Nollywood actor Francis Duru has penned an emotional note to his late son, Ifeanyi on his 16th birthday.
Sharing a photo of the deceased, he noted how his son was looking forward to his 16th birthday, unfortunately, death snatched him while he was still young. The actor revealed that it hasn’t been easy for them as no one can replace him.
He admitted that his death still hurts, but God knows why and they all miss him. He revealed that since his son’s death, the school bus hasn’t come to their house again, and his mother has been weeping daily while he does him in the dark. Francis said his friends still looked into his eyes, asking what happened.
“Nna. Today, you were going to be 16
But the cold hands of death snatched you from us. You looked forward to this day, was so excited. We all looked forward to it, but life happened to you and you retired so early. Son, it has not been easy bc you left a very big hole in our hearts. Why you left and how you left, still bothers us. It’s not been easy, no one can ever or will ever replace you. It hurts but God knows why, your fond memories, they comfort us all. We miss you, your warm smiles and words of affirmation, and your arms on my shoulder. The last mayonnaise is still I see your friends remaining. Since you left, the school bus doesn’t come again. Can’t remember when I last ate bread. Such a big vacuum. I see your friends and the look in their eyes, still asking what happened. Mummy weeps each day while I do mine in the dark. Frances and Soso, all of us, Grandma has your picture always. Thanks for parenting you. Nna we can’t cut your cake today. We still love you and still feel you are around. You were such a wonderful kid. All the same, happy posthumous birthday day my champ. Continuously rest in the bosom of the lord. Adieu son. We love you loads”.
Kemi Filani reported in August, Francis Duru announced the death of his son, Ifeanyi. He compared his son to a lion who fought fiercely for his life. The actor stated that if this is how God wants it, so be it. Francis stated that he still judges him.
Following the loss, Empress Njamah, Ned Nwoko, and others paid a condolence visit to him. Sharing photos from the visit on her Instagram page, Empress noted how losing a grown son is an unimaginable loss as she prayed that he and his wife find peace and strength in the life surrounding them.
