Legendary actor Charles Ouda is dead

Renowned rapper Charles Ouda has passed away, as confirmed by fellow actor Ojiambo Ainea, who shared the sad news on his Instagram page.

In a heartfelt message, Ainea expressed his grief and shared his anticipation of performing with Ouda again in the afterlife.

Additionally, filmmaker Mkamzee Mwatela announced the news on her Instagram, sharing a message from Ciru Muriuki and the Ouda family.

The statement conveyed deep sorrow over Charles 'Charlie' J. Ouda's passing on the night of February 3, 2024.

Describing him as a beloved son, brother, and friend, the family requested space for his fiancée Ciru and the Oudas to grieve the profound loss.

The statement concluded with a plea for privacy and the promise of providing more details in due course.

"It is with deep sorrow that the family of Charles ‘Charlie’ J. Ouda and Ciru Muriuki inform you of his passing on the night of 3rd February 2024. He was a beloved son, brother and friend. Charlie was 38 years old. We appeal to all to give his fiancée Ciru, and the Oudas space to grieve this unfathomable loss. More details will be given in due course. Once again, we urge all to respect the privacy of those involved. Statement issued on behalf of the Oudas and Ciru Muriuki."

The post garnered numerous comments from saddened netizens expressing shock and offering condolences:

• theavieway: "what????"
• shixkapienga: "Jameni 😰😰"
• chelseatwaha: "Inalillahi wa inalillahi rajiun"
• nissyrams: "Nooooooooo 😢😢😢😢😢😢"
• murayajourno: "Wait. What??"
• sialolouisa: "My dear friend 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔..Rest well Charlie..Rest well😢😢"
• janice1laichena: "Gosh😢😢, huyu si ni Charles, chali ya Ciiru 💔💔"
• mumbi5676: "Noooo"