Gospel singer Size 8 (Linet Munyali) has opened up about the harrowing, life-threatening complications she faced during pregnancy and childbirth, detailing a critical moment in the hospital where doctors instructed her husband, DJ Mo, to keep her awake to prevent her from slipping away.
The singer shared the emotional account during a sit-down conversation alongside DJ Mo and fellow gospel artist Daddy Owen, as the couple reflected on the severe medical crises that tested their faith, health, and marriage.
Looking back at the birth of her second-born son, Muraya Junior, Size 8 described the experience as exceptionally traumatic for both mother and child.
“When I gave birth to Junior, niliweka Magnesium, ata Junior aliwekewa, alikuwa anakufa juu nilimzaa preterm 1.7 kgs,” Size 8 recalled.
Size 8 disclosed that during the intense hours in the labor ward, medical personnel explicitly instructed DJ Mo to ensure she remained conscious at all costs.
“I remember it was traumatising. Nikiwa labour ward, DJ Mo aliambiwa anikeep company nisilale, juu nikilala nitakufa. Alikuwa anakeep company na bado amepanic,” she shared.
DJ Mo recalled the immense emotional pressure of keeping his wife alert while processing his own fear over her condition.
“Umepanic na hafai kulala, na kwa kumwamusha huwezi mwimbia; lazima ucrack jokes na ufanye kitu; lazima ataamka,” DJ Mo added.
