- A row erupted during a funeral in Luanda when a man demanded that reggae music be played in honor of his late son
- His request caused tension with church officials, but despite their opposition, the DJ played a reggae gospel song
- The incident caused mixed reactions on social media, with many supporting the father’s right to grieve in his own way.
Vihiga – Mourners in Luanda were left in disbelief after a violent clash broke out during the funeral of a young man who died in a road accident.
Source: UGC
Everything seemed to be going well until the father of the deceased was given the opportunity to address the mourners.
Why did a father at a funeral in Luanda ask for reggae music to be played during the funeral
In the middle of his speech, the grieving father asked the DJ to play a reggae song in honor of his late son.
However, his sensational request created tension as church officials vehemently opposed the idea, saying that reggae music could not be played using church instruments.
Their attitude angered the father, who almost postponed the funeral, threatening to evict everyone from his residence.
According to witnesses, the father said his son had found happiness and identity in reggae, and it was only right that he should be banished to the same beat he loved.
What reggae song was played during the funeral in Luanda?
The dispute lasted several tense minutes before the DJ carefully played “Gospel of Jah” by Shasha Marley, a reggae gospel song.
As soon as the song came on the speakers, the father started dancing as the crowd erupted with emotion.
However, soon after the group joined, the song was discontinued, causing another dispute with the church.
“Please respect my request. I am mourning my son and I will never see him again” he said.
Social media reactions
The incident drew mixed reactions on social media, with many saying that the man should have been allowed to grieve his son the way he knew how.
Benson Onyango
“I think churches misinterpret the Bible all the time. In fact, the reggae song that’s being played calls it the gospel of Jah.”
Nyargi Yawuwi
“Let him mourn, death is bad, and why do we make the last sails? If a person dies like this, he should be like Muslims. This thing hurts.”
Lukano Son
“No one can stop reggae. That’s why I made it clear to my family that when I take a break, they should let the pure roots rock until the last minute.”
Wornicks Gisemba
“David was gifted by God. His talent was music. David was a secular musician. David played reggae. No one can stop reggae.”
Source: UGC
Man’s dying wishes saves 4 drug addicts
Meanwhile, Anne Mathu’s brother, Nicholus “Jesus” Gachunu, made a bizarre request before he diedone that has outlived him.
“Jesus” had spent years battling drugs and alcohol, and was worried his family would sugarcoat the cause of his death.
He, therefore, made a dying wish that they would be open and tell the world during his burial that substance abuse had cost his life.
That raw honesty left mourners stunned but became a turning point for four addicts who joined rehab and cleaned up.
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