Eric Omondi calls on artistes to honour Shalkido with requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral

Comedian Eric Omondi has called on Kenya’s entertainment industry to unite and pay tribute to the late Paul Koigi Mungai, popularly known as Shalkido, by attending a requiem mass in his honour.

Speaking in an Instagram video on Monday, October 13, 2025, Eric revealed that the mass will take place at All Saints Cathedral, next to Uhuru Park, on Wednesday, October 15, from 11:30 a.m.

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Eric noted that the mass is meant to honour Shalkido not only as a family member but also as a colleague whose work touched many facets of the industry.

“This Wednesday, we will be holding a requiem mass for our brother Shalkido at All Saints Cathedral next to Uhuru Park, starting at 11:30 a.m. Shalkido was a Gengetone artiste, a mugithi performer, a gospel singer, a comedian, and an actor,” Eric shared.

Eric further emphasised that the gathering at All Saints Cathedral is intended to allow the entertainment fraternity to pay their last respects and to support the grieving family.

He insisted that it is both a personal and industry-wide tribute to Shalkido, and that the ceremony should reflect the respect the late artiste deserved.

In his call to the industry, Eric specifically mentioned that he expects to see former Sailors Gang members, as well as artistes such as Miracle Baby and Masilver, at the mass.

He shared that the event is the best way for the community to console the family while celebrating Shalkido’s contributions to music, comedy, and entertainment in Kenya.

“I am calling on the entire industry to come together and give our brother a well-deserved, respectable send-off. I expect to see former Sailors Gang members, Miracle Baby, Masilver, and other artistes come and celebrate his life. This is the best way we can console the family, and I urge everyone to meet at All Saints Cathedral to honour him,” Eric shared.

Shalkido tragically passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, following a serious motorbike accident.

The former Sailors Gang member had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta University Referral Hospital with internal bleeding in the brain and a fractured left leg.

Reports indicate that the accident occurred in the early hours after Shalkido had performed at a show in Thika and was riding back to Nairobi.

Family members confirmed his death in emotional statements, noting that his body had been moved from the hospital to the morgue.

Shalkido rose to prominence with chart-topping Gengetone hits such as Wamlambez and Wainame, and later expanded his career into comedy, gospel music, and traditional mugithi performances, leaving a lasting mark on Kenya’s entertainment landscape.