Ally B, a renowned artist from the Coast who had hits like "Kadzo," "Maria," and "Bembea," passed away. Ally B had spent his day at Kilifi running his usual errands before his untimely death. Sources close to the singer claimed that Ally B’s cause of death was high blood pressure. The gifted vocalist from Swahili was taken to the Makadara hospital in Mombasa, where he complained of feeling ill and was later declared dead.
As soon as the news leaked, friends, colleagues in the music industry, and fans swiftly took to social media to express their sorrow and sympathy. Renowned Benga singer Suzanna Owiyo wrote, "Oh no, this is the saddest news I have heard today," to convey her shock and sorrow. Ally B has left us. May he rest in peace." The deceased musician was also mourned by the singing duet CSM Wazito, who said, "We’re in deep grief to announce the death of our big brother Ally B Khamisi." I pray for eternal peace for his soul. Peace be with you, bro."
In 2017, Ally B—real name Ali Khamisi Mwaliguli—tried his hand at politics by running on a Jubilee Party ticket for a seat in the County Assembly in Kisauni, Mombasa County’s Junda Ward. Nevertheless, Musumba Raphael Bwire of the ODM party prevailed over him. He was a gifted musician whose music was widely played in the entertainment scene in Kenya, the Coast, and even outside our boundaries.
Over the years, Nyota Ndogo, Cannibal, Jay Crack, Mchafuzi, Dhilly Dhilly, Producer Nova, Sha Biggy, Chikuzee, and Susumila had developed a tight working relationship with Ally B. Susumila claims that he was present when the deceased singer mentioned that he was ill and receiving treatment for pneumonia a few days ago. Susumila revealed that Ally B expressed a great desire to feature on one of his songs during his visit. He was moved by the melody and wrote a line he intended to add to the song. As friends and partners, they had traveled widely and shared the stage at about a thousand performances together over the years. The burial for Ally B would take place today, on Thursday, November 2.