Tangwi I'll miss your voice that used to call me Aunty Helen, your advice and cooking style.
Indeed you were a model and took the things of God seriously.
Thank God for your life as you go and meat your creator. Till we meet in the heavenly home. Love you forever

May you rest in perfect peace mami. We will always treasure those brief moments we spent together, remembering your steady gaze, beautiful laughter and great sense of humour. You will be missed dearly.

Growing up, I enjoyed a great deal of favor from Kǎ /Tǎŋgwi Anna, which is a difficult task to condense into this space. Tǎŋgwi’s passing has struck a chord, triggering decades-old memories, including one that she nicely talked me into cutting my hair. 

While in Bali, she spotted me running around the compound with overgrown hair and asked to know why. She was told, that I “won’t let anyone touch my head”. To be honest, I did not like my hair soaked with water, soaped and shaved with razor blade, as was usually the case. After she had inquired and got the response, nothing more happened for the rest of the day. As I went about playing, she had her plan to shave my hair. The next morning, she prepared “tea” (as we called it generally but it was ovaltine or so) and bread, and invited me. As I relished the tea and bread, she said “we are going to cut your hair so that your face will look clean, I know you don’t like the use of razor blade but we will use it this time and next time that I come to Bali, I will bring a scissors to use for your hair”. Everyone was surprised when I willingly got my hair soaked and mounted on a stool to have it cut.

Kǎ was considerate, empathetic and able to compromise. Jǐd mbɔŋkɛd, Kǎ/Tǎŋgwi.

Ohoo my wife words cannot explain what your departure has done for me. I know I got two wives from Ba Titanji compound. Go well my wife. Rest in peace till we meet again. From your husband Ma Esther caspa

Tangwi,
As I grew up, I looked up to you as one of my mother's closest sisters, not just her cousin. You showed me that you cared for me and advised me in many areas to improve my life and happiness. My visit to Cameroon, and precisely Bamenda, was never complete without coming to see you at the home in Azire. You were a rock in the family and beyond.
We will miss you dearly. But your memory will forever remain engraved in our hearts. May the good Lord accept you into His Heavenly kingdom, and reward you eternally for all your kindness in this world.
Farewell Ma. Rest in Peace.

I can't believe grandma is gone I remembered the weekend before she pass away she asked me to make sure I show her my wife before she dies and I promised her soon not knowing she was already on her way RIP grandma for ever in our ❤️

Mammy Anna it is painful to know that you are leaving us for good. We love you but our Living God needs you now. You fought a good fight. Thank God we were lucky to catch a moment with you before your transition into eternity. RIP.
Adieu . Ni Charles

Sleep in the Bossom of our Lord Mami! May the love you spread while on earth contaminate us. May we spread same wherever!! Rest in power!!!

What I will never forget about you for me was the concern you have towards me by teaching and advising me on at least one new thing. Above all your natural smile face you have with gab tooth that gave live assurance. We love you very much but the Almighty do more than us all. We believe your past away is just a transition to His bossom. We live to meet again. RIP GRANDMA.

Dearest mother, remembering you is easy I’ll do it everyday, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.
You taught me so many incredible lessons , about patience strength and respect for others.
Thank you for loving me, caring for me and preparing me adequately for this world.
Mammie you had a beautiful and fulfilling life , and God thought it was time for you to rest.

You had a passion for your children, for ensuring that we were well taken care of at all times.

All your words of wisdom, will continue to guide me as I try to move on in this life without you. Your love will remain with us forever. Rest in the lord mammie until we meet again.

Your daughter
Ethel Caspa
Maryland, USA

Dear Grandma A,

I will never forget the time you spent with us back in 2000 when my wife gave birth to your grandchild Nina.

I will always remember that you were the first person to give me tips on how to be a good father.
I will never forget the day you walked me to my car to see me go off to work, and I accidentally locked you out of the house with our 3-month-old daughter in the house - to this day, I don't know how you got yourself back into the house through a window. But then, only a determined and ever resourceful Grandma like you could have accomplished such a feat.

I had hoped that some day in your ripe old age, you would come back and spend more quality time with us and your grownup grandchildren - my only regret is that we never got to do so.

The pain of losing you will be long-lasting, but the good memories will endure forever.

Rest in peace, Grandma.
You were the best.

Your son-in-law

Tribute by Mrs Magdalene Sirri AWA

My Darling Big Sis, Mama Anna,
Your friendship with the Awa family in Ekona since the 1970s has been a wonderful blessing. In PC Azire, you and I sang in New Zion Choir (NZC). Later on, you and Pa Awa were elected into the session. You then decided to be a patroness of NZC.
Pa Awa says, "The Lord has decided that you precede me in "This Journey."
That Wednesday, I struggled to get your voice, but our conversation was good because at that bleak moment God was present. Mama told me that problem has become more serious and my response was, All l can do is to lift you up to the Lord, Ma!
God made me to understand, more than ever that the margin between life and death is incredibly narrow. This is moreso because on Friday our daughter Thelma called me to say, "Mami, slept off this morning." This wasn't what I wanted Him to do. But upon reflection I realized that although a hard pill to swallow, what God chooses for us is always the best option!
We, especially your Godson, Theodore and his siblings whom you mothered, will miss you sorely, but we all wish your gentle soul to RIPP, till we meet to part no more! Adieu Big Sis, Adieu Mother, Adieu!!!!

Mammy,
There are times we can play with words, but when the heart is full of only good memories, we truly lack the words to express them. I will not go into history but start where you ended (as the one who carried your warm body that faithful morning of March 19th, 2021) and look forward. You lived by the Lord and died in the Lord. Your love for children and mankind knew no boundary. That is why you asked me to inform all your children, friends and family that no one should wear black when you die and no one should look miserable when you are gone because you are going to meet your Lord. I therefore entreat you all to put on your best on Saturday 24th April 2021 so that we can celebrate Mammy when we lay her to her final rest.
Mammy, fare thee well.
Your legacy lives on.
Your Son
Duga 

Mami oooh!
It’s hard to speak of you in the past but you were the best mom anyone could ask for. You taught me how to lead. As the oldest daughter, you made sure I did the harder chores and protect my younger siblings. I am proud of the upbringing you gave me.
You exemplified tough love by teaching us dynamism, using initiative, and mastering domestic science – “golden brown donuts, chin-chin, puff-puff, cakes etc…”.
You epitomized the meaning of extended family care and helped those in need. You brought home children from the CDC camp to house, feed, and even sent some to school just because their parents were unable to.
Your faith was strong in the Lord and you answered His call as a faithful servant. May God bless us all through the light you shone so brightly.
Rest well Mother!
~~~ Your loving daughter, MaJu - Judith Foyabo, USA ~~~