Many Kenyans were treated to the intrigues that led to the delay of Beloved John Apewajoye's burial.

He died on April 11, 2020, and was buried today over four months later.

Beloved John passed away in April after he succumbed to burn wounds he got after a gas cylinder exploded at their apartment in Athi River.

He was not buried in his home country in Nigeria whose population majorly consists of Muslims and Christians.

Also, his relatives could not make it for the funeral service due to the coronavirus regulations that has seen many countries close their borders.

If Beloved John was to be buried in Nigeria what traditions would they have followed?

Muslim Nigerians bury the deceased as soon as possible, but Christian Nigerians may wait longer.

Muslim Nigerians usually bury the body facing Mecca (a city in Saudi Arabia that Muslims consider to be a holy city in Islam.)

Some Nigerians bury people depending on their gender.

They bury men facing east so he sees the sunrise; while they bury women facing west so she sees the sunset and can prepare dinner for her husband in her next life.

They also cover the body with black earth, because they believe red earth causes skin blemishes in their next life.

Some families bury the deceased with significant items, such as weapons to help them with any battles they encounter on their after life journey.

Relatives of the deceased organize a second burial filled with celebrations in honour of the deceased.

Nigerians believe their deceased family becomes an ancestor when they die.

From lavish meals to dancing pallbearers and animal sacrifices, no expense is saved when planning a Nigerian burial.

Funerals are so important that families save up for their loved one's burial instead of medical expenses.