Kenyan radio personality and reggae deejay Njambi Koikai, aka Fyah Mummah Jahmby Koikai, has died.
Jahmby who has battled with endometriosis since she was age 13 passed away on Monday night at Nairobi Hospital.
The reggae queen had been admitted to hospital and appealed for blood.
“Hi fam, I’m currently admitted at the Pioneer Ward Nairobi hospital and I kindly need Blood O positive. Kindly asking for blood donors for Mary Njambi Koikai,” she wrote on Instagram stories
She was mourned by many fans who said she was the source of their entertainment.
Endometriosis, according to the World Health Organisation, is a painful disorder where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation.
The ailment can cause severe pain in the pelvis and make it harder for a person to get pregnant.
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The veteran reggae host complained that late diagnosis and lack of treatment in the country made the situation worse.
“The damage caused due to late diagnosis and lack of treatment in our country it took me 17 years to get a diagnosis. After fundraising for specialized treatment.”
“The extent of the disease had spread to my teeth, heart, and appendix and affected my spine causing my organs to shift to the left. The adverse effects of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis cause infertility,” she said.
On May 19, 2024, she wrote a message to President Ruto during his US visit on her X account.
“This is a sincere call of help to a few Kenyan leaders but allow me to address this to President William Ruto first as he makes his state visit to the US. Mr. President, one of the thematic areas in your visit is investment in health.”
“Atlanta, Georgia is a dream city for every young girl and woman who has ever battled this horrific disease called Endometriosis. Therein lies a centre dedicated to restoring the lives of young girls and women who are crippled by this disease,” Jahmby wrote.
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