Kenyan Music Industry in Mourning as Gengetone Star Shalkido Dies After Road Accident
The Kenyan entertainment scene has been left in shock and sorrow following the untimely death of Gengetone artist Shalkido, a former member of the popular group Sailors Gang.
The young musician succumbed to injuries sustained in a gruesome road accident on Sunday. He had been admitted to the ICU at Kenyatta University Hospital, where doctors later declared him brain dead before he tragically passed away.
Shalkido’s death has sent waves of grief across the music industry, marking the loss of one of Gengetone’s pioneering voices — a talent many believed was on the verge of a major comeback.
💔 Tributes Pour In
As news of his death spread, celebrities and fans flooded social media with emotional tributes, memories, and screenshots of their final conversations with the late artist.
Bahati: “We Were Set to Record This Week”
Singer Bahati was among the first to express his heartbreak, revealing that he and Shalkido had been planning to collaborate in the studio this very week.
“#RIPSHALKIDO 🕊🕊🕊 You had just talked to my management on our collabo and planned to enter the studio this coming week 🥹🥹🥹 Rest well, young king. Tutaonana baadaye 🙏🙏🙏,” Bahati wrote.
Terence Creative: “You Were Meant for Greatness”
Comedian Terence Creative shared a screenshot of his last conversation with Shalkido, captioning it with a simple but powerful message:
“It is well. Rest in power, comrade — you were meant for greatness.”
Eric Omondi:
“Rest well, brother 🕊️🕊️🕊️”
Mzazi Willy M. Tuva: “Your Light Still Shines”
Veteran radio host Mzazi Tuva penned a heartfelt message mourning the artist’s passing:
“My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Shalkido. Losing such a young, talented soul is deeply painful. His music, energy, and impact will forever remain in our hearts.
Life is fragile — today we are here, tomorrow we are gone. Let’s learn to love deeper, forgive faster, and appreciate every moment and every person while we still can. Lala salama, Shalkido. Your light may have dimmed on earth, but it shines forever through your art.”
Geoffrey Mosiria:
“SAD NEWS! I’ve received the news of the passing of Gengetone artist Shalkido following a motorbike accident over the weekend. A young and promising soul gone too soon, with dreams yet to be fulfilled. May his soul rest in peace.”
Commentator 254:
In an emotional post, the content creator wrote:
“RIP Shalkidoh manze 💔 This was just the other day bro… after doing your story, things started opening up, and you told me your child wouldn’t go hungry again. Now this happens 😭 What is the meaning of life? 💔💔💔”
Khaligraph Jones:
“🕊️🕊️🕊️ A sad day it is today. Rest well G 🙏🏾🙏🏾”
🎵 A Legacy Cut Short
Shalkido rose to fame as part of Sailors Gang, the Gengetone group behind massive hits like Wamlambez and Pekejeng. After the group’s split, he continued to make solo music and had recently hinted at new projects.
His passing is not just a personal tragedy for his loved ones but a huge blow to Kenya’s urban music culture — a movement he helped shape with his vibrant energy and streetwise lyrics.
As the industry mourns one of its own, fans continue to share his songs online, keeping his legacy alive through the beats that made a generation dance.
Rest in Power, Shalkido 🕊️
