Nana Konadu’s Grandchildren Pay Touching Tribute to Her: “Once in a Lifetime Woman”
- Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' grandchildren paid an emotional tribute to her during her state funeral
- The former first lady had her final funeral rites at the Black Star Square in Accra on November 28
- During the tribute, they spoke fondly of the precious time they spent with their grandmother
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The grandchildren of the late former first lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, delivered their tribute at Black Star Square at the state funeral, describing her as a "once in a lifetime woman".
They described her as bright, daring and unafraid to burn with purpose.
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During the tribute at the funeral on November 28, they spoke fondly of Agyeman-Rawlings and the time they spent with her.
“She is and will always be my hero. She leaves behind memories that time can never erase. Memories, stories, and impact that will linger on. The greatest way we can honour her is by living fully, boldly, and joyfully as she did. Now is our turn to follow her lead.”
They described her as an inspiration who allowed them to dream, saying: "to know her was to feel seen, lifted and empowered.”
They recalled her storytelling prowess, which meant time together was very engaging.
"She was the fascinating woman with stories pouring out of her every time she spoke. These were not ordinary stories. They were vibrant, dramatic, action-packed tales."
One of the grandkids recalled fondly how the former first lady scrutinised the media they consumed, even as adults.
"I was still expected to avert my gaze from any kissing scene on TV with her fierce insistence on viewer discretion. In her eyes, I will always be her baby.”
Nana Konadu’s sisters pay tribute at mass
During the tribute by Agyeman-Rawlings' sisters, they praised her, saying she was a mother figure to them, even though she was not their eldest sibling.
They called her a trailblazer and a divine blessing.
“She was not the oldest sister, but by divine arrangement, while our oldest sister was at the time in boarding school, Nana Konadu stepped into that role and wore the mantle of the leader. As we grew and for as long as we've known her, she has always been the one who mobilised us all.
“She was the big sister who guided us through life's turbulence and stood to fight battles if she realised someone was treating us unfairly. She set us straight when she thought we were out of line. Nana Konadu was our role model, and we aspired to be like her.
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Agyeman-Rawlings died at Ridge Hospital in Accra on October 23 after an illness.
She was Ghana's longest serving First Lady, spaning two decades.
Lordina Mahama consoles the Rawlings'
YEN.com.gh reported that First Lady Lordina Mahama stirred reactions on social media after consoling the children of Agyeman-Rawlings.
In a video, the first lady shared emotional hugs with the bereaved siblings, including a heartfelt moment with Kimathi Rawlings, who was very close to his mother.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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