Mr. Uzodinma Kanu! On this September 27, the day you were gifted to our world, I celebrate YOU.

I join my friend your courageous wife - Pearl Kanu and your blessed children to honour the gift you are. You remain a blessing to your wife, your children, your clan and indeed your public, including me.

I heard of your values and virtues well ahead of meeting you. When I met you during a book presentation in honour of my beloved husband, you were above the modest description. I saw a man who respected women, and support women to rise above the odds. You were there to support your wife and to show that you were standing strong with me, her friend. You showed up and showed hand via donation.

Your honesty make your record outstandingly unblemished in corporate employment and in entrepreneurship. No man or woman has accused you of taking or trampling... Your life story remains exemplary for your children and all who come to hear of you.

You survived with stories of victories including an accident that almost took your life years ahead. We are grateful that you were granted a painless passage when The Sovereign God called you away from this world. Your wife, children, family, friends and fans rose to celebrate YOU!

You are a man worthy of honour and accolades, who has a legacy of greatness. Proverbs 13:22: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children.” You remain a galvanizer, a rallying point… You were loved and remain loved. We have received the courage to yield to healing, knowing that the memories you blessed us with remain sunshine to us and to our world.

On this 72nd celebration of your birth, we miss your presence but honour your greatness. Sleep on Great Being.