Body of Ezekiel Otuoma Refuses to Enter His Former School
During the burial of former Kenyan footballer Ezekiel Otuoma, an unusual incident occurred as his body reportedly refused to enter his former school for a viewing, highlighting deep-rooted spiritual beliefs in African traditions.
An unusual incident disrupted the burial of former Kenyan footballer Ezekiel Otuoma today, January 11, 2025. Reports claim that his body "refused" to enter Canon Apollo Primary School, his former school, for a scheduled viewing.
Otuoma, who passed away on December 21, 2024, at the age of 31, succumbed to Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a rare neurological condition that causes muscle weakness. His burial took place at his parents' home in Ramula, Gem, Siaya County.
The incident has sparked conversations around African spiritual beliefs, as such occurrences are not unheard of in local traditions. Many interpret these events as the deceased expressing unresolved issues or signaling displeasure with specific people or places. This underscores the deep connection between African communities and their ancestral and spiritual practices.
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