German-based Kenyan DJ Aisher has helped raised Shs 100,000 for the family of the late Ohangla heartthrob Abenny Jachiga.
DJ Aisher had held a memorial concert on her social media pages, where she dedicated her mixes to Abenny Jachiga’s hit songs. And this is where fans from across the world contributed by sending in tips.
Posting on her Facebook page the beautiful Aisher who hails from Migori said she was happy that she did something positive for the family and thanked all her fans and Benny’s supporters who turned up.
“Am glad to let ya’ll know that our Tribute contribution/support have been handed over to “ABENNY JACHIGA’S WIFE” BELINDA by my brother Bouxtone. Once again, thanks to everyone who supported this noble course. May God bless you.”
Am glad to let ya'll know that our Tribute contribution/support have been handed over to "ABENNY JACHIGA'S WIFE" …
Posted by Deejay Aisher on Thursday, July 23, 2020
Jachiga, whose real name is Bernard Obonyo, succumbed to pneumonia in June at St. Jairus Hospital in Kisumu.
The Mano Kasinde hit-maker was taken to the hospital in critical condition after developing breathing complications at his home in Chiga, Kisumu East.
Prior to his hospitalization at St. Jairus Hospital, which is located on the Kisumu-Busia Road, Jachiga, had a few days ago, been admitted at the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu, where he was treated and discharged.
The musician is survived by a widow and two children (a son who is in Class Three, and a daughter who is in Class Four).
He died aged 33.
Abenny Jachiga is known for the Luo song Mano Kasinde which is a corrupted word borrowed from English language to mean “her cousin”. In the song, the artiste sings that a section of women nowadays often dupe men by claiming every man they are flirting with is their cousin. The music composition, which was uploaded to YouTube on May 30, 2018, has since garnered over 1.25 million views.
His other songs include: Penzi ni Kama Yai, Maraga Odagi, Nancy Nyar Ugenya, Ayaye, among others.
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Abenny Jachiga’s name hit news headlines in April last year, when one of his dancers died after drowning in floods that had hit Kibra, Nairobi.
A responsible family man who valued his family he leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered and emulated by many of his fellow musicians.
