lost her father,
Mzee Thadius Owiyo on Monday morning.
The Benga Music queen took to Twitter where she announced the sad news, describing his father as a great man who was a mentor to many people.
“It s hard to say goodbye. I know you are in a better place, where there s is no pain. You are at peace now.”
“You’ll always be in my heart. Thank you for being a great father and a mentor to many. Rest well Dad. Till we meet again,” she said.