Lala salama! Samido mourns Mighty Salim in tear-jerking post

Piece by: Caren Nyota
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The Kenyan music industry is mourning the passing on of celebrated singer Mighty Salim.

The decorated Mugithi singer, whose real name is Timothy Njuguna passed away on Sunday evening. His death comes barely a week after celebrating his late brother Salim Junior's anniversary.

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His fans across the country have mourned him and popular Mugithi singer Samido Muchoki, penned a touching tribute to him.

'RIP Legend. A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven.You will stay in history of múgithi forever. Thank you for all the pleasure you gave us.

To the Salim's Family, May our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time. RIP Mighty Salim.'

According to family reports, Salim was diagnosed with diabetes in mid-2003 and later on, in 2018 he was also diagnosed with kidney failure. He is known for songs such as Kana Gakwa, Hamwe na Mwathani, Jira Dukadiga etc.

Messages of condolences from fans include;

Njugus Ke He has been sick for so long, be required 2.5m asking for help for medication, and he tried to reach radio stations, presenters, artists, politicians but most of them ignored him, and now they are all over wakipost vile walimpenda,how you loved his songs, media houses playing his songs non-stop.Let's learn to help and appreciate while they are still alive, Rip legend mighty Salim

Purity Kinyuti Uuuui so sad I love mighty Salim he did gd in mugithi just likes his bro rest in peace legend

Kioriah Waweru May he RIP...great artist the king of Mugithii...sad indeed.

Emilesam Kamau Mwangi May his soul dance with Angels #Even death will die one of these fine days.

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