5 years on.. Dearly missed. Continue resting in peace

Dear Ambassador

I miss you and all the things you did great in this world.
I am jealous because heaven gained an angel.
Birthday blessings in heaven .
Udaku ni mingi ,ipo siku we will meet again,catch up and tear down with laughter

I broke down when the news of your passing hit me, at my workplace. Dealing with it as a work issue made it even worse. 5 whole years later, it doesn't feel any easier. Rest in power bro. Your candle was dimmed way too early. Shine on your way.

5yrs on, still feels like a dream. Keep resting Odu keep resting!!!

5yrs on and still hurting bro, rest easy forever in my heart

16th January,2023.. It should have been your birthday Odu (TEARS) . I swear we miss you so much. Btw new teams have come up. I would have wished to see your reaction on the emergence of the new teams.
Also, there's Amapiano Music, more of South African house music but with vibes. I am dead sure you would be walking around with whistles like I do .

sigh,
Happy birthday in the other world Odu. I know they are enjoying your presence like we did.

Keep resting in peace, lots of love

What is life my God.. Keep resting in peace.

Hard to believe that two years are gone, but the memories remain. What a great, jovial and cheerful light you shone into our lives.! The readers' group has never been the same without you. Still miss and cherish every moment you made us laugh. Shine on your way, Odu Forever!

I think we just became.
No, I think it was a continuum.
A cocktail of similarities.
A new face today here, a familiar face there, a smile and a ‘vipi buda’.
Then it was. Online, offline.
Our paths crossing was inevitable.
Maybe it could have been at the stadium, or on the online soccer groups,
maybe at the reggae dance floor,
maybe in the political corridors,
maybe tu mtaani.
In short, we had a lot in common.
Cobra alikuwa ule msee!
The true definition of ‘a bundle of joy.’
A never drying well of humour. #MkanyeDadako
James was confident #Hawafurahii
Proud of his roots #UleMtotoWaKariakor.
Roho safi, mpenda utu, mpenda ukweli, mpenda amani. Mtundu. Mjasiri.
Like wind he blended everywhere, his presence was felt.
And like a whirlwind he has passed.
This life could not keep up with his pace. And behind he has left, a dust of tears, memories iced with a larger than life chapter.
©Seje19

Waaah Odu. I'm so broken that you're no longer here. I wake up every day hoping I'll see you again but wapi. Mjamaa, the gap you've left is going to be hard to fill. Who will plan Wazee vs. Vijana matches mtaani? Who will speak our minds and leave us laughing? Nani atanileta ju na stori ya Arsenal? Who will crack us up?
Your death doesn't only sting but pains. I think that I have to say goodbye and my heart breaks. I'm glad to have grown up with you. They say, ''Death leaves a heartache only God can heal and love a memory no one can steal''. This is so true because having grown up as your small sis has been the best.
I miss your laughter, charisma, love for football, silly side, funny humor and most of all I miss your honesty. Surely, you were an angel on earth and I'm sure you are one in heaven.
I keep on thinking the terrorists walituwahi walipokutake but ni wewe ndo uliwahi thebros. Till we meet again my dear brother, friend and jirani.
#Hatufraii
#MtoiWaDoc
#UleMtotoWaKariokor

RIP Cobra. Forever in our hearts.

Go well Cobra, you touched the lives of all those you met. May God protect your young family. Tutaonana baadaye.

It hurts, it stings, it saddens. Can't bring myself to type Rip. Forever Cherished.

Mr. James. I m so sorry and missing u.
When i close eyes can see you
Mr. James, you are remaining in my heart forever!!!
May God bless and comfort you and your family
Sorry just arrived. I cant access any SNS in china. Just send my message.

Hey Beshtie for real you have left us numb
Was 29th December our last meeting?
I don't even have words to share here only wishing for your beautiful soul to rest in perfect peace.
Find a better place for us we are behind you
Heavens have received a beautiful angel,they picked the best flower
Shaken,beaten but will live to echo your ways
Go in peace

Its still your birthday month,
The only gift today will be your sweet memories left behind ,of Laughter,joy and happiness that Eco on in our minds, we love you,but the Heaven couldn't hold on anymore to have you.Rest well cousin.
GONE,BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Even Though You Are Gone Your Memories Still Lives On.I will Miss you Bro

Rest In Peace Odu Cobra.
You will solely be missed!!!!

To me this one of the darkest moments that am experiencing without you bro,you always was with me in such hard times but unfortunately this one am alone...Sunday 13th January 2019 will forever linger in my mind because you called me and asked me if youd take a shower at my place of which was your home too after which we headed for the Gor game that you really cursed coz of the coachs decisions...we later went to our favourite 'villa rosa kibandanski' where we had our late lunch then headed to watch the man u game that you really tensed about...literally i spent the whole day with you not knowing it was a hidden goodbye.Bro every single moment and words we shared to the booming bongo music that we sung along will forever be in my heart and head as well...No one will replace you as the big brother and friend you were to me...Youve left a big hole in my heart bro honestly am broken just hoping to pick up the pieces one day...You forever live in me MZEE BABA...Truly A King has slept...I miss you so much

Its indeed sad loosing a great soul may God receive you with greatness.. Go well odu.sleep well. Till we meet again

This is me lighting a candle for you dear friend, James Odu Cobra. Fare thee well. Ina lillahi Wa ina illahi rajiuna. I miss you.

Although we never met in person, we were brought together by a common love for books. When we heard your demise in the whatsapp group the shock wave that reverberted through the group could be felt from miles away. We were all willing it to be a bad joke but sadly it turned out to be true. We will miss you for your humour, you always lit up the group with your endless jokes, sarcasim . We're terribly going to miss your presnce and we shall live to celebrate that litte facets of your life that you allowed us see. Shine on your way Odu. Rest well.

*In Memoriam*
For us,
The stunned multitude
Stuck with bitter realisation,
Shamefaced, brutalised even,
By the shock of sudden sorrow,
We numbly bow heads, hearts heavy
Willing the sands of time to retreat,
And grant us precious moments more,
To once again laugh and chat with you,
But it is a vain hope Fate will deny
So here's to you, dear brother
A king's richly deserved salute
To bid you Godspeed
Till heaven's trumpet
Calls us forth
From dark grave.
By Aggrey Omboki

Dear James, we never met face to face but your evergreen humour and easy going charm lit up my days and made me laugh so hard, even when I was having a bad time. I was devastated to read about your sudden departure...I guess the tears will never be enough for the meeting that didn't happen. We will discuss the merits and demerits of NY versus LA rappers in the celestial lounge, babaaaa...Inauma lakini ni sawa tu, bro! Thanks for blessing me with the sunshine of a pure, free and unconquered spirit. I'll always miss you. You're the Incomparable "Odu Cobra" for life! Till we meet again, I'll count myself privileged to have known you. Aggrey.

Words can't even explain the heaviness in my heart. I remember how when we first met you even took a selfie with Konshens just to make me jealous. And after that we were friends for life. Your presence, humour and bubbly personality will be missed. Safiri salama mtoto wa Kariokor. I am glad I met you.

Kaka, it's still two days in and am still hoping to wake up from this horrible dream. I am hoping to accept in the fullness of time. Thanks for your friendship, your smiles your laughs, your jokes, story zile zako zimepakwa mafuta kama yote (am sure this would have been one hella story if you had made it out, but God had other plans bro!) I thank God for all the years we spent at Strathmore and beyond doing what we loved most, playing the beautiful game. Ingawa ulininyanganya jersey 15 pale strath, hehehehe...I will surely miss you Odu. Sleep with the angels big man, till we meet again. I pray for strength and peace that surpasses all understanding to your close family members (Mum, Dad, Siblings and of course Dee, Janelle and Giovanni) as I can only imagine what they are feeling. May they never lack. Descanso En Pas (DEP) Cobra! FinoAllaFine!

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Odu shine on your way.
Nyarmeru....shemko......as you fodly called me. Will miss you but you will forever be in our hearts.

Mboyz wa Ukwala,baba Janelle,where do i even start from?Everything still sounds like a movie,it happened too fast,you could have given us a signal.You were a fun loving person,you loved peace and you were full of advices.Your life was a blessing and your memories will forever be a treasure,you were loved by many beyond measure and in my next life i'd love to be like you.Days will turn into years but Maxi here "mdame wa Gem" as you used to refer to me will forever remember you with silent tears,si rahisi kabisa.
May soul find rest O to the D.U
Safiri salama mtoto wa Doc
#Sifrahii

Go well Odu, Shine on your way kijana ya Kariokor the gap you have left is so big and we are all confused who will fill that gap.
Odu kwaheri prepare the way for us we are coming rest in perfect peace Am already missing you bye Wuod Ukwala Bye

I still can't bring myself to type rest in peace, you were one kind soul, a rare gem, words fail me, why did it have to be you!! It is not well, it shall never be well.

U called me on Tuesday in the morning telling me how u feel so weak. With ur usual jokes, we laughed out to the fact that I even told u 'ni njaa inakuuma' not knowing that u were telling me goodbye. Am still in shock, go well cobra. It shall be well.

Rest well brother

I lack words my cousin, l lack words....You made us come to shags during the Christmas Season and we had a wonderful time... Odu hapana I can't believe this.I will miss you my brother...nind GI kwe nyathiwa

All we have are memories of you Odu. ❤️
Our little moment in December will forever stick in my head. How you explained to me passionately where who's home is where in shags, how you wanted me to fix for you the camera but we agreed u rush to the market then back. 25th December you called us for mbuzi but we had already left. Yaaaani. It's just sad.
I prayed and hoped for better news but the Lord knew better.
We love you. Shine on. We will always celebrate you. RIP Uncle.

Hey Beshtie for real you have left us numb
Was 29th December our last meeting?
I don't even have words to share here only wishing for your beautiful soul to rest in perfect peace.
Find a better place for us we are behind you
Heavens have received a beautiful angel,they picked the best flower
Shaken,beaten but will live to echo your ways
Go in peace

Odu am so hurt words cnt explain aaaaaa..RIP bro

Rest in Peace Odu.

Brother we mourn you here but we know you're saying "wish i come early here its soo wonderful" RIP Cobra

Words can't explain the pain I am feeling just typing this. I have found it soo hard to come to terms with all this since the awful news broke. Odu, a guy full of life, bubbly, good sense of humour, great mobilizer the list is endless. I am blessed that we crossed each others paths way back in Kencall and since then the friendship still stood. We shall miss you bro. Tutaonana baadaye..

Rest in peace Odu

MDAU true I’ll leave to celebrate you.
You touched so many lives in football fraternity .
I woke up today morning wishing this synonyms was fake antonyms so that we can proceed celebrating your Birthday though belated one .
I won’t shade my tears over this for you’ve gone to the true Baba though earlier than I expected.
To the guys behind this terror attach that took your life allow me to pray for them to leave longer to see all your unfinished work completed and how they are of benefits to our society . Only this way they will understand the kind of man they have taken from us that guilt would burry them alive .
May Allah S.W grant you Jannal tu Firdaus
#Mdau
#Kijanayakariokor
#Mandevu
#Sijafraiaaaa

Odu! You will foever be missed. You were the most hilarious person l ever come accross. And who can forget your posts?! Your spirit lives on..rest well bro..we miss you already..

Safiri salama, msalimu Maulana..... Tutaonana baadaye!! Gini lit but we trust you're in a better place. Fare thee well Mdau

No amount of words can lessen the pain your untimely departure has caused. You have left a void too wide to be filled by anyone. A spirit of it's own kind, a lovely soul to interact with. We pray for divine strength to your young family and not so young parents to see them through this pain. As your friends, we have sure lost a GEM. Lit kabisa wuod maa, you have left us so helpless and teary.
To your murderers, may they rot in hell. May all the masterminds never know peace, and may the tears you shed before your departure not go in vain.
The BEST has gone to be with the BEST.

Could you imagine a pain so deep down inside
That it can not be summarized in words you simply can write
A pain that touches your toes and up to the top of the ceiling
You can't eat, you can't sleep, that is the pain that I am feeling
R.I.P Cobra Hatufurahii

Odu. “Majamaa” Hatufurahii kabisa. I’m so heartbroken. So heartbroken . I will miss you dearly. I have so much to say .....
You’ve died a hero and left behind a legacy that will forever be unmatched. Our hearts are broken but we keep strong knowing you’re in a better place. God took the best. Rest well bro. Until we meet again RIP ❤️❤️

We've known each other for a long time, football brought us together. U were like a big bro, and team mate.
Your personality stood out and got well with everyone. Its been long since I cried, but I mourn you deeply. You have left a big gap in Kenya, I will forever remember you and you live in me.
Shine on your way Fam, till we meet again.

Ja’kababa...
They say people come, they say people go
this particular diamond was extra special
and though you might be gone, and the world may not know, still I see you, celestial...
like a lion you ran,  a goddess you rolled,
like an eagle you circled, in perfect purple,
like brothers in blood, sisters who ride
and we swore on that night we’d be friends til we die,
but the changing of winds, and the way waters flow,
life is as short as the falling of snow
and now I’m gonna miss you I know...
In water rolled, salt...I know that you’re with me and the way you will show,
and you’re with me wherever I go
and you give me this feeling this everglow...
oh the light that you left will everglow...
Nind gi kwe osiepa!

Everglow lyrics, Coldplay

RIP to a wonderful man that we all called a brother.If Tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane,then would walk right to heaven to bring you back again.You were gone before we knew it.Only God knows why.Forever in Our Hearts You will remain Odu.
Shine On your Way Captain