Ohangla Musician Oticho Jasuba Loses Wife Vildah and Newborn After Childbirth Complications

Kenyan Ohangla musician Oticho Jasuba announced on Facebook on Monday, October 27, 2026, that he lost his wife and newborn babyVildah and the baby died on the evening of Sunday, October 26, 2026, at Homa Bay Referral Hospital following childbirth complicationsFellow Ohangla musician Wuod Fibi and fans flooded the comment section with condolences and messages of support for the grieving singerGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Kenyan Ohangla musician Oticho Jasuba is grieving the loss of his wife, Vildah, and their newborn baby, both of whom died on the evening of Sunday, 26th October, 2026, following complications during childbirth at Homa Bay Referral Hospital.

Ohangla musician Oticho Jasuba loses his wife, Vildah, and newborn after childbirth complications. Image credit: UGC, Oticho Jasuba Source: FacebookThe singer broke the devastating news in a Facebook post published on Monday, 27th October, 2026, in which he described the twin loss as an immense burden for him and his family.

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He called on friends and well-wishers to keep him and his family in their prayers as they attempt to process the tragedy.

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Alongside the announcement, Oticho shared a photograph of his wife accompanied by a message in Dholuo that laid bare the depth of his anguish. The caption read:

The words, simple yet devastating, painted a picture of a man grappling with an unimaginable double loss in a single night.

News of the tragedy spread swiftly through the Ohangla music community, drawing an outpouring of grief and solidarity from fans and fellow artists alike.

Fellow Ohangla musician Wuod Fibi was among the first to respond, penning a lengthy message in which he acknowledged the weight of Oticho's pain, urged him to draw comfort from cherished memories of Vildah, and assured him that he would not face the difficult days ahead alone.

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Scores of other social media users also took to the comments to pray for the souls of Vildah and her baby, and to ask God to grant the bereaved family the strength to endure.

The Facebook post of Oticho Jasuba announcing death of his wife and baby is below.

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Grace Asare (Entertainment Editor) Grace Appiah Asare is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She holds a bachelor’s degree. She has more than five years of experience as a journalist and has worked with Scooper News and Opera News, where she produced engaging news content focusing on entertainment and politics. Grace also offered volunteer services at Tales of Africa, where she produced several articles highlighting African talents. She joined yen.com.gh in 2026. Contact: grace.asare@yen.com.gh