Kenyan rapper Nazizi Hirji is mourning the death of her son Jazeel, who passed away on Christmas Day in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The three-year-old boy is believed to have fallen from the fourth floor of the hotel where the family was staying.
Nazizi and her Family, released a statement on social media on Wednesday, December 27, confirming the tragic news. “We lost this young soul in an unfortunate accident at the hotel where the family was staying,” the statement read.
The statement added that Jazeel’s body was transferred to Nairobi and buried on Wednesday, according to Islamic tradition.
Nazizi is a well-known figure in the Kenyan music industry. She has been rapping since the early 2000s and is known for her outspokenness and political activism. She is also a mother of two other children.
The news of Jazeel’s death has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan community. Many people have taken to social media to express their condolences to Nazizi and her family.
“The smallest coffins are the heaviest to carry.Inna lilali wa inna lilahi rajiun..this breaks my heart as a parent.May you find comfort during this hard times.”
“This is sad ðŸ˜ðŸ’” may his gentle soul rest I’m peace, my condolences Nazizi.”
Nazizi has not yet spoken publicly about her son’s death. However, her statement on social media is a testament to the pain and grief she is feeling.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Nazizi and her family during this difficult time.
