This archive report was first published on 24 August 2019.
John De Mathew, a renowned artiste, left an indelible mark on the music industry with his 375 songs and 50 albums.
His first wife, Sabina Mwangi, paid a moving tribute to her late husband, praising his kindness, generosity, and unconditional love.
"You truly were a wonderful and kind man," Sabina said, recalling their time together.
She also spoke about their family's unity, saying, "Our kids relate well and you can't differentiate which one belongs to me and which ones belong to my co-wife."
Notably, Sabina requested that their family remain united, saying, "I'm requesting today that let no one come between us (family). We were humble, united as a family and there's no day we've 'fought'".
She also commended her co-wife Caroline, saying, "I really love Caroline because she respects me as Mam Shiko because she knows nilikuwa nimemtengeneza mzee."
As the family mourns the loss of John De Mathew, Sabina's words of comfort to Caroline serve as a testament to their strong bond and commitment to their family's unity.
