Sarafina DeMathew Denies Blocking Event Honouring Late John DeMathew

Sarafina DeMathew, the first wife of the late Mugithi star John DeMathew, has publicly responded to allegations that she obstructed a commemorative event held in his honour.

During a rare TikTok Live session, Sarafina accused her brother-in-law of organising the event without her knowledge or approval, suggesting the motive was financial gain rather than a genuine tribute to the late musician.

Dispute Over Legacy and Consent

John DeMathew, who tragically died in a road accident along Thika Road, left behind two wives: Sarafina and Carolyne DeMathew. The two women have previously been involved in legal battles over royalty rights, with Carolyne losing the case.

Shortly after both widows publicly led tributes marking the seventh anniversary of John DeMathew's death, Sarafina took to social media to voice her concerns about the event planned by a family member.

• She insisted no event should be held in John DeMathew's name without her consent.
• Sarafina revealed she had instructed her lawyer to formally address all parties involved.
• She dismissed the brother-in-law's claim that the event aimed to celebrate John DeMathew's legacy, noting his established prominence in Mugithi music before his passing.

Personal Grievances Surface

During the live broadcast, Sarafina hinted at longstanding issues with the relative, once close to her, and expressed disappointment over perceived betrayals.

She emphasized that her public statement was prompted by the brother-in-law's silence following the legal notice, which she interpreted as taking advantage of her quietness.

"You are not supposed to do an event in John's name just to generate money without my consent," she said. "Even when I die, my kids will be there."

Ongoing Family Tensions

The incident underscores unresolved tensions within John DeMathew's family regarding the management of his legacy years after his death.

Meanwhile, Carolyne DeMathew recently led a heartfelt tribute to their late husband, evoking strong emotions among fans who remember his influential music career.