Oga Obinna Reveals October Drained Him Mentally While Mourning Kimani Mbugua

Content creator Oga Obinna has shared a moving account of his personal struggles and grief.

He spoke during the final rites for former journalist Kimani Mbugua in Murang’a County [Context provided by the query framing the source].

Obinna paid tribute to Kimani Mbugua at the burial ceremony. He described the deceased as "my small brother".

The popular figure revealed that the past few weeks have been extremely challenging. He told mourners that October had brought significant pain.

“October has not been a very good month for me personally, mentally, and emotionally,” Obinna stated.

A Broken Heart

Speaking during the emotional ceremony, Obinna said his heart was bleeding. He expressed profound sorrow over the loss.

He highlighted that the tragedy was unexpected. Obinna explained that the current situation was not what had been planned.

The content creator revealed that there had been extensive discussions about Kimani’s future.

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He confirmed he had spoken to Kimani, his mother, and his father. He also spoke with another relative.

“The plan was very different,” Obinna stated, reflecting on their initial hopes. He added, “I didn’t want to see this, this was not the plan”.

“Personally, I am heartbroken; my heart is bleeding. I didn’t want to see this.”

How They Met

Obinna also used his speech to explain his connection to the late former journalist. He detailed how their relationship began.

He narrated that he “reached out” to Kimani after learning of his situation. He then found him.

Obinna confirmed that he met with Kimani and his father while attempting to help.

A Scathing Critique of the Media Space

Obinna extended his condolences into a warning for others working in the media and creative spaces. He stressed the importance of communication.

He noted that most people in the media space avoid talking about their problems.This is despite them going through "a lot of problems".

He suggested that the media demands perfection from its participants. Obinna warned young people about the dangers of online life. He described social media as a "scam".

“Social media is a scam. It is not a real space. What people show on the media space is not real.”

He urged collaboration over competition among young people. Obinna pleaded for people to support one another instead of competing.

“We are competing with each other instead of collaborating and supporting each other,” he lamented.

Obinna concluded his address with a sobering reflection on mortality. He said that today the community was mourning Kimani. He added that tomorrow it could be anyone.

Obinna urged everyone to talk to each other before it is too late.