Africa’s strongest man, Conrad Njeru, popularly known as Tiger Power, on Wednesday, passed on aged 73 years.
Reports indicated that the celebrated athlete, who was a Kenyan, had been taken to Consolata Hospital Kyeni before his passing.
Njeru, who was from Embu, first fell ill in 2015 after more than seven decades of healthy living and was admitted to the hospital.
He was most famous of pulling outrageous stunts such as breaking six iron nails with his teeth and having a Land Rover pass over his belly.
He won several awards by appearing in exhibitions across Africa including Burundi and Tanzania.
His fans took to social media to express their deepest condolences while praising his might.
“Conrad Njeru Karukenya, HSC - AKA, Tiger Power, rest well. May your family be strengthened. You entertained us with your life, I will treasure the many times I saw you in action as a child (and) later as a News Correspondent in Embu. Asante sana. Safari salama. (Thanks a lot, travel safe)” posted blogger Dennis Itumbi.
“Conrad Njeru, most know him as "TIGER POWER" has passed at the age of 73. Glad to have seen him back when i was in primary,” wrote another fan.
“Kenyans and the world will remember the stronger man Conrad njeru out of the strength God gave him, much condolences,” posted yet another.
Tiger power had discovered his power accidentally while transporting his father’s coffee beans to the factory.
“As I was guiding the ox-cart carrying 2.1 tonnes of coffee downhill, the brakes failed. I guided it to the roadside and as I was lying on my back fixing the left wheel, the oxen unexpectedly pulled away running over my abdomen. Despite the heavy luggage, it did not hurt,” Njeru was quoted in a past interview.
