Netizens Heartbroken as Last Post of Nairobi Couple who Died Before Wedding Emerges
- Michael Gicheni and Emma Kangai held their traditional wedding on November 30, 2024, and were set to hold their white wedding on June 7
- The lovebirds were madly in love and shared a lot about their relationship online, but their love story was cut short by a tragic road accident
- In one of her last TikTok posts, which have been unearthed by netizens, Emma shared lovey-dovey photos and videos with her sweetheart and in one, they were kissing
- Kenyans camped on the bubbly TikToker's last post, paying touching tributes to her and her man
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Kenyans on social media are still pained by the death of Nairobi couple Michael Gicheni and Emma Kangai.
Source: TikTok
How did Michael Gicheni and Emma Kangai die?
The lovebirds died in a tragic accident along Thika Road just two weeks before their wedding.
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Michael and Emma were to wed on June 7 at PCEA Kahawa West, but unfortunately, they never lived to see their big day.
Photos of the lovebirds, all smiles at their traditional wedding on November 30, 2024, with an invitation card for their wedding, went viral, leaving netizens heartbroken.
"Join us for love, laughter, and a happily ever after on June 7, at PCEA Kahawa West Church from 9 am. Thereafter, a reception at Kenyatta University Arboretum Grounds. Dess code: Dancing shoes," read a message on the couple's wedding invite card.
What was Emma Kangai's last post?
Netizens are unearthing the last posts of the couple after their death. In one of the last posts she shared on TikTok, Emma shared a montage of their photos during their happy moments. She layered the video with Kiss Ross's song Do I Wanna Know cover by Hozier.
The bubbly lady celebrated her birthday on January 14 and shared a video at a garage, with a mechanic working on a car in front of her.
Netizens commented on Emma's last post, and below is what they had to say:
Sonniatrav:
"Go well, lovebirds🥺."
Ree:
"Hii dunia ukipata your soulmate mnakufa wote 😭😭😭so sad. RIP happy souls😭."
Dja:
"They looked so good...rest in peace."
Gasherrie:
"Kesho si yetu watu wangu, tupendaneni na tuishi vizuri na watu. Rest in peace, mrembo."
User8159108353512:
"Rest in peace, Emma and Michael. This hurts! With two weeks to go, we are torn apart😭."
Maggy Ngugi:
"Imagine dying together with the love of your life 🥺.
Evangelist Victory Eunice:
"Life is so spiritual. May God grant their family peace during this trying moment."
Sonnie:
"Dance with angels, Emma💔💔."
Hekima:
"Woii, pain may God give parents peace, witchcraft is real aki."
Vee:
"Go well, Emma, this is heartbreaking even to write."
Angie Kash:
"Waah😢😢can't believe you're no more, Emma...rest in peace."
Emma's former schoolmates from Kajiunduthi High School in Tharaka Nithi county mourned her too, describing her as humble, bubbly and social.
Source: TikTok
Newlywed couple die in accident
Stories about couples perishing in tragic accidents have been on the rise of late. In March, a Nigerian couple died just three weeks after they tied the knot in a colourful wedding on February 25.
The couple's lives were cut short on March 11 after a truck exploded near their car on a highway.
Cheodozie Okoye, a banker, and Joan, a nurse in the US who had flown home for the wedding, died at the accident scene.
Photos and videos from the couple's funeral showing emotional family members, friends, and relatives crying uncontrollably broke hearts. Some hugged the caskets carrying the lovebirds' bodies, wailing as they were comforted.
Another couple dies in tragic road accident days before wedding
In a similar story, a Louisiana couple perished in grisly road accidents just two hours apart.
Alexus Lee, 25, and her 35-year-old fiancé, John JR Collins, died a few days before their wedding.
According to the Louisiana State Police, Alexus was driving north near Lemon Road in Zachary when her car swerved out of control, slamming into a culvert before flipping over. She died on the spot.
Collins, who was rushing to the scene of the accident, lost control while trying to negotiate a curve and hit a tree, dying instantly. The couple was engaged in June 2024 and is survived by a four-year-old boy.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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