MC Fullstop’s family launches foundation in his honour to support reggae talent
MC Fullstop’s family has announced the creation of a foundation in his name, dedicated to supporting upcoming reggae artistes and DJs, as well as raising awareness on drug and substance abuse.
In a statement shared via the late DJ’s social media pages on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the family said the initiative is meant to honour Fullstop’s passion and legacy, ensuring that his contributions to Kenya’s reggae scene continue to inspire future generations.
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“In honour of Mc Fullstop’s passion, we have decided to start a foundation under his name that seeks to raise awareness on drug and substance abuse as well as support upcoming reggae mc’s and DJs,” the family wrote.
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They assured fans that his lifetime music content and upcoming projects under the Mc Fullstop Foundation will be updated regularly across his official social media platforms, promising that his influence and artistic voice will remain accessible.
“As his loyal fans, you can look forward to more of his lifetime music content and upcoming projects under Mc Fullstop Foundation, which shall be updated in his socials.”
The family also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love and support shown by fans during this period of mourning.
They pledged that the foundation would carry forward MC Fullstop’s mission of mentoring young talent, promoting reggae culture, and addressing social challenges, particularly drug and substance abuse.
“We take this opportunity to thank you all. For the great love and support you gave our legend. Jah bless,” they added.
The announcement came just days after Fullstop’s sombre funeral at Nairobi Chapel along Ngong Road on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Hundreds of fans, friends, and family gathered to pay their respects to the reggae legend, born John Maina, whose voice and energy defined an era in Kenya’s music scene.
His casket was placed near the altar as mourners filed past for a final glimpse, and a procession transported his body from Chiromo Funeral Home to the chapel before he was laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery later that day.
MC Fullstop’s health
MC Fullstop’s health had been deteriorating since 2021, when he was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the lungs, which led to the collapse of his left lung.
He later contracted throat TB in 2022, affecting the voice that had become his signature.
Despite these challenges, he made a courageous return to the airwaves in June 2023 and continued performing until his final show on K24 on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
He fell gravely ill on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and remained hospitalised until his passing on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 6:30 pm.
MC Fullstop was born on Sunday, February 2, 1980, in Voi to William Muguro and Lucy Muthoni.
He was raised in Mombasa, where he received his education and began performing professionally at the age of 14. Known for his raspy voice and electrifying stage presence, he became a household name and was instrumental in popularising reggae in Kenya alongside DJs like DJ Smash.
He is survived by his children, Andy Ngeru, Michael Maina, and Muthoni, as well as siblings Mary Wacheke, Monica Njeri, Anthony Mwangi, and Alice.
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