BBC Focus on Africa presenter Komla Dumor died suddenly in his home in London yesterday Jan. 18th. He was just 41. Here's something he posted on his Facebook page recently...
God has been v good to
me.,last year I experienced a lot of illness ..my BP nearly gave me a
stroke but I trod on..waking up at 2am
and heading to work..exhausted sometimes..aching in my body a
soul..mentally and emotionally drained ..but I kept going ..I smiled for
the camera..I volunteered for extra shifts ..I showed respect to my
colleagues from directors to the security guards..I took a lot of
jealousy driven vicious insults and backstabbing from petty people
without reply..I remain silent in my personal strife and misery..I kept
smiling and pushing on to present better and to engage w my audience and
increase my following.,long days and frustrating times..but I kept
going..through the west gate mall coverage through the Mandela
funeral..even when illness had me collapsing I delivered..today my boss
the head of television called me for a 1 minute meeting..he said Komla
we have decided to make you the anchor presenter for our coverage of the
World Cup in Brazil ..we shook hands and I left..I looked to the sky
and said thank you Lord for reminding me that you are on my side ..the
enemy will be scattered..Selah!Selah! Praise Him..tomorrow is another day.
Tomorrow is not promised. Live Your Best Life. Komla sure did! May his soul rest in peace...Amen.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 244 of 244@Anon 4.42pm, ur experiences as an Investment Banker in the UK sound a lot like those of a Nigerian banker particularly in the '90s. So glad I got out! Of what use is money to a dead man?
Oh des, I do watch him! *sad face* May his soul rest in the LORD.
Awww may his soul rest in peace
Oh des, I do watch him! *sad face* May his soul rest in the LORD.
I really think the world is coming to an end and The Lord has started to take His own...
Don't let's weep for the departed ...rather weep for us who remain in this very sinful world...
Rest in Peace Koma Dumor...
Rest in peace. Amen
Rest in peace. Amen
Rest in peace. Amen
Rest in peace.
sad
Choi!! Hmm this life sef, what's in it? Nothing!
So touching! RIP sir
Even after all the thanksgivin to his impotent god he still let him down. Let them come and tell me my african deities have eyes but can't see, ears but can't see n al d bla bla bla.
Painful loss......RIP
He was happily married. Let's leave his family to mourn in peace. Can you even imagine how his wife feels now
God!!! Rest in peace sir.
Oh Life! Tomorrow is truelly not promised...Sleep on beautiful soul :(
PRETTY GIRL
Hmmm!!! Speechless!!! Ɠ♡D bless his soul. *Cagey*
My brother, you live a good life, we are proud of you, and you will always remain in our hearth.we love you.We blacks and Afro America are proud of you. R.I.P.KOMLA DUMOR.
Rip sir
this news really break my heart, RIP Komla
so sad..... saw this dude for the first time last week and really enjoyed his presentation....... he ended his presentation by asking his co presenter how he was able to convince his wife to marry him............. never knew I was seeing him for the first time and also for the lasttime... RIP SOLDIER!!!!!!
As an African I cant help but think its village witches dat killed him.I advice everyone reading this comment including you Linda go for medical checkup. Pls do.our ignorance is d greatest witch that follows us from the village
As an African I cant help but think its village witches dat killed him.I advice everyone reading this comment including you Linda go for medical checkup. Pls do.our ignorance is d greatest witch that follows us from the village
I'm really upset reading this.
He should have taken time off to take care of his health which was in seriously bad shape. But he clearly thought he was doing the right thing.
I have to put the blame on today's gospel climate in Africa. There is so much focus on material success and career promotions. You go to church and Pastor is telling you about Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. This is not christianity.
You trodding on to your high powered job in ill health is not wise at all. Now there is no Brazil. I am so upset because this could probably have been avoided if he'd just chilled out a bit!
@ anon 6:05PM...u r a moron! u better crawl back into the hole you came out from. People are here talking sense and along comes you...a block head! ...
True nobody deserves to die,RIP sir
Sup hav u travelled back to ogun ... Pop is on d 13th of feb
God loves you most my dear...Rest in peace and love of God . Amen
Chinyere Amaka.
Rest in Peace son of Africa,,,,u will be missed...
RIP Komla
RIP Komla that is what life is in UK its a pity u didn t know wen to quit this is a lesson for all we dont av to drive our self not to survive God will grant u eternal rest amen
RIP KOMLA........WAT A LOSS!!!
Sooo Sad. And now they have pushed him into his grave. This is the typical Capitalist prodding. He thought they loved him, but they were merely after his competence, industry and meekness even in the face of death. He was so naïve, volunteering for extra shifts, waking for office at 2am and trudging on even when his body and soul were complaining. Now, will someone else not cover the World Cup for BBC. A lesson for all employees. So so Sad
RIP Komla Dumor.
Omazo
Very sad,
Lord knows best- he wanted him to rest and be in a better place.
May His Soul Rest in Peace
It shall be none of our family members or our own portion to die at a young age in the mighty name of Jesus, amen
This Guy was blessed d way he presented. What a sad and early exit for a promising young man!!! Those who became jealous and made side talk and comments probably because he is black, watch it! We are all created by the same God irrespective of color or race! Don't forget also we are just like pencils in the eraser hand of God!!! Adieu Komla, and rest in eternal peace bro.
Rest in peace, brother! You've done yourself proud! You've done your family proud! You've done your country proud! You've done Africa proud! You will be remembered for your commitment, dedication and hardwork.
Rest in peace, brother! You've done yourself proud! You've done your family proud! You've done your country proud! You've done Africa proud! You will be remembered for your commitment, dedication and hardwork.
so so sad......RIP Bruv.
It's not true though. He never wrote this!!! Come on! There's nothing like this on his fb wall. One blogger started it and yall followed.
Awwww...RIP Komla...
rest in peace sir
Breaks my heart. He left an amazing legacy - his family and all who loved him will be proud. He glorified God. RIP
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