Legendary reggae DJ Benson Ouma popularly known as DJ Lastborn has died, family has confirmed.
DJ lastborn’s sister who has been taking care of him in Mombasa says that DJ Lastborn died in his sleep.
“We woke up this morning and found him dead. I think he just died in his sleep,” Lastborn’s sister told Ghetto Radio News.
The death comes as shock to the family since according to Lillian, he was recuperating well and they even had a good conversation last night before he went to sleep.
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 even his right eye.
“When he first suffered stroke, he was able to do things on his own, he could walk and even talk. But when it reoccurred, it affected him completely, he could not talk or even feed himself,” Lilian told Ghetto Radio in a past interview.
His body is currently lying at the Mocham Mortuary in Mombasa.
He was 43 years old.
Condolences
The Kenyan reggae community is in mourning. The legendary selector DJ Lastborn has passed. Anyone who was close to Kenyan students who came to Uganda for either secondary or university education from 2000-09 listened to his mixes popularly know of Missiles. ? pic.twitter.com/FyVHdsi93U
— THE Blaze (@blazey_blaze) February 3, 2023
So sad to hear DJ Lastborn has passed on. Deepest condolences to family and friends. RIP decksmaster. pic.twitter.com/MO9kztOJV0
— Jeff Mwangemi HSC (@mwangemi_jeff) February 3, 2023