This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
On Father's Day, June 21, 2020, Jeridah Andayi, a mother of three and veteran radio presenter, took to social media to celebrate her dad in a touching tribute.
Jeridah's father passed away in January 2015, at the age of 70, leaving behind a family who cherished the memories they shared with him.
She shared a photo of her father, saying, 'Meet my dad. Again. This is the Andayi. He must have been in his 40s in this photo. He died in January 2015. He was just 70. The Biblical 70 years.'
Jeridah recalled how her father would visit them in the village once a year, and how they would spend time together during Christmas. She remembered how her father would tell stories and laugh, and how she misses him dearly.
She wrote, 'We miss your laughter and storytelling. We miss your authority. Dad has said. Period. None of us argued about what 'dad has said'. You move on. You do what 'dad has said'. We just miss you. I miss you.'
Jeridah advised those whose fathers are still alive to cherish them, saying, 'Enjoy moments with your dad. Force him to take photos with you. Take a video of him when he's not watching. Make memories with your dad.'
Her fans took to the comments to share their reactions, with many expressing their condolences and sharing their own memories of their loved ones.
