Mazola Wa Mwashighadi: Jamaica-Based Kenyan Artist Shot Dead During Violent Robbery

Mazola wa Mwashighadi: Jamaica-based Kenyan artist shot dead during violent robbery

Mazola wa Mwashighadi, a Kenyan-born artist who's lived in Jamaica for 30 years, was tragically shot dead in a robbery in Treasure Beach, sparking nationwide grief.

Kenyan-born artist dies in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The police are continuing to investigate the murder of well-known Kenyan-born artist Mazola Wa Mwashighadi, who was killed in the southern parish of St Elizabeth last week.  The 61-year-old made artist Jamaica his home decades ago and was well known and respected in the Treasure Beach area of St Elizabeth, especially among hoteliers and other tourism interests. He was one of two individuals attacked during a recent robbe…

Kenyan Artist Mazola Shot Dead In Jamaica

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Kenyan Artist Mazola Shot Dead in Jamaica A Kenyan artist named Mazola wa Mwashighadi from Taita Taveta has been fatally shot in Jamaica. The multi-disciplinary artist was shot during an armed robbery at a hotel in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, December 5, 2025. The shooting reportedly happened around 12:20 a.m. in Billy’s Bay. Mwashighadi was pronounced dead after being rushed to …