Media personality Willis Raburu has spoken candidly about one of the most painful chapters of his life — the loss of his daughter, Adana. In a recent reflection, Raburu described how the experience profoundly changed his outlook on life, love, and faith.
The father of three revealed that, although his first child passed away at birth, he still proudly identifies as a father to all three of his children. “I am a father of three. Firstborn is Adana, then my boy Mali, then Yara,” he shared. “Those kids have changed my life completely. Sometimes I thought I had reached my full capacity to love, but when I look at them, I realize there is always more.”
Adana, who would have turned five this year, remains a cherished part of Raburu’s life and memory. He recounted the heartbreaking moments in the hospital room when his former wife, Marya, gave birth to their daughter. “That was the lowest moment in my entire life,” he said. “Those hours I spent in the room when she was pushing and holding the baby after, trying to call her name ‘Adana,’ and there was no sound — a cold baby.”
The loss took a heavy emotional and spiritual toll on Raburu. He admitted that he lost faith in both God and humanity in the aftermath, describing the pain as unlike anything he had ever endured. “I don’t think anything would hit that. I lost hope in humanity and in God. It’s like you’re watching yourself leave. You can’t even imagine you are going through it,” he confessed.
Now a proud father to two children, Mali and Yara, with his current partner Ivy Namu, Raburu has found healing and renewed purpose through fatherhood. He often credits his children for restoring his sense of joy and grounding him during difficult times.
Fans and followers expressed deep empathy after his emotional revelation, with many praising his openness about grief and loss. Messages of encouragement poured in, with supporters commending his strength and vulnerability.
The discussion around Raburu’s story also revived conversations about mental health, healing, and the silent struggles that many parents face after losing a child. His courage to speak publicly about his grief continues to inspire others navigating similar pain, showing that even in life’s darkest moments, hope and renewal are still possible.
