Veteran reggae DJ Benson Ouma popularly known as DJ Lasborn has died at the age of 43, the family has confirmed.
DJ lastborn’s sister, Lillian Anyango, who has been taking care of him in Mombasa said that DJ Lastborn died in his sleep.
“I was with him on Thursday and we talked about so many things. He seemed so energetic and after having dinner he requested us to take him to bed.
“Ever since he suffered a stroke in 2017 I have been taking care of him and there had been tremendous improvement,” she said.
Early on Friday morning, DJ Lastborn’s nephew, Ian, went to check on him as he often did but thought he was asleep so went to a nearby shop to buy him some toiletries.
A few minutes later, his caregiver walked in and realized the DJ had not moved from his initial position the previous night and she immediately alerted Lillian who rang a medic.
It was at this point that he was pronounced dead and his body was rushed to a funeral home.
“It is painful to lose my brother but I believe it was God’s will. Let him rest. He will no longer be in pain. His time had come,” said Lillian.
DJ Lastborn has been ailing for several years now after suffering two bouts of stroke. The second stroke, which he suffered in 2019, affected his speech and eyesight.
His body is currently lying at the Mocham Mortuary in Mombasa.
