This archive report was first published on 28 June 2020.
On Sunday morning, the music industry was left reeling with the news of the passing of Shammy, the wife of Babu Tale, manager to renowned artist Diamond Platnumz.
The cause of her death remains unknown, leaving fans and colleagues in shock and mourning.
Babu Tale took to social media to announce the tragic news, saying:
"Mke na Mama wa Watoto wa Meneja wa Lebo ya WCB, Hamis Taletale (babutale), SHAMMY amefariki dunia Mapema Alfajili ya Leo • #WasafiMedia Tunatoa pole kwa Familia ya Ndugu yetu Hamis Taletale katika Kipindi hiki kigumu, na kumuombea kwa Mungu ampe nguvu na ahueni • Innalilah wainailaihi Rajiuun "
Translated, his message reads: "The wife and mother to the kids of WCB manager Babu Tale, Shammy, has passed away early this morning. We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Babu Tale during this trying times and we pray to God that He may give him strength."
Colleague Sallam Mendez also took to social media to express his condolences, saying "Mungu amlaze mahala pema" (God rest her soul).
May Shammy's soul rest in peace.
