As preparations for the burial of late Gengetone artiste Shalkido continue, TikToker Steve Wakaniaru, popularly known as Steve Massage, has addressed growing speculation surrounding the musician’s alleged child.
Speaking during a TikTok live session on Monday, October 13, 2025, Steve clarified that the child frequently mentioned by Shalkido was not biologically his, explaining that the artiste had been in a relationship with a woman who already had a child, whom he lovingly accepted as his own.
“The child Shalkido used to talk about was not biologically his. He had taken in a woman who already had a child—that is the truth of the matter,” Steve said.
He added that no woman has come forward to claim child support since Shalkido’s passing, further confirming the artiste’s role as a stepfather rather than a biological parent.
Steve warned individuals making false paternity claims against Shalkido to desist or face legal action, urging anyone with genuine claims to undertake DNA testing. He also stated that any proven false accusers would be compelled to pay damages to Shalkido’s grandmother, who raised the late singer.
“She is the one who knows the pain of bringing him up, and we will not allow anyone to tarnish his name for social media attention or financial gain,” he asserted.
The clarification comes as Shalkido’s family continues to appeal for public support through a paybill number to assist with funeral arrangements.
Shalkido, real name Paul Koigi Mungai, tragically passed away on October 6, 2025, after a motorbike accident along Thika Road. He succumbed to severe head injuries while receiving treatment at the Kenyatta University Referral Hospital ICU.
The former member of the famed Sailors Gang, known for hit Gengetone tracks like Wamlambez and Wainame, had recently ventured into a solo career before his untimely death — marking a heartbreaking end to one of Kenya’s most promising young music talents.
