Your smile: laughter, jokes, seriousness,loyalty and efficiency to mention a few, were all top notch. I miss you so very much my dear friend and sister I never had. Rest on.... 8th February 2021 still seems like a film trick but the Almighty God knows best. Love you always. Our Ugonwa

Funny how life goes. Today makes it 3 years since you past.

I’m so busy today that I haven’t had a decent moment to say a prayer or be in my feelings….

I was so consumed with the things I had to accomplish today that when the train service got disrupted because someone fell into the train tracks, the thought that a family had lost their own, that a person had lost their forever person on this same day reminded me of my own sorrow and kept me from feeling inconvenienced … sigh

The way life goes …

I miss you, i Love, You are always with me..

It's been three whole years Amy! I miss you so much. You were soooo good to me. Always cheering me on. Keep resting in peace. I love you always.

Amarachi my gym buddy and friend, I remember you today and always. I recently joined a gym that reminds me so much of Club Shrinkers. I am hoping to go back to my beast self and this time I will be doing it for 2 like we planned to. Miss you dear. Keep resting ❤️

Namesake, you will always be remembered! You brought love and light to everyone around you. I still remember our last visit to your family in 2018. Little did I know it would be the last. Rest on nne, till we meet again.

Continue to rest on my dearest Amara.

Oh, if you could literally see me now?! You are perpetually missed, especially as today’s your birthday, you are not with us but your talks, love, and soothing vibes are still residing in our hearts. Have a blasting birthday celebration in heaven, Amarachi!

I saw posts of you on my sm and I thought to myself, omg its been a whole year already... You were always so kind to me. Rest on Amara <3

Amara my gym buddy, you are remembered today and always. May you continue to Rest In Peace.

Its exactly 1year i got wind of your passing, a void that is irreplaceable. Words fails me at this point...u were an embodiment of everything good: Classy, selfless, kind hearted, lover of God, good wife, mother, my sister and my true friend....You will always be in our hearts... Miss you... Rest on sis.

Happy birthday darling. Keep resting in his bossom. I miss you so much ❤️

Happy Birthday my darling. Rest on xxx

Just one of those nights when I’m extremely heavy with this heartbreak and I ugly cry till my voice is out into the morning.

I just want to be sitting on that blue couch, holding your hand as we talk again. 

Today makes it 4 months since you were gone, darling.

It still feels surreal and it gets harder everyday. I haven’t spoken to my person in 121,667 days *exhales*.

I ride past your last job in ikoyi and I can’t even hold my gaze at the gate because that was the last place I saw you, where we last hugged and laughed.

It’s an awful arduous lot to do and I carry you with me everywhere.

I miss you Onye Nkem & I love you more every day.

Amarachi!!!!!

There are no words.

I still can’t believe it.

I refuse to believe you’re gone.

Amarachi!! Rest In Peace dear. We will miss you

This is hardest thing to do. I don't want to accept that you are gone Amara.
You were full of life, kind, generous and extremely brilliant. The way you looked out for me when no did, I will never forget in a hurry. I love you deeply and I know you are resting well beautiful. Till we meet again

Amarachi had an unmistakable presence that announced itself whether she wanted to or not.

Our first day as a class in EMBA22 had us attending an orientation session with one of the lessons being on speed reading. Guess whose hand shot up with the fastest reading speed? You guessed right - Amarachi. And that was how our dear friend and sister was announced  to the class as super smart, bold and unafraid to take on the world, albeit our own small world of EMBA22.

Amarachi quickly endeared herself to the class. It was always intriguing to watch her banter with Prof. Owolabi on the fine points of accounting during several of our Management Accounting sessions. If there was a case to solve or an assignment to turn in, Amarachi was always on top of it.

If you heard the phrase, "My full chest!" ring out in exclamation somewhere in the class during recess, it was most likely going to be Amarachi expressing her pleasant surprise or astonishment, nevermind that it was almost never about anything serious. Playful Amarachi, fun Amarachi, who always had a smile for everyone.She had this very elegant way of taking things in her stride.

Once, during a session of Management Communication, where participants were required to give a 3 minute pitch to investors, Amarachi froze mid-sentence, about half-way through, she had forgotten her lines! Everyone held their breath along with her, rooting for her ever so silently. But trust this Angel, after what seemed like a long time, Amarachi recovered herself, found her words and finished her pitch right on time. Rounds of applause rang out as she made her way to her seat. Phew! What a close call!

Even though Amarachi didn't stay with EMBA22 for more than one term, (she took out time to bring darling Sammie into the world), she had made her mark and she kept in touch with her original class. Our paths had become inextricably linked and we weren't letting go...until now.
It's so hard to say good bye. We only just met!

Our comfort lies in the memories we have shared and most especially in the legacy of good works and lives touched. Amarachi, rest in power! You remained fearless. You did take on the world, and you won.

You'll live in our hearts forever.

Your family at EMBA22

A fighter and go getter.

May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.

Dear Amarachi

I have thought about what to write and deleted a couple of times.
Your passing was a shock, a rude shock!
Amara I knew you for less than a year and in that time I saw a woman who was passionate, committed, selfless, vibrant and kindhearted.
I remember our gists on diets and all.
You were always so bubbly and full of life!
You never settled for less.
You were always ready to help and had a solution to everything!
You were a giver.
You won Amara
You Won.
May God comfort your husband, son and family.

Rest in perfect peace Amara
Till we meet again.

MY HEART IS ACHING, BUT HEAVEN IS ONE STAR BRIGHTER

How do I describe the most selfless person I know? How do I explain how multi-dimensional and amazing you were?

Like your name - Amarachi – you were full of grace

A great friend & sister. A sweet and direct person, actual not real, bold, driven, hardworking, logical and exceedingly honest because you cared.

A loyal friend and great listener.

A true boss, who killed it at work.

She was kindness, personified.

She was sunshine, pleasant warmth and fierce heat in dichotomous coexistence.

She’s the storm and the calm before and after it, this human hurricane.

She came carrying explosives, positive defiance and enough brilliance to replace the sun…

It was a privilege loving you – your light I will forever miss

I don’t think I’ll ever come to terms with this loss, I’m really heavy about it. This wasn’t the plan, sweetheart. I’m forever holding Sammy up to you.

Goodbye isn’t enough.

Dear Amarachi,

This is such shocking and heartbreaking news! You were such a delightful personality and a thorough professional. We however take solace in God’s words, that you are sleeping in Christ. I pray for peace and consolation for your entire family and loved ones. Sleep well beloved... Goodnight Amarachi.

Our Emba 23 class was split into 2 because of the volume of students. You were in B and I in A

We used to have combined classes and every time we met you were always so cheery and merry. We would chat from time to time

I remember when you didn’t graduate with us, I reached out to you and same when you informed us of your husbands ailment in December .

We would send WhatsApp messages as that was preferred mode of conversations.

Your birthday came and I sent a private message wishing you well and expressing how good of a friend and a person you were. It was never read

We later heard of your passing on the Monday. The class hasn’t been the same since then. Many tell of tales and memories they shared and how wonderful you are

I choose also to celebrate you.
I pray the Lord will strengthen those you left behind

Rest in perfect peace dear friend

Amarachi, this is hard but I will try.

It was in April 2018 we met for the first time at our previous workplace. I still remember that day vividly. You had gone on Maternity Leave and was planning to return to work in a few weeks. You wore a pink dress, walked towards me and asked if I was Bolanle, without introducing yourself! We hit off immediately……like I had known you way before then.

We became very good colleagues, great friends then sisters. Together with Adanwimo, we were a fantastic trio! You were a sun at noon and a star at night. So full of life, energetic and hardcore. We talked about anything and everything – work related and otherwise. Interesting how we’ve been colleagues twice.

On the job, you were a “brainbox” and fantastic mentor to junior colleagues. On life issues, you were a “toolkit”. Your nickname for me was Superwoman! You were my “hype woman” and always made me feel like I could do anything. Impossibility was never a word you were acquainted with and as you would say times without number, “we move”.

Amarachi! our friendship was deep and special. Until death, did we part. I remember that devastating call about your demise and how my heart shattered to pieces. I look at your pictures and ask why it had to be you. I think of Sammie, your parents, husband, and siblings. I remember how you always kept me updated on issues, even until the very end; and I know you are in a better place now.

Although you are no longer here with us physically, you will always be in my heart with lots of amazing memories. As your name depicts, you had an uncommon grace.

Thank you Amarachi, for being a good friend and sister.

Adieu my darling! See you on the resurrection morning.

Bolanle Ekanim.

Amara! The star girl! Ambitious, focused, driven and a fantastic wife and mother. Who would have thought that I would be writing a tribute about you? Who?

Hmm... where do I start? 

Moments I shared with you while working together at Kedari Capital were all pleasant and fun. During office parties, you will shout Sis! Sis! Teach me how to dance nah, with a smile that warmed my heart.... and I end up laughing hysterically. I would yab you and you would laugh hard.

We became mothers and shared so many parenting secrets. We shared career plans and aspirations and you always cheered me on as I did you. We shared moments of joy and tears.

We last spoke in December 2020, and traded transactions and business ideas. We had goals set for first quarter of 2021.

Who would have thought that my very smart and focused Amara would be gone?

Life and it’s fickleness!

I can’t say goodbye but would say so long... rest well my darling star girl.

My LBS seat mate and partner in mischief during, can't believe you are gone.
A brilliant and intelligent mind, you had.
Care and time, you gave.
Challenges that came, you never let hold you back.
I will cherish every memory.
I pray God grants your family the strength to bear this.
My dear Amarachi, I bid you adieu ❤.

Amarachi, I definitely remember your fast reading skills during our first EMBA week @ LBS. You were an interesting and delightful personality. We will miss you, but God Almighty knows best. Rest in peace on the bosom of the lord.

Gone too soon. May your humble soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

I still remember the smile you gave me when we passed by the corridor at LBS. Eternal rest grant unto you Amarachi and let perpetual light shine upon you. Amen!

May God strengthen and console those you left behind.

Dear Amarachi,

It is absolutely sad and painful to know you are no longer here with us.

May your soul Rest In Peace.

Amara,

I still struggle to come to terms with the fact that the lively and energetic Amara is no more. You never settled for less and always pushed everyone around you to be, and to do, better.

I remember how we originated a key transaction together, the meetings, the proposals, and the presentations. So many questions - how? why? why not?... But again, He is unquestionable.

I pray for your eternal rest and pray that he grants your family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Rest on Amara

Dear Amara,

My time with you was short but very very memorable. You taught me how to think of myself and not just others. You said "baby girl, if you don't take care of yourself, no one will". I was only able to share one experience with you and you are no more, to some it might seem insignificant but not to you, you encouraged me to take baby steps, which I am currently doing but now who will I share my wins with and be encouraged to take further steps? The Bible says everything happens for a reason. Only God knows why you had to leave us. I pray that God will console the family you left behind and give them the fortitude to bear the loss.

Rest on Dear Ama.

Amarachi, I really found it hard to do this, I am still in shock and still trying to come to terms with your departure. It took me almost 3 days after I learnt about your departure to write this because I hoped someone was going to tell me it wasn't true.

Working with you closely for almost 2 years, your voice keep echoing, I remember your words of encouragement, your tenacity, your can-do drive, how much you cared and always reiterated the need not to leave self-development out in the place of ensuring I deliver on my tasks at work. Your constant words "Lola, hope you are studying for your exams? how were your results?". Yes, and how much you believed in my ability; this spurred me to always do more.

In your words, ''Lola, I know we are working on this deal together but I want you to see it as you are working on it all alone, I need you to close it end-to-end". No doubt, this set me on my toes, I remember the last major transaction (the bond issuance) we worked on together before you/I left Eczellon, you made me know that I was capable of relating with people at various levels and I do not need to feel intimidated by anyone at any point. This really helped my professional network in the industry and yes of course, my current position.

Amarachi was the life of the office I could go on and on because there are lots of memories with you. It is so sad to lose you at this time, but he is indeed an unquestionable God. I wish you eternal rest and I pray that the Lord will grant your family the fortitude to bear the loss. Most of all, I pray that your son, Sammie attains heights/achievements that you always imagined for him and beyond. Goodbye Amarachi!!!Your memory lingers.

Amarachi, please tell me it's all a lie. Telling you are just playing pranks with me.

I am in deep shock. My heart is broken. I still do not believe it. But who are we to question God? He alone knows best.

Heaven has won an angel. Continue to rest in peace sis, till we meet to part no more.

Beloved Amarachi,
Honestly words fail me at your passing away. I was shocked to hear the news and I am still in shock and find it hard to believe I would never see you again.

You were part of us in group 4 EMBA 23 and you gave your best throughout our MBA program at the Lagos Business School during group assignments, presentations despite your busy schedules.

It was so unfortunate I couldn't attend the mini party you invited me to last year as I was heavily pregnant then. I knew how you prayed for me when I told you I was expecting a baby.

You were kind, nice, fun to be with. Your sweet words were always Abi darling, dearie, kisses to my girls etc.

It was a privilege knowing you dear and this I will hold for a life time.
Sleep well beloved sister, though this is still hard to say. Till we meet again at the lord's feet.

Amarachi I cannot find the words to describe how your passing has hit me. The last thing I said to you was to stay safe, but who am I to question God that put us on this earth. I am still teary typing this and that's how I know that it hurts. I'm glad you hosted us at your house, little did we know that it was going to be a memory we would cherish in the nearest future. Amarachi you will be missed o! Damn!!

Rest on girl... Rest on!
#EMBA22G6

It still looks like I am dreaming because I have not come to terms with what is being said. My last daughter was born on 5th February, 2019 while we were still in LBS and everyday we see, the first thing you ask is "How is Chinenye?" On 5th February, I sent you birthday messages but never saw any response. Unknown to me that you were in agony. My head fills with Amarachi each time I see my daughter now. God knows the best Amarachi

Rest on till we meet to part no more.

Amarachi.....

I still pinch myself since I heard the news of your passing. I'm sincerely hoping this isn’t true.

I remember meeting you in 2015 when I just got employed as an intern in your team. You specially took out time to teach and mentor me.

I remember all your advise and tips regarding all I’ll need as an investment banker.

I remember my first presentation, you and the team were on my case and ensured that I tied all loose ends. Afterwards, I could see the pride on your face while presenting and you secretly gave me a thumbs up.

I remember the not so good days at the office, you will call me aside and encourage me. Words of encouragement like “you’re doing a good job”, “I’m proud of you”, “keep it up”, “you’ll do well”, came so naturally with you.

Many sweet memories of you Amarachi! You were not just a colleague, but you were like a big sister to me. I’m still trying to understand why but we can’t question God. He has all the answers and knows why this has happened.

I pray that God comforts your family and you find rest and peace at the bosom of our Lord.

Rest well dear Amarachi.

Amarachi my number 1 fan
The love I have for you as my in-law is too much babe. I remembered you planning to get a job for my wife and you sent me ur mail to forward her CV since you are same field with her. And I also told you to press my big brother Tosan bottom so he can also help out and you laughed and said he will.
Babe as I always call you , you will forever be in my memory forever and I will always remember and serenade you always my darling wife. Much love from
Blessing,Oliver and I

“Indeed, even the very best of words, cannot pay tribute or truly capture the sense of loss that I am feeling today”
I can’t.
I just want to wake up from this bad dream

Amarachi, Dipo Wintoki sent this tribute to me via WhatsApp and asked me to post this on his behalf. As you already know, he is devastated............so here it is:

Tributes are for those gone; and not for you Amarachi but I’ll say to you:

The worst is over, the heavens have opened; Negotiating with the Master of the Universe, a price paid albeit priceless in its entirety

Neither the B’s or Q’s could save you from the monsters within nor from the Fowler’s snare

I sought answers within the galaxy, I asked of the stories untold. Was I wrong?

Return to corporeal, the white lights flirt in complexion and intensity - are you still my friend or a ghost in the dark? the viscous circle of congeniality and congé unanswered

Heaven is not hard to find for the soul perfectly made, that with a heart a gold, delectable personae and infectious charisma, by name we called you Senior Ugonwa

Glorious is His doing, yes; still I rise but continually wallow in the emptiness of your temporal depart, a black hole without remedy

To live another hour, is to live again, to achieve immortality is to live in Him

Till we ride the chariot in the morning; your existence remains like a sweet smelling essence that offers solace in peradventure eternal.

Amarachi,

I have avoided this until now. To me, it seems final. I do not want to say goodbye. I remember our first conversation, I hated your guts but then I got to know you a little better and we became friends.

Strong willed, smart Amarachi! its surreal that I am saying goodbye.

Rest well dear friend.

Dearly beloved, i never met you all your life! I liked and cheriahed you from a distance! Had i known your life qas going to be this short, though impactful, i would have tried to meet you long before now.
I was only hoping that someday, we were going to meet. Howbeit, i know that someday, we shall meet at the Feet of Our Lord Jesus Christ, because we are all on but a journey here!!!
Sleep well my uncle Tosan's beloved wife, Amarachi. Rest in Peace till the Ressurrection morning.
ADIEU!!! Pls, say me well to Douglas, if you happen to meet him

Namesake, as we called each other, my heart aches and tears pour down my eyes as I type this. Your exit hurts!! It’s too painful to express in words!! Mba nu!!

From when we met in 2015 while attending marriage classes in Illupeju, we have remained friends. Your intellectual prowess, calmness, outlook to life, drive and personality are simply exceptional. Onwu, i ruola ala!!

I’ve been hoping that the news of your passing was some huge mixup but...

I will always cherish The memory of my last visit to you in April 2018 just before leaving Lagos. Amy, you mean I will never hear your sweet voice again? You mean I will never see you again? Not on WhatsApp, not on LinkedIn Unbelievable!!

At the end of one of our WhatsApp chats, you told me “o ga adili gi nma”, Namesake today I know that o ga adili gi nma at our Lord’s feet.

Indeed heaven has gained a beautiful soul and we have lost a rare gem!

Words cannot express your worth to me, my sister, my loyal friend, My family undisputed....full of life, focused with a fighting spirit that never gives up...This life is not fair, but I know your chilling with the LORD...

Memories of you will remain in my heart forever(a gap that cant be filled). Love you now & always sis... Rest well Babieplatinum...Our Magnificent Ada Ada-. . MRS. A.U ISICHEI

Good night Amarachi. May God keep those you left behind and comfort them

Hmmm...my heart still hurts. It's hard to believe I'm doing a tribute in this way for you Amarachi. Well, we can't keep questioning God. You were a beautiful & lively soul full of inspiration. May perpetual light shine upon your soul through the divine mercy of our saviour Jesus Christ. And may God grant those you left behind the fortitude to bear your absence. You will always be remembered Amarachi.

Dear Amarachi, words fail me. You were so vibrant, full of life. We talk on the phone like we have known ourselves forever. Rest on, dear sis in the bossom of your Lord.

Mere words cannot express how heartbroken I am and how wrecked I feel as I write this tribute. Everything happens as God approves; nothing happens without HIS 'say so'. I pray God gives the family the fortitude to bear the loss and may Amara's soul rest in the bossom of the Lord. Amen!

Dear Amarachi, i still find it hard to believe i’m penning this down and words fail me. You were a vibrant and diligent professional, we truly lost a gem. We can only take solace knowing that you are in a better place. You will forever be missed Amarachi.