Popular Kikuyu musician Raj Banema is mourning the loss of his partner, Josephine Wairimu.

On July 3, the musician took to social media to share the news with his fans and followers that his lover had passed away.

The singer has now released burial details, revealing that funeral planning meetings are ongoing at two venues: Kiboko Hotel in Kwambira, Limuru from 7:30pm, and Homeland Lounge along Thika Road from 6pm daily.

“The burial will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, at her final resting place in Nyahururu, Ndaragwa, Nyonjoro village,” Banema shared in a tribute post.

However, the news of her burial has been clouded by controversy, as questions about the nature of their relationship have surfaced.

A TikToker identified as Abigail Nyaga, who claims to be Josephine’s sister, alleged that the two were never officially married and accused Banema of using the funeral to fundraise for personal gain.

“To clear the air, our sister will be buried at our home on Friday simply because she was not married to Banema,” Abigail wrote.

She further claimed:

“To those who are raising funds, just know Banema is working. We don’t know him. He should find another way to make money and stop lying that he was married to our daughter. She was the one keeping him.”

As the family prepares to lay Josephine to rest, these allegations have raised eyebrows among fans and friends alike.

TUKO.co.ke reached out to Banema and those close to him for comment regarding the claims but had not received a response by the time of publication.

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Here are some messages of comfort from netizens:

"My sincere condolences."

"Take heart bro."

"My Condolences to Raj and the entire family, it is well."

"RIP, may she rest in peace and may the family find strength in the love that surrounds them."

"My condolences we can tell u take hrt but may God visit your pain and heal ur heart."

"Kwa kikuyu tradition huwezi zika mke kama hujailipa mahari."

"Ukiona hivyo the lady alikuwa na pesa ndio Familia wanataka, kwani hamukujua walikuwa wamewekana akiwa Hai you separate them. Halafu Sasa?"

"Nowadays, hiyo kukaanisha pia ni marriage."

"Aliekwa sababu alipendwa acheni fitina."

"Ni sawa tumeskia but pesa yetu tunapea Banema coz ndiye alifanya tujue huyo sis yenyu. so hatujali kama aliwekwa, aliolewa, alioa, iyo haitusumbui."

Shortly after news of his partner’s death emerged, an old clip of Banema resurfaced, showing him speaking about his children.

In the interview, which aired on Gukena FM during a Q&A session, Banema revealed that he had two children.

What touched many Kenyans, however, was his emotional confession that he had lost his daughter.

Source: TUKO.co.ke