Jojo From One Nation Emcees Dies On The Last Day Of Dakwah Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- One Nation Emcees member Nur Hasan Balas, better known as Jojo, passed away at the age of 50 at Masjid Sri Petaling here earlier this morning.

Former band member Mimi Fly said Jojo collapsed during a programme at the mosque.

“He was in the midst of a 40-day dakwah (Islamic propagation) effort and passed away on the final day. It was truly a peaceful and beautiful passing,” she said when contacted by Bernama today.

Mimi, whose real name is Amalina Norhisham, 37, said Jojo had previously suffered a heart attack in November, but the exact cause of his death remains uncertain.

She said their last communication was via phone three days ago.

“During that call, he asked how I was doing and shared his plans to start a Hari Raya clothing business, seeking my assistance. 

“We loved him. He was a kind-hearted person,” she said.

She said the final rites were held at the same mosque and he was laid to rest at the Bukit Jalil Muslim Cemetery this evening.

“His wife shared that Jojo had expressed his wish to be buried wherever he passed away to avoid burdening others, even though he resided in Taiping,” she added.

Originally from Sandakan, Sabah, Jojo leaves behind his wife, Siti Rohayu Saharudin, 38, and a daughter.

He became actively involved in dakwah in 2020 and had previously suffered a stroke.

-- BERNAMA