Shalkido’s father reveals he has not seen the singer’s mother since 2001
Shalkido’s father, Stephen Mungai, has opened up about his strained family relationship following the tragic death of his son, revealing that he has not seen the late musician’s mother for more than two decades.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2025, the father emotionally said that the two lost contact in 2001 and have not met face to face since then.
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“Kutoka 2001, sijawai ona mama Shalkido na macho yangu hivi. Hata Shalkido alikua ananiuliza, “Mommy ako wapi?” Nilimwambia, “Labda tuende kwa station fulani tumtafute,” he said.
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The grieving father described the pain of losing his only son, adding that the loss had deeply affected him and the family. “Hiyo mambo ya Shalkido imenigonga sana. Sina mtoto mwingine, just imagine. Kwa sasa, shosho hana hali mbaya. Hata ni yeye aliniamsha,” he said.
The father, who is currently based in Ruiru, said that is where the family is holding prayers and mourning the artist’s passing. He revealed that they have not yet settled on the burial arrangements, saying, “Shalkido alizaliwa, niliwachiwa huko pale Ruiru. Hapo ndio tunafanyia maombolezi, sijui mahali tutamzika.”
Never met Shalkido’s wife and child
Shalkido’s father also revealed that he has never met the late musician’s wife and child, despite hearing about them through others.
“Naskianga tu ako na bibi na mtoto, sijawai waona na macho yangu. Niko na mpango, tukionana tutapangana,” he said. He noted that while he had been aware of his son’s family, they had never come into direct contact.
The emotional father’s revelation comes just days after the untimely death of Shalkido, who was part of the popular Gengetone group Sailors Gang. The artist died in a tragic road accident that left him with severe head injuries, internal bleeding, and broken bones.
He was admitted to the Kenyatta University Hospital ICU and later declared brain dead before succumbing to his injuries. Shalkido’s death has shaken the entertainment industry, with many describing him as a talented young man who was working to rebuild his music career.
As the family continues to make funeral arrangements, his father says the loss has left a permanent void in his life. “Sijawai patina nao,” he said softly, reflecting on the years of distance between him and his son’s family — and the pain of losing him before they could all reconnect.
