By Muisyo Myles | Obinna Tv Studios News Desk | October 16, 2025
In a plot twist that left mourners gasping, the funeral of beloved Kenyan musician Shalkido unfolded into a whirlwind of revelations. What started as a somber send-off for the Gengetone sensation tragically killed in a Thika Road accident on October 5 quickly turned into a public unraveling of the late artist’s personal life, exposing the truth behind the family he claimed to leave behind.
Shalkido, real name Kelvin Mburu Kinyanjui, had captured hearts just weeks earlier on the popular Obinna Show Live. In a raw, emotional interview with host Oga Obinna. The former Sailors Gang member opened up about his struggles, proudly declaring he was a devoted family man with a wife and a daughter. His words painted a picture of quiet domestic bliss amid the chaos of fame, depression, and financial woes. “I have my wife and my kid; she’s my world,” Shalkido shared, little did audiences know this confession was a lie.
Fast-forward to today, October 16, at the family’s rural home in Kimbo Matangi, Ruiru, where hundreds gathered to bid farewell to Shalkido. His father Stephen Mungai revealed a staggering KSh 147,000 hospital bill and pleaded for public help. As family members recounted Shalkido’s life, from his grandmother’s loving upbringing to his rise and tragic fall, Mungai dropped a bombshell that the “child” Shalkido so passionately spoke of wasn’t his biological daughter but his niece.
“The girl everyone knew as his daughter… that’s my granddaughter, his niece,” Mungai said, his voice trembling with a mix of sorrow and resolve, as reported by close attendees. This revelation echoed earlier whispers from Shalkido’s inner circle, including former bandmate Miracle Baby, who had dismissed rumors of biological daughter. But hearing it from the grieving father, on the day they laid his “only child” to rest, hit deeply.
Enter Guardian Angel, the gospel artist whose arrival at the burial drew cheers amid the tears. Known for his philanthropy, the singer delivered a stirring tribute speech that had the audience in stitches and sobs, reminiscing about Shalkido’s infectious energy. In a moment of pure compassion, Guardian Angel pledged to cover school fees for Shalkido’s “child”. “I’ll take care of the kid’s education; Shalkido’s legacy lives on through that child,” he vowed, his words booming over the microphone to thunderous applause.
But as the echoes of his promise faded, the revelation came. Whispers rippled through the crowd: the “girl” in question was a young girl Shalkido had embraced as family. Guardian Angel, caught off-guard mid-ceremony, paused briefly before nodding solemnly, adapting his commitment on the spot. “Whether daughter or niece, family is family. The offer stands,” he affirmed, turning potential awkwardness into a testament of selfless love.
As the dirt settled on Shalkido’s grave today, Guardian Angel’s redirected pledge shines as a beacon. In a nation quick to judge, this funeral reminds us: legacies aren’t etched in bloodlines, but in the quiet acts of care that echo long after the music fades. Rest in perfect peace Shalkido Ga Cucu.
