Kenyan celebrity and musician Nameless is remembering his friend, the late Kenyan rapper E-sir, 20 years after his death.

The singer, who spoke recently during an interview at KBC said that E-Sir was unique in that their synergy and mutual respect for each other matched. 

Nameless reiterated the same in a post on social media saying, “It's been 20 years since you left us on that fateful 16th March morning!...Bro, Thank you for helping me see what true synergy and authentic friendship feels like...our mutual respect produced amazing result that has lasted generations.”

Further in the interview, he also emphasised the lasting impact of E-sir’s talent for a new generation. The singer has been at the forefront of ensuring the late rapper’s legacy endures- in 2022 Nameless collaborated with rappers like the Ochungolu family for the song “Bandana Ya E-sir.”

“You are an inspiration to many and your life and work have had a lasting impact on me and our industry ... Keep Resting well, my friend! You are forever in my heart!"

E-Sir born Issah Mmari was a Kenyan rapper known for hits such as “Hamnitishi” and “Bomba Train”. At the age of 21, after only a brief but prolific presence in Kenyan music, he died in a car accident in 2003.

Remembering E-Sir :

Nameless : Its now 20 years since E-Sir passed on. I performed with him in Nakuru the day he died, he left too soon. pic.twitter.com/vJh83RgdDi

— KBC Channel1 News (@KBCChannel1) March 17, 2023