This archive report was first published on 8 July 2020.
On a bittersweet day, Tanzanian singer Nandy found a way to celebrate her father's birthday amidst family mourning. Her paternal grandfather had passed away, and the family was in the process of laying him to rest.
Nandy took to social media to share a heartwarming photo of herself being carried on the back by her dad, accompanied by a heartfelt message wishing him a happy birthday.
Nandy's message read: 'Happy birthday kipenzi changu DAdDY japo leo tuko usangi kwa ajili ya mazishi ya baba yako, BABU yetu kipenzi mzee MFINANGA! Nataka ujue tu tunakupenda and be strong…'
Check out some of the fans' reactions to Nandy's emotional birthday wish:
- Aaaahaaa Mshua Tena 🤔🤣🤣 Bado Nguvu Anazo 👍#twendegulioni
- Happy birthday kwake na polen kwa msiba
- Pole sana mamy kwa kufiwa na babu yako
- Happy Birthday and poleni sana
