Famous Ugandan TikTok star Asia wa Charles, also known as Asia Namirembe, passed away on January 27, 2023 at the age of 36. The news was confirmed by Rogers Sebunya of SB4 Media, who asked everyone to pray for the well-being of her family members.
Asia’s family stated that she suffered from stomach ache and toothache for a week. When the situation worsened, she was immediately hospitalized and had to undergo emergency surgery. However, she did not survive the surgery and her death was announced Friday morning.
After her death, her friend Charles expressed his grief in a video recorded by NBS entertainment journalist Kayz at the Asia vigil. He described Namirembe as her best friend and said that she would miss her because she was an entertaining personality and everyone loved her everywhere she went. Charles further said that they were preparing for a few more shows.
“I feel truly saddened”: Netizens pay tribute to him Asia wa Carlos following his death
Asia wa Charles was known for being open-minded, and her alleged “love affair” with Charles grabbed headlines. While the duo was shooting for a wedding wear commercial, the news went viral on social media that they had tied the knot.
The Tiktoker had created several videos with Charles. Furthermore, SB4 contributed to making Asia a popular social media personality, and her fans and followers adored her for her dancing and skits with Charles. They even appeared together at various events as a couple.
Ever since Asia wa Charles gained recognition for his entertaining content on TikTok, as soon as the news of his untimely death broke on the internet, Twitteratis flooded the social media platform with tributes.
It saddens me so much that you are no longer with us. Rip Asia wa Charles 😥 https://t.co/eVtPh5P5bE
Woke up to this sad news, rip Asia wa Charles 🙏 https://t.co/eTQZf1I5Fo
We love her very much, but God loves her more. Rip Asia wa Charles 😥 https://t.co/DWCposlMrP
We love her very much, but God loves her more. Rip Asia wa Charles 😥 https://t.co/SCJ1bkPuAR
Several well-known social media personalities recently attended Asia wa Charles’s funeral on January 30.
Asia’s funeral was held on January 30, 2023 in Nakasoga village in Kirumba sub-county in Kyotera district. The funeral was attended by well-known social media personalities along with Frank Abaho, the president of the TikTokers Association in Uganda. He praised all the TikTok stars present there for adjusting their time to pay their respects to Asia.
The funeral was attended by several other celebrities. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine from National Unity Platform was also in attendance and called on all TikTok stars to use the platform to raise awareness on various issues. It turned out that Robert used to be a classmate from Asia and the duo also belonged to the same village. He stated:
“TikTok is not just for fun, you are influencers who can change this world, please use the platform appropriately.”
Asia’s friend Charles, often referred to as her husband, also spoke to the crowd, clarifying that he and the Ugandan TikToker were not married. Charles further stated that he and Asia collaborated on TikTok videos despite being described as husband and wife on different websites.
