Victor Wanyama, Wife Host Fiery Disco Matanga as Mourners and Celebs Honour His Mum's Life
- Celebrities and mourners gathered at Victor Wanyama’s home for a vibrant disco matanga in honour of his late mum, Mildred Wanyama
- In a video, Wanyama and his wife, Serah Teshna, were seen standing quietly in the background as mourners danced, cried and sang
- Mildred passed away on June 14 after a battle with illness, and her body has since been preserved at a lavish funeral home
Kenyan football star Victor Wanyama and his family are deep in mourning following the death of his beloved mother, Mildred Wanyama.
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How did mourners and celebs honour Wanyama's late mum?
As plans for her final send-off continue, the family has been holding vibrant mourning ceremonies that celebrate her life in traditional Luhya style.
A video shared on social media offered a touching glimpse into the emotionally charged celebrations, where mourners broke into song and dance in honour of the family matriarch.
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The clip showed guests, some in tears and others wailing, singing, and waving portraits of the late Mildred, all in a show of respect, love, and shared grief.
The traditional disco matanga, a cultural mourning practice among the Luhya community, unfolded at Wanyama’s luxurious family home, with friends and celebrities showing up to stand with the family.
Popular faces like musician Daddy Owen and media personality Shaffie Weru were spotted among the crowd, embracing the customs with solemn reverence and at times, celebratory dance.
In the emotional clip, Wanyama and his wife, actress Serah Teshna, were seen watching the unfolding tribute quietly in the background as the mourners danced.
Serah captioned the video with a simple but moving tribute:
“I know mama is smiling down at us.”
The cultural ceremony, while emotional, struck a chord for authenticity and communal expression of grief, something Daddy Owen pointed out with a touch of humour.
“Matanga za Waluhya ni celebrations,” he commented.
Wanyama's mother passed away on June 14 after battling an illness. Her body has been lying at Lee Funeral Home as burial preparations continue.
Watch the video below:
Here are some comments from social media users:
aliciaahawo:
"Siku hizi most matangas are celebrations."
eve_nzilani_:
"Celebration of a life well lived."
annetteaseneka:
"It’s normally a celebration if it’s in your neighbours compound."
Susan Etenyi:
"Eee huku hotel zimefunguka,I love being a luhya. Sleep well respected matriach."
Ashioya Atika:
"Poleni sana."
Benson Buyiyia:
"Siku casket itainuliwa to grave wanyama ndo atajua mama is no more. Pokeni sana."
Asutsa Josphat:
"Just celebrating last days body to be seen on earth Hadi tupatane Zayuni."
Mwass:
"RIP to the woman who gave Kenya football stars."
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How did Wanyama's wife mourn her mother-in-law?
In a related story, Serah chose to mourn privately before eventually posting her tribute online.
In her message, she remembered Mildred as the heart of the family, highlighting her unwavering love and resilience.
She expressed gratitude for the values Mildred instilled in Wanyama, the warmth with which she embraced her as a daughter-in-law, and the affection and guidance she showed to their children.
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