A candle lit vigil was held over the weekend in honour of late singer Ally B. The 'Bembea' hitmaker was laid to rest on November 2nd after he suffered a sudden illness.
The vigil was organized by the coastal music and entertainment fraternity. The vigil brought together family, musicians, producers and presenters to pay tribute to the singer.
Masauti shared photos from the vigil
"Jana niliungana na ndugu zangu na wadau mbali mbali mjini Mombasa kwa zoezi la kumuaga kipenzi chetu ALI B,kwa mishumaa na mkono wa buriani...Endelea kulala pema Kaka yetu ,May your legacy be forever 🙏!! Umauti ni mawaidha tosha," he said
Soon after Ally's death, his brother asked people in the entertainment industry not to play the singer's songs.
“Tunaomba news anchors, radio presenters, ma-dj, tafadhali naomba, nyimbo za Ally msicheze. Tafadhali naomba,”
“Msicheze miziki yake tena. Naomba iwe anayetaka akimkumbuka amtilie dua. Lakini msipige miziki yake, tafadhali. Twaomba,” Ally B's brother continued.
“Nyimbo zake tosha. Muombeeni lakini msipige miziki yake. Mimi kama ndugu yake nimesema,” He concluded.
At the time, President William Ruto led Kenyans in mourning Ally B. The Head of State eulogized Ally B as an artiste who always preached peace.
“I join the music fraternity in mourning the passing of Ally B, a musician who harnessed his talent to foster unity and harmony in our society.
“Ali Khamisi Mwanguli inscribed his message of peace deep within our hearts, and we will forever carry that meaningful tune. May God provide solace to his family, friends, and devoted fans,” President William Ruto
