Viral Picture Of Late Ex-Kenyan Prime Minister’s Wife Giving Speech At Her Husband’s Funeral Sparks Mixed Reactions Online
Viral Picture Of Late Ex-Kenyan Prime Minister’s Wife Giving Speech At Her Husband’s Funeral Sparks Mixed Reactions Online
A viral photo from the funeral ceremony of a late former Kenyan Prime Minister has taken social media by storm not for the emotional tribute or the dignitaries in attendance, but for an entirely different reason that has set tongues wagging across the continent.
In the now-trending image, the late politician’s wife was captured delivering a heartfelt speech beside her husband’s casket. However, online users seemed more distracted by her physical appearance than the solemnity of the event. Many social media commentators hilariously linked the photo to an old African proverb that says, “When a man dies and leaves behind a woman with a big bum-bum, his funeral is hurriedly done.”
The statement, though humorous, reflects how Africans often blend culture, humor, and real-life situations into commentary on sensitive topics. Some netizens took to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook to express mixed feelings — while some made jokes, others condemned the comments as disrespectful to the grieving widow.
One user wrote:
“People can’t even let this woman mourn in peace. Must everything turn into a meme?”
Another, however, commented sarcastically:
“Now I understand that proverb fully. The ancestors were not lying.”
Despite the light-hearted takes, others reminded social media users that moments of grief deserve respect, noting that turning funerals into online trends shows how modern society often trivializes serious matters for entertainment.
Still, the viral moment has fueled a wave of memes and debates across platforms — once again showing how fast African humor travels, even in moments meant for solemn reflection.
In summary, while the viral picture has brought laughter to some corners of the internet, it has also reignited conversations about cultural expressions, boundaries in humor, and how far is too far when discussing sensitive issues like death and mourning.
