It is hard to put down 16 years’ worth of love joy laughter and invaluable experiences down in mere words. It’s hard to summarize every special moment. Of the 16 years I had with my dad there was one thing I could never be unsure of, which was his love for me. Whether it came through affectionate pet names or a simple look of pride for me on his face. His favourite thing to say was some people have 3 or 4 daughters but me I just have one but my one is better than all their daughters combined.

He treated everyone so specially, he had this unique ability to form connections and friendships with everyone which is why it’s not strange that so many people have so many things to say about him. He left a mark some people could never leave even if they lived over a hundred. He was passionate dedicated in everything he did.

Possessing a confidence that allowed him to not only come up with innovative ideas but pursue them immediately. Whilst some people would wait dilly dallying, uncertain about whether they would succeed Prince Emeka Obasi certainly could not. But it’s not shocking he was so confdent because he proudly and securely stood with the Lord in all things. A devout Christian till the very end and because of this I can’t be sad he’s gone because I know he’s gone to stay with the one he reveres the most, the one he put his faith in all his life The Lord.

I remember a while back he was telling my mom a story about his friend that passed and how he couldn’t delete the person’s number. He said he would pick up his phone to delete stare at the number but couldn’t delete it. I don’t know why that story stuck with me. About two months ago he told me I have to drop the curtains at 6pm every day. Of course, I couldn’t remember so I set an alarm. And
now every day that alarm rings at 6pm I think of my dad.

Every day at 6pm it goes off and every day I pick up my phone stare at it then drop it. Unable to delete it. My dad and I are similar in many ways. We both share a passion for writing, hopefully these similarities will help me continue the legacy he has made and make him proud.

Even though I’ll miss his presence I know he’s still looking out for me and supporting me, I love my dad, I always will and whether he’s here to hear it won’t change that.