Florence Roberts: Family And Fans Hold Huge Life Celebration Vigil For Departed Gospel Singer

• The late Florence Roberts, a beloved Luo gospel singer, died on May 1, at a Migori hospital after falling ill
• As soon as the news became public, fans from all walks of life thronged social media platforms to eulogise the gospel music giant
• At her well-attended night vigil, family and friends sang, prayed, preached and played the late singer's songs, which delighted her fans

Migori: Family, friends and fans of the late Luo gospel singer Florence Roberts held a mega vigil to celebrate her life weeks after she died in hospital.

Popular singers at Florence Roberts's vigil

In a video shared on Facebook by Wuod Fibi, fans who loved Roberts thronged Migori Stadium and the mood was electric all through.

Singer after singer took to the stage to belt out good music in praise of God, and some also talked about the songstress.

A pastor called to preach at the event preached at length about Jesus carrying the cross.

"There is a place you get to and friends run away; you remain with your burden. That is where Jesus comes in, and when he talks, things change," said the pastor in the sermon.

"Who is God; he is Emmanuel which means God with us," the preacher roared.

The pastors also prayed for the congregants for various issues.

Of course, it wouldn't have been a Florence Roberts's event if her songs had not been played. They came on, and the charged crowd sang and danced to them joyfully.

Kenyans talk about Florence Robert's Vigil:

Victor Mc Ndiege:

"Waaah Florence Robert was loved. May her soul rest in peace."

Kennahz Mac' Ochieng:

"A mighty send off to a soldier in the Lord."

Sharlton Meshack Okello:

"These are the kind of concerts we need as a country, where gospel musicians hold such! Just like zile za ajawa!"

Sharlton Meshack Okello:

"Wuod fibi give us more of these! I'm blessed."

Nyakinya Octophizo:

"Send my condolences to the whole family."

Nyar Kendu:

"I will miss Florence Roberts. Rest in peace."

5000 people expected at burial

In another story, pastors from Migori county shared that about 3000- 5000 people were expected at Roberts's burial.

According to Bishop Joshua Amara, the singer will be buried on May 17, and 3000 - 5000 people are expected to attend.

The singer was quite popular, and people from all corners of the country are expected.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.