Double Tragedy: Sensei Mugo’s Friend Dies Just Hours After Him
In a deeply saddening turn of events, Naison Musaka, a close friend of renowned karateka Sensei Mugove “Mugo” Muhambi, has died just hours after the martial arts expert’s passing. Former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa confirmed the news on Sunday evening, 18 May.
Sensei Mugo’s Friend Dies Just Hours After Him
Mliswa revealed that Naison suffered a stroke shortly after learning of Sensei Mugo’s death in a car accident in Borrowdale on Saturday, 17 May. He said the emotional shock of losing his close friend was simply too much for Naison to bear.
Sharing his heartbreak on social media, Mliswa described the loss of both men as a major blow to the fitness and wellness community in Zimbabwe.
“Devastating news! Naison Masaka, Mugo’s friend, whom I earlier on reported to have suffered a stroke has passed away! Two gentle giants have passed away, one after the other. I’m really devastated and in pain.”
Devastating news! Naison Masaka, Mugo’s friend whom I earlier on reported to have suffered a stroke has passed away! Two gentle giants have passed away one after the other. I’m really devastated and in pain. pic.twitter.com/bjVQRGVmW1
— Sabhuku Temba P. Mliswa (@TembaMliswa) May 18, 2025
Temba Mliswa: “I Tried All I Could”
Mliswa also spoke openly about the emotional toll the loss had taken on him. He said he had done all he could to help Naison, but sadly, his efforts weren’t enough. He wrote:
“He suffered a stroke after hearing of the death of Mugove Muhambi as they were very close. I tried all I could, facilitating for brain scans and everything but it wasn’t enough. The wellness and fitness scene will never be the same without these two gentle giants of the craft!”
He suffered a stroke after hearing of the death of Mugove Muhambi as they were very close. I tried all I could, facilitating for brain scans and everything but it wasn’t enough. The wellness and fitness scene will never be the same without these two gentle giants of the craft!
— Sabhuku Temba P. Mliswa (@TembaMliswa) May 18, 2025
Zimbabweans React to the Tragic News
The double tragedy has left many Zimbabweans shaken, with social media users expressing grief, disbelief, and concern over the circumstances of the deaths. Some questioned the physical strain associated with bodybuilding, while others reflected on Zimbabwe’s struggling healthcare system and even speculated about spiritual causes.
Here are some of the comments:
@NkayiCenter:
So both are gone, just like that?
@weSelukwe:
Asi nhai Temba zvinhu izvi zve body building hazvikuvadzewo miviri here especially kutsinga uku zvozokonzera nyaya dzema stroke idzi?
@Cvannistelroij:
What a sad story, a double tragedy. May they both rest in peace.
@BBaradzi:
Ummmm, something spiritual happened pavanhu ava.
@Walkerpeddler:
Advocate for a functional healthcare system, it’s sad, kurwara muZimbabwe, it’s a death sentence..Sorry for the loss, MHSRIP.
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