Celebrated Kikuyu Benga Singer John DeMathew Dies in Road Crash

Celebrated Kikuyu benga musician John Ng'ang'a, popularly known as John DeMathew has passed away.

DeMathew died after his car was involved in a road crash near Blue Post Hotel along Thika Superhighway in Nairobi on Sunday night.

The singer was reportedly returning home after attending a harambee in support of fellow musician Peter Kigia at Metro Bar, Gatanga MP Nduati Ngugi said while confirming his death.

He said DeMathew, who was alone in the vehicle, rammed into a lorry and was pronounced dead on arrival at Thika Nursing Home.