My sweet sweet sister Oduraa, I love you! I pinch myself many times in a day to make sure this is not just a bad dream. Oduraa, means compassionate; and that was exactly who you were. You were an embodiment of kind, thoughtful, selfless….just good. It breaks my heart that I won’t get to see you again but it breaks my heart even more that my children will never get to experience you. We had so many plans for our unborn children and how mummy would take shifts at each of our houses. The kind of love you showed me Oduraa was unblemished. I sometimes looked at you and thought to myself “so this girl is my sister, Ei I’m blessed oo”. You wanted nothing but the absolute best for me. There was no rivalry with us- it was pure love! You wanted me to succeed. From how you monitored…

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In Loving Memory of Oduraa: A Voice Stilled Too Soon We come to honour today the memory of a truly remarkable soul, Oduraa. Your departure from this world is an immense loss, one that has left a void that can never be filled. Yet, as we remember your vibrant spirit, laughter, and unwavering dedication to all that you held dear, we are reminded that your legacy will forever remain etched in our hearts. Oduraa, you were not just a friend but a dear sister in every sense of the word. From my very first encounter with you in Teen Chapel, I knew you were special, someone destined for great things. Your infectious energy and goofy nature would always bring a smile to my face as I am sure it did many others. With a voice blessed of God, your singing always left a lasting impression. I am reminded of how…

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Tribute to the Late Alberta Ama Oduraa Quartey – Ph.D. Student in Electrical Engineering   From: Dr. Moses T. Adoko, Chief Knowledge Officer NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA Mentor of the Late Ms. Alberta Oduraa Quartey.  Family and Friends of the Late Alberta Ama Oduraa Quartey, I am tasked with writing a tribute for a wonderful human being. She was my mentee, and I was her engineering and professional mentor. But she became “my daughter” very quickly after a few interactions and engagements because of her positive disposition, intellect, maturity and ability to learn.  She was brilliant, determined and driven with a sense of humor and a childish laughter that is rare in our world today. Our mentoring and “daughter-father” relationship deepened after mutually discovering our common ancestral link to her last name – Quartey. And so, I have come to mourn one of my own through this tribute.…

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Babe, my heart hurts, my eyes always filled with tears and I remain confused whenever I try to make sense of why you have to leave. The pain is deep and intense. Dreams have been replaced with the submission to His will, tough. You are a pleasant soul, in and out. Everyone who has had an encounter with you testifies to this. The testimonies keep coming in droves from both young and old. The impact you have on all who know you is life changing. So many things to glorify God for, for sharing you with us. We are very proud of your exploits. Your Mum and Sister are most proud of you. Sweet testimonies everywhere. Babe, the reach of your exploits went farther than you know, you need to look back and see. Everything of your must be meticulously done, you are always searching for perfection. It is either…

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Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in faith. Today, we gather in this sacred space with heavy hearts to pay tribute to a soul so dear to us, my beloved niece, Oduraa. She was not just a niece; she was like a daughter to me, a precious gift entrusted to our family. …and there was absolutely nothing that I wouldn’t have done for her. I wish I had come to visit you in Clemson, when you couldn’t make it to the family re-union in California in September 2022 due to your tight  academic work schedules. It is with profound grief that we bid farewell to you, taken from us under such tragic circumstances far away from home. Oduraa was very special, special because of numerous reasons, chiefly because she was my beloved mothers first grandchild, my elder brothers first daughter…she brought some tenderness into our boys dormitory home. From the…

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In Loving Memory of the Late Alberta Ama Oduraa Quartey Life’s journey is sometimes too short, leaving behind an indelible mark that speaks of the brilliance, promise, and potential of a soul taken too soon. We gather today not in sorrow but heartfelt remembrance of Alberta Ama Oduraa Quartey. An embodiment of academic excellence, she showcased remarkable creativity and vibrancy and exuded affability while harbouring an intense and unwavering desire to attain the highest learning standards. During her earliest days, OD, the endearing name she was known as, demonstrated an insatiable thirst for intellectual growth. Her academic endeavours were marked by diligence, precision, and unrivalled hard work. She approached life with curiosity, seeking to learn, explore and embrace opportunities that came her way. Her smiles could brighten even the darkest days, and she was a beacon of hope and determination with an awe-inspiring ability to channel her ambitions into actions.…

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“Happy Fathers’ Day, Prof. Inkoom, God bless you abundantly” and a red heart emoji (still beating on our WhatsApp page) was the last message I received from you on Sunday 18th June 2023 at 6:47 pm, and which, sadly, was going to be the last. It has been truly painful to live with the news of your passing! Eagles Temple and New Breed KNUST have the tradition of holding joint Easter Sunday services for a number of years now, where there is always a mass choir, which introduced you to us. You were either conducting or ministering during these occasions, and you always stood out. I got to know you better when you were selected to participate in the first Cohort of the Central Leadership Programme which you successfully completed to become a Beacon of Excellence (BoE). When you were appointed a Teaching Assistant at the Kwame Nkrumah University of…

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