Health Crisis or Hype? Prezzo Forced to Explain Collapse After Tough Questions.
Renowned Kenyan rapper Prezzo shocked attendees when he collapsed during the high-profile launch of The Bahati’s Empire reality TV show at the Westwood Hotel on May 6. The glamorous event, attended by celebrities, media personalities, and graced by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, quickly turned concerning when Prezzo experienced what appeared to be a seizure.
In the weeks that followed, rumors swirled, with many speculating about the cause of his collapse. Was it a health crisis or simply a bid for attention?
On August 21, during an episode of his new podcast *Syllabus of Life*, Prezzo finally addressed the incident while hosting fellow musician Bahati. Their conversation, which initially focused on their musical journeys and personal lives, took a more serious turn when Bahati brought up the ‘elephant in the room.’
Bahati, with his usual humor, jokingly asked if Prezzo had fainted because he was overwhelmed by meeting the Deputy President.
“Lakini kwa launch bana, I was like, President ameona Gachagua aka faint. What was wrong bana? Mi nimekuita bwana, the Deputy is coming; he has to be welcomed by the President! But the President is fainting! What’s wrong? You wanna leave power before your time?” Bahati quipped, referring to Prezzo as “President.”
Prezzo quickly clarified that his collapse had nothing to do with seeing the Deputy President. He explained that he had been extremely busy in the week leading up to the launch, juggling multiple commitments.
“Wait, let me tell you. Hiyo siku mbele ya mwenyezi mungu, you had told me one week before. Bahati knows me very well to an extent whereby if there is a function he has to tell me a week in advance and during that week he has to call me every day kunikumbusha. There were a lot of things I was doing that week.
“So even on the day of the launch nilikuwa ofisini naendelea pale. Then you called and asked me what time I was arriving. That is when I remembered oh its today! You know I can never let you down, so I hurriedly left. Long story short, si ati nili faint after meeting the DP. That was in the middle of a red carpet interview,” he explained.
Bahati admitted that, at first, he thought Prezzo’s collapse might have been an attempt to steal the spotlight from the launch of his reality show. The incident quickly became the talk of the town, overshadowing the event itself.
“Eh, I was like, alafu kidogo kidogo there was a lot of pressure, so the next day I’m like I’m selling my show, why is Prezzo trying to take my shine? Because you were trending at the top. I was like, na hii ni stori gani sielewi,” Bahati expressed.
Prezzo dismissed these speculations, explaining that the seizure occurred during a red carpet interview due to the stress and exhaustion he was under.
“Kuna watu wengi walisema ilikuwa publicity stunt. But when you look at that clip, when we got there because of the Deputy President, there was a protocol. So I allowed everyone to enter, coz I knew you had allocated me a seat. So, when everybody was seated, the red carpet kwa that interview ndo seizure ikanipata. Mimi sina history ya kifafa,” Prezzo clarified.
Following the incident, Prezzo sought medical attention and was advised to reduce his workload due to the risk of overexertion.
“They told me I am overworking myself. You know at the end of the day, bora I showed up,” Prezzo added, lightening the mood.
Despite the incident, Prezzo took a moment to praise Bahati, noting that he sees a lot of himself in the younger artist, especially in his willingness to take risks. Their conversation was a testament to their strong friendship, mutual respect, and unwavering support for each other.
As the dust settles on the incident, one thing is clear: Prezzo’s collapse wasn’t a stunt but a stark reminder of the toll that stress and overwork can take, even on the strongest among us.
Article By Suzy Nyongesa.
