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“Dad I wish I could turn back the hands of time” Daddy Owen celebrates his late father in emotional post

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Daddy Owen and Rufftone’s father succumbed to cardiac arrest on Saturday October 7th. The deceased passed on at his home in Kakamega County.

The gospel singer explained that his father Josephat Mwatia collapsed and died after having dinner. He had earlier complained of chest pains before he passed on.

Daddy Owen eulogizes his father

Daddy Owen’s father Josephat Mwatia

Daddy Owen has written an emotional eulogy to his father. The singer revealed how his deceased dad paid a vital role in his life including giving him the name ‘Daddy’.

Owen says he still misses his jokes and advice. He further says that his passion for music and football was influenced by his dad.

“Dad.. I wish I could turn back the hands of time.. I will forever miss u.. I miss your jokes already.. your advice.. many call me “Daddy” because it’s a stage name but to u that’s what u called me when I was a baby and that’s the name u used always..my passion for music and football was influenced by u dad…thrs so much i wanted to achieve in life just to show u that i learnt from the best and just to make u proud as your son..thrs more that i want to say but i am too emotional to write..I promise u i will do my best in life to make the name MWATIA a great name! i miss u “Fathe” .. LALA SALAMA MZEE MWATIA,” wrote Daddy Owen.

 

Rufftone and Daddy Owen release details of their late dad’s funeral

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

The Family of Mwatiai is mourning the loss of their dad as revealed by his son’s who happen to be top gospel artists in the country.

From what the said is that their father suffered a heart attack after dining with their mother on Saturday evening and even before they could perform some first aid, Mzee Josephat Mwatia did not make it.

At the moment they are making plans for his burial and speaking to Pulse the two gospel artists revealed that their father will be laid to rest at their home in Eshisiru in Kakamega next weekend. Rufftone said,

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“It is of course a very trying time for us as a family but God has given us grace. We are standing strong,”

Daddy Owen who is Rufftone’s younger brother also had this to say about his dad…

“Our dad was having a normal evening with our mum at home and at some point, he excused himself to go to the toilet. Suddenly, he fell down and when our mother rushed there, he complained of chest pain. In a matter of seconds, he was dead,”

He went on to add that his father will be laid to rest on October 21st after they had a successful fundraising at Nairobi Pentecostal Church. He said,

“The burial will take place next Saturday (October 21) and preparations are on. We will be travelling to Kakamega next week to get all that ready,” he noted.

 

Daddy Owen and Rufftone’s father succumbs to cardiac arrest

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Celebrities and Kenyans likewise have been sending their condolences to gospel singers Daddy Owen and his brother Rufftone who lost their father.

Josephat Mwatia (Rufftone and Daddy Owen’s father) passed on last Saturday night October 7th at his rural home in Kakamega County.

The deceased succumbed to cardiac arrest; Daddy Owen explained that his father had just had dinner when he started complaining of chest pains.

“He was very ok, he had just had dinner with my mother and he excused himself to go to the toilet and the next thing my mother heard him fall. She went to check and found my father on the floor complaining of chest pains and a few seconds later he died,” Daddy Owen said.

The Mwatias family

Funeral arrangements are underway for the final send-off of Rufftone and Daddy Owen’s father at their rural home. Thanksgiving service will be held at NPC Valley Road on Thursday 12th October, a statement from the family confirmed.

“It is with sadness to inform you that we lost our dad on Saturday night due to a sudden cardiac arrest at our rural home. We will hold a thanksgiving service this Thursday at NPC Valley Road from 5 pm to 7 pm.”

Our sincere condolence to Mwatia’s family, may the good Lord guide you through this trying time.

 

 

 

 

 

“You are the perfect gift from God” Daddy Owen’s beautiful message to his wife on their first wedding anniversary

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Daddy Owen this past weekend shared a never-before-seen photo from his wedding in honor of his first anniversary of being married to the love of his life, Farida. The couple were married April 2nd, 2016 at a low profiled wedding that only saw friends and family attend.

Judging from the message he wrote to celebrate his wife on their first wedding anniversary, there is no doubt that the gospel singer is pretty much still in love with his lady and no, he is not afraid of showing it either.

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Over the weekend, Daddy Owen posted an adorable photo on his Instagram accompanying it with a heartfelt message as he praised his wife for being the perfect gift from God as he went on to express how much he loved her. He wrote to say,

Daddy Owen
Daddy Owen and wife, Faridah

Last year a day like today was our wedding day! Its 365 days after.. I don’t know where to start.. all I know is u came to my life and made me a better man. I thank God for you babe, honestly you are the perfect gift from God. I pray that God continues to make us prosperous and strong. I love you babe. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Don’t they look perfect together? We wish them all the best and hopefully they will be welcoming the newest member of their family soon.