Mighty Salim buried as artistes accuse State of neglect
Counties
By
Kennedy Gachuhi
| Feb 02, 2021
“It hurts we never said goodbye. Your love was like music. We will never forget your love. We will always remember you when you told us to follow our paths and united our family,” she said.
Salim Young described his elder brother as loving and assured fans that the family would keep the torch burning in his memory.
“As I grew up beside you, you taught me about love and respect. You always led from the front as we sought to find our path. We shall not let the name Salim fade out,” said Young.
A black casket was laid down in the middle of the venue as residents and fans trooped in to pay their last respects. Several artistes came in playing guitars, which they later placed around the casket in a show of respect.
The musicians led by Muigai wa Njoroge described Mighty Salim as a father figure to many musicians whom he trained and coached.
“He was an approachable man ready to help any upcoming artiste who needed a helping hand. Even as we mourn his death, we celebrate how he lived his life and for the years God gave him to this world,” said Muigai.
The musicians also used the opportunity to express their frustrations with their industry, saying little had been done to support their craft.
“It is unfortunate that taxes charged on our music eat up more than what ends up in the pocket of an artiste. This is an industry that has been neglected as the government focuses on other sectors, such as games and sports,” said Muigai.
Samuel ‘Samidoh’ Muchoki weighed in on the issue, noting that musicians live an impoverished life that only comes to the forefront when they die.
“Our problems are many, but it is always assumed that we are living a good life. On the contrary, our lives in poverty are exposed when we fall ill or die, and those around us cannot even raise funds to settle accompanying bills,” he said.
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