Kenyan Arbantone artiste Stoopid Boy has finally been laid to rest at his mother’s home in Miharati, Kipipiri, Nyandarua County, bringing to an end weeks of uncertainty surrounding his final resting place.
The musician, whose real name was Edgar Waititu, was buried on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, nearly three weeks after his death.
Family members, friends and mourners gathered at his mother’s rural home to bid farewell to the artiste who became known for his distinctive style and popular hit Gbag Na Jug.
Burial follows prolonged family disagreement
Stoopid Boy’s send-off had been delayed after his maternal and paternal families disagreed over where he should be buried.
His father, George William Ochieng Awili, had maintained that his son should be buried at the family’s ancestral home in Alego, Siaya County.
According to Ochieng, the late musician had expressed his desire to be taken to his paternal home in the event of his death.
“I just want to fulfil my son’s wishes. He told me that my dad, if I die, take me to my home in Siaya,” Ochieng previously said.
The disagreement eventually spilled into court, temporarily preventing the family from proceeding with the planned burial.
The legal dispute was later resolved after the case filed by the father’s side was withdrawn, clearing the way for the family to proceed with the funeral arrangements.
Mother’s home becomes Stoopid Boy’s final resting place
Despite his father’s position, Stoopid Boy was ultimately buried at his mother’s home in Kipipiri.
The decision followed discussions between the two sides of the family and came after the musician’s body had remained at the mortuary for almost a month.
His mother explained that the family was keen to conclude the burial arrangements after enduring financial and logistical difficulties during the prolonged dispute.
“Today we had come to clear the mortuary bill. And it was not easy,” she said.
The family also received assistance from well-wishers.
A well-wisher identified as Stazo reportedly helped settle the mortuary bill and paid for transportation of the body, while media personality Oga Obinna assisted the family in securing a coffin.
Father reveals why he did not attend burial
As the burial took place in Nyandarua, Stoopid Boy’s father revealed that he did not attend the ceremony.
Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, Ochieng said he had expected to view his son’s body before it was transported from Chiromo Mortuary but claimed he was not given the opportunity.
“I felt to understand the reason why they have not given me a chance to view his body,” he said, adding that he had initially planned to attend the burial.
Ochieng said he wanted to see his son for the final time and meet his grandchildren but felt excluded from the arrangements.
“Mimi nilitaka ni view mwili, nione wajuku wangu,” he said.
He nevertheless indicated that he would visit his son’s grave at a later date to pay his respects.
Cultural differences also emerged
The burial dispute also brought attention to cultural expectations surrounding the musician’s final rites.
In another interview, Ochieng claimed that his son’s maternal family had asked him to participate in certain Kikuyu cultural practices, including matters concerning dowry, before he could proceed with his preferred burial arrangements.
He said he declined to participate in the practices, explaining that he could not comply with what had been requested of him.
The account adds another layer to the disagreement that had already attracted considerable public attention following the court intervention.
Stoopid Boy’s death shocked fans
Stoopid Boy died on August 27, 2026, with news of his death triggering an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow musicians and content creators.
His close friend Jay Classic confirmed the death in a Facebook video recorded after arriving at the artiste’s home in Gotha City.
The musician had gained recognition through Gbag Na Jug, a song that helped establish his name among young Kenyan music fans.
His death came only a short time after the death of his brother, adding to the grief experienced by his family.
Stoopid Boy left behind two young children.
A difficult final chapter
The controversy surrounding Stoopid Boy’s burial shifted public attention from his music career to the difficult circumstances surrounding his final send-off.
For several weeks, his family remained divided over whether his remains should be taken to Siaya or Nyandarua, while legal proceedings further delayed the burial.
With his interment now complete, Stoopid Boy has finally been laid to rest at his mother’s home in Kipipiri.
His burial marks the end of a difficult period for his family while also closing the final chapter in the life of an artiste whose music had earned him recognition in Kenya’s rapidly evolving Arbantone and Gengetone scene.
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