Stoopid Boy’s candle-lighting vigil begins on emotional note at Kenya National Theatre
By Steve Ireri, September 10, 2026YouTuber 2mbili and music producer King Pheezle were among the first people to arrive at the Kenya National Theatre as preparations for Stoopid Boy’s candle-lighting memorial got underway, with the two organisers welcoming mourners and supporters who turned up to remember the late rapper.
The pair arrived early at the main auditorium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, where they were joined by Kipawa manager Castro as they prepared to receive artistes, friends and supporters attending the emotional memorial for the late Gotta City rapper.
2mbili and Pheezle had a portrait of Stoopid Boy mounted at the entrance of the main auditorium, creating a poignant focal point for those arriving at the venue to pay tribute to the artiste.
The two organisers then posed for photographs beside the mounted portrait alongside Castro as they welcomed those making their way into the auditorium for the candle-lighting ceremony.
The portrait also carried details of a new channel through which members of the public can support Stoopid Boy’s family following his death, with the contribution details registered in the name of his mother, Mary Wambui Mbugua.
2mbili later gave an update from the venue, urging fans and supporters who intended to attend the memorial to make their way to the Kenya National Theatre early.
“I am here with Pheezle and we are here at Stoopid Boy’s candle lighting. And he has received this package. Make sure you arrive early,” 2mbili said.
The YouTuber went on to describe the gathering as a memorial for Stoopid Boy, revealing that a number of artistes had already arrived at the venue alongside the late rapper’s friends and supporters.
“It’s a memorial for Stoopid Boy. We have many artistes who have arrived and also friends and supporters,” he said.
2mbili also showed the portrait that had been prepared for the memorial, drawing attention to the support details displayed alongside the image as the organisers sought to mobilise assistance for the late artiste’s family.
“Wow, and we also have received this portrait image which has the new paybill to support the family and it’s under his mum Mary Wambui Mbugua. That’s his mum. You can channel your support to that till number,” he said.
The appeal came as friends, fellow artistes and fans gathered at the Kenya National Theatre to remember Stoopid Boy, whose death has left the Gotta City community and Kenya’s entertainment scene mourning the loss of a young artiste whose life and music had resonated with many people.
The memorial was also shaping up as an opportunity for those who knew the rapper personally to celebrate his life, remember his contribution to the music scene and stand with his family during a difficult period.
2mbili further urged people who were still making their way to the venue to arrive early, noting that even those who were at work could make their way to the Kenya National Theatre and join the gathering.
“We are here at KNT. If you are on your way, arrive early. Even if you are at work,” he said.
The presence of Pheezle and 2mbili at the venue underscored their involvement in organising the memorial, with the two taking an active role in preparing the auditorium and receiving guests ahead of the candle-lighting ceremony.
Pheezle, a music producer who had been part of Stoopid Boy’s musical journey, stood alongside 2mbili as the two helped coordinate the early stages of the gathering.
Castro, who managed Stoopid Boy under Kipawa, was also present as the organisers prepared to welcome more mourners to the venue.
The rapper, whose real name was Edgar, died at his home in Gotta City, also known as Riverbank, in Nairobi’s Embakasi East area.
Stoopid Boy had risen to national prominence through his memorable verse on the hit song G Bag Na Jug and subsequently became one of the recognisable faces of Kenya’s Arbantone movement.