The Kenyan online community has turned to social media in numbers to mourn the sudden death of revered thespian Jamal Nas0or popularly known as ‘Baba Junior’.
Jamal, 39, reportedly died on Tuesday night after succumbing to knife wounds he sustained during a scuffle in a hotel located in Syokimau, Machakos County.
Eyewitness reports indicate he quarreled with a female acquaintance believed to be his girlfriend at the Arks Hotel in Mlolongo when he was stabbed.
The girlfriend, identified as 40-year-old Grace Kanamu Namulo, is said to have used a kitchen knife from a nearby butchery to commit the act after wrangling over reasons yet to be established.
Jamal was rushed to Shalom Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Confirming the incident, Athi River Police boss Sharma Wario said a good Samaritan reported the incident at Mlolongo Police Station on Tuesday night.
Investigations are ongoing.
Jamal was a lead actor in KTN drama series “Junior” and had taken up a new role in the NTV comedy series “Auntie Boss”.
An actor with a promising future, Jamal won ‘Best Performance in a Comedy Award during the 2017 Kalasha Awards. He is also famed for his role as a judge in court dramedy series “Vioja Mahakamani”.
The Standard Group, through KTN Managing Director Joe Munene, has led Kenyans in mourning “Baba Junior”.
“We are saddened to learn about the tragic death of Jamal Nassul . He was a versatile actor and previously starred in the ‘Junior’ TV series, playing the role of Baba Junior. Our prayers go out to his family and friends at this difficult moment,” said Munene.
The entire Nairobi Wire team sends its deepest sympathies to friends and family of Jamal Nasso.
Below are some tributes from the online community. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
RIP Jamal Nasoor (Baba Junior) It’s so unfortunate that we are loosing people everyday due to love issues..? he was killed by the girlfriend. pic.twitter.com/2ck2lgxkXi
— K’onyangos ?? (@AmDimples) December 12, 2018
Popular Kenyan Actor, Jamal Nasoor “Baba Junior” Stabbed To Death By Girlfriend.? pic.twitter.com/kQcfyBqzHh
— Kao Chic ?? (@Emmah017) December 12, 2018
Former Deputy Governor Kenneth Kamto Shot dead as he entered his Nyali Residence by unknown Gunmen. Sad Day in did considering Jamal the Actor was Stabbed by his Chic to death. ?
— BRAVIN™ (@ItsBravin) December 12, 2018
????isn’t this the guy that acts baba Junior Ktn?
This ain’t true aki?
May his soul rest in peace— Kerubo Hillary ?? (@kerubo_hillary) December 12, 2018
Unbelievable! May his soul RIP.
DAMN!! ?— #NajivuniaKuwaMkenya?????? (@NajivuniaUkenya) December 12, 2018
Can’t believe baba junior is no more. I will miss your funny moments on tv. Rest well #babajunior pic.twitter.com/AbrxF9WrnG
— ?S h i s h y? (@shirleymwende1) December 12, 2018
RIP Jamal Nasoor (Baba Junior) It’s so unfortunate that we are loosing people everyday due to love issues..? he was killed by the girlfriend. pic.twitter.com/2ck2lgxkXi
— K’onyangos ?? (@AmDimples) December 12, 2018
He’ll be missed ..such a legend for sho…R.I.P Baba Junior???
— Michelle Wanjala (@MichelleWanjal3) December 12, 2018
Baba junior amekufa hivyo tu ?relationships are hard out there and
— Fiona? (@nyaitugah) December 12, 2018
Ghai baba junior is dead?? ??????????
— Neddy?? (@justneddy) December 12, 2018
So sad that Jamal is gone I liked this man baba junior RIp
— Badboy Dangote ™HSC (@Am_the_Jay) December 12, 2018
Rest In Peace “Baba junior” we’ll Miss You ??
— Hanington kubwa (@Hanning76957519) December 12, 2018
Too sad, my all time actor. Just sad
— Ryan George Gyit (@ryan_gyit) December 12, 2018
Rest in peace it’s so sad losing young lives in such disturbing ways
— Miss_muthama (@mercieMK) December 12, 2018
This is extremely sad news to those of us who do appreciate local Talent. For some reason I enjoyed his parts. I didn’t even know his name. “Jamal Nassul Gaddafi” He leaves behind many T.V. orphans @KBCChannel1 @KTNKenya @ntvkenya Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un #JamhuriDay
— Kenneth Wameyo ?? (@wameyokw) December 12, 2018
Ohh no??
— Lady M ?? (@LadyQuinn13) December 12, 2018
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RIP jamal nasoor (baba junior) we love u but God loved u more dad
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