Fans and friends celebrate Chira's memory with a candlelight vigil

Piece by: MERCY MURIITHI
Entertainment

• Heartfelt tributes were paid to the late TikToker at his candlelight vigil where everyone in attendance gathered with candles, chanting Chira's name in a touching display of solidarity as night descended. 

Fans gathered at Brian Chira's Candlelight vigil
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Friends, family, and fans yesterday evening Sunday, March 24, gathered at Rainbow Ruiru Resort to celebrate Brian  Chira’s memory following his untimely demise in a road accident.

Heartfelt tributes were paid to the late TikToker at his candlelight vigil where everyone in attendance gathered with candles, chanting Chira's name in a touching display of solidarity as night descended. 

The emotional tributes poured in from friends and family as they celebrated Chira's memory. Among the family members in attendance were Brian's cousins, Ian, Stevo, and Brian. 

The three addressed mourners with the eldest, Ian, starting by greeting the mourners and thanking them for standing with their grandmother. 

the youngest who shares a name with the late Chira also thanked everyone for the support they offered their grandmother. 

Brian said, "Thank you, and continue supporting our grandmother."

The other cousin Stivo said.

"Thank you guys. We love you. May God bless you na Tiktok tunawaombea haifungwi. God bless you. "

The community’s support for Chira’s family has been overwhelming, with a significant sum of over Sh7 million being raised for his funeral expenses within just three days of an online fundraiser.

Chira will be buried on Tuesday, 26th March 2024 in Githunguri. He will be buried in a graduation gown as requested by his grandmother.

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