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‘She needs us’: Kabugi appeals to TikTokers to support Shery Gabriella after father’s death
12th August, 2026 07:56 AM
Smiles Caravan comedian and content creator Iam Kabugi has made an emotional appeal to fellow creators to stand with grieving TikToker Sheryl Gabrilella following the death of her father.
Speaking in a tiktok live on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Kabugi confirmed that Sheryl, whom he referred to as the content creator familiar to many of their followers, had lost her father a few days earlier.
“So this is what is happening if you have just come here now. Sheryl, the one you all know. It is true she lost her dad. That was a few days ago,” Kabugi said.
Kabugi said the appeal for support was not coming from him alone but was also a request from Sheryl’s family as they go through the difficult period following the death.
“It is our request and rather also the family’s request that you stand with them during this very difficult moment,” he said.
His appeal came after Sheryl publicly announced the death of her father on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in a sombre social media post.
The TikToker shared a black rose accompanied by the message, “Well, I guess it’s goodbye, Dad.”
The post marked Sheryl’s public announcement of the loss, although she did not disclose her father’s name or reveal what caused his death.
She later shared another emotional reflection on the difficult year, describing 2026 as “definitely not my year” as she continued to mourn her father.
Critics
On her part, TikTok influencer jeniffer clapped back at people who were questioning whether Sheryl had supported other people when they experienced similar difficulties.
She intervened and asked users to stop turning the bereavement into a debate about past donations.
“I see someone commenting, saying Sheryl never donates to others when in such problems. Stop that because you have not been asked to donate yet,” Kabugi said.
She also appeared to suggest that people should not use the amount they might eventually contribute as a basis for criticising Sheryl or questioning the decision to support her family.
“And even if you are asked to donate, the most you will give is Ksh200, so stop that,” he added.
Jennifer separately addressed another issue that had emerged in the comments, with some users questioning whether the man Sheryl was mourning was her biological father.
Jennifer strongly pushed back against the speculation, arguing that those making the claims had no basis for determining the nature of Sheryl’s relationship with the deceased.
“Others are saying the father is not biological. Also stop that because how did you determine that?” Jennifer said.
She went further to argue that even if the man were not Sheryl’s biological father, that would not make the loss any less significant or justify the online discussion surrounding it.
“And even if he is not, that should not be a point of concern for you all. Do not be bothered,” Jennifer said.
Jennifer also told users not to concern themselves with money that might be raised to support Sheryl and her family.
“The money that will be given is not yours, so stop it,” she said.
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