Days before his death, Kisii comedian MC Ogatwoni, whose real name is Samuel Bwonda Miruka, sat down with a friend and calmly walked through exactly how he wanted to be remembered.
The recording, which has since spread widely online, captured him spelling out his burial wishes with a clarity that has left many Kenyans moved.
“When I die, use a good picture and bury me in a nice coffin. Make me a beautiful grave,” Ogatwoni told his friend in the now-viral clip.
The comedian passed away following a boda boda accident, and his burial was held on Thursday, 5 November, at his family home in Kisii.
Friends and fans MC Ogatwoni’s honour his final request
Those who knew and loved Ogatwoni made sure his wishes were not ignored. His friends and fans came together to purchase a green coffin for him, honouring the specific request he had made in his recording.
Politician Honourable Obed Makori shared footage of the coffin on social media, drawing attention to the touching gesture from Magenche Funeral Services, who went a step further by fitting the coffin with a Wi-Fi installation.
”Big thanks to Magenche Funeral Services for making MC Ogatwoni’s dream come true by giving him a green coffin complete with Wi-Fi installation. At least, MC will continue shining on his final journey, hopefully with happiness and a smile. May your final journey be peaceful, MC Ogatwoni,” Makori wrote in his caption.
A final journey marked by laughter and love The gesture was a fitting tribute to a man whose personality was clearly larger than life. Even in death, Ogatwoni managed to capture the hearts of Kenyans, many of whom were struck by the lighthearted yet poignant nature of his final wishes.
The combination of a colourful green coffin and a Wi-Fi connection speaks to the kind of entertainer Ogatwoni was, someone who found humour in everything, right to the very end.
