It was an emotional day as friends and family gathered to pay their last respects to Marie Achieng, the daughter of actress Nyaboke Moraa and Blak Aende.

The 19 year old was laid to rest at Kadongo, Kisumu county in an emotional sendoff that was attended by a host of creatives and celebrities including Lang'ata MP Jalang'o, actress Awinja, Sandra Dacha among others.

Nyaboke Moraa said it was hard for her to say goodbye to her only daughter as she went ahead to thank her son for standing by her side during this difficult period.

Blak, thank you so much for giving me Marie and encouraging me every single day because I'm heartbroken. It is painful, a pain that I cannot even take panadol for. And my son, Ethan, you encouraged me, but today I have to break down. Marie was my only daughter, I was just a child when I gave birth to her; if I start talking about my daughter, it will take a whole book. I spent the whole night outside with her and had a talk with her, but I don't know how I'm going to tell her to rest in peace."

Blak Aende, who shared a strong bond with his daughter, said they loved and supported Marie and that she was surrounded by positive energy until she breathed her last.

"As the man of the family, allow me to release our daughter. I know it is emotional, it is tough, and you're still in denial, but as the head, I stand strong with you. Wacha Marie apumzike. There's nothing much we can do as parents."

Marie Achieng passed away on July 28. May her soul rest in peace.