UK-based singer Didier Madzayo has finally reacted to how Kenyans handled Kilifi Deputy Governor Gideon Saburi early this month after he tested positive for Covid-19.
Madzayo, who is related to Saburi, took to social media to apologize on behalf of the GD’s family regarding the Covid-19 related drama. He confessed the attacks the GD faced online have been really frustrating.
Saburi was accused of intentionally spreading the virus when he failed to self-quarantine after arriving from Germany on March 5th even after multiple requests from the government.
“Allow me to point out that there has been a lot going on and so many hurtful overwhelming comments that have been issued or directed to Deputy Governor Kilifi County,” he said in the post.
Madzayo said he wasn’t really impressed by how Kenyans responded to the DG’s arrest and most of all, his apology after failing to self-quarantine.
“Wow, what happened to humanity? Have we really lost ourselves that much? Even during these trying times we just so blinded by aimless feelings of anger,” he said.
“What happened to People taking in apologies and moving on with life? What really happened to “I am sorry.” or even say the words “I forgive you?” Is compassion so farfetched that we cannot come to terms with it?”
Saburi was released on Sh200,000 cash bail or an alternative of Sh500,000 bond with a surety of a similar amount.
Madzayo, who is currently in London, urged all his fans to observe self-isolation as Covid-19 continues to shake the globe. He confessed that lockdown can be tormenting but its something we must do to survive this pandemic.
“As if the anxiety stoked by the coronavirus wasn’t stressful enough, I am also dealing with the pesky boredom of quarantine life,” he said.
Adding:
“During the early days of the pandemic, I was going through therapy sessions and had more time to read, relax, and be creative. Then all of a sudden the endless rounds of learning TikTok dances, crazy and dangerous moves that have left me so astonished.”
Madzayo has been working with different mental organizations in fighting depression. He recently shared that he’s willing to help other Kenyan artists overcome the downplayed illness, something that the government has failed to do so far. He has been reaching out to everyone who approaches him regarding the issue and how they can go about it.