The artiste said his grandmother’s life serves as a reminder that age should not only be measured by years but by the energy, love, and impact one leaves behind.
Legendary Ugandan hip-hop artiste GNL Zamba has announced the death of his maternal grandmother, Eunike Namala Mayito, who passed away at the age of 107.
The musician, whose real name is Ernest Nsimbi, shared the news through an emotional tribute posted on his social media platforms, celebrating a woman he described as a symbol of resilience, wisdom, faith, and enduring love.
“We bid farewell to our Jajja, Eunike Namala Mayito, who departed this life at the remarkable age of 107,” GNL Zamba wrote.
He described his grandmother as a woman of extraordinary grace and endurance who witnessed generations grow and significant changes in society during her lifetime.
“She lived long enough to witness generations rise, families grow, and the world transform before her eyes. Through it all, she remained a loving presence, a keeper of stories, and a living bridge between the past and the future,” he said.
According to the celebrated rapper, spending time with his grandmother was like “sitting with history itself,” as she embodied a rich legacy of family traditions, life experiences, and wisdom passed down through generations.
While expressing grief over her passing, Zamba said the family was also celebrating a life well lived.
“While we mourn her passing, we also celebrate a life fully lived — a life marked by resilience, wisdom, faith, and joy. She inspired many through her strength of spirit and her unwavering enthusiasm for life,” he wrote.
Among his most cherished memories was an incident that highlighted her remarkable vitality even in advanced age.
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Zamba recalled that at the age of 105, his grandmother requested a participation kit for the annual Kabaka Birthday Run. Although the family initially smiled at the unusual request, they were left amazed by what followed.
“Dressed in her kit, she sped through her compound with determination and pride, eager to show her support. We were amazed by how physically fit she remained and how sharp and present her mind still was. What a woman. What a force of nature,” he recounted.
The artiste said his grandmother’s life serves as a reminder that age should not only be measured by years but by the energy, love, and impact one leaves behind.
“Her journey reminds us that age is not merely counted in years, but measured by the vitality of one’s spirit and the love one leaves behind,” he said.
He concluded the tribute by thanking her for the lessons, stories, laughter, and inspiration she shared throughout her lifetime.
“Rest in peace and power, Jaja Eunike. Thank you for the stories, the wisdom, the laughter, and the example. Your legacy lives on in all of us. Until we meet again.”
The passing of Eunike Namala Mayito has drawn condolences from fans and well-wishers, many of whom have praised her remarkable longevity and the inspiring life story shared by her grandson.
GNL Zamba is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Uganda’s modern hip-hop movement and remains one of the country’s most influential music figures.
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