Mr. Tande breathed his last on Friday, October 13 after a brief illness, leaving a void that words can hardly fill.
In an obituary that clearly portrayed his legacy, the family of Mr. Tande described him as a remarkable man whose love and kindness had the power to touch the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His life, they noted, served as an inspiring testament to strength and resilience, and his memory will forever warm their hearts.
Sanaipei Tande’s father, Manasseh Lemaiyian Tande, leaves behind a loving family, including his wife Lucy, his son Saimi, and two cherished grandchildren.
As the family unites to remember and honor the life of their beloved patriarch, they will lay him to rest on Thursday, October 19 at their family residence in Matasia, Kajiado County.
At the time of writing, Sanaipei Tande had not yet made a public statement regarding her father’s passing. However, the singer has, in previous conversations and media interviews, shared glimpses of her close-knit family.
She has often described her family as an unparalleled support system that has been with her from the very beginning, shaping her into the remarkable artist and person she is today.
In a recent speech delivered on the Engage Talk stage, Sanaipei Tande praised her father as an upright man who instilled in her the values of truthfulness and honesty.
She spoke greatly of him, portraying him as diligent, hardworking, and an individual with an outstanding commitment to integrity. She characterized her father as a “people person,” reflecting his warm and approachable personality.
The passing of Manasseh Lemaiyian Tande is not only a loss to the Tande family but also a sad moment for the Kenyan entertainment industry, as it mourns the departure of the father of one of its cherished talents.