John De’Mathew Ng’ang’a, legendary Kikuyu benga maestro, dies in horror crash
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of The Legendary John De’Mathew Ng’ang’a, through a tragic road accident near Blue Post Hotel, Thika, on the night of 18th August 2019.
Husband of Sabina Wairimu John and Carolyne Waithira John. Son of the late Matthew Ng’ang’a Kagai and Lucy Wanjiku Ng’ang’a.
Father of Jane Waithira, Everlyne Wanjiku, Chrissp Kamau, Stecy Wanjiku, Lenny Ng’ang’a, Tyress Thiiru, Wyne Matthew Ng’ang’a Junior.
Brother of Samuel Kiarie, Paul Mbua, Andrew Kagai, Emmah Wambui, Agnes Wanjira David Maina,Evans Mburu, Geoffrey Ndungu (Wakirairu).
Step-brother of the late Francis Kagai, the late Paul Gichiri, Samuel Ng’ang’a, Auria Wanjira and John Ngahu.
Uncle of Lazarus Mburu Evans Mwangi Waweru among many others.
Relatives and friends are meeting at Hotel Blue Spring-Nairobi, Hotel Metro Fill-Thika at his home Githingiri Estate and Gathiru-ini village, Mukurwe Gatanga, Murang’a County.
The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Saturday 24th August 2019 at 7:00 am for funeral service at Githambia Primary School grounds and thereafter burial at his home Athiruini village.
In the Lord you rest, in our hearts you live forever, Legend.
I learnt of John Demathew’s death through my wife. The night he died through a horrific road accident, my wife told me about the death the following morning. I couldn’t believe her. But when I switched on the TV, I saw the sad breaking news. Benga music icon John Demathew was no more. I cried 😭😭 for real. Mr. Demathew was my role model, mentor and icon. RIP Baba Shiku. Death has robbed us of a great legend, composer and an incredible music icon.