Marini naturals founder Mitchell Ntalami is mourning the death of Fashion Designer and model Edwin Chiloba who she describes as a very close friend.
Sharing on Instagram, Mitchell said they had talked so many times about Chiloba's relationship with Jackton Odhiambo and she occasionally told him that was not love.
Mitchell said that Edwin Chiloba had a very good heart and couldn't let go of Jackton even after the warnings and having his heart broken so many times.
" It is painful that he who claimed to love you broke your heart over and over and eventually took your life. We talked about it so many times that was not love. But that pure heart of yours would not let go."
Mitchell Ntalami remembered Edwin Chiloba as a person who spread love and light, a person who stood for love, truth, kindness, authenticity, style and laughter.
She shared how he travelled from Eldoret to Nairobi just to give her flowers at a time when she was going through a rough patch.
The entrepreneur thanked the model for supporting her business and being by her side when she needed him the most.
She added that it is sad to see such a talented young person receiving global recognition in such a tragic way.
"Humanity has lost the kind of person who made sure they spent every waking minute spreading pure unadulterated love. That is the kind of friend I have lost", she said.
Below is the post shared on Instagram.
Let me paint a true picture of my friend @its_edwinchiloba.
We met through his LOVE.♥️ I once shared a personal story with the world, and it moved him so much that he sought me out just to share some of his own love and light.
The first photo is us on Valentine’s Day 2022, the very first time we met. He traveled all the way from Eldoret to Nairobi just to see me and give me this bouquet of roses, as he knew I wasn’t having the best one.
Fast-forward to June, and he literally couldn’t wait for my birthday to celebrate. In true Edwin fashion, pun intended, he owned the room! Swipe for some cherished memories, and see how he always spoke life and love to me, and everyone who knew him. This is the kind of friend I have lost.💔
Humanity has lost the kind of person who made sure they spent every waking minute spreading pure, unadulterated love.
Edwin, you had big dreams that you shared with me. Dreams of being a global fashion icon and making it to the runways of Milan and New York. We were getting you there.😔 It’s heartbreaking to see that yes, you have now finally been recognized globally, but in such a tragic way. Painful, that he who claimed to love you broke your heart over and over, and eventually took your life. We talked about it so many times. That was NOT love. But that pure heart of yours would not let go. Oh darling.💔😔
But they will never know peace! Neither can they dim your light. I recall when one of my icons, Princess Diana died, and the whole world was in mourning, because she embodied LOVE. Same with you; anyone who embodies love leaves a gaping hole when they’re gone. Here you are, a little known soul from a small town in Kenya, now a global name. Our star, the world will always remember you!🌟
Thank you for everything Edwin. Your friendship. Your unwavering support to me and @marini.naturals. Your genuine hearty smile. Your constant comments and reposts of love. For holding me down when I was down. For what you stood for; love, truth, laughter, kindness, authenticity, empathy, style. Above all, thank you for your LOVE. You will forever be missing from me.
The love you embody will lift your name forever. 🕊️
Rest baby. ♥️🌈
