Late Gusii singer Van Quiz’s wife breaks down in tears as artistes visit to console her
By Steve Ireri, March 15, 2026Felisters Bosire, the wife of the late urban Gusii singer Van Quiz, could not hold back her tears after artistes started streaming into her home to console her following the tragic passing of her husband.
In a post shared on Facebook on Sunday, March 15, 2026, by Gusii benga singer Vickytam Embande, Felisters is seen covering her eyes with her hand, trying to conceal her tears before breaking down in an emotional moment.
The artistes hugged her, while others shared warm words, pleading with her to compose herself and remain strong, as everything would eventually be well.
While sharing the post, Vickytam revealed that it was deeply painful that Van had passed away and added that it was even more heartbreaking for his wife, Felisters, who is now left to cope with the loss of her beloved partner.
At the same time, he extended his gratitude to the artistes who visited Van Quiz’s home after news of his passing was confirmed.
He urged more colleagues and friends to continue visiting the family so they could feel their presence, comfort, and unwavering support during this extremely difficult period.
“Painful… thanks to those who turned up as Team Embande Generation. We say sorry to our sister Felisters. Kevin pole sana ase ogosiri omogaka ogo,” Vickytam wrote.
Untimely passing
News of his passing was confirmed by his wife, Felisters, who shared an emotional message expressing disbelief and heartbreak over the sudden death of her husband.
In the emotional post, Felisters revealed that she had struggled to accept what had happened, recalling the painful moment he held her hand as if he was saying his final goodbye.
“Haikuwa serious hivi, beb; nitaambia nn mtoi😭😭😭,” she wrote, expressing the deep pain of losing him and wondering how she would break the devastating news to their child.
Felisters added that she had not believed what she was seeing at the time, saying the moment Van Quiz held her hand now felt like a silent farewell.
“RIP dear husband. sijaamini macho yangu kumbe ulinishika mkono kuniambia byeee,” she wrote.
Hours before news of his death emerged, Felisters had shared an update indicating that the singer had been hospitalised.
In the update, she posted a video showing Van Quiz lying on a hospital bed looking weak, with his eyes struggling to remain open as he battled the illness.
According to family members, the artiste had initially developed what appeared to be a minor illness before his condition deteriorated rapidly.
He was rushed to hospital as the situation became critical, but he sadly died while receiving treatment.
Budding singer
Before his untimely death, Van Quiz had built a name for himself as one of the rising voices in the Gusii urban music scene.
The talented singer and songwriter was widely known for blending the Ekegusii language with modern Afro-urban sounds, a style that resonated strongly with young listeners in Kisii County and beyond.
Through his music, he played a role in promoting contemporary Gusii music on digital platforms and local radio stations, gradually building a loyal fan base within the region.
Over the years, he collaborated with several local artistes and released a number of songs that gained popularity among fans. Some of his most recognised tracks include Amasikani, Tata, and Omokung’u Omouko.