As Kenyans continue to mourn the death of legendary singer Achieng Abura, her close friend, Hellen Mtawali has come out to share their last conversation before Ms Abura passed on. Achieng Abura, a three-time Tusker Project Fame Principal passed away on the 20th of October while undergoing treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

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While speaking to edaily, Hellen Mtawali recounted her last conversation with the late Afro-Fusion star, which took place recently and here is what Hellen Mtawali had to say;

"She (Ms Abura) told me she was not well and she was crying. She told me she needed KSh50, 000 to be admitted in hospital. Then I gave her what I could for that moment then told her I’d get back to her. On my birthday I was going to celebrate with Buruburu Girls High School students; so financially, I had committed to Buruburu; but usually I would get back to her. She would not call me that much because she said I have too many mouths to feed.

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"But whenever I saw her ringing my phone I knew: ‘Wooo get money Prince (Ms Abura’s son) is in bad shape’. This time she told me she was the one sick…and I knew as soon as I was done with Buruburu Girls, we would talk. Then I didn’t hear from her. I assumed she must have gotten better. Only to hear now on social media that she passed away. I called immediately I saw the first note and too late her house help said it was true", recounted the teary Mtawali. 

She sang a song called the Spirit of a Warrior. She is a warrior. Achieng believed in herself. We have lost a true songstress, a mentor, a comic, smart intelligent, well read, humble, African queen. I learnt so much from her. She is the one who introduced me to the music scene. We were deep friends and she stood by me when I lost my brother. I have lost my angel. Before I was Principal she was. She was never jealous of me but would warn me when she saw danger. She guided me on every step I took. She prepared me to take over from her and every show I did, she gave me feedback. I will miss her advice. She advised me even in the world of academia then I’d advice her on how to live life fully,” concluded Hellen Mtawali.

How sad!

RIP LYDIA ACHIENG ABURA