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Papa Dennis given warm send-off

The send-off service was organised by gospel singer Alex 'Ringtone' Apoko

In Summary

• His body was discovered by the roadside in Pangani, Nairobi on February 7

Pall-bearers carry the late Papa Dennis coffin
Pall-bearers carry the late Papa Dennis coffin
Image: Moses Mwangi

The funeral service for award-winning gospel musician Dennis Mwangi, alias Papa Dennis, was conducted at the Nairobi Chapel on Ngong' Road on Monday. 

The 'Nashukuru' hitmaker's body was discovered by the roadside in Pangani, Nairobi, on the night of February 7, an accident which shocked many in the showbiz industry and fans.

   The funeral service was attended by politicians, celebrities, families and friends, who showered praises on the fallen star.

Among those present were his twin brother Simon Mwangi, his former manager Sadat Muhindi, Starehe MP Charles 'Jaguar' Kanyi and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi.

The send-off service was organised by gospel singer Alex 'Ringtone' Apoko.

Simon Mwangi eulogizes his late brother
Simon Mwangi eulogizes his late brother
Image: Moses Mwangi
Starehe MP Charles 'Jaguar' Kanyi, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and gospel singer Ringtone
Starehe MP Charles 'Jaguar' Kanyi, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and gospel singer Ringtone
Image: Moses Mwangi
DK Kwenye Beat and P-Unit's Gabu
DK Kwenye Beat and P-Unit's Gabu
Image: Moses Mwangi
Papa Dennis former manager Sadat Muhindi
Papa Dennis former manager Sadat Muhindi
Image: Moses Mwangi
A mourner is overcome with grief
A mourner is overcome with grief
Image: Moses Mwangi
Papa Dennis portrait
Papa Dennis portrait
Image: Moses Mwangi
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