Monday, January 31, 2022
by Joseph Omotayo
A 70-year-old man, Leo, who perhaps saw the future prepared everything that would be needed during his funeral
Leo revealed that he had to do that because old people dying in his village became a huge financial burden to his villagers
The man who also has nine wives bought drinks, a coffin, and every other thing for the burial ceremony
A 70-year-old man, Leo, dug his grave in preparation for his death. The man said he had to take that step because the poor members of his community found it financially hard to bury people who recently died. In a video documentary by Afrimax, the man stated that he does not want to become a burden to people after he is gone.
The man does not want to become a burden to others. Photo source: @afrimax_tv Source: Instagram
Everything has been paid for To achieve that purpose, the man did not only dig his grave, he prepared everything that would be used during his funeral.
The man bought enough drinks to entertain guests that would grace the event. He also got cement and bricks for the grave. Leo who has nine wives paid for his pallbearers in advance. Since being done with his funeral arrangement, the man has been using his time to celebrate the remaining days he has on earth
Watch the video below: At the time of writing this report, the video has generated comments. Below are the reactions: franca_onome said: “He is a wise man. It’s only in Africa we leave the burden of our funeral for relatives who re already in mourning. Africans don’t ever plan fir their death. They want to go to heaven but don’t want to die. Death is a debt we must all pay so why not make it easy on ur loved ones by saving them from incurring debts on ur funeral expenses.plan your final expenses through the right insurance company or do it yourself.”
Categories: Africa, Nigeria, Western Africa
In Africa funerals are celebrated in a very big way. Correct of course, birthdays come every year, marriages there may be several. Funeral there is only one.
In some cases the big funeral celebrations may be held a full year after the death, because arrangements have to be made and money has to be collected.
Well, as the grave is ready at least this gentleman may be buried immediately after death…