Kenyan Hiphop Legend Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver
Kenyan hip hop mheads are mourning the passing on of one of the best rappers. One half of the Kenyan legendary hiphop duo “Mashifta”, G-Wiji aka Miti is dead.
According to reports, G-Wiji was killed by a driver who hit and killed the hip hop artiste then fled the scene on Saturday. His body was taken to the morgue as investigations continue to bring to book the hit-and-run driver at Kasarani on Thika Superhighway.
This morning, close friends and family members went to City Mortuary where his body is lying to view the body as the body was previously unrecognizable since he was apparently run over severally. However, the documents show it’s G-Wiji. A Facebook page associated with the rapper read;
“All close friendz n family of #G_WIJI#MASHIFTA are being asked to go and confirm the identity of a body at city mortuary. The only thing that iz clear iz that the documents the person was holding, Thats is, The ID card, voterz card, MCSK documents, n others that had his name.”
Meanwhile, fellow artistes, fans and friends have been posting their commiseries on social media to mourn the rapper;
RIP G-WIJI… We will miss you bro… We will continue reppin’ for KeHiphop to the max… — feeling sad
— OFFICIAL SINCITY (@SincityIrap254) April 13, 2014
So saddened by the passing of G-Wiji aka Miti – 1 half of the poetic geniuses ‘Mashifta’ – May his Soul know Peace. pic.twitter.com/jLbDN5KcSs
— Kiarie John (@KiarieJohn) April 13, 2014
Mashifta made music that chased my demons.. I grew up to their music. Gwiji salute, fare thee well soldier.. RIP
— Major Billy B. (@BillyByarugaba) April 13, 2014
Rest in peace G-wiji it was an honor working with you
