I Am Not Dead, Says Bongo Star Hussein Machozi

The man was then perceived to be the Tanzanian star and soon messages that read 'RIP Hussein Machozi' flooded the internet.

However, a shaken Machozi confirmed he was alive and well.

He sent this message to Mseto East Africa Host Mzazi Willy Tuva.

Speaking to Tanzania's Millard Ayo, Machozi said that the news of his death had affected his family.

"Mamangu alizirai aliposikia, dadangu alipata mshtuko wa moyo na akakimbizwa hospitalini, watu wengi walinipigia simu (My mother fainted when she heard the news, my sister had a cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital. Many people called me)," he said. 

By Maureen Murimi

Images: msetoea.com, Mzazi Willy Tuva 

Video: msetoea.com, Mzazi Willy Tuva