At a time when everyone should be in a festive mood, the grim reaper strikes. Coast based star Susumila is in mourning. It has been industry.

Susumila who is famed for a number of hit records like Hidaya, Mapepe, Wewe, Kide Kide and Ngoma Imezima has had a pretty tough year. He just separated from his wife, actress Chiriku due to irreconcilable differences. Check out the details below.

Now, he has to deal with another painful part of his life. The death of his father.

Susumila's dad, Mzee Kombo Kinando had been ailing for a while now and succumed to his illness. The burial is set for tomorrow, December 24.

Susumila told Pulse,

"My father passed away on Monday morning at home in Chumani, Kilifi County. He had been sick for some time now. He will be buried tomorrow."

Our sincere condolences to Susumila and his family at this trying times.