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Flaming tributes as Benga star Gabriel Omollo is buried

Alice Omollo, the widow of the late Gabriel Omollo, during his burial ceremony at their home in Ugunja Siaya County on January 20, 2018. [Collins Oduor| Standard]

A fallen soldier is sent off with a 21-gun-salute. Musicians too have their way of celebrating life, and they gave their departed colleague Gabriel Omollo an honourable send off. This time round gospel hymns took a backseat as the famous Lunch Time hit played at the start of late Omollo’s burial.

Two musicians carrying guitars led the Catholic priest, family and friends as they brought the body of the deceased musician to the altar yesterday.

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