
A viral TikTok video showing a woman pouring alcohol on a coffin during a burial in Kenya has sparked widespread debate online, according to Tuko. The footage ignited discussion about modern funeral practices in the country, with viewers divided over whether the gesture is a fitting tribute honouring the deceased or an act that dishonours the dead. The clip has drawn numerous reactions from social media users across the platform.
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