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Gospel rap artist Corban (Humphrey Kamau Mwangi) passed away on the night of 10th August 2008. He recently won the 2008 Outstanding Rap Artist at the Talentmania Awards. He was laid to rest on 19th August 2008 at the Lang'ata Cemetary. He was born on June 27 1986 to Peter Mwangi and Rose Wanjiru.He was brother to James Maina, Dennis Kamau, David Hinga and Andrew Gathogo. Corban started his school life in 1991 at Langata Barracks Nursery.In 1993 he joined Langata Barracks Primary School where he was until 2000 when he transferred to Talent Academy where he sat for his K.C.P.E. It was while he was still there that he nurtured his talent in music. In 2001 he joined Kirangari High School where he was an active member of C.U. and performing arts. He sat for KCSE in 2004.
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Rev Bii baptized Corban in St Paul’s ACK Langa’ta Barracks Church on 1st October 1989. His godparents were Mr. & Mrs. John Muia. He started participating in church activities at the age of 8 years in the Good News Club through singing and dancing. He joined Bible Club in 1997 and later St Paul’s youth in 2000. It was at this time that his gift of music was realized. He gave his life to Christ while in form three in 2003. Corban attended various churches and was called to minister through music. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lang’ata Barracks, Mt. Zion Sanctuary, and PCEA among many others.
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Corban lived a life of service to God in various ways. Among the different groups he interacted with, Corban proved to be a leader and spiritual guide. When among children he gave a word. Among his age mates, he proved a role model and even the old got spiritual nourishment from one so very young. His passion for God was captured in his desire to sing praise to Him. All Corban wanted to do was sing. Nothing else made sense to him. No amount of career counseling could sway him from his one desire. He wouldn’t let the stones do the singing!!!!
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Corban started feeling unwell on 5th August but got better during the week. On Sunday morning he went to church as usual but as the day progressed he started experiencing stomach pains. He was left to rest at his friend’s house (Joseph Masaku/Daddy real). That evening Corban’s condition worsened and Masaku took him to Lang’ata Barracks Hospital (MRS). He was then transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital at 9pm.While receiving treatment that Corban was called to rest at about 12:45 am. Now Corban is with the one he so faithfully and selflessly served.
We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Corban.
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1"Ms"
at Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:20
My heart breaks to pieces, as a gospel artist I cry...... I also realise that my turn may come any time, as I serve God, I make sure am ready to meet Him. I make sure that heaven from whence I came from is proud of me and I will be welcome. I strive to live and walk in holiness , because without holiness NO ONE CAN SEE GOD NO MATTER WHOM YOU ARE. I celebrate you Corban, I will see you in Heaven. I promise.
2"Legacy"
at Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:42
2day we Celebrate Corban's lyf because he served his generation faithfully. May the spark that he lit continually glow even in days 2 come. My condolences 2 family, friends and all his fans.
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at Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:19
HIs life acts like a charge to all of us what have you done for the kindom Of God ... what can will peaple say when i leave dis earth.... to all de family and friends all my prayers and condolences to you but he was a man after Gods own heart and am proud of that...... Jah Blessings.
4"DJ NASTIC"
at Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:15
when GOD calls you have to listen to his voice and go , and CORBAN listened to the voice of his father and has gone to be with him...AMEN...
5"im really greaved"
at Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:05
maze this is one of the saddest moments in this year maze im so saddened that ma fellow co-worker with me in the kingdom has departed but not to vanity but to eternal life i will miss you ma brother i did noit have the previledge of meeting you but i know that everywhere you went the word of God was preached and you represented JC to the fullest and to your family and friends my the almighty one give you strength nawapenda wote
6"Remembering Corban"
at Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:37
We thank God for how much he blessed so many lives, we are saddened that God called him for the huge meeting at this time but we know that he is enjoying himself, we all in the Kenyan community around the world should keep his bro and his whole family in prayers, we thank God for how much he prospered in the kingdom, his music still lives on, and we thank God for his life, this should help us realize that we never know when God will call us up for that big meeting. God bless. Stay breezy.
-JMK
7"GOOD LEGACY"
at Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:50
He ministered to many and God saw it was tym for him to relocate.We give all glory to the Almighty and Hope that guyz at langata will pick up and do even better.God has good plans for all.I luv Langata Barracks since that's where I was born and grew up.A very strict area and a symbolic place.(We're soldiers of Christ).God bless and stay strong and focused to the Almighty God.
8"Legacy"
at Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:25
corban lived his Legacy!! now it's our turn to live a Legacy life!! i am challenge by Corban!! Corban u lived a full life and we will forever remember u!! We love and we will see u soon!!!!!
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at Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:50
Rest in peace soldier of Christ! May the light cure tour pain and bless all your friends and your familly. May the light of God who call you make you strong to pray for us. May all your guidance be eternal as you are now.
10"Joe"
at Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:56
I knew you since we were kids and for the last 22 years we have always been together. To say I will miss you will be an understatement. I know you are in heaven smiling down upon us. Your testimony will be with us for a long time to come and we will always have you with us in the music you sang. Your life is an example and a challenge for the young people to live and even try to do more than you did. We will one day meet in eternity.
11"ms"
at Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:12
My prayers go to the familiy and to friends of our departed bro,may God comfort you and to us all may we make sure that we accomplish our assignment and affect our generation bringing many to Christ through the gifts that God has deposited in us,and to walk in the far of God as we minister Jeremiah 1v5 and Psalms 139
12"Mrs"
at Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:02
Mau witu
As your oldest cousin your my auntie's child (mom sister) and I am still grieving for you in the USA and I am dissapointed that we shall not meet at cucu for xmas but the best part is that I know you are at peace and stars spell out your name we love you so much but God love you more. Kamau wa tata Wanjiru thii na wega ngai akuige thayu.
From your first cousin
Jane Mwangi, USA
13"ill see you soon"
at Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:27
corban....you are rejoicing with the lord in heaven..this tells me...no one is promised a tommorow i say nobady is..its very crucial that we live this life to the fullest..from the momoent you were born...the clock started clicking..and for every moment that clock ticked you will be held accountable for all your actions..ask yourself...are you among the good or the bad...corban...you\\\'ve lived your life for God..may your soul rest in peace
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at Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:32
my prayers go to all his family and friends.....peace...one love....love when you can
cherish when you can
encourage when you can
help when you can
meaning?
make use of every momoent of your life for the glory of the most high king
of kings....
corban i will sure miss you
you are just but a role model for those people who feel like the youth cannot serve God...
you proved them wrong because you lived your legacy...
lenah ZYM once said that there is nothing that we ever ....
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at Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:35
do in God\\\'s Glory will be in vain...corban everytime you sacrificed for God will not be in vain..i know i will see you one day....big ups to carol mbithi,chasemode and Dkamaa i love you for being such good role models....i see you serving God with all your hearts and i believe i can do it too....May God bless you
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at Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:38
Poleni Sana Mama Maina's family; we have know one another for many years your loss is our loss . We are in this together no matter the distance. Kamau was a young man I knew from the time he was born. I've seen him grow to be this wonderful man he was. Its sad he's gone but we know he is in a better place.
Our condolences to the family, friends and all those who knew him.
From your family friend,
Liz Mugo (USA).
17"Poleni sana"
at Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:09
Poleni sana to family and friends.I knew Kamau from wen we were young we have being brought up together in Langata.All i can say God picked His favourite flower in the Garden coz for sure you served Him all thru.Rest in peace KAMAU.
18"ONE SOULJAH LESS"
at Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:12
yeah man i pay tribute to corban i had a chance to meet this great fallen hero and am glad i did he was a man so passionate about God and ministry........we have lost a true soldier.
rest in peace bro.....
19"Rest In Peace"
at Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:10
You are definitely one of the deepest brothas I know.We'll finish that conversation we started at WAPI at the British Council when I see u again in Heaven.Rest in Peace souljah.Bless.
20"REST IN PEACE"
at Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:10
REST IN PEACE
21"RIP"
at Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:53
fond memories back in kirangari..ths guy was talented ambitious n above all feared God. RIP bro
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at Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:14
Oh my.. i didnt realize that it was Humprey.i so grieved but am sure you are in heaven. am sure you are among the stars and when i look up to the sky and i see 2 shining stars and jua yu are one of them. i just rememba those session we had when i came for the ol' boys sunday at Kirash. you were among the people who motivated me to come back. Skelle is your still around..represent Christ to the fullest.
Wallace
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at Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:29
God Knows and His ways are beyond comprehension...Just as we thought Corban was launching off, God saw that He was through with what He was created for... God is Love and He indeed is all knowing....We can rest in that....In Jesus name. Amen
24"comments"
at Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:05
Everywhere God went left a blessing,and everywhere you went you left blessings too,special condolences to your family and loved ones left behind and my prayer is wherever God is we will meet eachother there as God's children. Rest in Peace.
25"In his generation"
at Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:52
I dint meet him but thru theses words i`ve related to his life. He served God in his generation and finally God called him home. Shalom
26"Great friend"
at Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:14
Manze I cannot believe that kamaa is done.Kamaa, U were a great friend and inspiration to me.I will be remembering coz of ur courage,humbleness and service for God.May you rest in peace.To your family,God has power and control over everything.Maina,Be strong and may God give you strengh.His is our all in all.
27"Brotha in Hiphop & Christ"
at Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:15
Man, I still cant believe u have gone to pave the way b4 us. I feel privileged to have fellowshipped & xchanged notes with u in ur last week this side of the Universe. Make sure that Heaven has enuff mics for the Christ souljas on this end..see u later!
28"Ms"
at Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:20
Kama, we grew up and went to the same sunday school at barracks and I was glad to know that even after I switched churches and went elsewhere, you still kept the faith and flame burning and served God selflessly.I attended the celebration of life at your funeral but from heaven I know you saw the young and old gathered together to celebrate you and the service you honoured Daddy with...rest in peace knowing that you made a difference in this world and gave us a reason to smile as you spread love
29"A true ambassador"
at Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:32
As much as we miss, we thank God for the time we had with you in this life and also for that allowing me to share with you your last hours in this life. You represented the one who created you in the best way you could and in this life we will forever remember you as you continue with the great commission thru the music you left behind. You were truly dedicated to our Lord. We will miss you dearly.
30"unfinished business"
at Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:36
i was planning to work with my brother at hills media studio n mbugus after i was given his crunk single "prophelying" to give dj riQ,we got unfinished business, 4 sure i will do a joint with him... the world couldnt hold him... fly high... say hi to our lord and saviour see u in heaven,im glad u made it.. bado sisi... GOD bless family yake na mabeste wake wote.
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