Firirinda singer Dick Njoroge Munyonyi is dead, bringing to an end a music career that bloomed in his twilight yearsThe popular Mugiithi artiste caught the nation's attention in 2021 when his song went viral 35 years after its release. Shortly after the release of Firirinda, Munyonyi was diagnosed with a throat infection that affected his vocal cords and forced him to stop singingFamous Mugiithi artist Dick Njoroge Munyonyi, known for his viral song "Firirinda", is dead. In the song, Munyonyi is heard welcoming guests to his home and says in one of the lines that those who do not drink should be given sugarless tea. Efforts to restore vocal cordsWhen the song took the nation by storm, several stakeholders offered to help the singer revive his singing career. Interestingly, the song went viral in February 2021, 35 years after its release in 1986.

Source: Daily Nation January 06, 2024 17:19 UTC