Winnie Bwire's Burial: Photos Of Emotional Send-Off As Celebrities Flock To Mumias
- Actress Winnie Bwire was buried in Mumias, Kakamega county, in a sombre ceremony attended by the governor
- Her former castmates from the Sultana TV show and other celebrities also attended the burial
- Her former boss, Lulu Hassan, was particularly hard hit, and Kenyans condoled with her
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Winnie Bwire, better known as Dida for her role in the Sultana TV show, has been buried.
The actress died of cancer in Turkey on September 5, and her body was repatriated before a befitting send-off in Mumias.
What happened at Winnie Bwire’s burial?
The Saturday, September 21, burial attracted hundreds of mourners, including politicians and celebrities.
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The preacher gave a sermon before the mourners took over.
The whole field was left with mourners dancing and singing, and Dida's parents were seen smiling at some point as the mourners waved at them.
In her tribute, the actress's mother revealed that Dida was unaware of her beauty growing up. The mother said that her daughter had the most gorgeous eyes she had ever seen.
Dida’s mum also spoke about her struggle with cancer, saying she understood her daughter’s struggles as she was her caregiver.
The thespian's dad, Edward Kwena, thanked her former employer, Lulu Hassan. He said that Lulu was a special person in their family for her kind heart.
Images from the funeral showed celebrities and film industry players, including Lulu and Trisha Khalid.
Lulu particularly seemed to be hit hard, as she looked deep in thought.
"Lulu portraying the pain of a mother. She can clearly understand the pain of losing a child," wrote one Kenyan.
"Lulu is in pain. May you be comforted in Christ," added another.
How Dida's mum picked up her casket in Kisumu ?
On Friday, September 20, the family and friends of the actress picked up her body at the Kisumu airport.
The mum was dressed in an all-black attire and was surrounded by family.
Kenyans on social media consoled the family.
All about Winnie Bwire's death
- Lulu made a heartfelt appeal to Kenyans to support the family of the late actress.
- Trisha Khalid shared a touching screenshot of their last conversation.
- A video of the actress saying she would not die of cancer resurfaced, saddening many Kenyans.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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