Dan Sonko’s heartfelt tribute to Winnie Bwire on her 1st anniversary
By Valerian Khakayi, September 6, 2025Kenyan actor Dan Sonko has penned a heartfelt tribute to his late partner, actress Winnie Bwire, widely known by her acting name Dida, on her first death anniversary.
Sonko, in the tribute shared on Friday, September 5, 2025, recalled that exactly a year ago, Bwire took their last breath, saying it still hurts, and he has not gotten used to it.
He further expressed happiness that the departed had lived their best life, that they were part of it, and that there were no regrets, only the weight of unrealised dreams and visions.
The coastal-based actor added that, just as in this life, their loved one should keep winning even in the next.
“To My Awesome Human, Exactly a year ago on this very date, you took your last breath,” Dan Sonko wrote.
“Inauma lakini siwezi kuzoea. I am happy that you got to live your best life at every opportunity you had. I am happy that I was a part of your life. I am happy because there are no regrets – just the weights of unrealized dreams and visions.”
“As you did in this life, keep winning even in the next life, my dear.”
Honouring her legacy
In honour of Dida’s memory and legacy, Sonko revealed that the play Dangerous Divas premiered on her first anniversary, noting that she had been the original First Lady in the play and that he had been the original Mr. President.
“It is exactly a year today that you lost your gallant fight to “The C-word” … and here I am ready to watch the premiere of a play: Dangerous Divas. A Play in which you were the Original First Lady and I the Original Mr. President. Mom will be here too, and a section of the BNWF Team. Jano is bringing me my T-shirt and Cap for the evening,” he added.
“I don’t wish you were here…. I know you are.”
Bwire’s death
Bwire passed away on September 5, 2024, while undergoing cancer treatment in Turkey. She had been battling the disease for some time and had appealed for financial assistance shortly before her death.
“It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle to cancer on September 5, 2024, while undergoing treatment in Turkey,” the family announced.
“We thank you all for your overwhelming support, prayers, and generous giving during her treatment. We will share more details in due course. God bless you all, Winfred Bwire Ndubi’s family.”