A photo collage of MC Fullstop on stage and confined in bed. The MC died of failed lungs from Tuberculosis. Photo: MC Fullstop IG.
The Kenyan reggae fraternity has been thrown into mourning after the death of hypemaster John Maina famously known as MC Fullstop on Friday, August 1 evening.
In his post the talented creative master expressed his last final push, revealing he was diagnosed with Lung Tuberculosis in 2021, in 2022 he was diagnosed with Throat Tuberculosis, which affected his voice, mobility and talking.
In an emotional post expressing his urge to leave the world, MC Fullstop stated that his last remaining lung (left) had also failed, stating that it was his time hang up the boots, also thanking his fans for supporting him all through his career.
“‘Hii imeenda’ literally. My left lung has totally collapsed nimebaki na moa. In 2021 I was diagnosec with TB ya lungs ikasosi lungs kabisa. 2022 nikapata TB ya throat nayo ikanimaliza sauti, running, walking, kuongea ni shida. Alfu lungs zina ufala unlike liver, haiwezi jiheal itabidi nijipange hapa naona niki hang boots. I just wanna say thanks kwa wale wamekuwa wakinisupport in this difficult moments God awa bless tu sana,” read the post.
Taking to remember the legendary moments and how he revolutionized the MCing game in the country with his creative hypes, Kenyans from entertainment to others mourned MC Fullstop as a unique talented hypemaster.
Here are some of the messages from Kenyans;
DJ Double Trouble said:
“Kueni serious hi Kuamini ni ngumu aki. Eish waaaah! Ngumu kuamini bana
. MC FullStop umetutoka … real ghetto general! Reggae haiko sawa leo
.”
Simon Mwangi mourned:
“He leaves behind a legacy of unmatched energy, cultural influence, and years of dedication to Kenya’s reggae scene, where his voice and presence defined an era of sound system entertainment.”
Suspect Wah Luanda:
“waaaaaaah
MC Fullstop John Maina manzee he,s no more aka ngurumisha kengele rest easy rasta
Maina Kageni mourned:
“Unmistakable energy, why lie!!!
. Shine on your way Mc Fullstop. Thank you for all the entertainment. Legend!”
Muzikal Sherrif wrote:
“Kenya has lost a legend. Rest in Power, MC Fullstop John Maina – the voice that moved crowds & the energy that lit up stages and Tv Screens. Your mic may be silent, but your echo lives on forever. One Love. One Legend. One Fullstop.”
MC Fullstop worked at NRG radio, hosted for a long time at K24 reggae show on Saturday Riddim Vibez and Thursdays, as well performed at events, before he was taken ill
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