Media personalities and Kenyans alike are mourning the tragic loss of Cyrus Afune’s child. Afune, a well-known Radio Jambo presenter who goes by the name Lion Deh, is grieving the untimely death of his child.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by fellow show host Massawe Japanni on Wednesday, January 8. Reports indicate that the child’s death was the result of a brain bleed caused by a fall from a balcony, although further details about the incident remain unclear at this time.
In her announcement, Japanni took a moment to express her condolences and share her sympathy with Lion Deh. “I can’t even begin to imagine the pain of losing a child. Fans of Lion, he will not be able to host the evening show tonight due to this tragic loss,” Japanni shared.
While Lion Deh has not yet publicly addressed the loss, an outpouring of messages offering support and sympathy has flooded social media from his fans and fellow media personalities.