Namibian Afrobeat musician Josef Simson, popularly known as Nally, has died at the age of 33 in a horrific road accident that claimed seven lives, hours after a female fan was captured making a chilling remark about him during a performance.
The woman was heard saying, “He’s dead already,” in a video circulating on social media, where Nally was performing. The clip has since attracted widespread attention following news of the singer’s death.
According to The Namibian, the fatal crash occurred at about 4 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Elim Curve along the Okahao-Oshakati main road in Namibia’s Omusati Region.
The accident involved a head-on collision between a bakkie, a light commercial vehicle commonly used in southern Africa, and a sport utility vehicle (SUV).
Omusati Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, confirmed that six occupants of the bakkie and the SUV’s driver died at the scene.
The musician’s brother, Benjamin Simson, also confirmed his death and appealed to the public to respect the family’s privacy as they grapple with the devastating loss.
News of the singer’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief, with fellow musicians, creatives and fans taking to social media to pay tribute to the late performer.
The video of the female fan’s remark has also fuelled online reactions because of its timing. However, there is no evidence that the statement was connected to the circumstances of the fatal accident.
Nally’s death has dealt a painful blow to Namibia’s music community, with fans mourning the loss of a young artiste whose life was cut short in the tragic crash.
