Kenyans woke up to the sad news that Afrimma best gospel artiste Dennis Mwangi aka Papa Dennis has died.
His death was announced on social media on Friday at around midnight.
Speaking to Word Is from the scene, Daddy Owen said he was tagged on Twitter about Papa Dennis passing on and immediately rushed at the scene.
“It seems like someone threw him over a building or maybe he committed suicide. There is a studio nearby Nairobi Records but we are not certain what happened,” Owen said.
Other gospel artists who were at the scene included Masterpiece and Ringtone.
Witnesses say that Papa was in a studio session at Nairobi Records, owned by legendary producer Mash Mjukuu, when he stormed out of the room and fell from the 7th floor of the Ngara building and died immediately.
His death comes as a blow to the gospel industry as he was one of the artists who had a thriving career. His song titled ‘Nashukuru’ which was released in 2018 was a favourite of many Kenyans.
Celebrities have taken to social media to send their condolence messages and tributes to the star. Read their messages below:
Wen I 1st heard abt his passing I rushed to the scene just to confirm its true.. reaching I found like only 4 people there n they pointed at a lifeless body which I had to confirm is Papa Dennis..was a very sad scene. RIP Papa. I will share more soon.🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/khy50qBLfU
— Daddy Owen (@daddyowenmusic) February 8, 2020
Rest easy Papa Dennis… Tutaonana baadae 💔 pic.twitter.com/CS5tqLQmCp
— DJ SADIC 🕊 (@DJSADIC) February 8, 2020
It's sad to hear that my friend and colleague Papa Dennis is no more.
Indeed this world is not our home, we are just passing by. My condolences to his family and friends.
We didn't get to do this song together but one day we will sing with the angels. 🙏#RIPPapaDennis pic.twitter.com/3aJpUx1T4m
— Holy Dave (@holydave) February 8, 2020
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Manzee pages hii January zinakaa Obituaries. Rest In Peace Papa Dennis. Tutaonana Baadaye.