Several Kenyan celebrities have paid tribute to media personality Jahmby Koikai, who passed away after a long battle with endometriosis.
Koikai, who had been battling endometriosis since she was 13, died on Monday, June 3, while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. Her death has sent shockwaves through the media and entertainment circles, where she was a well-known and respected figure.
Here are different celebrities’ messages of condolence:
King Kaka: Rest Njambi. Beautiful-hearted friend. Wishing peace to the family.
Size 8: In this world where we are threatened by so much evil, let us remember that God is on the throne and loves us more than we can imagine. Rest in His love ❤️😍😘 God’s love endures forever ❤️…….. ENTER REST….. Have a fabulous day…….
Tallia Oyando: Rest well, Lioness @jahmbykoikai 🕊️🙏🏾 you fought, YOU WON 💔💛💚
Senje: My heart is shattered 😭😭😭😭😭, Jahmbi has been walking through this journey with me behind the scenes…You said we have no room to give up but to keep fighting 😭😭😭. You gave me strength every single time I felt like giving up. My heart is broken 💔💔… Rest in peace.
Avril: Safiri salama fire mama.
Ken Mijungu: We lost a warrior. Njambi lost the fight she boldly fought in public and privately. She was a good human! RIP my friend.
Ciru Muriuki: We’re all still trying to process this. Thank you for the YEARS of friendship. Thank you for your fire. You fought so hard, my Empress. So hard. Rest now @jahmbykoikai. You are loved eternally.
Blessed Njugush: A fighter has rested. May her soul rest in peace. She taught us resilience, grit, faith, hope, and kindness. So long, Fire Mummah. Condolences to family and friends.
Betty Kyallo: Your fight was truly remarkable. A true soldier. Your fight made this disease known. Many women who didn’t know about it and were suffering finally came to understand it and get medical help. A true champion. May Heaven receive you with the comfort you deserve.
Daddy Owen: RIP.
Suzanna Owiyo: A beautiful soul has rested. Go well, Njambi Koikai, aka Fyah Mama.
Carol Radull: You were such a warrior. An angel. A force. Walking with you in Kawangware; the people loved you. You loved them. And you loved the Beautiful Game. I guess you’ll never get my last message asking whether you still needed blood. 💔💔💔 I love you, girl. @jahmbykoikai May your fight for Endo Warriors bear fruit. 🙏🏽 Dance reggae with the angels. RIP.
Sauti Sol: Sad day 💔💔💔 Forever in our hearts. @jahmbykoikai was our first manager. Played a big part in our early stages as a band. The industry has lost a gem. The country has lost a warrior. The heavens have gained an angel. Rest in power. Your spirit lives on forever!
Nonini: What a sad day!
Iyanii: I remember our last convo before I traveled to Australia. You congratulated me and told me how happy you were to see my growth. This is a very sad moment for me 💔 knowing that we were planning for a reunion but God had different plans. Thank you for believing in me when not many did. I love you so much, and may your beautiful soul rest in Paradise, big sister.
Shix Kapyenga: Hii imeuma 💔 Rest in power, Fyah Mama.
Jalang’o: You fought! As friends, we did our bit. Heaven has won a golden heart! Rest well, Jeshi! This hurts!
Abel Mutua: Show me a more fierce fighter. You gave it everything, Empress. Rest well.
Rashid Abdallah: Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Bwana alitoa, na Bwana ametwaa; jina lake lihimidiwe 🙏. R.I.P.
Mwalimu Churchill: Rest in power, @jahmbykoikai. You fought a good one.
DJ Sadic: You fought, and the fight was painful. Rest in peace, Fyah Mummah Jahmby Koikai.
DJ Shiti: This is so disastrous 😭😭 what a sad Tuesday that we have lost a sister @jahmbykoikai. Shine on your way, Fire Mama.
Additionally, media personality Carol Radull paid her respects by posting a picture of herself with Njambi, captioned:
“You were such a warrior. An angel. A force. Walking with you in Kawangware; the people loved you. You loved them. And you loved the Beautiful Game. I guess you’ll never get my last message asking whether you still needed blood. I love you, girl. May your fight for Endo Warriors bear fruit. Dance reggae with the angels.”
Throughout her battle, Koikai became a fierce advocate for women’s health, courageously sharing her journey on social media to raise awareness about endometriosis. Her story inspired many and she became a beacon of hope for those struggling with the condition. Koikai’s advocacy work highlighted the need for better medical care and support for women suffering from endometriosis in Kenya.
