“Please Bury Me in 48 Hours If Death Finds Me Abroad” — Akothee Opens Up on Health Struggles
Last Updated on October 26, 2025 by Turkana County News Online
Kenyan singer and entrepreneur Akothee has opened up about her ongoing health challenges, revealing that she has been diagnosed with severe migraines, a blood clot, and uterine fibroids. The entertainer shared that despite undergoing several medical examinations, doctors have been unable to pinpoint the exact location of the blood clot.
Speaking candidly about her condition, Akothee expressed concern for her family, particularly her children, urging them not to go through unnecessary distress should the worst happen.
“Please bury me in 48 hours. If it (death) finds me abroad, don’t struggle to bring my body back; my children have no energy to attend to guests,” she said.
Her emotional statement reflects both her acceptance of her health reality and her deep love for her family, as she emphasized the importance of peace and dignity in her final wishes.
Over the years, Akothee has been open about her mental health journey, balancing motherhood, business, and fame under public scrutiny. This recent revelation has drawn an outpouring of sympathy and support from fans and fellow celebrities across social media, many expressing prayers and well wishes for her recovery.
Interestingly, Akothee’s wish to be buried within 48 hours mirrors the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s reported desire to have his burial conducted within 72 hours of his passing — a symbolic call for simplicity and peace in death. Both sentiments highlight a shared philosophy among prominent Kenyan figures: a wish to be remembered with dignity rather than spectacle, and to spare loved ones the emotional and financial burdens often associated with extended mourning.
