Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi delivered a powerful Father’s Day tribute to his late brother Fred, marking exactly one year since the beloved entertainer’s tragic passing.
In an emotional Instagram post featuring a tender photo of the two brothers, Eric shared a message that balanced grief with unwavering determination.
“Today marks exactly one year since we lost a LEGEND,” he wrote. “We will make you Proud. Tomorrow is a better day.”
The timing proved deeply significant, with Father’s Day falling just one day after Fred’s death anniversary.
Eric chose to honor his brother as a paternal figure, declaring: “I choose to celebrate you this Father’s Day juu wewe ni baba yao.”
The Instagram post quickly attracted thousands of likes and comments, with fans sharing their own Fred tributes while offering Eric support during this difficult time.
@Carol9436 wrote: “Hugs to your family on this difficult day. Happy Father’s Day to you Eric. You’ve been a father to many underprivileged kids. Barikiwa.”
@applewritters added: “Big up eric even when ur hurting you still helping people. heart of gold.”
@the_law_ke commented: “It can’t be a year already! That was like a few months ago! May he continue resting in peace.”
@billionaire_tutu shared: “He was a good man. We celebrate him to eternity.”
Fred Omondi, a celebrated comedian in his own right, died in a road accident in June 2024.
His sudden death sent shockwaves through Kenya’s entertainment industry, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow artists, and public figures who admired his wit and dynamic stage presence.