Kenyan rapper Phillip Okoyo, popularly known as Japesa has sparked an online reaction after sharing a photo of himself posing with his newly purchased casket.
The rapper took to his Instagram handle over the weekend to unveil the coffin which he claimed was to ensure his fans didn’t spend money contributing in case of his untimely death. He wrote: “Bought myself a coffin ⚰️ just incase nikufe msisumbuliwe na till number.”
Japesa’s post had fans expressing worrying about his state of mind as it is unusual for living people to purchase coffins in anticipation of their deaths.
Shortly after the coffin saga, Japesa was reportedly arrested for insulting President Uhuru over the newly ordered Covid-19 lockdown in Kenya. “UHURU CAN SUCK 30 D**S ON MY BILL; I’LL PAY. BADO NIMEJAZA CLUB NA HIYO PESA YAKE, OLUNDE!” Japesa wrote.
Upon his arrest, Japesa shared a photo of his cuffed hands pleading for the forgiveness of Uhuru. He also revealed that he had been ordered to pay one million shillings as a fine for his behaviour.
The rapper got out of jail on Monday. Japesa rose to stardom in 2020 after his hit single with Khaligraph Jones ‘nyakalaga’ went viral.
