Former Tahidi High actor Dennis Mugo, alias OJ, lost his father Francis Njue about a week ago.
OJ announced his father’s death through a post on social media. According to him, his late dad died on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 6 am after a long struggle with diabetes and Covid-19 complications in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Good evening friends. it’s with a heavy heart that I announce to you tr passing of my father, friend and mentor. Mr Njue, after a struggle with diabetes and covid. Mzee passed jana (yesterday) at 6 am. Value those around you… those that call you just to hear your voice. Time is short… RIP Mzee. You taught me to love,” OJ wrote.
Family and friends also met for prayers at his Mukangu home on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
OJ’s father was cremated on Friday last week in Charlotte, North Carolina , USA.
His ashes were scheduled to arrive in Kenya this week before his burial on Friday in Embu.
According to the reports, the process of flying the body was too expensive in comparison to flying in his ashes. For the ashes, all the family needs is an urn that is not metallic, and have it sealed well.
Most airlines will ask the family to place the ashes in their hand luggage, meaning there is no extra cost.
However, there is a need to check with the airline of choice before travelling to confirm if they charge extra to travel with ashes.
The only other additional costs may be the death certificate and the certificate of cremation if these aren’t provided as standard. The family will also have to inform the embassy or customs.
