Kenyan Gen-Z Goes for 'Eulogy Photo Shoot' ahead of Protests, Video Amuses Many: "Hamuogopi"
- Kenyan Gen Z took to social media to rally support for the planned June 25 protests, sharing memes, emotional reflections, and calls to action
- David Wachira, 25, shocked many after posting what he called a ‘eulogy photo shoot’ complete with edited obituary images
- While some netizens praised the courage and creativity, others were concerned about the dark humour and fearless tone Gen Zs have adopted
Kenyans, especially members of Generation Z (Gen Z), have taken to social media to rally the masses ahead of the planned June 25 protests.
Source: TikTok
Many have shared hilarious memes and comments about their expectations for the day, while others have posted deeper and darker reflections.
In most of the viral videos and images, the creators express their readiness to die fighting for justice and for their country.
Gen Z's ‘eulogy photo shoot’ ahead of protests
One 25-year-old man left netizens stunned after sharing a video of himself during what he called his eulogy photo shoot.
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David Wachira created a mock eulogy front page featuring his image dressed in a white T-shirt, a draped cover-up, and dark sunglasses.
“In loving memory of David Wachira (JNationist), born April 17, 2000, and rested on June 25, 2025,” read the first part of the mock eulogy.
He also included a Bible verse from Isaiah 1:17, which reads:
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.”
The second page of the ‘eulogy’ featured another photo from his shoot, showing him dressed in a black shirt and matching trousers, fully tucked and secured with a belt.
The third page displayed him folding the sleeves of his shirt, showing off bracelets on his wrist, and another image of him in a full two-piece suit paired with white Air Force 1 sneakers.
“You will not get bored with my eulogy,” he captioned the pictures.
Wachira declared that he would attend the protests with a purpose—to fight for change—and said that if he dies, it should be remembered that it was for Kenya.
“If we never come back tomorrow, let it be known that we died with purpose in our hearts and our voices in the streets. We didn’t die because we were silent—we died because we dared to speak. And if speaking costs our lives, so be it. Let our name be a cry that lives beyond us. This is for a country that kills its children for dreaming, for daring to hope, for raising their fists instead of their hands in surrender,” he wrote in his TikTok video caption.
Netizens react to David Wachira's photo shoot
The growing anticipation for June 25 left many Kenyans uneasy about the bold and fearless stance Gen Zs have adopted. While some expressed concern, others continued to hype each other up by sharing even darker and more provocative content.
Zoey:
“Millennials wamejaa huku wakisema tongue has power, why doesn't the tongue have power to do good things like ‘I want a Mazda’?”
Classy Charm Collection:
“Relax guys, tutaenda wote na turudi wote, na jioni tupatane Habanos.”
Carol Kangethe:
“I speak divine protection over your life. Psalm 91 is your portion.”
Moh:
“Utanisaidia Airforce na miwani before uende?”
Crizzle Ken:
“Tulieni, kila mzazi atapata 2 million zake. We left home to change home.”
Source: TikTok
David Wachira clarifies eulogy post
In a post made a day after the protests, David made a video, clarifying why he made the eulogy post after going for the photoshoot.
He apologised to anyone who deemed it offensive or a bad joke, saying it was meant to portray the real fear that young people live with in Kenya due to police brutality.
"That post wasn’t for clout, it wasn’t for laughs... it was a cry. A way to create awareness. A reflection of what so many of us feel but don’t always have the words or courage to say. Yesterday, we witnessed horror. We lost brave souls, young, full of life, and full of hope. who only wanted a better Kenya. My heart breaks for them. May their souls rest in perfect peace," he posted on TikTok.
Kenyan Gen Z releases own eulogy ahead of protests
In similar news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a 26-year-old man went viral after writing his own eulogy ahead of the planned June 25 demonstrations.
Makana Edwin shared a tribute to himself, saying it was meant for his parents in case anything happened to him.
His post attracted attention on social media, serving as both a call to action and a prelude to the planned protests.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details of David Wachira's clarification.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
