This archive report was first published on 2 September 2019.
On September 2, 2019, the news of DJ Arafat's tragic death sent shockwaves across Africa.
As fans struggled to come to terms with the loss of their beloved musician, some took to the streets to demand proof of his demise.
They insisted on opening his casket to confirm that he was indeed dead, a request that sparked a heated debate about the limits of grief and the need for closure.
