- The late Raila Odinga was laid to rest at his family’s cemetery in Siaya on Sunday, October 19
- During her tribute to her late brother, Ruth Odinga introduced her Ghanaian husband, Nana Busia, to the mourners
- Nana made a rare public appearance, attracting attention due to his traditional funeral attire
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The late former prime minister, Raila Odinga, has finally been laid to rest at his family cemetery in Bondo, Siaya county.
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Raila was buried on Sunday, October 19, in a private ceremony attended only by close family, leaders, and dignitaries.
This came hours after a public service held in his honour at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology grounds.
Despite the sombre mood during the programme at the university, family and mourners shared light moments, with some speakers even making the crowd laugh.
How did Ruth Odinga introduce Ghanaian hubby?
One person who had the crowd erupting in laughter and cheers was Kisumu woman representative, Ruth Odinga, Raila’s younger sister.
When her turn to eulogise her late brother came, she stepped onto the podium with her husband, Nana Busia, and their two sons.
Ruth shared that many didn’t know she had a husband, and took the opportunity to introduce her handsome Ghanaian spouse, adding that she knew how to pick a good partner.
“Many of you here didn’t know that I have a right hand. My right hand is here. I also married, I married a man from Ghana. I want him to greet you, and it is Raila who linked me up with this man,” she said with a light tone, as she ushered her husband to address the mourners, who cheered warmly.
Nana’s rare public appearance was a surprise to many, and his presence caught the attention of the crowd.
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How was Ruth Odinga’s hubby dressed?
One notable detail was his attire, which left many puzzled but intrigued. Nana arrived at his brother-in-law’s funeral dressed in traditional Ghanaian funeral attire, making him stand out from the crowd.
He wore a long, baggy red cloth draped loosely across his upper body like a scarf, leaving his arms exposed. This red cloth, known as Kobene, is a traditional funeral garment worn by the deceased’s family in the Akan and Ashanti cultures of Ghana.
Nana did not wear a shirt or vest under the cloth, opting for shorts beneath and black slip-on mules to complete the striking look.
While many may not have understood his dress code, Nana was adhering to his cultural practices, especially in mourning a man as great as Raila Odinga.
The red colour symbolises deep grief, anger, and loss, while black signifies sorrow and condolences.
Netizens react to Nana Busia’s dress code
Netizens reacted positively to Nana’s appearance, with some appreciating his attire, while others acknowledged the emotional depth of his mourning and the cultural significance of his dress.
Sharoo Injendi:
“He really looked good with his sandals, I loved it.”
Mtembezi Wamacups:
“Our in-law was deeply hurt, and that’s why he wore red to loudly declare that the loss had shaken him to the core. For those who don’t know, this attire costs up to KSh 38,000 and more. So, please slow down with the comments because this thing is more expensive than your whole month’s budget.”
Denniley Rebecca Machuki:
“The people who have known Nana Busia since 2017, when they campaigned together, can tell you how close this guy was to Baba and the love he had for him.”
Thriza Kemuma:
“For the husband, that’s a Ghanaian traditional outfit. He looks amazing, though it’s different from how we dress. When you go to Kenya, do as Kenyans do.”
What happened at Raila Odinga’s burial?
What did Ruth Odinga do at mum’s grave?
TUKO.co.ke reported that Raila’s sister, Ruth visited her mum’s grave at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum before he was laid to rest.
Ruth was tearful in heartbreaking pictures, saying she had ‘informed’ her mother about her brother’s burial.
She broke down, wailed, and wept as she held her mother’s grave, speaking to it, saying she had brought her brother’s body home.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
