- Chaos erupted at the star-studded premiere of Bahati’s Netflix show as Kenyan rapper CMB Prezzo collapsed dramatically, leaving guests stunned
- In a leaked clip, Prezzo is seen shaking uncontrollably before falling unconscious, sparking panic among attendees
- The emergence of the clip has led netizens to chew out a guest, who, in bid to ressucicate Prezzo, put an item inside his mouth, saying the item could have worsened the matter
Kenyan rapper, musician, and entrepreneur Jackson Ngechu Makini, alias CMB Prezzo, collapsed dramatically during the star-studded premiere of EMB Records boss Bahati’s Netflix show, leaving guests scrambling to resuscitate him.
In a leaked clip, the successful singer is seen shaking uncontrollably before falling to the ground as fellow attendees surrounded him, shocked by the turn of events.
His fainting caused a commotion, with a guest nearby seen putting something inside his mouth amid deafening chatter from the crowd.
A second person in the clip suggests removing his shoes to ease his pressure, while a third pleads with bloggers to turn off their cameras and not record the incident.
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It remains unclear what caused the singer to collapse, but emerging reports indicate he did not regain consciousness promptly and had to be rushed to the hospital.
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Social media users who have seen the video have criticized the guest who put something in Prezzo’s mouth, noting that doing so during a fainting spell could lead to catastrophic outcomes such as choking or injury.
Despite the incident, the event, held at the Westwood Hotel, continued successfully and featured notable attendees like Nadia Mukami and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Who is CMB Prezzo?
CMB Prezzo, has been a prominent figure in the music industry for years.
Born in 1980 at Pumwani Hospital and raised in Eastleigh’s Muyuyu section one, Prezzo’s journey to fame began in his early years. Despite limited information about his childhood and education, Prezzo’s impact on the East African music scene has been profound.
Venturing into music in the early 2000s, Prezzo released his debut album titled ‘Naleta Action’ in 2004, featuring hit songs like “Let’s Get Down” and “Mimi na Wewe.”
Alongside founding the Cash Money Brother (CMB) group with Nazizi and the late Feroze Hirji, Prezzo’s solo career skyrocketed. Despite facing stiff competition from other music groups, CMB dominated local airwaves with their top hits.
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Throughout his music career, Prezzo collaborated with renowned artists such as AY, Talia Oyando, Redsan, and Victoria Kimani, solidifying his position in the industry.
Notably, in 2006, Prezzo made headlines for his extravagant spending on a music video titled ‘PREZZO,’ a move that showcased his commitment to quality production despite the industry’s norms.