The popular Kikuyu Mugiithi musician Dick Njoroge Munyonyi who sang the Firirinda song had opened up about being diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.
He revealed that he has started undergoing chemotherapy to contain the illness and he hopes to be in good health so that he can go on with entertaining his fans.
Dick Njoroge Munyonyi first came into the public limelight in the year 2021 after his popular song ‘Firirinda’ went viral in the country.
The singer is currently 71 years old and he also revealed that he suffers from a throat infection and which makes it hard for him to speak.
The 71-year-old singer said he had had a rough 2022 as most of the time; he was unwell.
Firirinda maestro said he organized a birthday celebration since he turned a year old today, January 1, 2023.
“I am appealing to my fans to help me go on with the chemo process since it is not very easy. I need money every time I go to the hospital but I know God will walk with me through this journey.”
In January 2022, MCSK boss Ezekiel Mutua pledged to start a pay bill kitty with Sh 100K that would go into catering for the artiste’s medical bill.
Philanthropist Karangu Wa Muraya has also asked his fans to pray for the artiste through his social media platforms.
“Let’s pray and wish a speedy recovery to our senior dad, Dick Munyonyi who’s fighting prostate cancer.”
Dick Munyonyi began his career in 1971 and had a chance to perform during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s wedding in 1989.
The Firirinda song is all about the African culture of dowry, and the marriage ceremony where two families come together to celebrate their loved ones.
