Drug overdose reportedly revealed as the cause of Ugandan singer, AK47's death

By Brian Okoth | 9yrs ago | 2 min read

Postmortem report for the fallen Ugandan dancehall singer, AK47, is out and it reveals, the 25-year-old died from drug overdose. His skull cracked as a result of the fall.

According to Howwe.biz, Dr. Moses Byaruhanga, a forensic pathologist reportedly headed the team that carried out the postmortem on AK47's body which revealed the singer was overdosed on drugs before sliding and falling unconscious in the bathroom of DeJavu Pub.

According to Dr Moses Byaruhanga, a forensic pathologist who reportedly headed the team that carried out the postmortem on AK47's body, - See more at: http://www.howwe.biz/5054/ak47-died-of-drug-overdose-police.html#sthash.WchsmYHy.dpuf

According to Dr Moses Byaruhanga, a forensic pathologist who reportedly headed the team that carried out the postmortem on AK47's body - See more at: http://www.howwe.biz/5054/ak47-died-of-drug-overdose-police.html#sthash.WchsmYHy.dpuf

He was pronounced dead at Nsambya Hospital after he was rushed to the health facility.

Akay's mother does not believe in the postmortem report. When asked if she knew her son was on drugs, she replied, “even if I reject, will it make a difference? Let my son rest in peace!”

His dad, Gerald Mayanja is seeking an audience with Diamond Oscar and DJ Bobby who were with AKay on the fateful night at Dejavu.

At the time of his death, he had recorded a gospel song, 'Ndimulokole', which means; 'I'm a Born Again'. It was to be premiered end of March but that has not come to pass.

Meanwhile, fans, friends and relatives turned out in huge numbers at National Theatre to pay their last respects to the talented artiste.

It is reported Radio and TV stations in Uganda on Tuesday were playing AK47's music with majority of the callers requesting for his songs.