Charisma calls out bahati for using Shalkido’s death for clout
Kenyan musician Charisma has strongly criticized fellow artist Bahati, accusing him of using the tragic death of Gengetone star Shalkido to seek attention and remain relevant. The accusation comes in the wake of Bahati’s public tributes and statements following Shalkido’s pas..
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Kenyan musician Charisma has publicly accused fellow artist Bahati of exploiting the death of Gengetone star Shalkido for attention and relevance. Charisma criticized Bahati’s public tributes following Shalkido’s passing, calling them a “disgusting” act of “clout chasing.”
- Shalkido, real name Kevin Mburu Kinyanjui, was a former member of Sailors Gang and died after a motorcycle accident on Thika Road.
- Charisma took to Instagram to condemn Bahati’s actions, accusing him of disrespecting Shalkido’s memory.
- The controversy stems from Bahati’s social media tribute where he claimed Shalkido had recently discussed a collaboration with his management, which Charisma viewed as self-serving.
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Artiste Shalkido Dies After Accident; Musicians Condemn 'Clout Chasing' - October 2025
Gengetone musician Kevin Mburu Kinyanjui, known as Shalkido, died after sustaining severe injuries in a road accident. One report states the accident occurred on October 5, 2025, along Thika Road and he passed away on October 7, 2025, while another cites he succumbed to injuries from a motorbike accident on October 6, 2025. Content creator 2Mbili recounted visiting Shalkido at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), where doctors had declared him brain dead. Following his death, fellow entertainers spoke out against exploiting the tragedy. Comedian Ofweneke publicly condemned “clout chasing” and the exploitation of tragic events for social media engagement. Similarly, musician Charisma accused artist Bahati of using Shalkido’s death for attention, calling his public tributes a “disgusting” act of “clout chasing.”
