Mombasa-based TikToker Mariam Antonet Lwande, popularly known as Digda, has passed away. Digda passes away after TikTok livestream. Photo: Digda. Source: Facebook The Kenyan TikTok community is mourning the unexpected death of Digda. She was known for her vibrant Kiswahili expressions and mouthwatering food videos. Her sudden passing has left fans devastated, especially given that she was active on TikTok livestream just hours before her death. Days before her death, she had asked Kenyans to stop tribalism and to support each other without bias. This was after she received criticism for travelling to Bondo, Siaya county for Raila Odinga’s burial.
Digda was a staunch supporter of ODM and the former prime minister’s death hit her hard. “Let us stop tribalism. I do not know who will bury me, please. Baba has raised us. Let us not be tribalistic. His death has hit us hard as Kenyans. We should pray that we have come from far. Rest in peace Baba,” she said. Digda’s death has left Kenyans on TikTok questioning what might have transpired. She had also shared videos on her timeline hours before her death. What happened to Digda? In her final video, she had shared a collage of food delicacies she had cooked. In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, a close source revealed that Digda was rushed to the hospital after health complications. “Her blood pressure ilipanda ghafla and she was rushed to the hospital where she sadly passed away,” the source revealed.
The source further added that behind her radiant smile, Digda was quietly managing high blood pressure. Netizens mourn Digda after her death Here is what they had to say: named_me_rhythm: “Jamani si amepost only 3 hours ago.” 🌸🌺: “3 hours ago umepost now you gone 😭😭Wah enyewe we have such a short life 😭and now one knows the time nor the hour😭May your soul rest easy.” HaweNeema: “3 hours ago amepost sai naona rip kwa watu ..how true is this.” 🦋 it’s Teemah🦋: “Si ampost some hours ago, Rada ni Gani jamani.” Samir_Aharub_Aroro1 “3 hours mtu iwapost yaani sahi hayupo tena very sad.” Nahya Mukami: “Nope I can’t believe this n I’m not gonna….whaaat, can someone confirm if it’s true.”
By Patricia Tonui
