- A KSh 58 electricity debt has cost the life of fast-rising Bongo Flava singer Nezo B
- The talented singer was killed in cold blood by his female neighbor for failing to top up the electricity meter with new token when his turn came
- Nezo B’s failure to fulfil his obligation angered neighbor Blandina Fredrick who picked a knife and stabbed him to death
Residents of Ilkirevi village in Arusha, Tanzania, are in mourning after one of their neighbors, popular Bongo Flava singer Herick Adam Lensiro aka Nezo B, was killed in cold blood.
The deceased was allegedly stabbed by a lady named Blandina Fredrick, a resident of the Ilkirevi, who is now being held by the police.
Escalated from simple disagreement
Details indicate that the incident which occurred at around 1.30pm was caused by a disagreement over an electricity bill.
Eyewitnesses claim that the verbal altercation escalated into a physical confrontation before the suspect allegedly sunk a sharp knife into Nezo B’s body.
“The artiste and the suspect live in the same plot and take turns topping up the electricity tokens, so he failed to top up when it was his turn, leading to a disagreement,” an eyewitness said.
The incident has left fans and fellow artists devastated and sparked widespread discussion regarding the woman’s actions.
Fans devastated by artiste’s demise
Many could not wrap their minds around the fact that the fast-rising star has paid for a simple electricity bill with his life.
As news of his tragic death spread online, social media platforms were flooded with an outpouring of grief and disbelief from fans, fellow artists, and industry professionals.
Vincent Hizza:
“I don’t think its only about the bill, there has to be another underlying issue that needs to be investigated.”
Miriam Makunja:
“When, as a woman, you find yourself fighting a man know there is a big problem, because women were created to be humble. How does it get to the level of stabbing one?”
Annah Queen:
“Its unfortunate that someone lose their life because of failing to pay for a simple electricity bill.”
Nezo B, a young man said to have a vibrant personality and talent, has died at a time his star was shining bright, endearing him to fans of Bongo Flava music.
