Veteran dancer and singer Said Makdar Mahfudh commonly known as Kanda king is in mourning following the death of his father.
According to a reliable source, the old man breathed his last on Saturday around 8pm.A requieim mass in his honor was held at the Mugoya mosque in South C on Sunday followed by his internment at the Kariokor Muslim cemetery on the same day.
Taking to his Instagram,Kanda King shared a photo with his old man and bid him farewell.
“Innah lillahi wainah lillahi rajun…R.I.P My Dad Mr Hero…So sad!!!” Captioned Kanda
His fans and friends alike joined him in mourning the departed soul.
“ RIP Papa my condolences to you Kanda king and your family” wrote one fan
“May he rest in peace.He was in a great man!” Shot a second fan
“My condolences.May his soul RIP” appeared another comment
The Kanda family is a musical family with Kanda and his wife Kamson leading the African Rhythm Band.The couple has greatly influenced their son, Kanda junior who’s also an outstanding dancer.Kanda’s elder sister Princess Farida saw the light and sings gospel music.
Kanda King walks with a limp after undergoing a successful hip replacement surgery at a city hospital.
In one of his past interview’s,Kanda king attributed his hip problems to lack of warming up before hitting the stage.
The Ndani ya box singer is currently back on his feet and no longer uses a walking aid.The beat goes on during his weekly city show’s.
We wish the Kanda family well during this trying period.
By Steve Osaka.