Akinyi Obala, 90 Day Fiancé Star, Shares Devastating Loss

90 Day Fiancé star Akinyi Obala hails from Kenya, in Africa, and she and her husband, Benjamin Taylor, are visiting her home country with their baby girl. Unfortunately, it’s due to some devastating news that she shared on social media.

Devastating Time

“The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Rue, five months ago. So, the family met her for the first time. However, it was tinged with tragedy because Akinyi’s mom passed away. Notably, it seems as if her mom never met her grandchild before her passing.

In her Instagram post on Saturday, the reality TV star described the hectic effort that it took them to get back to her home. It involved driving six hours to get Rue’s passport. Then, they needed to consult an immigration attorney because Akinyi Obala still awaits her green card. But, they eventually made it to Nairobi.

Making The Most Of A Bad Situation

The bittersweet aspect came because her dad and other members of the family finally met Ben and Akinyi’s baby. In her caption, the TLC star wrote:

We came to send my mom off. We are filled with so much sorrow and yet we are also happy for the gift of family. My dad was able to hold his grandbaby, my sisters were able to hold her. We’ve cried a lot but we’ve also had little moments of laughter and being there for each other. The house feels so empty without her. Kenya feels so empty without my mom. And I don’t know what to do with all these empty sorrowful emotions I feel.

Fans Reach Out In The Comments Section

One of the first colleagues to comment was David Toborowsky. Remember, she and David’s wife, Annie Suwan, expected their babies at the same time and they caught up with each other. He wrote, “Sending you prayers and despite the situation I am glad Akinyi can finally go back to visit ❤️❤️”

Meanwhile, fans of the TLC  show flooded the comments with supportive messages. Here are a few of those reactions:

• My condolences for your loss. Glad your dad and sister were able to meet your baby. Prayers and positive thoughts to you guys.
• Sad for your loss. Sending love and sympathy for you and your family.
• So glad you and your family were able to fly back home. I know it is an emotional and difficult time and my prayers are with you all.

Are you feeling sad because Akinyi Obala lost her mom? But are you also happy that finally, her family got to meet her baby girl? Send in your love in the comments below, and come back here often for all your 90 Day Fiancé cast news and updates.