Radio presenter Gidi Gidi has shared a touching clip of his daughter dancing with the late volleyball queen Janet Wanja. Gidi Gidi pens emotional tribute to the late Janet Wanja. How Gidi Gidi eulogised Janet Wanja Wanja was a queen in her own right.
She loved to dance, laugh and savour the moment. The athlete was recently diagnosed with gallbladder cancer and, months later, she has unfortunately died while receiving treatment. Kenyans have shared their outpouring of condolence messages on social media. Among them is Gidi. The presenter recalled when he and his daughter travelled to Paris for the Olympics nearly four months ago.He recalled how Wanja asked him to let his daughter dance.
The dance vibe from the team was contagious. They showcased their awesome dancing skills, and Gidi let his daughter Marie Rose dance with Wanja. They later took selfies. He wrote: “Gidi wacha tudance na Marie-Rose yawa. These are the last photos and videos that I took with Janet Wanja just 4 months ago at the Paris Olympics. This life is just so unpredictable. We’ve lost a charming sports personality with a kind heart. Dance with the angels, Wanja.
I will always remember you with this dance with my daughter. Rest in eternal peace.” Netizens react to Gidi’s post Here is what they had to say: Mungai Nganga “So sad indeed. The last I saw her too she was bubbly, may God rest her soul in eternal peace.”
Dorry Okalo: “This earth and Life is complicated. Rip Wanja.” Bakanja Nyakwar Oranga: “So so sad indeed, may God the Almighty rest her soul internal peace.” Kennlitoe Wanjiru: “She remains a true patriot even her hair style is plaited in our Kenyan flag colors. Safari salama Wanja.”
by Patricia Tonui
