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‘Forever in my heart’—Late Gusii musician Van Quiz’s widow honours his memory
17th March, 2026 10:23 AM
The widow of the late urban Gusii singer Van Quiz, Felisters Bosire, has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, revealing the depth of her grief.
In an emotional post shared on her official Facebook account on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Felisters, while celebrating their young son’s birthday, could not hold back her tears as she revealed that they had plans.
She further stated that the musician died in the same month as their son’s birthday.
“Love it’s our sons birthday na tulikua tumepanga mengi sijui niseme nini lakani pumzika kwa amani, umekufa mwezi nilizaa mtoto wetu. Forever in my heart, dear. Happy birthday, son,” she wrote.
Quiz’s death
Van Quiz, celebrated for his soulful urban music that touched many across the Gusii community and Kenya at large, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a young family and a nation of grieving fans.
In her post, she lamented that she had not believed what she was seeing and recalled the moment he held her hand as if saying goodbye.
“Haikuwa serious hivi, beb; nitaambia nn mtoi?” Felisters wrote.
She also expressed deep pain as she wondered what she would tell their child following his death.
“RIP dear husband. sijaamini macho yangu kumbe ulinishika mkono kuniambia byeee,” Felisters added.
Hours before news of his passing emerged, Felisters had shared an update indicating that the singer had been hospitalised.
The Gusii urban artiste was rushed to the hospital after developing what was initially described as a minor illness.
However, his condition deteriorated rapidly, becoming critical, and he later died while receiving treatment.
In the update, she posted a video showing Van Quiz lying in a hospital bed, looking frail, with his eyes struggling to remain open as he battled the illness.
His sudden death has left family members and close associates in shock, with many still struggling to understand what may have caused the illness that claimed his life so quickly.
Van Quiz leaves behind his wife, Felisters, and their young child.
