Fathers Day In Heaven: Celebs who have lost their dads in the past years

Piece by: Peninah Njoki
Lifestyle

Losing a parent is not easy, as the world marks father's day these celebs revealed the last conversations or interactions they had with their late dads.

1. Kambua

Gospel singer Kambua Mathu lost her dad, Professor Manundu in 2014.

Professor Manundu was the owner of Tabibu Cures International and had a weekly Sunday morning show on NTV which he used to give health advice.

Although Kambua did not share the last conversation she had with her dad, she has on a few occasions opened up about the emptiness brought by his death.

Celebrating her dad in a past fathers day (2018) she says,

*Father’s Day* I cannot tell you how many times in the last few years I’ve picked up my phone to call my dad, and then just as quickly remembered that he, one day started off on a journey, on a one-way ticket. I miss him,” she posted.

Terribly. Everyday. I am a daddy’s girl, unapologetically. He held my hand through decades of my life; I held his hand as the curtain closed on his???

Kambua continued with her tribute saying,

Listen, if you have your Father, here, now, let him know what he means to you. If you need to make things right, please do. Or at least try. ?

2. Daddy Owen

Gospel star Daddy Owen's father passed away after a sudden cardiac arrest in October 2017.

News about Mzee Mwatia’s death was first shared by the singer through a statement sent to close friends and relatives.

I pray this finds you well, it’s with sadness to inform you that we lost our dad on Saturday night due to a sudden cardiac arrest at our rural home.

It is, therefore, my honor to invite you to a thanksgiving service. Keep us in your prayers,’’ read Daddy Owen’s statement. 

Speaking about the last conversation with his dad in a past interview, Daddy Owen says

The thing that hurts me the most is that when I last talked to him he had gone for a medical check-up. I had processed medical insurance for him.

it’s just the other day that the guys from the insurance company called and told me ‘your dad’s insurance is ready,’ after he died. It was so painful because I wanted him to live a good life.

3. Timeless Noel

Citizen Television presenter Timeless Noel lost his father months ago at a Kisumu hospital.

Until his death, Mr Noel’s father had been in a coma and admitted at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Timeless Noel and his late dad

Although he was not able to talk to his son Timeless Noel's dad opened his eyes to see his son one last time.

Dad, I miss you. You opened your eyes just for me while in a coma. That showed how much you loved me. That memory will NEVER FADE AWAY.

I PROMISE I’ll give you a decent send off because you gave your ALL to me till the last minute. You used all your strength just to see me.

4. DJ Kalonje

The celebrated spinmaster lost his father following a long illness.

The Kenyan Mix Masters Entertainment’s DJ eulogized his father as an astute man who taught him valuable lessons in life.

Dear dad, I just want to thank you for everything, you raised us on one principle, love is the answer.

It’s with disbelief and sorry I say goodbye to you. May you rest well.

I will take care of Mum for you. Till we meet again,” his post read.

DK Kalonje and his late dad

5. Sonko

Nairobi governor Mike Sonko lost his dad in 2015 after a long illness.

Sonko had earlier asked Kenyans to pray for his dad before his untimely death.

GOD heal my Dad and all the patients admitted in different hospitals countrywide in the mighty name of JESUS,” Mike Sonko shared.

Not long after that, he shared news of his father’s death.

“Dear Kenyans and watu wangu nyote in general I thank each and everyone of you for your prayers during my Dad’s sickness.

We all loved him but GOD loved him more than us. Mzee has just left us.”

7. Otile Brown

Otile Brown recently shared the last conversation he had with his mum when she passed away years ago.

He says,

WHEN I WAS 14, A DAY BEFORE MY MAMA PASSED ON, SHE LOOKED INTO MY EYES AND SAID, ‘I AM NOT WORRIED ABOUT YOU, YOU WILL BE OKAY.’

Otile added:

SHE HAD SO MUCH CONFIDENCE IN ME THAT I JUST HAD TO BELIEVE IN MYSELF EVEN MORE. WE WILL ALWAYS CELEBRATE YOU MOMMY. R.I.P TOTOO.