A few days after releasing his music video titled, International Local, Kisumu based artiste Gabiro Mtu Necessary collapsed during a recording session. He was rushed to the hospital.
According to a press statement, it is believed the singer’s condition was caused by mild stress and lack of sleep leading to fatigue. Anxiety or depression can also cause fatigue, going by his recent social media post, the singer may have been undergoing a hard time.
Then on Wednesday when he started posting again on Instagram and Twitter but his phone and WhatsApp has since remained inactive since Sunday 3:12 PM.
Gabiro is steadily building a reputation as Kisumu’s best lyricist, who is raw and real because he shares his personal struggles through his art. From working as a matatu tout to battling drug abuse, Gabiro’s ability to tell stories separates him from rap music ‘status quo’.
“We have been working on ensuring we release at least a new project after every new month this year and that would have been one of the reasons why young champ was fatigued,” says his team leader.
He continues, “I am always on the run and sometimes feel burdened by everything on my back but its work and we are all looking for a better tomorrow. I never knew he would have any personal problems coz he never opens up about everything more so when it comes to his personal stuff.”
Doctors say he is still going to be at the hospital for some time as they monitor him even though his condition is stable and he can now talk and have visitors.