Kenyans have been shocked by the death of popular Benga musician John Ng’ang’a alias De’Mathew.
The ‘My Friend’ singer passed away on Sunday night along Thika Superhighway after his vehicle rammed into a truck.
According to Capital News, the accident occurred at a black spot near Blue Post Hotel.
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The Gatanga Member of Parliament Nduati Ngugi said the singer died on the spot. His body was taken to Thika Nursing Home before being transferred to the Kenyatta University mortuary.
De’Matthew was viewed by many as the king of Kikuyu music following the passing of Joseph Kamaru in October 2018.
De’Matthew has been mourned by fans and celebrities alike:
Popular Kikuyu musician Samidoh wrote “Black Sunday. It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of John De'Matthew, a leading Kikuyu musician and a great leader of our times who has greatly influenced the music scene in the central region, beyond and across generations.
Demathew has impacted and inspired many artists with his classic hits that inspire even today. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure, we shall all miss his voice and sight but never from our hearts as we listen to his inspiring music.”
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Starehe MP Charles ‘Jaguar’ Njagua also mourned De’Matthew saying “while growing up, I listened a lot to John De’Mathew. His music inspired me greatly to become the musician I am today. I am deeply saddened by his untimely demise following a tragic road accident today. May his soul rest well in eternal peace. #ripDeMathew.”
“We deeply regret to announce the death of Mr John De Mathew. Him being in our line up at the Mugithi Festival, it gives us deep sadness and sorrow for loosing such a talent. He will be remembered by many but most importantly his fans. May He rest in Peace,” the Mugithi festival stated.
