A Heartfelt Tribute to Opayin Joseph Okrah: Honoring a Life of Legacy and Love
On a sun-kissed morning in Suma-Ahenkro, a town nestled in the heart of Jaman South, Bono Region, Ghana, we gathered to celebrate the remarkable life of Opayin Joseph Okrah—father, community pillar, and the beloved dad of our dear classmate, Henewaa Mavis. Though miles apart, our hearts beat as one, bridging the distance between Ghana and the United Kingdom, where Henewaa now resides. Today, we share not only in mourning but in gratitude for a life that shaped countless souls, including our childhood friend who once walked the dusty paths of Paradise Preparatory School with us. A Community United in Grief and Gratitude The air in Suma-Ahenkro hummed with solemnity and reverence as people from all walks of life converged to pay their respects. Elders draped in traditional *kente* cloth, neighbors bearing bowls of *etew* and *banku*, and childhood friends whose laughter once echoed through the same streets—all came to honor a man whose impact transcended his immediate family. ...