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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. ....
Kenyans mourn slain Kikuyu musician Mighty salim By Hon. Sankok David Mighty Salim was a Kikuyu musician, Mighty Salim was a one man guitar, Mighty Salim was a great inspiration to me, I learnt most of Kikuyu words from his songs until I mastered the language. Kenyans have lost a great man, He was the Kenyan Jim Reeves, His songs inspire love and caution wayward people, His songs soothe our nights, His songs reverberate our hearts, His songs massage our egos by singing direct to our life’s challenges. I love his songs especially; Sinyorita, Kanyina Kanini. I love the songs so much ever since I was in the University of Nairobi (UoN) to date, ....