Details emerge of Shalkido’s planned show before his death
Former Sailors Gang member and Gengetone artiste Kevin Mburu Kinyanju, popularly known as Shalkido, was scheduled to perform in Lamu in a much bigger experience, setting the stage for his comeback into the musical scene.
The details of the gig were revealed by media personality Oga Obinna while praising the club manager who helped Shalkido secure a deal at a club in Lamu County just after he came out pleading for help.
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Obinna made the revelation on Monday, October 6, 2025, just moments after the news of Shalkido’s death circulated online.
According to Obinna, the club manager, whom she identified as Naomie, came through for Shalkido, booking him back-to-back for gigs at the club in Lamu.
“A word of thank you to Naomie, the lady in the club in Lamu who gave Shalkido his first gig when he just came back, and we booked him for the show in Lamu,” Obinna revealed.
Much bigger gig
In addition, Obinna revealed that the same lady had already booked another gig for Shalkido at the same club; however, the second gig was much bigger, as he asked him to come over with a whole band.
“He was already booked for a second show in the same club in Lamu, and they had said they wanted him to go back with a band. Thank you for believing in him!” Obinna revealed.
The media personality further extended gratitude to Eric Omondi and the team, who contributed to ensuring the late Shalkido could get a new motorcycle that would aid his movements.
Another team that also came through for Shalkido was a furniture store, where Obinna revealed they helped him secure a one-year deal.
“Dignity furniture, when I told you guys to let us come through for Shalkido, you came. Team Sisi kwa Sisi and Eric Omondi, when he came out, you guys gave him a motorbike to try and earn a living with. Thank you very much,” he stated.
Shalkido’s death
Former Sailors Gang member and Gengetone artiste Kevin Mburu Kinyanju, popularly known as Shalkido, died following a grisly motorbike accident that left him in critical condition.
The artiste, who had earlier been reported to be in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenyatta University Referral Hospital, passed away on the evening of Monday, October 6, 2025.
In a heartbreaking video shared by family members on TikTok, Shalkido’s cousin confirmed his death while standing beside his father, saying they had just received news from doctors that the singer had succumbed to his injuries.
He said it was a sad evening for the family, urging fans and friends to stand with them as they mourn their loss.
“Hello, guys, it is a sad evening. We are here with Shalkido’s father, and we have just received a report from the doctor that Shalkido died at 6:30, just a few minutes ago. So, guys, let us come together and stand with this family. Everything will be okay,” the cousin said while speaking in the video alongside Shalkido’s father.
The news was also confirmed by Shalkido’s sister, who said that the doctor had called the family to deliver the heartbreaking update.
