Rashid Abdalla Remembers Late Dad with Heartwarming TBT Photos: "Love You"
- Rashid Abdalla paid tribute to his late father, sharing throwback photos showing his unique fashion sense and youthful charm
- He penned a heartfelt caption expressing enduring love and noting how deeply he still misses his father decades after his passing
- Previously, Rashid opened up about the difficulties of losing his dad in 1996 and how his family gradually found peace through faith
Citizen TV news anchor Rashid Abdalla has tugged at hearts once again after paying tribute to his late father nearly three decades after his passing.
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Rashid Abdalla honours father's memory
Taking to social media, the celebrated journalist shared a series of nostalgic throwback photos in memory of his dad.
The black-and-white and sepia-toned images captured a youthful, stylish man, with many noting the elder Abdalla’s impeccable fashion sense for the era.
Rashid's father also looked young and energetic in the photos.
Rashid accompanied the post with a touching caption that reflected both love and longing.
“Missing you dad. Continue resting in peace. I love you and thank you for everything. Always praying for you,” he wrote.
This is not the first time the TV anchor has honoured his father's memory.
In previous tributes, also covered by TUKO.co.ke, Rashid revealed that his father passed away on May 5, 1996.
He candidly shared that life was tough following the loss, but he and his family eventually found the strength to accept God’s will.
Social media reactions
Ronnies Furniture:
"Our parents are our everything I love my dad and mum may God keep blessing them abundantly."
Sylvia Nyarotso:
"Love joy and peace may prevail to our parents always."
Dorothy Muli:
"You look like brothers, let him rest in peace."
Conny Trezer:
"Don't give up in life, may he's soul continue rest in peace."
Everline Bahati:
"May he continue resting in peace."
Leah Makhungu:
"May the soul continue resting."
Emmy Mabese:
"Hugs... let him continue resting in peace."
Alex Mbithi John:
"May he continue resting."
Ruwa Naahi Manaari:
"Pole let him continue resting in peace."
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Elsewhere, in a proud moment, Citizen TV's celebrated duo, Lulu Hassan and Rashid, received top honours at the 2025 Africa Golden Awards.
Rashid was recognised as the Best Male Journalist in Africa, a prestigious title placing him among the continent’s finest.
Although he couldn’t attend in person, Lulu accepted the award on his behalf alongside their daughter, who charmed many with her presence.
Lulu was also honoured separately, taking home the Top Female Media Personality award despite facing stiff competition from leading media figures across Africa.
Their production company, Jiffy Pictures, capped off the evening with a win in the Top Film Production Company category.
Lulu Hassan's birthday
In another story, Lulu was left stunned after her friends and family threw her a surprise celebration on her 41st birthday.
The gathering took place in a cosy home setting filled with love and good vibes.
Viral videos from the event showed her emotional reaction to the unexpected guests and their meaningful presents.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
