Ohangla Star Brayo Atoto Dies Days After Being Involved In Road Accident, Fans Mourn Him: "The Tortoise Man"

• Fans of Ohangla music across the country are in mourning following the news of the death of Brayo Atoto, a celebrated Ohangla artiste
• Atoto, who had captured the hearts of many with his distinctive musical style and energetic performances, passed away on Saturday, August 12
• Atoto's death comes just days after he was involved in a grisly road accident on August 7, which left him hospitalized in ICU at KNH

Grief has engulfed the Ohangla music community as Brayo Atoto, a prominent Ohangla artiste known for his unique style and vibrant performances, passed away.

Brayo involved in tragic road accident

Atoto had been involved in a devastating road accident on August 7, which left him critically injured and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Kenyatta National Hospital.

According to a Facebook post by Belinda Auma Aketch, who announced Atoto's death, his battle ended on Saturday, August 12, leaving fans heartbroken and mourning.

Her heartfelt tribute read,

"It's with deep sorrow that ajawa/ohangla family has lost one of its own through a road accident. As we start the day, kindly let's put his family, friends, and colleagues in prayers.

"Rest in peace my FB friend Brayo Atoto Wuod Alili. May your soul rest in eternal peace," she added.

News of Atoto's death spreads online

The Ohangla music community, known for its distinctive blend of traditional Luo rhythms and modern influences, is now grappling with losing one of its shining stars.

TUKO.co.ke could not independently identify where the accident that left Atoto hospitalised happened and how it happened.

The news of Brayo Atoto's untimely demise spread rapidly, causing a wave of sorrow to engulf fans, fellow artistes, and the entire Ohangla music fraternity.

The virtual realm became a gathering place for the grieving as fans, friends, and family took to Facebook to commemorate the life of Brayo Atoto.

Netizens mourn Brayo

Onyi Jalamo Tibim wrote

"Oooooh, Brayo Atoto Woud Alili You Couldn't Make it You've gone to the Lord, My Deep Condolences Goes to the Family and Ajawa Family we've lost another Comrade May Your RIP Brayo So Sad."

Steve Kenzo wrote"

"Aseywak baol osiepa mano ekaka niamua ni igona oritii wiya OK bii will kodii.Sitawai sahau Brayo Atoto Wuod Alili tukiwa na ww Q lounge on Friday night osiepa mayooooo omako dhoga osiepa . REST IN PEACE JANGOMA ,wuod Alili chungee malo mondo itera migingo osiepa ader ithooo brayo pok aminiiiiii."

Ameda Japrado said:

"Rlp brayo atoto jangoma wuod Ugenya wa lit sana plz usipite bilaku Rlp."

Maurice Jalego mourned:

"wololo yaye ayuag yuak mane kose awer wer mane, W*ng odhiambo kar saa achiel Brayo Atoto Woud Alili iwewa makata oriti, it pains and hurts bro when typing R.I.P i can't imagine you are no more bro, haujafanya poa jathum but all the same God has a reason and we can't question Him for His doing may your soul so rest in peace wetu."

I'm trending EA wrote:

"Ohangla Industry is mourning as the man "Brayo Atoto Wuod Alili" who was admitted in ICU at KNH after involving in accident passes on. We stand with you the family, may the Lord Our God comfort you during this hard times."

Ohangla singer dies in accident

In February 2022, the family and friends of Ohangla singer Ndogo Jaraha were thrown into mourning following his sudden death in a grisly road accident on the Nairobi-Kisumu highway.

In a post on Facebook, celebrated Ohangla music producer Wuod Fibi eulogised the fallen musician as a promising young artiste.

He disclosed that Ndogo was involved in a road accident on his way back to Kisumu after performing in Nairobi.

"We have lost Ndogo Jaraah a promising Ohangla artiste, through a road accident. He was on his way back to Kisumu after performing in Nairobi last night. Rest in peace," Wuod Fibi wrote.