Zimdancehall artist King Shady is grieving the loss of his nephew and his protege, Junior King.
Junior King, whose real name is Tanaka Dengu, died on Friday. It is reported that he was discovered deceased in his room, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
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King Shady shared the heartbreaking update on his verified Facebook account, conveying his sadness. The artist behind “Letter to Mai Hun” honoured his nephew and mentee, Junior King, for his noteworthy impact on the Zimdancehall music style.
King Shady emphasized that the deceased’s legacy will endure and continue to inspire people worldwide. He expressed gratitude for the talent Junior King shared with the world.
“REST IN PEACE JUNIOR KING will always dance to your music and remember the joy and passion you brought to all who heard you. Your will live on forever, inspiring and uplifting people around the world. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Rest peace, Junior King. You will be greatly missed,” King Shady said.
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In the comments section, King Shady’s devoted followers expressed their sorrow and offered heartfelt condolences. Fans reminisced about Junior King’s standout tracks, including the much-loved “Mistaken Identity,” and emphasized the profound void his passing has left in the Zimdancehall community. Here are some of the comments:
Francis Gumbo said:
So sad..Mistaken identity still my favorite track to this day. Rest in Peace my king 👑
Stanley Robinho Jnr Mukarati:
RIP Junior king wl always remember you
Ras Jerry:
Rest Easy my king, I lastly met him at my work place in Kaguvi
Chaplin Moses:
I m feeling it is such a sad story to hear this King was so amazing I can’t believe it 😭😭😭😭
Matochan:
Tisu type dziya dzinoshanda undercover…Ndoda kukutora ndokuti you’re my lover….Gara waziva ndiwe ndiwe baby rangu saka hapana mumwe….💔💔💔💔RIP BRO
