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| Eric Omondi mourns his brother |
A video of Eric Omondi deep in thought and looking sad during his brother Fred’s last event has touched many. Fred died in a boda boda accident. Eric Omondi attended his brother Fred’s memorial at Carnivore after he was immediately released from police cells. Photo: Jalang’o TV. Source: Youtube What happened during Fred Omondi’s Last Laugh event? The event went down at the Carnivore Simba Saloon restaurant on Friday, June 21. The event was fully packed, and several celebrities were present. Sports CS Ababu Namwamba attended the event, but things did not go well when he stood to speak. Attendees booed at Ababu forcing him to leave. After the show, candles were lit to honour Fred. While everyone had their burning candles up and those with phones turned on flashlights, Eric Omondi looked broken as the Tutaonana Baadaye song was being played in the background. The award-winning comedian, who was standing beside his wife, bowed his head down and put his candle down as he fought tears. To his left was content creator, Terence Creative, who stretched his hand on his shoulder to support him. After the song was played, they observed a minute of silence for Fred and Lynn leaned on Eric’s shoulder while holding candles. The two lovers looked heartbroken, and some fans were spotted shedding tears during the candle lighting. Here is the video: Kenyans consoled Eric, praying for him to get strength ahead of his brother’s burial. Crowd said: “Take heart Eric Omondi and Irene .” Jojo said: “Fly with angels Fred Omondi yawa and Eric Omondi take heart for your brother is the angels.” Sarah MUSAKHI said: “Lynn is there for Eric.” Luihhanson said: “Pole sana Eric I know how it feels kupoteza mwenzoko… I lost my sister bado inauma hadi leo.” Joyous said: “The moment Eric put his candle down that’s the time it really hit him. It is very very sad.” Diehard wa@ Peter kioi said: “This song breaks my heart I cry whenever I hear it. Very emotional.” Just servant of God said: “Mungu akupe ujasiri akupe nguvu ya kupenya machungu Makali ilaa sisi sote ni wapita njia.” User5963045482750 said: “Haki inauma sana Mungu ampumzishe kwa amani.” Where will Fred Omondi be buried? Fred died on the spot after the boda boda he was on collided with a PSV on Kangundo Road. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, a member of the comedian’s funeral committee revealed he will be laid to rest at his father’s home in Sega Siaya county. There will be a memorial mass at Citam Valley Road church on Thursday, June 27, and a burial will take place on Saturday, June 29.
by Caren Nyota
