RIP Godzilla, Tanzanian rapper no more

Tanzanian rapper, Golden Mbunda better know by his stage name Godzilla died yesterday, his body was preserved at the Lugalo Hospital located in Dar es Salaam.

According to her Sister Joyce Mbunda, Godzilla was so sick, his stomach was burning and feels like he wanna throw up.

After he was rushed to the hospital, Godzilla was diagnosed with low blood pressure and diabetes before he died.

“It true that he died the source of death is due to recent illness, low blood pressure and diabetes and his funeral will take place in Salasala,” said his sister.

The former president of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete tweeted concerning the rapper’s death

Nimestushwa na taarifa za kifo cha msanii wa kizazi kipya GodZila. Alikuwa kijana mdogo mwenye ndoto kubwa na ameondoka wakati ambapo bado mchango wake ulihitajika. Nawapa pole familia ya Marehemu na wasanii wote kwa msiba huu. Mwenyezi Mungu ailaze roho yake mahala pema. pic.twitter.com/eySOXLdg5u

— Jakaya Kikwete (@jmkikwete) February 13, 2019

During his music career, Godzilla aka King Zilla got widely known by his rap music and the way that he can freestyle. He goes harder with the beats with his unique flow.

His most popular song is Lakuchumpa, that he featured a famous comedian in Tanzania Joti, the song made him more popular and increased his fan base. Other hits by Godzilla are ‘Nataka’ and ‘King Zilla’.

The late was born on January 5, 1988 in Morogoro region. His first debug track that introduced him in the music industry was ‘Salasala’, Salasala is where he grew up.

May God rest his soul in peace.