“We fought so much, but he wanted to be my dad!” Daughter regrets not giving the late Jimmy Wayuni a chance (Photo)

Kikuyu singer Jimmy Wayuni unfortunately passed on earlier today following a grisly accident that took place along Thika road. According to reports, the singer rammed into a lorry while driving back to Nairobi after dropping off his friend Jacksam in Ruiru, Nairobi.

This death has robbed the entertainment industry a talented bubbly singer that spoke to many fans through his music. He will be remembered for songs like Airitu a Ruiru and Wayuni Utuire Uhenagia among others.

His life off the camera is however unknown but thanks to one lady by the name of Mercy Murugi; we now understand that he had a daughter. Judging from Mercy’s post it’s evident to see that she did not have such a close relationship with her father due to personal reasons.

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She went on to share a post mourning her late father in the only way she could understand. Mercy wrote;

 

How do you mourn a man you had barely known? How do you mourn the man you called biological father but fought so much with him for the title of Dad that he wanted.

Deadbeat father?

It is not our place to judge the kind of father Jimmy Wayuni was while still alive; however it’s evident that his death has left his daughter with regrets of not allowing him to know her. She went on to say;

Post shared by woman claiming to be Jimmy Wayuni’s

but you felt he was yet to earn? What many never knew is Jimmy Wayuni is my biological father. And now he’s gone.

Her father might have not been a dad to her, but at least Mercy acknowledges that he tried stepping up; but due to anger and pride she never let him in. But that is as far as the story goes.

Fans and friends have reached out to the young girl encouraging and sympathizing with her as she tries to accept the loss. Anyway we shall follow up with the story in case of new updates!

Popular Kikuyu singer dies after grisly road accident (Photos)

Singer Jimmy Walter Githinji, popularly known as Jimmy Wayuni is dead. The singer died in a car crash on May 26, 2020 as reported by the police and his family.

The singer who was popularly known for songs like Airitu a Ruiru and Wayuni Utuire Uhenagia among others passed on May 26,2020 following a road accident. As reported by several news outlets, the accident took place on Thika road after the singer’s car rammed into a lorry at Kahawa Sukari near Githurai 45.

Reports claim that the late artist was from dropping his friend identified as Jacksam Kibandi when he met his untimely death while heading to Nairobi from Ruiru, Kiambu County.

Jimmy Wayuni

Police issue a statement

Speaking to Nation on phone, the OCPD from Ruiru Mr Ringera confirmed the sad news as
he also revealed fresh details from the accident. He went on to say;

What we have gathered so far is that the said musician was heading from Ruiru to Nairobi. He tried to exit the highway at Kahawa Sukari; and join the service lane that leads to Githurai 45 when he rammed into a lorry.

Although he did not die on the spot, word has it that the Benga musician fought for his life until he got to the hospital. However upon arriving at St Joseph Hospital, Jimmy lost the fight and was pronounced dead.

He was seriously injured and was rushed to St Joseph Hospital where he passed away while undergoing treatment.

Jimmy Wayuni’s car after grisly accident

Papa Dennis

The late Jimmy’s death comes barely six months after Papa Dennis allegedly committed suicide due to depression.

Details of his death however remain on the low as his family and twin brother continue to mourn the death of their lost son.

We from the Ghafla team send our heart felt condolences to Jimmy’s family and fans as they mourn their loss!

The late Jimmy