Celebrated musician, actor, and media personality Sanaipei Tande is grieving the loss of her father, Manasseh Lemaiyian Tande.

Mr. Tande passed away on Friday, October 13, following a brief illness, as stated in his obituary released by the family.

In the obituary, he was remembered as an extraordinary man who touched the hearts of those around him with his love and kindness.

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Family’s statement

The family’s message expressed their deep gratitude for his inspiring strength and resilience.

Additionally, the family noted that his memory will forever warm their hearts.

Manasseh Lemaiyian Tande is survived by his wife, Lucy, as well as Sanaipei’s brother, Saimi, and two grandchildren.

His final resting place will be at the family’s residence in Matasia, Kajiado County.

The family shared that the interment is scheduled for Thursday, October 19 for those wishing to condole with the family.

Sanaipei Tande has not yet made a public statement about her father’s passing at the time of the report.

However, she has previously spoken about her close-knit family in various interviews.

She has gone on to describe them as an unmatched support system that has been there for her since day one.

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Sanaipei remembers her father

In a recent speech shared on the Engage Talk stage, the artist praised her father as an exemplary individual.

Tande was keen to note that her father instilled values of truthfulness, diligence, and love in her which she reveres.

She described him as a people person who was both liberal and firm, emphasizing the strong love and guidance he provided to their family.

The singer is famed for her vocal might and on-screen Shakespearean performance on M-net’s Kina among other shows.

Miss Tande has kept her family life away from the limelight choosing to keep it reserved and private.

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