In Summary
- Her Death was announced by fellow artist Wuod Fibi.
- She had hit songs that stir hope to many.
Luo Gospel singer Florence Roberts has died after a short illness.
Her death was made public by fellow artist and producer Wuod Fibi on his facebook page.Wuod Fibi however, did not disclose what she suffered from.
“A general has rested! This one is so sad. Rest well, my sister Florence Roberts; your songs will forever be a blessing to many generations to come,” Wuod Fibi wrote.
Florence Was HIV Positive
The celebrated singer tested HIV positive but after sometimes in faith with God, Florence declared that she had healed from the deadly disease.
“Mimi Mungu aliniponya HIV nikiwa msichana mdogo. Kuna siku moja nilipata fiance, tukaenda hospitali kupimwa before tufanye harusi. Nikapatikana niko nayo na yeye hana. Nilibaki pekee yangu. I was confused, discouraged and I even questioned God. Nilijiuliza Mungu yuko wapi. Naweza kumsifu na kumfanyia hizi vitu zote na bado nipatikane na shida kama hii? Sikuwa najijua. I wanted to settle.Nilirudi kwa maombi. Singeweza kuzungumza na mtu yeyote. Na kuna watu wa kuongea kwa sababu kuna vitu huwezi ficha. Nilikuwa na ugumu sana wa kusonga mbele.Nilikuwa naenda kwa maombi nalia tu. I released the pain to God. I waited for another ten years before I got married,’’ She revealed.
“God made me strong for the ministry during this period. Sikuwa naenda hopsitali wala kumeza dawa za hiyo ugonjwa.. After kupata bwana, tukaenda hospitali nikapimwa na nikapata niko sawa. Kuna tu vile mungu hufanya kazi. Almost 30 or 40 years later, sijawahi meza dawa na niko tu sawa,” she added.
Fans Reaction
‘‘Florence was God sent and her music inspired many Kik Ikala was a hit but not just a hit it was an inspiration too.The Luo Gospel nation has lost an icon a believer no one shall replace her.’’ David Okoth said.
“We are in prayers with her family at this difficult moment Roberts gave us hope and in hope we lived ..may she rest in peace.
