Pioneer Gospel musician Shari Martin has sadly passed away.

Shari was most famous for the song 'Rafiki Pesa' which was very popular in the early 90's.

His death was announced by Douglas Jivs Jiveti.

"Pioneer Gospel musician Shari Martin has sadly passed on. Very gifted musician: Creative composer, strong lyrics, wonderful voice... Legend! May God rest his soul in eternal peace."

 Martin had been ill and hospitalised for about a week at the Kenyatta National Hospital, where he succumbed to his illness. 

Below are condolence messages from his fans

arshon_felix: When gospel was gospel,I used to to church but siku izi siwezi ata share same God na Ruto . May he rest easy

thee_musiku.cedric: Rip legend, we'll remember you all time for your art.

hon.davidmwangi: This song was always played after lunch news when I was in Kindergarten.May he rest in peace.

_takeshi_8: He was one of a kind...kila Sunday kwa most of the radio stations ❤️

be.ing162: ???R.I.P ulifanya nipende rafiki pesa.

moneyblack_yrn: So sad ? Mungu ailaze roho yake mahali pema peponi