Missing you
September 20, 2023
Happy birthday to ya. Happy birthday
Happy birthday
September 20, 2023
Happy birthday darling. Missing you
July 21, 2021
It's taken me a while to find the words to pay tribute to you. In reality, there are not enough words to not only express my heartbreak of your loss but the joy you brought to not only my life but my Daughters who called you Auntie Akorfa and have their own beautiful memories of you.
We never had a crossed word and I truly believe this is because of how we loved and respected one another but more importantly kept it real with one another. We laughed a lot & most of the time ended up crying (happy tears) As I go through photographs, videos, group chats, voicenotes I still anticipate a reply.
As I navigate my way through this ongoing process, I am extremly thankful that I was able to give you your flowers whilst you were able to receive them. We spoke the day before with you reaching out to me offering your words of love and support, to which I replied "Thank you Sugar, I love & appreciate you, Love to you and the Girls, see you soon" Little did I know it would've been the last contact we had, the last message between us you read. I Thank God daily I told you what you meant to me when I did.
I am not only thankful that our paths crossed but I remain eternally blessed that our journeys through sisterhood as a small collective enabled us to clap for one and be each others cheerleaders. Always being positive during our challenges, trials and tribulations and never feeling defeated but embracing the concept of growth. You were intentional with your love, advice, time and energy that you invested in the things you did, places you visited and people you surrounded yourself with.
I have no doubt in my mind that your spirit remains with us. So as I type this and wish I could hear you say "Awwww Chanie" again, or give you some of my brown stew chicken in a container, I take comfort in knowing that, we had our time, the purple heart and it's significance.
We promise to still be "Boujie on a Budget" Celebrate you, be the best versions of our authentic selves, smile when we are reminded of you and when memories are shared, reminders pop up on my timeline, I will try not shed a tear but instead remind myself of how blessed myself and my Daughters were to have a special place in your world.
To your family and beautiful Daughters who continue to make you proud, you are not alone and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
You're now with the Angels. We will meet again.
Keep flying high Akorfa aka Sugar!!!
Chanie, Chanté & Jeanae xXx
Forever in My Heart
July 18, 2021
by Nordeya G
Akorfa Gone Too Soon
I met you when we worked together way back in Ealing. Your girls were toddlers at the time. You were a ray of sunshine the very moment we met. You had an energetic presence that was contagious, which I found irresistible. I never thought I could have ever been blessed with a genuine and trustworthy friend. It’s very rare to make authentic friendships in a professional environment, but you Akorfa made that possible.
We had a beautiful friendship, which blossomed into something very special. Our friendship organically morphed into genuine companionship which was drama free, especially when we hung out. You were a bona fide friend and the pillar of the group.
You and I became travelling buddies with others in style, "bougie on a budget " no one would ever imagine. We witnessed our children develop and grow up together. It was a privilege to have had such wonderful experiences and memorable stories to share and remember forever.
We both departed Ealing hospital to work in different directions, but despite the move we managed to maintain our friendship growing ever so strong. We had a strong bond that evolved into sisterhood and we became more like sisters from another mother. We shared such intimate secrets no one would ever imagined.
Covid came and that limited our physical travels but still that never stopped us from communicating with each other continuously.
We would speak multiple times during the week, whether it was offloading our days frustrations or our weekly events. I will always cherish your advice and support that you gave to me.
Your text messages always ended with love and your purple hearts
Whenever I called you for a quick chat, we always ended up chatting for on average of two hours or more later.
I am pleased that we both managed to celebrate our last birthdays together despite the covid lockdown restrictions. It was intimate with just like minded beautiful souls enjoying and celebrating time spent together.
Your smile was always so contagious. I am so blessed to have had you as part of my life, we were planning what we would be like growing old together but God had a different plan with your beautiful soul.
I am sad but still feeling blessed that I was there to see you one more time while you laid so beautifully and peacefully in that hospital bed, with your skin always looking so soft, flawless and well nourished. I prayed with you and for you my kindred sister, I played back the beautiful recorded messages from Sienna and Shiloh.
They say that God always takes his precious ones when they are ready, so I am jealous that he couldn’t wait a little bit longer. Gone too soon.
I am glad that we were able to tell each other how much we loved and cared for each other. And I always took the opportunity to let you know over the years as well.
I will miss you my dearest sister, the imprint of your presence will always be felt and cherished.
Sleep well my beautiful soul until we meet again.
Forever in my heart.
June 26, 2021
Akorfa, we have known each other since we were teenagers. You are my twin, my partner in crime, my gossip partner and my best of friends. Always there for each other. We Never let each other down. The last time we spoke was on that faithful day of the incident. As usual, we had our normal chat and laugh. You said, “Veronica let me call you back when I come out of the gym”. Those were the last words you said to me. I miss you so much. I can still hear your voice in my ear calling me. Vero trouser, Vero trouser. You have left a big hole in my heart. We made so much plans together .
Who would've known, that you had to go
But so suddenly, so fast
How could it be, that a sweet memory worthy would
Be all that we've have plan
Now that you're gone, every day I go on But my life's just not the same without you.
I'm so empty inside, and my tears I can't hide anymore. I have been praying and hoping this is just a bad dream am having but God knows best. He broke my heart to let me know that he only takes the best. I want you to know that I will never forget about you and your girls, I will always be there for. I love you❤️❤️. Rest well my twin sis. Till we meet again. God loves you more
Who would've known, that you had to go
But so suddenly, so fast
How could it be, that a sweet memory worthy would
Be all that we've have plan
Now that you're gone, every day I go on But my life's just not the same without you.
I'm so empty inside, and my tears I can't hide anymore. I have been praying and hoping this is just a bad dream am having but God knows best. He broke my heart to let me know that he only takes the best. I want you to know that I will never forget about you and your girls, I will always be there for. I love you❤️❤️. Rest well my twin sis. Till we meet again. God loves you more
CO-HOST
June 25, 2021
by Quodzo SB
It takes a minute to have a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone....BUT IT TAKES A LIFETIME TO FORGET SOMEONE.....Kahlil Gibran.
I got to know Akrofa through a zoom call and I was struck with awe by her deep British baritone accent. For some reason I always love to here her speak. In fact I was so excited when during one of our zoom calls, members appointed myself and Akorfa to co-host the next session. Little did I know that, Wednesday 9 June 2021 will be the last time I will ever see and hear her sweet voice. I still remember that zoom call as if it just happened some seconds ago. Oh yes, i remember the zoom we had when you were in the kitchen and the one you appeared on the TV. Oh Akorfa!!!.
Who will be giving us updates on the time for the zoom call?
I remember your TV programs with your squad.
Akorfa you will be forever missed. You will forever be in our hearts. I pray the Lord God Almighty to keep you safe and keep you smiling and laughing, TILL WE MEET AGAIN. REST WELL AKORFA
I got to know Akrofa through a zoom call and I was struck with awe by her deep British baritone accent. For some reason I always love to here her speak. In fact I was so excited when during one of our zoom calls, members appointed myself and Akorfa to co-host the next session. Little did I know that, Wednesday 9 June 2021 will be the last time I will ever see and hear her sweet voice. I still remember that zoom call as if it just happened some seconds ago. Oh yes, i remember the zoom we had when you were in the kitchen and the one you appeared on the TV. Oh Akorfa!!!.
Who will be giving us updates on the time for the zoom call?
I remember your TV programs with your squad.
Akorfa you will be forever missed. You will forever be in our hearts. I pray the Lord God Almighty to keep you safe and keep you smiling and laughing, TILL WE MEET AGAIN. REST WELL AKORFA