The Kenyan music industry was thrown into mourning following the death of Ali Khamisi nMwaliguli aka Ally B.

The singer who is popular for songs such as Maria, Silali, Kadzo and Bembea passed away on Wednesday afternoon while being rushed to Coast General Hospital after a short illness.

Kenyans at large, from his fans, politicians and celebrities have shared comforting messages as others recalled the good times they spend with the legendary musician.

One of them is Akothee who thanked him for giving her a husband. According to the mother of five, the song Maria saw the father of her youngest child, Domic Decherf fall in love with her.

“Thank you very much for the part you played in my life ❤️ the laughter the encouragement, thank you For giving me a husband,your song maria made Ambassador fell in love with me 💋. You know we used to joke with it , Dominic ataumia sanaaa akisikia unmeondoka 🙏. I know I didn’t check on you for sometime,but I have equally been trying to balance life my friend 🙏. Your departure has saddened my heart . 💔, The trips we made to Europe made me understand what humility is. Lala Salama Bro . Pole kwa maumivu . R.I .P ALLY B,” she wrote on social media.

President William Ruto also joined Kenyans in mourning Ally B. In his condolence message, the head of state said,I join the music fraternity in mourning the passing of Ally B, a musician who harnessed his talent to foster unity and harmony in our society. Ali Khamisi Mwanguli inscribed his message of peace deep within our hearts, and we will forever carry that meaningful tune. May God provide solace to his family, friends and devoted fans.”

Here are other messages that celebrities shared following Ally B’s death;

King Kaka: Ally B. Fly my friend

Mzazi Tuva: Nashindwa kuamini. Wengi tulikuthamini. Imebidi urudi kwa manani. Pumzika kwa amani