- Kenyans were thrown into mourning after learning of the demise of veteran Luo Benga singer Princess Jully
- The musician, who had earlier in the year opened up about living with HIV, died while receiving treatment
- Her son, MakaJully Kenya, confirmed the news online after rumours started swirling online of Jully’s death and now he is appealing to leaders and other Kenyans to help bury his mum
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The late beloved Benga musician Princess Jully has shared that their family is struggling after spending a lot of money on their mum’s treatment.
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In a candid interview with Trendz Moto TV, the young man who had just lost his dear mum shared that the family had really tried to take care of their dear mum before her untimely death.
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“Ever since mum fell ill, it has not been an easy task because I work and live in Kisumu. She was having dialysis twice every week. It has been a big blow financially to us; we are actually in debt,” said Makajully Kenya.
“I wish to appeal to our leaders, our national, right from the top, for help. This is national figure who dared to talk about HIV/Aids when no one else would dare to talk about it. Help us not have shame; he deserves to get a befitting burial,: he added.
Princess Jully was famous for hits such as Dunia Mbaya, Atimango, Malo-malo among others.
Kenyans react to the video:
rosenailantei533:
“She was a national entertainer we loved her as a country lets do something atleast ata tuachie son yake kakitu as Kenyans.”
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Grace:
“Kindly guys let’s fundraise for this family to at least clear the debt.”
Blessed one:
“Dialysis twice a week isn’t a joke. am n in this journey with my mum😓😪😪 n it’s so hectic.”
Mum Norah:
“Go well champ may you dance with the angels…😭😭😭😭😭.”
Irene Onjiko:
“May she RIEP. Fare thee well sister. May God comfort her family.”
amooht:
“Please share a till or where we could send something.”
Atomy Sifa mourns Benga queen
Atommy Sifa has mourned Benga queen Princess Jully, who picked him up from the street and guided him into music.
According to the singer, Princess Jully helped shape his music career after finding him in Homa Bay, having lost his parents.
The Benga legend, famous for her iconic song Dunia Mbaya, passed away in a Migori hospital.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
