- Paul Cracker Munyao, a famous dancer, died on January 29, and the cause of his death was revealed
- Fans embraced Cracker with love, citing him as the dancer who dominated dance floors in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Tributes flooded social media, celebrating his legacy and impact on Kenyan dance culture
The entertainment industry mourns the death of artiste Paul Cracker Munyao.
Source: Facebook
The popular entertainer died on Thursday, January 29. He was in his 60s.
Who is Paul Cracker Munyao?
The entertainer ruled dance floors in the 1980s and early 1990s with freestyle dancing and flawless soulful moves.
Known as the soul train dance, Cracker entertained Kenyans for more than four decades and even won major competitions, including the prestigious motorcycle award at the Boomerang Club in 1988.
What killed Paul Cracker Munyao?
The death of the popular entertainer was shared on social media by several of his fans, who referred to him as a founder.
Deejay Kareez shared a video of Cracker dancing, announcing his death. The disc jockey revealed that Cracker died after a brief illness.
He revealed that the dancer was expected to perform at the upcoming event scheduled for April 2.
“MidnightREVUE and all partners and fans would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the famous dancer Paul “Kracker” Munyao who passed away on Thursday after a short illness. The late Kracker as he was known to his fans was scheduled to perform at the upcoming “FLORIDA EXPERIENCE Event” at Carnivore on April 2. May his soul rest in peace,” he wrote.
Kenyans mourn Paul Cracker Munyao
Fans of the legendary artist wrote touching tributes, and below are some of their messages:
Dejayken Spindoctor:
“Today, we don’t just mourn a person. We mourn an era. We salute a dancer who danced so others could dream. 🕊️ Rest in Power, Cracker Munyao. Your steps are etched in history, your spirit lives on forever in every dance floor. A story never dies — he lives on through the culture he created. 🖤✨.”
Musa Sakar:
“Goodbye brother …. Story Paul Cracker Munyao …. Our memories in the city of Dar will be preserved forever.”
Brian Evusa:
“Rest in peace, brother … Story Cracker Munyao has rested.”
David Muriithi:
“I’m still thinking about this 💔.”
Benji Ndolo:
“Cracker Munyao is dead? Omg, I woke up to so many messages. It’s like life has become meaningless these days. What TF happened? I’m so glad I took the time a few weeks ago to buy him a beer, and tell him how much he meant to Kenya. I swear 😭.”
Wnajuu Mbugua:
“Pray safe brother until we meet again 🙏🏻.”
John Mutinda:
“Love your friend Cracker Munyao. You will be greatly missed…”
Stella Kavutha:
“Rest in peace legend. Your legacy lives on.”
Joseph Nyamongo:
“So sad. Rest in peace great. I remember sharing the stage with you when you won the car disco championship and even at the Boomerang discotheque.”
Source: Facebook
DJ Crowbar passed away by his wife
In another statement, DJ Krowbar announced the death of his beloved wife, Joyce Wanjiru Karumba, popularly known as Joy.
The mother of three died 216 days later after her sister donated her kidney.
In a family statement, Joy developed complications after undergoing a kidney transplant in 2025, and on January 26, she died of kidney-related complications.
DJ Krowbar’s family has asked Kenyans to help give his wife a proper burial. The wife of a gospel disc jockey will be buried on Thursday, February 5, in Nyeri county. There will be daily prayer meetings at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, from 5pm, Tuesday, January 27, to Friday, January 30.
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