Gengetone singer Kim Swat lays father to rest in emotional ceremony
By Steve Ireri, April 4, 2026Gengetone singer Kim Swat’s father, Samuel Ndungu Kariuki, has been laid to rest in a deeply emotional ceremony.
In a post shared on his TikTok page on Saturday, April 4, 2026, Kim revealed that his father passed away on March 15, 2026, and that he was buried in a private ceremony attended by close family members and friends.
In the post, Kim is seen posing alongside his sister as he offered a heartfelt prayer to God, asking that his father rests in eternal peace.
“Dad, go well and go in peace, Dad,” the singer wrote.
In the accompanying photos, Kim, who previously belonged to the popular gengetone group Wakali Wao before pursuing a solo career, is seen wearing a T-shirt bearing his father’s photo, along with details of his birth and the day he went to be with the Lord.
The photos also show his father’s grave adorned with a mound of red and white roses, prompting fans to flood his post with heartfelt condolences and emotional messages.
In a separate post shared from his backup account, Kim introduced his little-known mother to his fans for the first time.
He shared a photograph from the burial in which his mother is positioned between him and his brother, Joe Friz Bee, capturing a rare and intimate family moment.
Rosa Ree’s father’s burial
In a similarly heartbreaking development, Tanzanian rapper Rosa Ree penned an emotional tribute after her late father, Robert Ephata Meshiko, was given a dignified send-off following his untimely passing.
“Hatimaye tumefanikiwa kumpa baba yetu heshima ya mwisho,” she wrote.
At the same time, she offered an emotional prayer, expressing hope that her father would find eternal peace. Rosa also emphasised that his memory would remain forever in their hearts, vowing never to forget him.
“Gone but never forgotten. Rest Well Baba ❤️🕊️,” she wrote.
The popular rapper’s father tragically passed away on March 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that Rosa Ree and her family will forever cherish.
In her announcement of his passing, Rosa Ree expressed profound grief over losing her father, Robert Iwole Mongi.
She noted that he had fallen ill for only a short time before passing away in the night.
She provided details of the funeral arrangements for those in Dar Es Salaam, indicating that the service would be held on March 14 at Mapinga Shule, at the home of Regina Robert Iwole, followed by a service in Moshi Marangu Mtoni.
“We announce with deep sorrow the passing of our father, Mr Robert Iwole Mongi. He had been ill for a short time before passing away in the early hours of today. For those in Dar Es Salaam, the funeral will take place tomorrow, March 14, at 10 p.m. at Mapinga School, at the home of Regina Robert Iwole, and thereafter the service in Moshi Marangu Mtoni will be announced,” she wrote.
She included a contact number for condolences and messages of sympathy. Rosa Ree wrote emotionally about wishing she could have spoken with her father one last time, shared her final conversations with him, and held him in a final embrace.
“Father, if I had known I would speak with you for the last time, I would have cherished our conversations and spoken with you more. If I had known I would not see you again, I would have come to sit with you and embrace you one final time. Father, you are gone. We still had so much to talk about. Father, you have departed. Go in peace, my father. Thank you, God,” she added.