One lesson we can all learn from Papa Dennis’ death

About a fortnight ago, Kenyans were shocked when they learnt that gospel singer Dennis Mwangi, popularly known as Papa Dennis, had jumped to his death in Nairobi’s Pangani Estate.

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What was astounding was not even how he died but the fact that he had been sleeping in the studio after his landlord locked him out of his rented apartment and he could not even afford to feed himself.

The truth is, the Papa Dennis that we all knew was filthy rich, or at least we thought so. The guy would often be seen flaunting wads of cash on social media, showing off his posh home, driving luxurious cars, name it.

The Nashukuru hitmaker even had collabos with the likes of Chidinma, Korede Bello, Flavour, Ray C, just to name a few. Anyone can tell you just don’t wake up one morning and get on a track with these artists.

I have immense respect for the dead but it does not make sense. Did he squander all his money or was he living a lie because his story does not make sense however hard you try to understand it.

There are rumors that his problems began after he parted ways with his promoter Sadat Muhindi who is the founder of Maliza Umaskini Foundation but we won’t talk about that today because it’s hearsay.

However, one thing that we can talk about and I’m hoping we can all learn a lesson from is living your truth or being yourself. This applies to celebrities, politicians and everyone – you and me.

You see, there is no need going around telling people that you are filthy wealthy and how your life is glamorous but it really isn’t. I don’t know why people even do that.

You see, eventually the truth will come out and people will hate you for being a fraud when you could have just lived a normal life like the rest of us who are not deep pocketed. Hi Kobi Kihara! Okay, that was not really necessary.