Nyaboke Moraa Emotional after Visiting Daughter's Grave During 1-Year Death Anniversary
- In July 2024, Nyaboke Moraa faced every parent’s worst nightmare when she lost her 19-year-old daughter, Marie Achieng'
- One year later, she marked the painful anniversary with a moving tribute and a graveside visit alongside her sons and close friend Sandra Dacha
- The heartfelt video of the visit touched many online, prompting a wave of comforting messages from netizens who rallied behind Moraa in her continued grief
A year may have passed, but the pain of losing a child still lingers deeply for actress Nyaboke Moraa.
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On July 28, 2024, Moraa's world was turned upside down following the tragic death of her eldest daughter, Marie Achieng', whom she had with X influencer Blak Aende.
The cause of death was never made public, but the emotional burial held on August 10, 2024, marked a sombre chapter in the actress’s life.
How did Moraa mark her daughter's death anniversary?
To honour her daughter's first death anniversary, Nyaboke penned a heartfelt message on social media early in the morning.
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In her tribute, she expressed her anguish, questioned why God had taken her 19-year-old daughter, and shared the ongoing pain she continues to feel.
Later in the day, Moraa visited her daughter’s final resting place alongside her two sons and her close friend, actress Sandra Dacha.
The group carried a colourful wreath and stood quietly at the grave, which now bore signs of time with only a few sprouting flowers.
The moment was captured in a video shared by Dacha, showing Moraa overwhelmed with emotion as her sons held her tightly.
Dacha, in a show of solidarity, comforted Moraa and attempted to lighten the mood, managing to draw a faint smile from the grieving mother.
They were also seen praying at the grave, joined by family members as they reflected and remembered Marie.
Captioning the visit, Dacha wrote:
“Dear Moraa, today is a day heavier than all the past for the last one year. May our Lord give you a stronger back to carry the load🫂. Forever in our hearts Marie Achieng’. One year down, eternity to go.”
Watch the emotional video below:
Netizens comfort Moraa
The tribute moved fans, many of whom took to the comment section to console and encourage Moraa as she continues navigating life after loss.
Here are some of their comments:
hickychelsy:
"We all need a Sandra in our lives ,true friendship."
_hairbyterry:
"Nimetoka kilia TikTok,tena apa ndio hio 😭😭, weh pole sana Nyaboke we cry with you mama... Love n light hugs."
Pamela Onsongo:
"When a man dies, his wife becomes a widow. When a wife dies, her husband is called a widower. When parents die, their children are left as orphans. But when a parent loses a child… there is no name for that kind of loss. It’s a pain too heavy for words, a sorrow the world never prepared us for."
Helen Alinyo:
"It's always painful 😥 💔 everytime you think about her, may God comfort you as you remember her this day,..may she countine resting in peace."
Catherine Mogire:
"Hugs my dear may you find peace in Jesus name amen, I know is not easy journey."
Source: Facebook
How did Nyaboke Moraa cope with daughter's death?
The months after Marie’s passing were especially difficult for Moraa.
She previously shared that even simple daily routines felt impossible as she often stayed locked in her room, put down by sorrow.
The weight of the grief pushed her to an extreme step in a desperate attempt to silence the emotional pain.
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