{"id":166434,"date":"2024-03-28T11:46:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T11:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/28\/they-drank-and-urinated-everywhere-villagers-to-hold-cleansing-rituals-after-brian-chiras-burial\/"},"modified":"2024-03-28T11:46:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T11:46:54","slug":"they-drank-and-urinated-everywhere-villagers-to-hold-cleansing-rituals-after-brian-chiras-burial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/28\/they-drank-and-urinated-everywhere-villagers-to-hold-cleansing-rituals-after-brian-chiras-burial\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;They Drank and Urinated Everywhere.. &#8220;Villagers To Hold Cleansing Rituals After Brian Chira&#8217;s Burial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-309790\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"558\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Chira-Brian.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-309790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Chira-Brian.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"558\"  \/>The funeral of TikTok sensation Brian Chira on Tuesday, March 26, in Gitei village, Gathanje, Kiambu County, has sparked a wave of controversy and concern among local residents.<\/p>\n<p>The event, which was intended to be a solemn occasion, turned into a spectacle as a large number of content creators from the \u201cChira Clan\u201d gathered to pay their respects, leaving villagers astounded by the unconventional proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to the traditional, intimate ceremony expected for the 23-year-old, attended by immediate family, friends, and neighbors, the burial attracted hundreds of TikTokers.<\/p>\n<p>Their presence and behavior overshadowed the event, as they flouted the norms respected by the village elders and even prevented religious leaders from conducting the graveside service.<\/p>\n<p>The disorder escalated with drunken antics, the planting of flowers instead of the usual grave covering, and a general atmosphere of \u2018partying\u2019 rather than mourning.<\/p>\n<p>Local residents expressed their dismay at the lack of respect for village customs and the disruptive behavior exhibited by the mourners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe didn\u2019t like the way they dressed, smoked and drank alcohol in front of us. They didn\u2019t even respect the clergy. They were disrespecting our Kikuyu traditions, and we\u2019ve never seen that before. They urinated everywhere. That\u2019s not the way we were brought up. We\u2019re worried about their future and how they\u2019re going to raise their own children,\u201d lamented a villager.<\/p>\n<p>The villagers are now considering a cleansing ceremony to rid the community of any negative spirits believed to have been left behind.<\/p>\n<p>Their concern extends beyond the immediate disruption to fears about the influence such behavior could have on their children and the future adherence to cultural norms.<\/p>\n<p>In a touching gesture of solidarity, the TikTok community raised over Sh10 million to support Chira\u2019s grandmother, demonstrating their commitment to honoring Chira\u2019s wish for her to have a comfortable home.<\/p>\n<p>However, their actions at the burial site, including stepping on graves and performing rituals with alcohol, have been met with criticism for violating Kikuyu cultural practices.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Kikuyu culture, we don\u2019t step on graves, dance around them, or drink alcohol there. They should go back to church because despite his fame, Brian is nothing after today; he\u2019s left nothing to show that he ever existed,\u201d one upset villager told <em>Nation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The incident has sparked a broader dialogue within the community about respect for traditions, the impact of social media fame, and the behavior of the younger generation.<\/p>\n<p>As the village reflects on these events, there is a hopeful call for a return to cultural values and respect for the deceased and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The funeral of TikTok sensation Brian Chira on Tuesday, March 26, in Gitei village, Gathanje, Kiambu County, has sparked a wave of controversy and concern among local residents. 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