From: bkojiem@ . . .

Dear Kenya’s and friends

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of 19 year old Melisa Musiani Mulumbu, daughter of the US based Benga guitarist Wycliff “Jamarachi” Mulumbu and Evenline Anna Mulumbu on 20th January 2010 in Kenya.

The funeral arrangements for the beloved daughter are ongoing. Friends and family are gathering for prayers, support and final preparations. Fund-raising to off-set pending hospital bills and funeral arrangements has been set for Saturday, January 29th from 4pm at his residence, address listed below. Burial is scheduled to take place on January 31st. at her ancestral home in Bumala, Busia.

Please feel free to call or stop by Jamarachi’s with words of encouragement. Any support during this bereavement period will be highly appreciated.

Jamarachi Mulumbu
1947 S. Hall Street
Allentown, PA 18102
mulujama@gmail.com

484-223-9014

Alternate Contact:

Andrew Auma 484-347-0332