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I remember how you always brightened up a room, whether it was practicing for Artryx, orchestra or MUN. Your voice was melodious as was your smile and laughter which were genuine and warm. You were kind and always delightful to be around. Words can’t express how much I miss you. May you rest in eternal peace.
I got closer to Nana Adwoa when I joined this year's school play. She was the perfect Rizzo, she knew all her lines and positions and was always ready to learn and always up for suggestions on how to improve her character. I remember the very first day she performed her solo, she was so shy and scared and tried to convince Mr Dzakamani that she hadn't learned it properly but he managed to convince her to sing what she could remember. When she sang the first line of the song everyone in the auditorium was stunned, nobody expected the powerful voice that she had. Nana Adwoa is one of the most talented people I know and I'm so glad I could spend most of my days this term with her. The musical will never be the same without you. We'll always be together Nana Adwoa. Rest in Perfect Peace❤️
Dear Nana Adwoa, It’s 7:45 am on 2nd June, 2020 as I write you this letter. I probably waited this long with the hope that someone would tell me that the news of your demise was fake. How is this even possible? On Saturday, I wished you a happy birthday and I posted you on my story. I received a link to join your online party but I failed to attend as it was not working for me. Nana, there is nothing I regret more than missing your party. I missed the opportunity to see your sunny, vibrant smile for the last time. The same smile that lit up the room and cheered up classmates. Nana, you cared about me deeply and you always knew when something was wrong. You were my diary, my confidant and I trusted you with my greatest secrets. You knew all the likely candidates to be Mrs. Minkah and you advised me so effortlessly. Whenever I came to you with complaints or concerns, you would respond in your worried British accent, then quickly switch to your usual Ghanaian phrases and insults once you managed to cheer me up. Words cannot begin to explain how talented you were. Your dominance on the court, on stage and in the classroom was undeniable. You were a master at basketball and hockey and even though I never got to admit it, I would probably have lost to you. You were such a brilliant student Nana, very inquisitive and academically gifted. I promise to continue your feud with Monsieur Abloso. Theatre – your true talent! I will always remember you as the first student director to come from not only the Lower Secondary, but from Form 1. What a remarkable achievement! You played your role as Rizzo in this year’s play to perfection. Your professionalism was admirable. I loved doing that scene where I jumped at you but ultimately fell down. Your voice was angelic and maybe that is why God wants you up there with him. My mind is flooded with so many memories and it breaks my heart. I recall break times at the music room, even if we cut a little bit into Monsieur Abloso’s time, the hours we spent at the National Theatre rehearsing for the Prince of Egypt and the Merchant of Venice play and the time you gave me much needed advice on my footwork for a choreography. I remember how you supported me when I was running for SRC Vice–President. I could not have won without people like you in my corner. Nothing can compare to the pain and emptiness I feel. It was almost as if I did not realize how much I depended on you until I could no longer depend on you. You were my bedrock and my motivation. It really hurts that I did not get the opportunity to say goodbye but I take consolation in the words of Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” It was an honour to have had you in my life. Rest in perfect peace. “Period pooh” Lots of love, Minkah
Honestly we only became really close at the start of the year but it really felt like we’d been close friends for much much longer. I remember one of the first time I met her at basketball and she used to bully me so much. I still laugh when I think about it. She was so funny and she always knew the right things to say. I still remember one time I had sociology but I was talking to her so when Mr Ofori-Kwakye came we had to act like we didn’t know eachother and the most recent time we spoke when she called me while she was crying cause of an episode of greys anatomy and I was laughing at her so hard and her accent made it even funnier. I really loved her accent as well. I also remember when I was crying and she was laughing at me so hysterically. I wasn’t even angry cause her laughter was so contagious. I’ll really miss her a lot and I’m almost in tears as I’m writing this but I know she’d want me to be happy. She’ll always be in my memory. She was such an amazing friend and I love her so much
Nana Adwoa was very fun and energetic, i remember all those times she tackled me and took the ball from me in basketball, we always ended up on the floor laughing. She always knew what to say when we were losing to lift the team up.She has a very strong presence, she definitely won’t be forgotten from her amazing vocals during play practice to her aggressiveness whiles playing sports. Rest in Peace ❤️
Nana Adwoa was such an all rounder. She was simply the best. She was so smart, pretty, talented and had so much else going for her. I already miss the times spent at MUN with her, the times rehearsing for the musical, the times going out and taking pictures together, and the all of the times that she cared for me and made me genuienly smile when no one else could. Her energy could light up the entire stage during musical practice. I remember teasing her for her extremely unpleasant subject combination (all three sciences, french and addmath) and being so amazed at her courage in doing such complicated subjects. I am convinced that God took her back because he needed an extra angel, and only Nana Adwoa fit the criteria. My deepest condolences to her family and may her soul rest in perfect peace. We may have lost something, but Nana Adwoa has surely gained something better. Black is not sad black is poetic
This amazing, beautiful beautiful girl has honestly blessed me. Now I know why I didn't make it in all the other musicals, till Prince of Egypt. God was paving the way to bless me with this amazing, bubbly, and brilliant girl. You were so smart, and what I remember most is that you talk about things in a very mature way. I'm grateful to have known you, and truly blessed to have interacted with you. Prince of Egypt would not have been the same without you
This was our last interaction at Pastoral care on Friday, 29th May 2020. A story on Resilience By David Amankwah and Nana Adwoa Agyekum. Once upon a time, There was a student called Jamie who was usually cheerful but lately things had been really difficult because he lost his grandma and was failing in school and couldn't concentrate anymore, and things weren't any better at home. Because of this Jamie was under a lot of pressure to perform in school and please his parents .Luckily, his best friend was always there to support him by always giving him words of encouragement. He heard about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Scholarship to go to his favorite university, only requiring his grades at a B. Before starting college, his best friend helped get him to develop an interest in swimming. This helped give him the motivation and discipline to study and focus more in school thereby improving his grades. In the end, he was able to make the grades necessary to get into his favorite college, along with his best friend. The end.
Look at her. So young. So full of life. If only we could reach back through time and space, maybe then we might remind you how much you've influenced us. I know you can see us from Heaven. How's the air there? You will be missed.
Seeing this picture is bringing back memories of many other smiles. Thank God for pictures so that we can still remember the pure sunshine that was your smile. Girl, I was in awe of your talent, the ease with which you sang your notes, and harmonised with others. It exemplified your personality really,,,you were always eager to help. I'll miss yelling " Sarpomaa!" to get your attention and the random "visits" to the department when you were looking for your sister, the way you asked " Please, have you seen Abooh?" in a way only doting little sisters can. My heart aches for your sister, she loved you so much and it was very obvious that you loved her too. I'm heartbroken because the world may never know what a promising vocal beast you were, how kind your heart was and how feisty you could be especially when you were excited about something. Rest in Peace Sarpomaa, you will be sorely missed!
Nana Adwoa really made a difference to my time at GIS. Her witty humour and contagious laughter... she would always be there for me as a shoulder to cry on, and someone I could relate to and joke around with in our loud, unapologetic British accents. And I definitely miss her screaming “pERiOdt PooH!” every five seconds. Almost everything I did, I did it with you, and you were always there for me. You gave me confidence and bravery that I would have never had otherwise and I miss seeing you shine in every single possible way. I’ll miss you forever Nana, and I hope that you are looking down on us in a better place.
My heart is hurting, Nana Adwoa and I weren't the closest friends but I will dearly miss her. Over the past four years Nana Adwoa challenged me constantly, engaging in the most random debates that would always end in laughter. Nana Adwoa was the type of person that you would notice anytime she wasn't there. I will miss her shouting 'defense' on the basketball court and us losing our voices together shouting during every match. I remember the time the two of us were in a classroom and she recited her speech to me for a debate she will never get to compete in. I remember the first time I heard her perform her song as Rizzo for the school musical that she will never get to play. What's similar about those two times is that I was completely in awe of her, of her talent, of her eloquence, of her confidence. The world has lost someone special. To her family, you will always be in my prayers. RIP Nana Adwoa.
I can’t come to terms with her passing and I don’t think I will be able to let this go, but I know God has a reason for his decision. I have never met someone that is as bright and intelligent as Nana Adwoa, I will never forget her voice it was such a blessing to hear her sing, her voice was that of an angel. She was so full of life and did not let negatives get to her. She was that bright light in everyone’s darkness, she will always brighten everyone’s day with her never ending smile. She would co constantly put others before herself and make sure everyone is happy. Nana Adwoa always used her God given gift to bless others. There’s nothing that she said that didn’t make laugh, she was funny bubbly person. I will truly miss her, I will never forget her contagious smile. Rest In Peace
. Nana Adwoa was my everything. Like that younger nosy sister who will fight for you even if she doesn’t know what happened. She was so kind and quick tounged but that’s what made her so special. She was the first person to talk to me when I came to GIS. When I sat next to her in assembling new in Form 2, and I remember her saying “don’t worry we all know this uniform is crap” she was talented, beautiful and a ball of life. Outspoken and blessed with such a powerful and inspirational voice. the mother of a friend group. the leader of class. my hero.Thank God for blessing me with the 4 years i knew you and had you as a best friend. Ill never forget you!
The funniest, most talented, beautiful, and smart human being I have ever come across. I'm really happy that I was the first person to talk to you in form one, shy girl to shy girl. It's crazy to think I might never hear that cackle again, your laughter was infectious. I just want to say thank you for giving me the gift of being one of your best friends. I can only imagine how at peace you are in heaven, singing praises with your powerful voice. And every single memory we shared will forever remain in my heart. May you rest in peace.
You can't do this to us? Where will we find your smile, your laugh, your witty remarks? Your voice, your moves, your you? I say goodbye to one of my closest friends. I know you are looking down from heaven and hoping you could say one last goodbye to us all. At least, I have one more person to live for.
I have lost a student. I have lost Rizzo. I have lost a Director. I have lost Nana Adwoa. I have lost a Star. But God makes Angels of Bright Stars. Rest in Absolute Peace.
Krystie Prah
Krystie Prah
My angel. My sister. My best friend. As I’m writing this now I still can’t believe that you aren’t here with us. I took so long to bring myself to write this because none of this seems real to me. You were such a little ball of energy. Everywhere you went you carried around that your contagious smile and others could not resist but to smile back at you. Some might say you were even too happy. I have had the honor of being your friend since form 2 when I joined the school. Through all the petty fights that took place you always stood by me even if I was in the wrong because you never felt like someone should be left in the dark. I could talk to you about anything and know without a doubt my secret was safe with you. You were without a doubt a multitalented soul from your singing to your acting to all the numerous sports you played. With all that you still knew how to manage your time and still have fun. You were a strong believer in Christ and you never strayed from the word of God. I will forever keep you in my heart and mind and use your favorite memory verse to see me through. Psalm 9:9 “The lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble” And as the famous Dr Seuss said “Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened” Indeed you were HERE. You made your mark in all of us and now have been called to be with your maker. You are the epitome of an ANGEL on earth. Thank you for blessing me with your presence. I love you with all my heart.
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