Brian Chira
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Brian Chira | |
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| Born | July 6, 1996 Githunguri, Kiambu County, Kenya |
| Died | March 16, 2024 (aged 27) Karuri, Kiambu County |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
| Education | Kabarak University |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2022–2024 |
TikTok information | |
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| Followers | 463.1K |
| Likes | 6.5M |
Brian Wambui Chira (July 6, 1996 – March 16, 2024) was a Kenyan tiktoker[1][2] and live streamer.[3][4]
Biography
[edit]Chira was born in Githunguri, Kiambu.[5] He was orphaned at age eight, when his mother died from HIV/AIDS,[5][6][7] and was raised by his grandmother.[8] He later became a caretaker to his orphaned cousins.[5] He dropped out of university after issues with fees.[8]
Chira struggled with depression and alcohol abuse, which he attributed to his stigmatized status as an HIV positive man.[5][8]
Brian Chira became an internet sensation in December 2022 when he was interviewed with a local TV station "NTV" on a video titled "Witness" as an accident witness.[9][10][11]
Chira accumulated around 400,000 followers within a year.[8][12]
In August 2023, he was arrested and charged for online harassment of another TikToker known as Azziad Nasenya and later he was released on a 50,000 bail.[8][13][14]
Death
[edit]In the early morning of 16 March 2024, Chira died in a hit-and-run accident near Nairobi.[8][15] Chira had been returning home from a night out in Gacharage.[16][17]
In response to his death, fans raised US$60,000. He was buried two weeks later, with around 5,000 people attending.[12] Some of the attendees were reportedly unruly, interrupting religious leaders during the funeral service.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Kamau, Richard (2024-08-20). "TikTok Users Fulfill Brian Chira's Wish with New Home for His Grandmother". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "Paradox of Tiktok star Brian Chira". Nation. 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "Terrence Creative breaks into tears as he mourns Brian Chira". The Star. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "Brian Chira: Why di burial of dis 23-year-old TikTok star shock im kontri pipo". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ a b c d Wangu, Mariam (2024-03-17). "Chira! Brian Chira! But who exactly was this captivating personality?". TV47 Digital. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Arudo, Otieno (2024-03-18). "Kenyans Mourn Popular Tiktoker Brian Chira". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ venas (2023-07-08). "9 things you didn't know about Brian Chira,the HIV positive Tiktoker who makes Ksh100,000 per day". Venas News. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g Muia, Wycliffe (2024-03-31). "Brian Chira: TikTok star's funeral left Kenyans shocked". BBC News. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Brian Chira: The journey to fame, online turmoil, and battles with alcoholism". Nairobi News. 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Brian Chira: 'Drunk' witness speaks after viral NTV interview at scene of fatal Nakuru accident". Nairobi News. 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Veronicah, Ann. "The controversial life of Brian Chira". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ a b admin (2024-03-31). "Brian Chira: Fans raise Shs230m for Kenyan TikTok star's funeral". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ Digital, K. B. C. (2023-07-31). "Brian Chira released on KSh. 50,000 bond". KBC Digital. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Tiktoker Brian Chira released on Sh50,000 cash bail". The Star. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Whisper, Kenyan (2024-03-16). "Popular TikToker Brian Chira Dies In Road Accident - Kenyan Whispers". Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ "Pint of booze then death: Tragic end for controversial TikToker, Brian Chira". Nation. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Brian Chira's funeral fundraiser hits over Sh7.3m in 72 hours". The Star. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
