- Rachel Otuoma dealt with her emotional grief, revealing the ordeal of losing her husband on his birthday and how she is adjusting to life without him
- Friends, TikTok celebrities, and associates of Ezekiel Otuoma visited Rachel, bringing her gifts to comfort and support her during this trying time
- Rachel and the group discussed how to collect and count the money donated to ensure her husband's funeral was dignified
Rachel Otuoma, the widow of the late Kenyan footballer Ezekiel Otuoma, has spoken for the first time since announcing his death.
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Rachel Otuoma mourned her late husband
Otuoma passed away on December 21, the same day Rachel was celebrating her birthday, a tragedy that has left her heartbroken.
In an emotional gathering at her home, Rachel was joined by social media and celebrities of TikTokincluding Baba Talisha and Nicholas Kioko along with some of his friends.
The group brought him consolation gifts and discussed plans to manage the funds donated by well-wishers for funeral preparations.
Speaking about his tragic death, Rachel broke down as she explained how difficult it has been to adjust to life without her husband.
He recounted the moments of disbelief and the pain of accepting his absence.
“Please continue to pray for us because it is not easy for me, it is not easy, pray for me and pray for me more.” I was already used to him. Sometimes I still think he calls me from another room to help him. When I went to the morgue to see him, it looked like he was just sleeping, looking very peaceful. But it is God's plan. The most important thing is for Otuoma to be buried peacefully, without any problems or drama,” he said.
The mourning session was also an opportunity to plan the next steps in ensuring that Otuoma is given a dignified farewell.
His widow thanked those who supported him during this difficult period and asked them to continue to remember his family in their prayers.
Rachel's first announcement of her husband's death on TikTok touched many, especially when she described the painful moment of losing him on his birthday.
Watch the video here.
Kenyans showed up in the comments section to console Rachel.
TUKO.co.ke collected some of their comments:
@ISABERG-p6m:
“I am so sorry for your loss Rachel. I can't begin to imagine the pain you are going through right now, but please know that you are not alone in this.”
@nimomwas3837:
“LORD, let your mighty hand be upon Mrs. Racheal Otuoma, I command and proclaim peace and power that surpasses all human understanding.”
@Mwendwaelizabeth477
“I love Rachael. Please respect my prayers. May God protect you and give you strength.”
@millicentwanguik2668:
“Hugs Rachael. You are truly a gem. May God bless you with your will. I pray that he is buried in peace without drama.”
@gloriouslordwillawaysprai7114:
“God give strength to Rachael, this lady is one in a million, God give you strength.”
@23livelovemanifest:
“Sorry Rachel for losing the love of your life. You put a smile on Ezekiel's face. He was happy in love.”
Death of Ezekiel Otuoma
As TUKO.co.ke reported, footballer Otuoma passed away on December 21.
In an emotional post, she promised to love and cherish her husband even after his death.
Otuoma was suffering from a serious condition called motor neurone disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Editing by Asher Omondi, current affairs reporter and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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