Brian Chira's Granny Breaks Down after Discovering TikToker’s Grave was Vandalised
- Brian Chira was buried in a nicely decorated grave funded by fans, complete with marble and a beautiful photo where he has been lying for the past year peacefully, until something unexpected happened
- His grandmother found something shocking at the grave and returned with TikTokers and close friends, her heart heavy from what she saw
- A video of the visit left many emotional, as Kenyans on social media wondered who could have done the heinous act and why now
The grandmother of the late TikToker Brian Chira, Esther Njeri, was left heartbroken after discovering that her grandson’s grave had been vandalised.
Source: TikTok
Chira, who died in 2024 following a tragic road accident, was not only a beloved figure on TikTok but also a breadwinner for his grandmother, who had raised him.
What happened to Chira's grave?
Following his death, Kenyans and fellow TikTokers rallied to give him a respectable send-off.
Part of the funds raised during the viral fundraiser were channelled towards building him a dignified resting place, complete with a polished marble headstone, a well-written tribute, and a stunning photo of Chira.
However, what his grandmother found during her recent visit left her shaken.
"Last Sunday, my brother came home and told me that Chira's grave had been demolished. It took me a day or two to go see it, but I later confirmed it had been like that for over a month," she recalled tearfully.
She explained that on her first visit after learning of the incident, she chose not to go alone, saying her heart was too heavy to bear by herself.
Instead, she returned accompanied by a few TikTokers who have frequently checked in on her since Chira's death, often visiting her and going live with her on the platform.
During this visit, she and the TikTokers documented the extent of the damage: the once elegant grave had been defaced, and Chira’s framed portrait, a focal point of the tombstone, was shattered.
Source: Facebook
She even took a broken piece of the image with her.
As she stood by the ruined grave, her grief overwhelmed her, and she questioned who was still haunting Chira even in death.
She also questioned the timing of the act, noting that if someone had intended to do such a heinous thing, the most likely time would have been shortly after his burial, perhaps to go after the clothes he was buried in or the casket itself.
Despite the pain, she affirmed that she would put up another photo of him on his grave.
The heartbreaking footage has stirred mixed reactions on social media, with many questioning why someone would do such a thing.
Watch the video below:
How did social media users react?
Here are some comments from social media users:
karrie:
"Maybe coffin ndo inawindwa."
jynshan
jynshan: mume tesa huyu mtoto akiwa uhai na akiwa mkufi?"
atimes@2030:
"Masaibu inamfuata hadi saa hii?"
Our Motherland:
"Hiyo ni sign ya kusema wamtoea apo haijaye hamjui familia chira heri angezikwa kwake kwenye shosh ako."
Carol Godfrey:
"Chira alisema ataishi kuongelelewa."
Purple Rain:
"Wueh kuna mambo huku nje."
DarkBerry:
"We said shamba/nyumba inunuliwe ndo chira azikwe huyu but matanga chairman sijui alikua na haraka ya nini. Mkaenda kuzika msituni. Heri hata angezikwa makaburi."
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How did Chira's granny honour him on 1st death anniversary?
Previously, Njeri took to social media to honour Chira's memory on his first death anniversary.
She paid tribute through a heartfelt gospel song and dance, while holding a large portrait of him.
Through the song, she reflected on the deep pain she experienced after his passing and offered prayers for his continued peace in the afterlife.
Was TikToker Milly wa Doc's grave vandalised?
In a related story, TikTokers Obidan Dela and Samuel went live on TikTok, showing the bad state of Milly's grave at the Nakuru South public cemetery.
Samuel claimed people had started dumping trash on Milly's wa Doc's grave, asking Obidan to mobilise TikTokers so that it could be cemented.
Obidan told TUKO.co.ke that the gravesite was messy and he was ready to contribute towards the course so as to give Milly's grave a new face.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added: Was TikToker Milly wa Doc's grave vandalised?
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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