This archive report was first published on 5 July 2019.
July 5, 2019, marked a special day for Tanzanian RnB singer Vanessa Mdee and her sister Mimi Mars as they lovingly honored their late father's birthday.
Although their father passed away 12 years ago, his children still believe he played a significant role in shaping them into the people they are today.
Vanessa Mdee expressed her love and gratitude for her late father on social media, writing, 'Happy heavenly birthday dad?'
Her younger sister, Mimi Mars, also shared a heartfelt message, saying, 'Forever my KING? Happy Birthday Daddy! Keep watching over us @gaure @vanessamdee @meerah_ashash1992 @ellemissbelle Adam! We need it??'
Vanessa Mdee has been criticized in the past for not publicly mourning her loved ones, but she defends her stance, stating that people's deaths should be respected and not publicized like it's for entertainment.
She also shared a personal story about her late sister, who passed away four years ago, and how she chose to mourn her in silence.
Vanessa Mdee believes that only God can bring comfort to the bereaved, and that they should find happiness in the long run.
