Deputy President, William Samoei Ruto has taken his time to offer condolences to the family and friends of the last legendary Rhumba musician, Kasongo wa Kanema who died a few days ago in his Lang’ata home.
The death of Kasongo wa Kaneme’s death comes a few days after another musician, Aziz Abdi died last week on Saturday in Voi.
“Kasongo wa Kanema was a supreme tenor vocalist, perhaps East Africa’s best tenor vocalist; he was an integral cog of the revered rhumba music and will be fondly remembered for his lead vocals in the Kakolele Viva Christmas track. His greatest hits were Shauri Yako and Kasongo.” Deputy President William Ruto tweeted.
“A gifted manager who ran Orchestra Super Mazembe with gusto and tutored high-ranking musicians like Disco Longwa, Maurice Kasongo, the Longombas, among others, Kasongo was unflappable, modest, mindful and ever keen to share musical discoveries on the air.” the Deputy President continued.
Ex-Orchestra Super Mazembe singer Kasongo wa Kanema dies
“Our prayers and sympathies to the Kasongo family, friends and rhumba fraternity. Rest In Peace,” he added.
Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto also recently offered condolences to the family and friends of Ken Walibora after the news of his passing shocked the entire country.
