"Igweee" Bishop Kodia Forced To Pause Speech After The Stadium Erupted In These Chants Following His Bold Remarks

Bishop David Kodia of the Anglican Church delivered one of the most stirring moments at Raila Odinga’s State Funeral, holding thousands at Nyayo Stadium spellbound with his sermon.

His message, deeply rooted in faith and justice, resonated powerfully with mourners who had gathered from across the country to bid farewell to the late opposition leader.

As the Bishop spoke of Raila’s courage, his unwavering belief in democracy, and his lifelong devotion to the people, the crowd responded with thunderous applause.

Then came a pause—brief but charged with emotion. When he lifted his voice again, his words cut through the silence like a call from the heavens.

“Great men do not die,” he declared, “they live on through the courage of those they inspired.”

The stadium erupted in chants of “Igwee! Igwee!”—a traditional expression of honor and reverence. The sound swelled, echoing through the air as mourners waved flags and lifted their hands in unison.

Bishop Kodia smiled gently, allowing the energy to settle before continuing his sermon, which many later described as both prophetic and healing. It was a moment that captured the spirit of the day—solemn, unifying, and profoundly Kenyan.