The music industry is mourning the tragic loss of Ashna Lweri, a young Congolese musician who had begun making a name for herself in the Ugandan music scene. Best known for her 2024 collaboration Nahaso with rapper Fik Fameica, Ashna’s budding career was cut short on the night of February 27, 2025.
When did Ashna Lweri die?
According to an obituary notice released by her management on Thursday, Ashna Lweri was pronounced dead at 11:00 PM February 27, 2025 at Sambia Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. Reports indicate that a fire broke out in her home due to an electrical fault while she was asleep in her bedroom.
Her mother, who attempted to rescue her, suffered severe burns and is currently receiving medical treatment. The incident has left family, friends, and fans devastated.
A Promising Star Gone Too Soon
Ashna Lweri had shown immense promise as a musician, with a bright future ahead of her. Her manager described her as an exceptional artist filled with talent and passion. Her passing is not only a loss for Congolese music but for the entire African and international music community.
Her work had already begun to reach audiences beyond her home country, and her voice resonated with music lovers in Africa, Europe, and beyond.
Ashna Lweri’s untimely death leaves a void in the industry, but her music will continue to inspire those who loved and supported her.
May her soul rest in peace.
Who Was Ashna Lweri?
Ashna Lweri was a young Congolese musician born on March 15, 2020. Despite her tender age, she showed remarkable talent in music and gained recognition for her collaboration Nahaso with Ugandan rapper Fik Fameica in 2024.
Her passion for music and her unique voice set her apart, making her a rising star in the industry. Although her career was only beginning, she had already made a lasting impact.
Her legacy will live on through her music and the inspiration she provided to other young artists.
Celebrities Mourn Ashna Lweri
Ashna Lweri’s passing has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow artists across the region. Several Ugandan celebrities have taken to social media to express their sorrow and pay tribute to the young star. Rapper Fik Fameica, who collaborated with Ashna on Nahaso, shared an emotional message, calling her “a bright talent gone too soon.” Singer Sheebah Karungi also expressed her condolences, describing Ashna as “a gifted soul with a promising future.” Other artists, including Spice Diana, Eddy Kenzo, and Pallaso, have joined in mourning her, emphasizing the heartbreaking loss to the music industry.
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