Top Kenyan DJ Skratch 1 has sadly passed away

The Kenyan entertainment industry is again in mourning following the sudden death of top Kenyan DJ Skratch 1.

The DJ has been mourned by several celebrities from the Kenyan music industry – many are still in disbelief over his untimely death. The cause of his death is yet to be made public. 

Legendary Kenyan singer and songwriter Kenzo Matata mourned the DJ with a message that read;

“Rest well bro, till we meet again, @djskratch1, wah! Life is short, remember to check on your friends before it’s too late, especially men! Until we meet again rest well brother.. Jah knows,”.

US-based Kenyan musician Nonini wrote;

“Last December was in just testing the ground for an upcoming Tour we were planning together end of this year! Beste yangu @djskratch1 didn’t tell me this will be our last rodeo heading out 2Kericho! We have done this Entertainment thing for years tangu enzi za Rezorous Westy.”.

“So sorry my brother! We as your friends should have known better and we should have spoken more and understood each other better! Pole sana 😞,”.

DJ Jr254

This news is not even making sense to me 🤦🏻‍♂️ This is not how it was supposed to end my brother 😭 Damn, rest in peace

Dj Carmrash

This just hit me man …RIP bro…shine your way🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️