Victor Wanyama, Mariga Spotted Partying Shortly after Mum’s Burial
- Victor Wanyama's mum, Mildred, died after what began as a small burn, with her husband recounting the heartbreaking final visit that neither expected to be their last
- Days after the funeral, the football star and his brother, McDonald Mariga, were filmed dancing at a club
- A psychologist told TUKO.co.ke that grief often shows up in unexpected ways, explaining probably why they were dancing while grieving
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Kenyan footballers and brothers Victor Wanyama and McDonald Mariga are mourning the loss of their mother, Mildred Wanyama.
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On Saturday, June 14, news broke that the talented football stars had lost their mum.
What was the cause of death of Victor Wanyama's mum?
Mildred passed away after a short illness. During her funeral service, her husband emotionally recounted the events that led to her passing.
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He revealed it all started with a burn on her leg, which led to hospital admission.
The old man shared that he visited her once, unaware it would be the last time he would ever see her alive.
Unfortunately, he later received a call from his daughter informing him that Mildred had died.
How did Victor Wanyama eulogise his mum?
Wanyama shared a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, recalling a formative memory from his early football journey.
He said that when he was in Belgium for a football camp and feeling homesick, he called home, ready to quit.
However, his mother urged him to stay and push through.
The former Tottenham Hotspur star said that even though she is gone, he still feels her presence around them.
Victor Wanyama and Mariga go out after mum's burial
Shortly after laying their mother to rest, a video shared by Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi surfaced, showing the two footballers dancing at a nightclub.
Their close friend, gospel singer Daddy Owen, who supported them during the difficult period, was performing his hit song Tobina as the two brothers showed off a few moves beside the politician.
Even though their body language betrayed traces of subdued emotion, likely still grappling with the pain of their loss, they managed to crack a few smiles, which drew cheers from the crowd.
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Why would they be dancing during mourning?
TUKO.co.ke reached out to psychologist Aggie Wambui, who explained that moments of lightness during grief are not unusual.
“Grief is not experienced in one way. Some people seek moments of joy or distraction to cope with overwhelming sorrow. Dancing, especially when surrounded by supportive friends, can offer a brief emotional release. It doesn't mean one is done mourning, it simply shows the complexity of healing,” she said.
Watch the video below:
Did Mildred Wanyama die on her granddaughter's birthday?
TUKO.co.ke also reported that Wanyama’s partner, Serah Teshna, shared the heartbreaking coincidence that Mildred passed away on the same day as their child’s birthday.
The actress posted a photo of their daughter during her show, expressing how hard it was to mark the special day while grieving.
She added that they would celebrate their little girl properly once the mourning period was over, though it may take time.
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