Ally B's burial. Photo/Courtesy

Why the family of late singer Ally B doesn’t want media to play his songs following his death 

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The family of departed singer Ally B has ordered all media houses and DJs not to play the deceased’s songs anywhere.

Ally B’s brother gave the order while speaking during his burial which was attended by thousands of mourners.

According to his brother, anyone remembering the artiste and wishes to play his music should not to.

However, the family gave a nod for prayers to be directed to the fallen singer.

“Ma radio presenter, madj tafadhali naomba nyimbo za Ally msicheze, tafadhali naomba… anayetaka akimkumbuka amtilie dua lakini msipige miziki yake,” the brother said.

Ally B was a Muslim has been laid to rest in Mombasa on Thursday November 2, 2023, according to Islamic laws.

Ally B’s family doesn’t want his music to be played on the media because all of his songs are secular.

According to Islam, secular songs are haram – not permitted.

Size 8 also gave a similar order to media houses when she got saved in 2013. She requested the media and DJs not to play her secular songs.

Ally B, whose real name was Ali Khamisi, died at the Coast General, Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa on Wednesday afternoon November 1, 2023.

According to his younger brother, Mohammed Ramadhan, Ally B had been grappling with pneumonia for the past two weeks.

The ordeal began when Ally B was admitted to the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) for treatment.

Initially, he was treated and discharged, but his symptoms persisted until his death.