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  • Announcing his death on Instagram, the comedian said his father died on Wednesday at the age of 80.

Milele FM presenter and comedian Kazungu Matano who is popularly known as Captain Otoyo is mourning the death of his father, Mzee Mohammed Matano.

Announcing his death on Instagram, the comedian said his father died on Wednesday at the age of 80.

He went on to say that his father will be laid to rest at their Mazeras – Kasemeni home.

“The Mugumo Tree has fallen. My Dad, mzee Mohammed Matano Masha has left us at 80. Laying Mzee off at 04.00PM at Our Mazeras - Kasemeni Home. I'm at peace with this. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun,” wrote Otoyo.

Captain Otoyo co-hosts Milele FM afternoon show #AnkaliNaOtos every Monday to Friday from 1pm to 4pm.

[Burial of Captain Otoyo's father Mzee Mohammed Matano]

Upon sharing news of his father’s death, friends and fans went on to send their messages of encouragement and comfort as he comes to terms with the loss.

jalangoo God above everything

ogaobinna ???????????????????????????? Condolences chief

bonifacemwangi Pole for your loss ????

terencecreative Woiyeee pole baba

djshiti_comedian Poleni sana kakangu ????????????????

sleepydavid My condolences may God grant you and the Family comfort????????

mulamwah Pole Sana kaka, mungu awe nawe

mcatricky All will be well kaka. Apumzike mahala pema peponi.

jaspermurume My condolences bro. Stay strong.

officialsusumila Poleni sana mbele yake nyuma yetu sisi wote njia nihio moja

justus_mwakideu Poleni sana kaka. Mungu ailaze mahali pema roho ya mzee wetu.

nasrayusuff Inalillahi wainaileyhi rajiun Pole Sana cap...may Allah grant him janaa...

sultan_africa Inna lillahi wa inna lileyhi rajiun...Take heart brother

mitchkenya May He Rest in Everlasting Peace. All is well @captainotoyo