This archive report was first published on 14 August 2019.
On August 12, 2019, a group of young people gathered for a funeral in Kenya, but this was no ordinary service. The mourners were dancing and singing along to the hit song 'Wamlambez' by Sailors, with some even twerking in celebration of the deceased's life.
The video, shared by Sailors on Twitter, has sparked a heated debate over whether the celebratory dance is respectful or not. While some people have praised the creativity and uniqueness of the funeral, others have criticized it as being in poor taste.
One Twitter user, @kaisarikevin2, wrote, 'This is so wrong.. Very wrong.' Another user, @NdunguMuniu, said, 'Man, couldn’t they have some sympathy? Someone is dead..'
However, not everyone agrees that the funeral was inappropriate. @Jerry_Jack10 wrote, 'Sioni shida hapa, Kila mtu atazikwa kivyake, Yake imekuwa unique and you can’t tell juu maybe it was her wish… Amezikwa kidesign na kama unawashwaa sanaa… Kaa na….'
According to the lyrics of 'Wamlambez', the phrase 'Wamlambez' and 'Wamnyonyez' have a sexual meaning, referring to oral sex. However, it's worth noting that the funeral was not explicitly about sex, but rather about celebrating the life of the deceased.
The video has been viewed over 19,000 times on Twitter, with many people weighing in on the debate. While some people have praised the creativity and uniqueness of the funeral, others have criticized it as being in poor taste.
