In a moving tribute titled "Hw do you say goodbye
to a brother", founder of AMAA Awards (African
Movie Academy Awards) , Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
expressed deep sadness over the loss of her older
brother, Micheal Anyiam-Osigwe who died of
gunshot wounds in a robbery attack on Nov 29th
along the Ore-Benin expressway.
Below is her
tribute to him which she shared at his funeral last
week
"When you are as close as we are as a
family, it is not easy to think that you will
not see one of you again. When our father
traveled to a higher land being that E.O was
my best friend, it was a lot easy because I
had time to say goodbye but Micheal my
brother gave me or anyone no time to say
goodbye. But how do you say goodbye to a
brother who was the epitome of peace.
He cares for everyone and was always fussing over
everyone of us. I have been blessed to have seven
brothers all wonderful in their own ways but
Micheal was truly special. The few months were
trying period in my life but he stood by me never
letting me go alone for any appointment. He never
wanted m fighting anyone because he believed
that life is a cycle. Micheal it is most painful that
you died by a gunshot. This you didn't deserve. As
your one and only sister, this is one thing I cannot
bear. I don't think that I or many others whose
life you touched in so many ways will ever be able
to comprehend this nightmare that we are having
right now. Micheal Nwannenya, it's amazing that
papa allowed you to join him so soon but knowing
you the way I do, I know that you save the world
and not yourself. It has done on me each day I
wake up that it is a reality Micheal,
the Cerebral Genius, the caring understandable
humble brother you can ever have is gone. As
President of the Africa Film Academy which under
your control as Coordinator General of the Anyiam
Osigwe Foundation, we cannot bear this loss
because you were very important in everything
that concerns AMAA. Our loss is immense both as
an organization and also personally as your wife
Okiemute is our Accountant in AMAA.
Micheal
Anyioam-Osigwe, he walked with the poise of a
leader. The embodiment of peace coupled with the
eloquence of a true gentelman.
He was the personification of genius.
Like your
father who was an extraordinary form of
man, you understand where others were ignorant
in the reality of the world. Micheal, you were, you
are still and will forever remain one of the
greatest to this country and the world at large.
You have not left, you have transcended.
Remember, character is personality. As I conclude,
I want to ask my brother, President Goodluck
Jonathan who has been a member of this family
that for the sake of your brother Micheal
Anyiam-Osigwe, do not let his death be in vain.
This stretch of road between Okada and Benin
have taken so many souls that did not need to be
taken. Its frightening to also hear that the armed
robbers were wearing DSS uniforms. I wonder
what your service chiefs are doing to help
travelers get rid of these men of the underworld.
Please do the road for the sake of a man who is a
global Ambassador of Nigeria".
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