Kenyan rap superstar Khaligraph Jones has reignited national sorrow after sharing his deep grief over the passing of former prime minister Raila Odinga. Raila died on Wednesday, October 15, in India following a heart attack. His sudden death plunged Kenya into mourning, leaving citizens struggling to accept the loss of the veteran politician.
Khaligraph Jones paid tribute to Raila through an emotional video shared online. The clip, filmed at his home, shows the rapper visibly grieving, with an immaculate portrait of Raila displayed in the background. Khaligraph explained that he had remained largely silent since Raila’s death because the loss had affected him profoundly.
“There are some of us who since this thing happened (Raila’s death) we have not had any strength. Today, being the final day that we are paying our last respects to mzee, I just want to say Rest baba, it is well,” he said in the video, shared on Sunday, October 19, during Raila’s burial ceremony in Bondo. Thousands attended the event to pay their final respects to the late leader.
The video quickly went viral, drawing emotional reactions from fans and followers. Many shared their own grief and memories of Raila, expressing solidarity with Khaligraph’s sorrow. Comments ranged from messages of comfort to reflections on the politician’s legacy.
One user, khabekomeg, wrote, “I totally understand him juu tuko wengi, wooii Baba, till we meet again.” Another, rachaelnyambu, added, “Until it happen to you, you can’t understand the pain…….hugs OG.” Others reflected on the impact Raila had on Kenya, with deens_makaveli calling him a legend and janet_kihahu1 lamenting, “I wish our love could have resurrected him… we truly loved him.”
Khaligraph’s tribute highlights how Raila Odinga’s death has touched people across different sectors of society. Fans continue to share messages of mourning and remembrance online, showing that the political giant’s legacy remains deeply embedded in the hearts of Kenyans.
The rapper’s video underscores the emotional weight of losing a national figure and the power of social media to connect grief-stricken communities. Raila’s passing has not only left a political void but also a personal impact on those who admired him, including public figures like Khaligraph Jones.
