Kenyan rapper Toxic Lyrikali has taken a moment to publicly honour the friend who stood by him when fame was still just a distant dream.
In a video posted on Friday, November 13, Toxic and his longtime childhood friend Sugu were filmed in Kayole, cooking up multiple dishes together before sharing the food out in the neighbourhood.
The wholesome clip quickly caught the attention of fans, sparking a wave of admiration for the duo’s unbreakable bond.
Sugu, speaking to an interviewer during the visit, recalled how Toxic had confided in him about his ambitions long before success came knocking.
“Toxic always told me that he would become a star (around six years back) and I believed him,” Sugu said. That belief was not just words.
According to Toxic, Sugu backed him up in the most practical ways possible during some of his toughest moments in the music industry.
“He used to pay for my studio sessions. It would take long for me to go to the studio with a matatu and Sugu has a motorbike and he would take me there and even buy food for me,” Toxic explained.
The rapper made clear that loyalty of that kind is not something he takes lightly.
“If you see me stick with them it’s because they supported me in this musical journey,” he added.
Sugu, for his part, appears to have remained grounded throughout it all, still cooking and sharing food in the hood just as he always has.
Toxic summed up their friendship with a simple but powerful line:
“He always believed in me.”
The footage resonated deeply with Kenyan fans online, many of whom praised both men for demonstrating what genuine friendship looks like.
@Mansa.musa_the_great:
“A man should not forget where he came from.”
@Sofiaquietflow:
“A real one never forgets his roots.”
@Kapedojrofficial:
“True friend- Sugu.”
@Kennitoh_ke:
“Real recognise real.”
