Renowned gospel DJ Karumba Ngatia, popularly known asDJ Krowbar, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, Joyce Wanjiru Karumba, remembering her as a woman of deep faith, strength, and encouragement whose words continue to guide him even after her passing.
Joyce passed away in the early hours of January 26, 2026, leaving her family, friends, and the gospel community in mourning.
In an emotional reflection, DJ Krowbar shared that he spent a sleepless night revisiting memories captured in photos and videos from their life together. One particular video, recorded in Cape Town shortly after their wedding anniversary, stood out to him.
He recalled Joyce filming him while he worked on an academic assignment and speaking words of encouragement over his life during a difficult season.
According to DJ Krowbar, Joyce acknowledged the challenges they were facing at the time but still described that period as their best year yet, expressing confidence that he would graduate and that his education would go on to impact many lives.
“She spoke into my life at a time when things were not easy,” he said.
Shortly after returning home, DJ Krowbar was recruited by an institution where he now teaches, something he believes connects directly to the affirmation Joyce spoke over him. He described his students as a reminder of her faith and encouragement.
As he continues to navigate life after her passing, the DJ says he is holding onto hope, drawing strength from his faith and from Joyce’s enduring legacy.
“I’m going to miss this girl. Yesterday, I didn’t even sleep; I was just going over the photos and the videos and everything,” he said.
Reflecting on the future, DJ Krowbar spoke about leading his family through this new season with faith and courage.
“As I stand in front of my wife today, I’m going to tell my children that this is going to be our best year yet. I honestly don’t know how, but I’m sure it will be. I pray for God’s grace in this new season over my family and community.”
He concluded the tribute with one of Joyce’s most memorable phrases, words that many who knew her had come to associate with her kindness and generosity of spirit:
“As you have watered me, may God water you.”
Through his words, Joyce Wanjiru Karumba is remembered not only as a wife and mother, but as a voice of faith and encouragement whose impact continues to live on in her family and community.
By ParentsAfrica