Promising street rapper Ronald Warioko Mario commonly known as Ronnie Lethal met with high flying Kenyan music producer Motif Di Don in his quest to kickstart his musical journey.
Ronnie Lethal came to the limelight through a rap video shot by digital humanitarian activist Philip Ogolla as the world commemorated world suicide day on September 10th 2022.
In the clip that went viral, Ronnie became an instant online sensation thanks to his mastery in rap.Though unkempt and lacking the status of a real star, nothing seemed to hold him back as he dropped punchline after punchline.
Following his new found fame, one thing had to be done to get him to his footing.He had been deeply immersed in drugs and needed to clean up.
As Motif Di Don willingly agreed to record his music, Philip Ogolla and Ghetto Radio Boss Julius Owino also known as Majimaji sought Bonface Ndirangu, Chairman of Kenyan Rehabilitation Center’s who agreed to have Ronnie enrolled in rehab.
Rehabilitation Worked Miracles.
Ronnie was soon enrolled at the Eden Rehabilitation Center in Diana,Ukunda Mombasa where he spent 52 days.He was taken through the 12 steps intensive program which helps addict’s in sobering up.It also included counseling sessions.
“Rehabilitation ya Diani is one of the best rehabs in Kenya iko poa kuna balanced diet,kuna sessions za counseling unaeza bonga one on one na counselor pia kuna group sessions ambapo tuna soma 12 steps,12 steps ni program inasaidia addict yoyote kusaidika not only yule amekuwa kwa mihadarati za narcotics peke yake but alcoholics pia wanasaidika” Explained Ronnie.
He also enjoyed swimming, hitting the gym, jogging on the beach and also did community service like gardening and planting trees.
Ronnie has gone through a complete transformation, he’s now mentally, physically and emotionally fit.Infact,he has added weight and looks focussed on rebuilding his life.
Studio Moment.
Ghetto Radio Honcho Majimaji led him to Motif Di Don’s studio’s and he was truly excited and thankful for the opportunity.He termed Majimaji’s presence as real motivation. Several tracks were sampled for him and he flawlessly killed them promising hip hop lovers some real positive vibes.
Taking to his Instagram,Motif Di Don shared a photo with Ronnie Lethal revealing that the journey had finally began.He also requested well-wishers who had promised to aid Ronnie’s musical journey to come forth and fulfill their pledges.
“Finally met Ronny Lethal after his successful Rehab sessions.Kazi imeanza.If you pledged to come thru kua ready 🙏”wrote Motif.
The comments section became lit with many looking forward to Ronnie’s music.
“🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Can’t wait for him to DROP something 🔥🚀🚀🚀🚀🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪”wrote one fan.
“Huyu apewe mic tu🙌🙌”wrote a second fan.
“Wishing all the best to the dude…🔥🔥”appeared another comment.
Indeed the journey has truly began.
By Steve Osaka.
