Mzee Ojwang To Be Buried Like First President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta
Fallen Vitimbi legend, Mzee Ojwang, will be laid to rest on Wednesday 29th July, his burial will be next to no other!
Benson Wanjau popularly known as Mzee Ojwang will be accorded a state-like burial that is said to be like that one of first President, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
In a chat with NTV’s Larry Madowo, Mama Kayai, Ole Matope, Olexander Josphat and former Vioja Mahakami prosecutor, affirmed their fallen colleague will be laid to rest in style.
Peter Sankala best known as Olexander, told Larry Mzee will be buried like the country’s founding father.
“Tuaambia wote wanataka kujihusisha katika mazishi, Ojwang hatazikwa vile wengine wamezikwa. Atazikwa kama Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.” Olexander uttered.
The thespian added that artists have reached a level where they could successfully plan a burial for their fallen colleague that goes down history books.
Mama Kayai reiterated Olexander’s sentiment adding that it has reached a time when veteran artists ought to be treated with respect they deserve.
“Alekii amesema tunataka kuona mazishi ya Mzee Ojwang ivunje rekodi. Tuliona Tanzania msanii amekufa, Kanumba. President wa Tanzania sijui alikua anaeenda wapi, alivunja safari aje amzike msanii.” Mama Kayai disclosed.
Mzee’s farewell show will be held at KICC on Tuesday 28th. A requiem mass will then be held at Nyayo Stadium the following day from 10AM after which Mzee will finally be laid to rest at Langata cemetery.
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