Kenyan entertainer Michael Macharia Njiri, known as DJ Brownskin, has recently paid tribute to his late wife, Sharon Njeri, who tragically passed away on July 29th, 2022.
In a poignant gesture, the DJ posted a touching video on social media. The video featured a burning candle, accompanied by the song “I’ll Be Missing You,” playing in the background, as a heartfelt way to remember his beloved wife.
However, the circumstances surrounding Njeri’s passing were met with mixed reactions from social media users. Prior to her death, a distressing video was released by a prominent blogger, showing Njeri’s final moments. In the video, she can be seen ingesting a poisonous substance after emptying it into a cup. The DJ, capturing the heartbreaking scene, recorded for a while before asking someone present to give her milk.
This tragic event sparked discussions and debates, as some questioned why DJ Brownskin did not intervene during his wife’s apparent moment of crisis. Social media was flooded with various opinions and emotions surrounding the incident.
Following Sharon Njeri’s passing, DJ Brownskin shared emotional posts on his social media pages, expressing the immense void her death had left in his life. He wrote movingly about the love they shared and how her absence created a profound emptiness within him.
However, in June of the current year, the DJ found himself facing legal trouble as he was arrested in connection with his wife’s suicide. He was brought before the Milimani law courts and charged with aiding suicide, which is in violation of Section 225 (c) of the Penal Code. Additionally, he faced two other charges, one for failing to prevent the suicide and the other for allegedly destroying evidence.
The prosecution accused him of negligence, alleging that despite being aware of his wife’s intentions, he failed to take reasonable measures to prevent her suicide. These legal developments have further complicated an already tragic situation, leaving many to ponder the complexities of personal responsibility and mental health support.
As the case unfolds, the Kenyan public continues to follow the proceedings, grappling with the sensitive issues surrounding mental health awareness and the potential role of loved ones in preventing such tragedies. The heartrending saga of DJ Brownskin and his late wife has served as a stark reminder of the importance of compassion, understanding, and mental health support within our communities.
