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Elders from Gitei village, Gathanje, Kiambu county, convened at the late TikToker Brian Chira's residence to perform a cleansing ceremony, weeks after his burial.
Chira tragically lost his life on March 16, 2024, in a hit-and-run accident in Karuri, Kiambu, and was laid to rest on his grandmother's ancestral home on March 26. In a video shared on Facebook by Debbymovy Official, the elders, adorned in traditional attire, assembled at Chira's home to conduct the cleansing ritual.
This ceremony comes in the wake of concerns raised by villagers regarding the behaviour exhibited by the thousands of mourners who gathered at Chira's home. The dismay felt by villagers over what they deemed as disrespectful conduct from TikTokers during the burial ceremony.
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Villagers expressed outrage over TikTokers' actions, including dancing, recording videos, and taking selfies around Chira's final resting place.
Particularly egregious to the community was the stepping on the graves of Chira's ancestors and performing rituals, such as watering the flowers with alcohol, at the grave site. The villagers, deeply rooted in Kikuyu culture, considered these actions as deeply disrespectful and called for a cleansing ceremony to remove any negative spirits left behind.
They emphasised the importance of dignity in burial rites and expressed their desire to prevent such behavior from occurring in their village again.
A video featuring Brian Chira, surfaced online, reigniting interest in his unique perspective on life and death.
The footage, recorded during an interview before his demise, resurfaced after being shared by user @newsroom.1, prompting a wave of admiration.
In the video, Chira was seen discussing his thoughts on what he envisions for his funeral arrangements.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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Elders hathered at Brian Chira's home where they performed a cleansing ceremony after his burial.
Village Elders Gather at Brian Chira's Home for a Cleansing Ritual
Village Elders Conduct Cleansing Ritual at Brian Chira’s Home - Lower