Kenyan DJ Skratch 1.
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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🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️

DJ Nruff

Remember We Met When You Came Back From The States With Serato & Made All Of Us Move From Carrying CD Bags & Vinyl To Buying Laptops & Hard Drives.Last Time We Met At The Kibanda Near My House & You Told Me To Cook And I Told You Today I Was On Break & That I Will Invite You Over When I Cook.I Guess We Will Share That Meal In Heaven!!!Thank You For Being You. Humble, Quiet But A Huge Force When You Played Music!!Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord, And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May You Rest In Peace @djskratch1

topdonn Man. This sucks. Saw him just the other day at 213. May be rest in peace.

princes_lucie May he rest in peace.

May his soul Rest In Peace

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