Kenyan content creator Azziad Nasenya is mourning the death of her grandfather, Shaban Caxton Wafula, who passed away aged 77.
The media personality shared the heartbreaking news on Saturday, October 17, through an emotional tribute on Instagram, where she reflected on their close relationship and the difficulty of accepting his death.
Azziad described her grandfather as her “oldest best friend”, revealing the special place he held in her life.
In her message, the content creator admitted that she was struggling to imagine a future without someone who had been part of her life since childhood.
She also shared how difficult it had been to look through their photographs while coming to terms with the loss.
Azziad Wishes She Had More Time With Grandpa
The content creator went on to express her regret over not having more time with her grandfather, acknowledging that their years together still did not feel long enough.
“There was never going to be enough time with you,” she wrote, reflecting on the pain of losing someone she had known throughout her life.
She further expressed her love for her grandfather while admitting that she was still trying to understand how to deal with the loss.
The radio presenter accompanied her message with photographs of herself and her grandfather, offering her followers a glimpse into their relationship.
The images included photos from different periods of their lives, highlighting the years of memories they created together.
Kenyans Comfort Azziad After Loss
Azziad’s emotional tribute attracted messages of condolence from social media users, with several expressing sympathy and offering prayers for her late grandfather.
@iqra__albatross, wrote: “Allah yarahma. I’m so sorry for your loss.”
@secretary_sandy simply commented: “My condolences.”
@chefalimandhry shared an Islamic expression of condolence, writing: “Inalilahi wainailaihi rajiun.”
@..fatma_expressed relief that Azziad’s grandfather had been Muslim, writing: “I’m happy he was a Muslim. May he rest in peace.”
@zizabees also reacted to the revelation, saying: “So Azziad is a Muslim. Very sorry.”
The comments reflected the sympathy extended to Azziad following the loss, with several users offering condolences through Islamic prayers and expressions of comfort.
