MC Fullstop: Emotional Moment as Reggae Hypeman’s Son Helps Lower His Body into Grave
- MC Fullstop’s eldest son, Andy, took on the emotional task of lowering the casket, a moment that deeply moved the hypeman's family
- Fans present honoured the late entertainer by chanting his iconic phrases, and also played a meaningful reggae song that set a somber yet celebratory tone
- Netizens who watched the ceremony live sent messages of comfort to the family as they came to terms with their loss
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Popular reggae hypeman MC Fullstop, also known as John Maina, has been laid to rest in an emotional ceremony at Nairobi’s Lang’ata Cemetery.
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The reggae MC passed away on August 1 after a prolonged battle with illness.
What happened at MC Fullstop's funeral?
Hundreds of his fans, including close family, friends, and colleagues from the entertainment industry, gathered to bid farewell to the beloved entertainer.
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As the presiding preacher concluded the final burial rites with a prayer, a dark cloud of grief hung over the mourners.
When the moment came to lower the casket into the grave, MC Fullstop's eldest son, Andy Maina, who bears a striking resemblance to him, was the one tasked with the responsibility.
Tears flowed freely as Andy helped lower the casket.
How did MC Fullstop's family and friends bid him farewell?
On the sidelines, MC Fullstop’s other son, Michael, and daughter, Sheba, struggled to hold back tears as they watched the casket descend.
His siblings, relatives, and close friends like Tall DJ Smash wore faces etched with sorrow, mourning the loss of the hypeman.
Fans could be heard honouring him by chanting some of his famous phrases like 'ninja' and 'mjeshi,' while the reggae song Shine On Your Way played softly in the background.
As family members began throwing soil into the grave, more tears continued to flow.
The preacher comforted the mourners, explaining that the act symbolised a final goodbye and acceptance of God's will.
Hundreds of netizens who tuned into the live broadcast sent touching messages of support and sympathy to the family.
Watch the emotional ceremony in the video below:
Fans comfort MC Fullstop's family
Here are some messages of comfort from the fans:
Vybz Mercus:
"RIP mc fullstop we love shine on your way ninja bye."
Jay Diztor:
"Si hivo ndio kunaendaga kwani nyinyi hamjawai zi mtu apa earth tuko one term kwaivo let me hear you say wantam."
Hakim Brian Kañte:
"Ringing the bell with the angles RIP."
Kennedy Akunda:
"Condolences to the entire family."
Khalid Kiprutoo:
"Goodbye ninjaa till we meet again 😢 😪 😔 😭 💔 😞 RIP my super hero."
Demmy Juan:
"True Rasta. Huku hata mambo ya paybill sijaskia."
Nancy Plasma:
"God grant his family peace."
Mammik mammik:
"Niulize, KwanI hawa macelebs hawananga place ingine waneza zikwa ama ni lazima kwa cemetery?"
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Did fans demand a final viewing at MC Fullstop’s burial?
Just before MC Fullstop’s body was lowered into the grave, a brief moment of confusion arose.
His loyal fans present requested that the casket be opened so they could pay their last respects and say goodbye in person.
The preacher agreed to their request and allowed them the chance to bid him farewell.
Mourners showed deep respect as they gathered around, saluting the late entertainer as they passed one by one.
Emotions ran high, with some mourners breaking down in tears, struggling to come to terms with the painful reality of his passing.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
