Kenya’s rap legend passes on…

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Rap legend and lyrical maestro Chris Kantai has passed on.

The rapper reportedly died on in the early hours of Wednesday though news of his death were made public later in the afternoon.

Kantai’s family is yet to disclose what led to the rapper’s death.

Debut

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In 2004, Kantai burst into the showbiz scene with verve, swag and a refreshingly new flow. At a time when songs and artistes from Ogopa Deejays and Blu Zebra heavily dominated the Kenyan music scene, Kantai, straight from the US, was a fresh sound.

Throw in the fact that he was spotted severally with Brenda Ngesa, the sexy lass who alongside the late E-Sir dominated the charts with Mos Mos. They met at a studio in Westlands and hit it off immediately. Kantai described it as ‘love at first sight’.

He was funny on Kewowo, a song that glorifies alcohol. The song and his other hit Issues, were probably a sure sign of the artiste’s dependence on the vice and his soon-to-be-troubled future.

Alcohol troubles

According reports doing rounds, Kantai has been fighting alcoholism for the last few years and has even been seeking treatment for his addiction.

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Kantai has been is remembered by most of his fans for his song “Happy” featuring female rapper STL which was actually her big break song. Three years ago, In a bid to make a comeback Kantai had a collaboration with fellow Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones called Ting Badi Malo.

In April, Khaligraph Jones wrote“Chris Kantai is one person that I will forever respect and acknowledge ‘cause he did set the pace for a lot of artistes that are in the present music industry. Let’s all appreciate this pioneer for the good job he has done and is still doing.”

May his soul rest in peace.

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