Legendary DJ Pinye announces death of his father

Legendary DJ Peter Chuani, popularly known as DJ Pinye, has lost his father.

While taking to Instagram to break the news, the seasoned disc jockey termed the death a 'profound loss' which had left an 'indescribable void' in his heart.

"It is with deep sorrow that I reveal the profound loss of my beloved father, his departure leaving an indescribable void," he announced in the post.

"Despite my hopes for 2024, finding solace in the end of his pain is bittersweet..."

Just four days ago, the DJ gave an update on his father who he had shared was suffering from Alzheimer's - a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions, mostly associated with the elderly.

In an Instagram post he shared with fans, Pinye revealed that he had become his father's caregiver and was reading a book on how to manage Alzheimer's incase a loved one was suffering from it. He also encouraged anyone with a family member living with the condition to pick up the book.

"As you all know by now, I have become a care giver after we discovered my dad has Alzheimer's. Sasa, I was gifted this book by one of my summer bunnies friend from the states. Now the thing is if you all dont know, I have ADHD so am quiet a slow reader but I have challenged myself in 2024 to read this book cause it has very powerful information that would let my father live the rest of his life comfortably," he shared. 

"I recommend anyone going through the same to get this book because it also talks about how to prevent Alzheimer's just by changing diet."

Pinye first went public about his dad's condition back in September 2023, telling fans that while it was painful to watch his dad's memory completely disappear, he was relieved that adding coconut oil to his diet was helping regain some of it back.

"Some time ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a truly devastating experience for anyone. Watching his memories fade away as the condition progressed was heart-wrenching. Medications offered little relief, but then we stumbled upon coconut oil," he wrote then. 

"We stopped his medications and began adding Coconut Oil to his daily diet. Miraculously, he started to recover some of his lost memories."

Back in 2016, at an event dubbed 'Grown and Sexy', held to celebrate his 45th birthday and announce his retirement from DJ'ing, Pinye brought together friends and industry heavyweights for a poignant night which ended, for the most part, in tears.

His father, who was part of the attendees then, rose from his seat and started dancing along to Pinye's legendary mixes.

This moved the veteran entertainer so much that he broke down in tears, while slumped on his DJ equipment.

His dad later joined him at the DJ booth and they both embraced, deeply overcome with emotion.

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