- A young man demolished his late father’s grave 24 years after the funeral, sparking a huge debate online
- He explained that his father died in 2001, when he was still a child, and explained his reasons for demolishing the tomb
- The man said he consulted and got approval from family members before proceeding with his plans
The actions of a young man at his late father’s grave have caused a lot of reactions online, with many giving different views.
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The man used a hammer to demolish the well-tiled tomb, breaking the white tiles into small pieces.
He explained that his father died in 2001 when he was still a small boy and he fondly remembered the good life his father had given the family.
“He died on December 23, and I remember we were a very happy family. We buried him here two days later, December 25. It’s been 24 years, and that’s why I decided to make a change,” he said.
The young man noted that he had consulted with family members and encouraged them to join him in demolishing the tomb.
Why did a Tanzanian destroy his father’s grave?
After getting permission and cooperation from his father’s family, the man explained that the original design of the tomb was outdated.
He said he wanted to honor the memory of his beloved father by giving him a more modern design for the tomb.
Once the white tiles were removed, new shiny black tiles were installed, arranged in three stages.
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At the top was a cross engraved with the dates of birth and death of the deceased, while the surrounding area was decorated with carefully selected small white stones, giving the tomb a pleasant appearance.
He encouraged others who have lost loved ones to remember them during the festive season by improving their final resting places.
“When you enjoy, remember your elders, who are the reason we are here today and can be successful in life,” he said.
The netizens give their opinion about the relatives vandalizing his father’s grave
His actions drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some praising the gesture as honorable while others questioned its significance.
Toby Lothy:
“The deceased does not need a new grave, he only needs a prayer. First, you disturb him when you knock on his house.”
Frank Gambariko:
“If there is no superstitious worship, it is a good thing. May God reward you and make it easy for your parents.”
Baraka Samuel:
“I think if you have seen the value of your old man, give thanks to God who brought him. Building a grave there is only bones. I’m sorry for this.”
Alwatan Mwinyigogo:
“The rest of us did not see our father’s grave. When we ask our brothers where the grave is, we are told that it went away with the water. It really hurts.”
Silas Bisanda:
“It is not bad to build graves, but building or not building does not change anything between the deceased and the living. The important thing is to do good to the parents while they are alive and pray for their blessings. We should not seek forgiveness in the graves, but in God, because the dead do not know what is going on in the world.”
Was Njambi Koikai’s grave destroyed?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that reggae enthusiast Njambi Koikai died on June 3, 2024 after suffering from endometriosis.
He was buried on June 14, 2024, at Lang’ata Cemetery, Nairobi in an emotional ceremony attended by family, friends and fans.
Months later, a video surfaced online showing the deplorable condition in which the tomb had been left. Unknown people vandalized the tomb and removed the guardrails surrounding it, including the gate.
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