The Nigerian actor Francis Duru has honoured his late son Ifeanyi, who would have turned 16 today.
Although the circumstances surrounding Ifeanyi’s death were not disclosed, he passed away in August.
Duru posted a photo of his late kid on Instagram on Wednesday, along with a description of the suffering the family has endured since his passing.
The 55-year-old movie actor thanked Ifeanyi for their time together and assured him that he will always be missed.
Duru also addressed the unanswered questions surrounding Ifeanyi’s demise, stating, “Why you left and how you left still bothers us”.
“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 because you left a very big hole in our hearts,” he wrote.
“Why you left and how you left still bothers us. It’s not been easy, none 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, words of affirmation, miss 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. I can’t remember when I last ate bread, such a big vacumm. 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 same happy posthumous birthday day my champ, continuously rest in the bosom of the lord. Adieu son, we love you loads.”
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