Video: Sheryl buries dad as TikTokers who refused to contribute stay away
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- Influencer Kabugi shared a video from Sheryl Gabriella's father's burial, showing a thin turnout from the TikTok community
- Sheryl had earlier asked Kenyans to help fund her late dad's burial, but many TikTokers declined to contribute
- The snub came after Sheryl once referred to her followers as broke, a comment that appeared to cost her when she needed support most
Emotional scenes unfolded on 15 August 2026 as Kenyan TikToker Sheryl Gabriella laid her father to rest, with influencer and actor Kabugi capturing the sombre moment in a video that has since drawn widespread attention online.
The burial was notably thinly attended by Sheryl's TikTok peers. Kabugi's footage showed only a handful of fellow content creators present, a stark contrast to the numbers Sheryl might have hoped to see given her standing on the platform.
Why TikTokers stayed away
The low turnout did not come as a complete surprise to those who had been following the drama in the weeks leading up to the burial.
Sheryl had publicly appealed to Kenyans for financial help to bury her father, even disclosing the paybill where people could send their contributions.
The appeal, however, landed on largely unwilling ears within the TikTok community.
Many TikTokers pointed to a past comment in which Sheryl had referred to her audience as broke as the reason they chose not to contribute.
The remark, which had rubbed her followers the wrong way, appeared to follow her at the worst possible time, leaving her to navigate one of life's most painful moments with far less community support than she had counted on.
From the photos, Sheryl was seen reading her eulogy as her mum, who was seen wiping tears throughout, stood beside her.
Her uncles were also captured sitting around the white casket the entire service, as explained to be in line with their tradition.
Watch the video below:
Watch the burial video shared by Kabugi on TikTok:
Despite the complicated circumstances, some members of the online community did show up, both physically and in the comments section, to offer their condolences.
@Mamake Shammah said:
"It's well dear Cherono ❤️👥."
@Mum's Favourite said:
"Pole baby girl."
@Hilly Shanzu🇰🇪 said:
"It's well, Sheryl 👥🤗."
@joyner❤️🤩 said:
"May he rest in peace 🕊️."
@nilahsdeca said:
"Hugs Sheryl."
The moment serves as a reminder of how quickly online relationships can sour, and how real-life consequences can follow from seemingly offhand remarks made in the digital space.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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