Kenyan singer Marya, best known for her 2010 hit Chokoza, is seeking financial assistance from well-wishers after suffering a stroke that left her partially paralyzed.
According to fellow artists Avril and Kendi, who visited Marya in hospital, the singer has been receiving treatment for some time and is expected to be discharged soon. However, she will require extensive home care to aid in her recovery.
Sharing an update on social media, Avril posted a photo of Marya smiling and flashing a peace sign from her hospital bed. She wrote:
“Hey fam. @officialkendikenya and I went to lift Marya’s @official_maryakenya spirits while she’s in hospital. With her permission we took this photo and we are allowed to share.”
Avril went on to reveal the seriousness of Marya’s condition:
“She’s been in hospital for a little while after suffering a stroke and will hopefully be discharged soon. But she will unfortunately require a lot of home care as she regains all her motor skills as she is paralysed on one side of her entire body.”
To support her recovery, Marya’s friends and family are appealing for funds to help set up a proper care environment at her home.
Avril also shared a phone number through which well-wishers can send their contributions.
