Nameless revisits friendship and brotherhood with E-Sir 23 years after tragic accident
By Charles Ouma, March 16, 2026Kenyan singer David Mathenge, popularly known as Nameless, has revisited his friendship and brotherhood with the late E-Sir as he marked 23 years since the legendary singer died.
According to Nameless, their friendship was anchored in mutual respect and admiration.
In his tribute posted on Facebook on Monday, March 16, 2026, Nameless noted that E-Sir lives on through his music as well as in the hearts and minds of those who cherish him.
“A friendship and brotherhood that was built on mutual respect and admiration! ESIR!! 23 years, still in our hearts, our minds, and our speakers! #EsirForever #March16/2003 #BoombaSalute #KenyanLegend,” Nameless stated.
The singer died in a tragic accident along the Nairobi-Naivasha highway on March 16, 2003.
He was 21 years old at the time of his demise and was poised for greatness, with chart-topping hits to his name and having attained legendary status at a young age.
E-Sir life dies in accident
E-Sir and his entourage were heading back to Nairobi after performing at a beauty contest in Nakuru alongside other musicians, including singer David Mathenge, alias Nameless, when tragedy struck.
Nameless, who was riding in the same car with E-Sir at the time of the accident, survived the fatal accident and was left nursing a broken collarbone, along with other injuries and the shock of losing a friend in an accident.
Despite having only lived for a few years, E-Sir shaped Kenya’s entertainment industry significantly and set the stage for the explosion of Kenyan music.
His death was a huge blow, and more than two decades later, Kenyan singers continue to honour his legacy and appreciate his contribution.
Talia Oyando’s tribute
Radio personality Talia Oyando, who also knew E-Sir and shared the stage with him before his death, also marked 23 years since his death with a touching tribute.
Talia noted that the legacy of E-Sir lives on, with his presence felt every day, hailing him as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) who is dearly missed.
“You are missed. We still feel your presence every single day. Keep resting, Sizzo; you remain the G.O.A.T. 23 years later. We sing E-SIR,” Talia wrote on her social media accounts on Monday, March 16, 2026.