Tanzanian Singer Prof Jay Shuts Down Death Rumours, Maintains He's In Good Health: "Niko Vizuri"

• Legendary Tanzanian singer Prof Jay had been trending on social media after rumours emerged that he had died
• However, the musician came out to shut down those claims and maintained that he is in good health
• Some social media users were excited to hear that he was alive, while others called for the perpetrators behind the news to be jailed

Veteran Tanzanian singer Prof Jay has shut down claims that he is dead.

The news about his passing circulated on social media, leaving fans and other artistes sending their condolences online.

Prof Jay speaks after his viral death claims

However, in a phone interview shared on Millard Ayo's YouTube page, the Ndivyo Sivyo crooner maintained that he was alive and in good health.

He said:

"I have received so many phone calls, and many of my people have been worried, in shock and tears, even those outside the country. Those are false stories. I am very well and alive. There is nothing that pains me, and I am completely okay. I want people to know that I am okay and doing fine."

He faulted those who started the rumours that he was involved in an accident and maintained that God's power covered him.

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

@victoriamkilya928 said:

"Mungu azidi kukuimarisha. Legendary!"

@ifmknowledgepower7333 said:

"Watu wanao mzushia professor Jay kifo, wafe wenyewe kwa jina la Yesu."

@chrissg4026 said:

"Dah! Sauti yake imerudi vizuri! Ila waliozusha ilo jambo."

@angelraphael4500 said:

"Hivi kwanini wanamfanyia hivi kaka wa watu?"

@johasaeed391 said:

"Siwakamatwe tu waliozusha TikTok, tena faster tu wanakamatwa."

Watch the video below:

Prof Jay hospitalised, asks for help

Earlier, the Tanzanian singer's family and friends of Bongo asked members of the public to contribute towards his medical bill.

Jay was in critical condition at the Muhimbili Hospital in Tanzania and his state was not improving as fast as the family wished.

He was, however, discharged from the hospital after 127 days, with his family denying that he lost his memory.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke