Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Komla Dumor's Wife Kwansema, and Children Share Touching Tribute at Burial

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Komla Dumor, BBC presenter extraordinaire died just over a month ago and had his last funeral rites some days ago. He was survived by his wife, Kwansema, and their 3 children, Elinam, Elorm, and Araba. One of my greatest fears has been losing those I love, but when the person you love has lived a good life it is easier to have peace. In the following tributes from Komla Dumor's wife and children, we see a glimpse of the husband and father behind the public persona of the BBC presenter. May his soul rest in peace.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Obituary - Nollywood Actor Flavian Okojie Shot Dead Three Weeks After His Marriage

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Though they had been together over four years, Flavian Okojie and Omo-Kivie Adeola only got married in the middle of September. The Nollywood actor and staff of the board of internal revenue has now been reported dead, shot in Benin City by men thought to be 'armed robbers' in the evening of Sunday 29th September. Adeola, who had previously been mourning her father who passed in August, confirmed her husband's death as shown below on Facebook on October 1st. May his soul rest in peace, and may she be comforted. Amen.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Grieving Husband, 96, Writes Song for His Late Wife - They Were Together 75 Years

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If you don't like crying or have no heart for love or romance, this video and story may not be for you. The video is a short documentary about Fred Stoubaugh, 96, who lost his wife Lorraine earlier this year. They had been married just short of 73 years, but had been together for 75 years - dated two years before marriage.