Kenneth Anewenah

Kenneth Elvis ANEWENAH 1972–2022



Kenneth Elvis Anewenah PROGRAMMME FOR THE BURIAL OF KENNETH ELVIS ANEWENAH DATES: THURDAY 13TH TO SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2022 THURSDAY, 13 TH OCTOBER 2022 Venue: Forecourt of The State House, Accra Time: 8:00am - Lying In State And Reading Of Tributes Time: 9:00am - Mass FRIDAY, 14 TH OCTOBER 2022 Wake Keeping Venue: Our Lady Queen Of Africa(Ola) Parish, Bolgatanga Time: 8:00pm SATURDAY, 15TH OCTOBER 2022 Burial Mass Venue: COS Park, Navrongo Time: 10:00am SUNDAY, 16 TH OCTOBER 2022 Thanksgiving Mass Venue: Saint Joseph’s Cathedral, Navrongo Time: 9:00am

4 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah PRE-BURIAL MASS VENUE: FORECOURT OF STATEHOUSE LYING IN STATE AND READING OF TRIBUTES OFFICIATING PRIESTS Time: 8:00am – 8:45am 1. Very Rev. Fr. Felix Sesenyo Quarshie 2. Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Mensah MASS 3. Rev. Fr. Joy Ofori-Kumeni 4. Rev. Fr. Hillary Agbenosi Time: 9:00 am 5. Rev. Fr. Ernest Dugah 6. Rev. Fr. Francis Oteng Bawuah INTRODUCTORY RITES 7. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mary Ofori-Srem 8. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Kwofie 1. Rite of Reception 9. Rev. Fr. Evans Halolo 2. A word of welcome 10. Rev. Fr. Andrew Awiee 3. Biography of Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 11. Rev. Fr. Constantine Chibueke Chukudiaso 4. Kyrie 12. Rev. Fr. Emmanual Balfour Osei Akoto 5. Opening prayer 13. Rev. Fr. Albert Amonzem LITURGY OF THE WORD IN ATTENDENCE 6. First Reading 14. Corpus Christi Catholic Church Choir 7. Responsorial Psalm 15. Living Choir 8. Second Reading 9. Gospel Acclamation 10. Gospel Reading 11. Homily 12. Prayer of the Faithful LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST 13. Collection 14. Sanctus 15. Memorial Acclamation 16. Our Father 17. Sign of Peace 18. Agnus Dei 19. Communion 20. Post Communion Prayer 21. Solidarity Collection 22. Announcements 23. Commendation 1

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 5 BURIAL MASS Venue: Cos Park, Navrongo Time: 10:00am ORDER OF MASS INTRODUCTORY RITES AT BURIAL GROUNDS 1. Rite of Reception 31. Rite of Committal 2. Introit 32. Hymn 3. A word of welcome by the Bishop 33. Wreath Laying 4. Biography of Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 34. Closing Hymn 5. Opening Prayer LITURGY OF THE WORD 6. 1st Reading: Wisdom 4:7-15 7. Responsorial Psalm 8. 2nd Reading: Revelations 14:13 9. Gospel Acclamation 10. Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:31-46 11. Homily 12. Bidding prayer 13. Collection 14. Offertory LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST 15. Preparation of gifts 16. Prayer over the gifts 17. Preface 18. Sanctus 19. Eucharistic Prayer 20. “Our Father” 21. Sign of Peace 22. Agnus Dei 23. Communion 24. Post-Communion Hymn 25. Post-Communion Prayer 26. Solidarity Collection 27. Dirge 28. Tributes 29. Acknowledgements, Announcements and Vote of Thanks 30. Final Blessing

6 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah OFFICIATING PRIESTS Most Rev. Alfred Agyenta Rev. Fr. George Asigre Very Rev. Lawrence Azure Rev. Fr. David Kudewura Msgr. Roger Aboteyuure Rev. Fr. James Aganiba Achaa Msgr. Camilo Sarko Rev. Fr. Dominic Broni Msgr. Thomas Anamoo Rev. Fr. Roch Akolgo Rev. Fr. Lazarus Anondee Rev. Fr. John Kantongi Rev. Fr. Charles Akabote Rev. Fr. Luke Atanga Rev. Fr. Augustine Abasi Rev. Fr. Mathew Haruna Rev. Fr. David Ayariga Rev. Fr. Jonas Atarah Rev. Fr. Robert Laari Rev. Fr. Roland Adombire Rev. Fr. Moses Yeboah Rev. Fr. Peter Winimi Rev. Fr. Sabastian Aduko Rev. Fr. Robert Abotzabire Rev. Fr. Joseph Atadana Rev. Fr. Albert Wugaa Rev. Fr. Joseph Tabase Rev. Fr. James Anovunga Very Rev. Gabril Atidoo Agambire Rev. Fr. Steven Ofonikot Very Rev. Felix Quarshie Rev. Fr. Simon Adu-Gyemfi Very Rev. Joseph Mensah Rev. Fr. Paul Atinga Rev. Fr. Clement Beeri Rev. Fr. Clement Ajongba Rev. Fr. Samuel Atinga Rev. Fr. Francis Adagyine Rev. Fr. Jacob Tadie Rev. Fr. Samuel Zure Rev. Fr. Paul Kapochina Rev. Fr. Albert Amonzem Rev. Fr. Francis Kodelogo Rev. Fr. Jacob Moldana IN ATTENDENCE Rev. Fr. Desmond Murtala Rev. Fr. Isaac Akapata Arch Angels’ Choir Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Acheampong St. Joseph’s Choir Rev. Fr. Emmanuek Gosu St. Kizito’s Choir Rev. Fr. Andrew Awiee Latin Choir Rev. Fr. John Osei Yaw St. Paul’s Kasem Choir Rev. Fr. Philip Bimpong Living Choir Rev. Fr. Augustine Bobi

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 7 HYMNS 01 Now Praise 02 By The Labour We Great and Of Your Hands famous Men 1. By the labour of your hands you shall eat. NOW praise we great and famous men You will be happy and prosper. The fathers named in story; Your wife will be like a fruitful vine And praise the Lord who now as then, In the heart of your house; Reveals in man His glory. Your children like shoots of the olive, Around your table. Praise we the wise and brave and strong, 2. Indeed, thus shall be blessed Who graced their generation; The man who fears the Lord. Who helped the right. and fought the wrong, May the Lord bless you from Sion And made our folk a nation. All the days of your life! May you see- your children’s children Praise we the great of heart and mind, In a happy Jerusalem. The singers sweetly gifted. Whose music like a mighty wind 3. Praise the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, The souls of men uplifted. Both now and for ever, World without end. Amen. Praise we the peaceful men of skill On Israel peace! Who builded homes of beauty, And, rich in art, made richer still Antiphon: The brotherhood of duty. 1. O blessed are those who fear The Lord and walk in his ways! Antiphon: 2. May the Lord bless and protect Us all the days of our life. 03 Praise Him Praise Him, praise Him, give him your praise, and give him your thanks the Lord our God is great. Give Him your praise and give him your thanks for the Lord our God is great. He created you and me. He created all the world. He Created you and me. He created all the world and everything that is in It is His also, give Him your adoration and give Him all your praise and Give Him all the glory for the Lord our God is great.

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Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 059 Biography of Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Kenneth Elvis Anewenah, or Ken, as he was affectionately known, was born on 20th August 1972, to Mr. Jonathan Simon Anewenah; now at rest, and Mrs. Lucy Alugu Anewenah. He was the fifth child of the family. EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION people-loving character. He became a Class Prefect, an early sign of his natural leadership, and in his final en received his Primary Education at the year, a Library Prefect; a position only conferred on Bolgatanga Preparatory School and went the most brilliant and gentle students. A truly on to pass the Notre Dame Minor Seminary fitting role. Secondary School Entry Examination. Throughout his school career, he showed great promise. The Ken applied great passion to his position as Choir sheer potential of this young bright spark was evident Master and was well known for his animated to teachers and conducting; often breaking into dance, to the admira- peers alike. tion of many. While in Notre Dame, Ken undertook duties in the What could Ken not do? His talents and commit- School Infirmary, a testament to his caring and ments were endless. He was an active member of the

10 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Young Christian Students’ Movement, Drama and Debating Clubs, and an avid Mass Server. He was a keen sports player, and most importantly, a very good and cherished friend. Many of the bonds and friend- ship ties that he fostered during his formative years, stood the test of time and saw him into his established adulthood. Ken, always remembered his time at Notre Dame He continued his secondary education at St Peter’s fondly and his affection for the institution never Secondary School, Nkwatia, where, in 1991, true to waned. He became a loyal and dedicated ‘Old Boy’ form, he excelled at his GCE Advanced Level Exam- of Notre Dame; supporting generously on many inations. Here too, he struck up great friendships occasions, including the refurbishment of the school which he made sure to keep all through his days here chapel. on earth. One admirable attribute of Ken was his undying loyalty. Ken continued to live up to his reputation as a gifted student; passing his GCE Ordinary Level with Ken undertook his statutory post-A level National distinction; and obtaining a 1(One) in Modern Math- Service at the Zamse Secondary Technical School, in ematics, Economics and Accounting. His interest and Bolgatanga. There, he acquitted himself very well, natural talent for business were starting to blossom. winning the commendation of fellow staff, teaching and non-teaching and the enduring admiration of the students.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 11 Ken went on to study at the prestigious University of He graduated in 1996 with a Second-Class Upper Ghana at the School of Administration, where he Division Business Administration degree, specializ- continued as a conscientious scholar. He was often ing in Accounting, and was awarded the Shell Prize among the top performers in his class and regularly for ‘Best Student in Administration’. offered tutorship to assist his fellow classmates. His close friends gave him the nickname ‘Beriwasa’ LESKEN ENTERPRISES LIMITED (loosely translated as “No kidding”); a phrase he often used to underscore the seriousness with which Following post-university National Service in he approached his studies. He certainly approached Bolgatanga, Ken opted to take over the family every task with the conviction and determination of a business, LESKEN ENTERPRISE LIMITED, in young man who was ‘not kidding’ about life. place of undertaking a further degree, which may

12 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah have been a surprise to some. Ken had proven his MYTURN LIMITED academic abilities, but he also knew that he had the business acumen and vision that would underpin his In 1998, Ken ventured into an area of business where future successes. he had no previous formal experience, and founded a construction company, MYTURN LIMITED. He did From a respectable business, Ken transformed an exceptional job, and it was always destined for great LESKEN into a household name. From being one of success with Ken at the helm. Today in all of Ghana, it many beverage companies, LESKEN became an is impossible to omit MYTURN from any list of the industry leader. The Bolgatanga branch covers the ‘most notable’ in the construction industry. MYTURN whole of the Upper East and North East Regions; and has presence throughout Ghana; from the construction a portion of the Upper West Region. Ken expanded of the road networks across all Northern Ghana, parts into the Greater Accra region by taking on the Key of Eastern, and Western Regions; to the construction of Distribution for Accra West; covering the vast educational facilities such as the UDS campuses in Spintex area, all of Sakumono, Labadi in its entirety, Navrongo, Wa, and Tamale and the WACCBIP the Airport area, and Dzorwulu. Ken’s vision for Secretariat and training complex, University of Ghana, growth made Lesken the biggest distributor across Legon. the country.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 13 In addition to this, the construction of bank branches SERVICE TO GHANA in several cities across Ghana; the construction of administrative buildings such as the Office complex Ken’s extraordinary talent for business was not of the North East Regional Coordinating Council; reserved only for his own ventures. the construction of the Accra Digital Center; the CSIR Conference Halls Complex in Accra and a From January 2005 to December 2009, he was whole host of other infrastructural projects across appointed to the board of GHANA TELECOM the country. LIMITED. He was responsible for Strategic Guidance and Management, at a time when the telecommunications industry in Ghana was undergoing radical transformation to respond to the demands of the times and rapid technological advancements.

14 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY Ken, a highly successful Chief Executive and founder, also took great pride in being of service to his community. In addition to the numerous individuals he supported in many ways, often in their pursuit of education, Ken and his organisa- tions were regular and important benefactors to a number of causes and initiatives.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 15 From the donation of furniture to his home parish, Ken and LESKEN ENTERPRISE have become a Our Lady of Africa, in Bolgatanga, Ken’s charity near permanent fixture on the Guinness Ghana reached all the corners of this country. Distributor Awards lists over the years. This recogni- tion of the driven, creative, untiring, and ever His companies, for example, are noted for providing consummate salesman is no surprise. boreholes in many communities across the length and breadth of Ghana. He transformed the company from a “back of a pick-up” business, into one with a fleet of several Everywhere Ken went, his compassion and charity trailers required to transport its merchandise. Since followed. 2007, Lesken has remained in the top 3 performing key distributors for Guinness Ghana Ltd. Lesken His generosity reached many organisations, including won the Best Key Distributor prize in 2007, 2012, orphanages, health facilities, educational facilities, 2017, and 2018, and third best in 2019, 2020, and Churches, and other non-governmental organisations. 2021. In 2014, Ken was given the ‘Most Promising Bolgatanga Regional Hospital (Maternity and Kids’ Key Distributor CEO’ award, and in that same year wards), Afrikids Children Home-Ghana, Asungtaba Lesken was rated the best financially managed Women’s Association-Bolgatanga, Ghana, Single distributor. Mothers’ Association, Ghana Red Cross Society, Bongo Church of Christ Orphanage, Bongo, Ghana, Mama Lardi’s Children Home-Bolgatanga, Ghana, Mother of Mercy Children’s Home-Sirigu, Ghana, Akropong School for the Blind, OSU Children’s Home, The Project Nyame Nsa Orphanage at Nsawam are among the many recipients of Ken’s extensive philanthropy. AWARDS

16 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah LOVE OF SPORTS SPIRITUAL LIFE Ken participated in sports keenly during his years at Notre Dame Minor Seminary Secondary School and took an interest in Table Tennis. His love for badmin- ton saw him set up courts in his childhood neighbor- hood in Bolgatanga. He had hoped one day to do the same in Accra but was unfortunately not granted that time. He was always an avid soccer fan. Sunday lunches at his house usually ended with everyone gathered around the television watching soccer matches. Ken could often be heard screaming loudly in support of his team, which was Arsenal for the longest time, but more recently, Liverpool for obvious reasons. FURTHER STUDIES (MBA & PhD) Ken, an endlessly ambitious man, returned to formal Ken was a devout catholic who took his spiritual life and his relationship with God very seriously. He was an Altar education and successfully obtained a Master’s Boy from the time he was in Bolgatanga Preparatory School and all throughout his days at Notre Dame. During Degree in Business Research from the Swiss his years at the Minor Seminary, he even considered joining the priesthood, but he was clearly destined for Business School, Switzerland. He had also another path. completed his thesis for a doctorate degree in He often went to daily mass and would make it a point not to miss Sunday Mass. Ken started his day with prayer and Business Administration at the Swiss Business would often wake in the night to pray. School, with his research focused on Entrepreneur- ship and Small and Medium Enterprise performance. He was due to defend his thesis imminently at the time of his passing.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 17 In all things that Ken dedication to his immediate and extended family. did, he gave glory to God,hence his favorite saying His favorite family pastime, which he later “Lord take the Glory!” extended to close friends, were his Sunday lunches at home where he could often be seen taking FAMILY LIFE charge in the kitchen. He was the Master Chef and Grilled meats aficionado, whose special touch As a young man, Ken identified his passion for could not be replicated. event organization. In Bolgatanga, he used to organize promotional programmes, beauty Kenneth Elvis Anewenah is survived by his wife, pageants, Valentine Day special events. His events Mrs. Carolina Awenebek Anewenah and children were the place to be, and to be seen and it was at Chanelle Awelana Anewenah, Kylie Akiwele one such event that he met his wife. Anewenah and Jeffrey Simone Awedaga Anewen- ah, his mother Mrs. Lucy Anewenah, siblings; Ken was a committed family man with a great James, Mary, Ben, Harriet, Hannah, and Leslie.

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Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 19 Tribute by Wife Carolina Anewenah For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 I sit alone now in the darkness of despair. urs was that of a typical cliché love story. I I cry my silent tears. had just graduated from secondary school and was really looking forward to attending My heart is broken into a million tiny that year’s valentine’s day festivities at the New pieces. The silence is deafening to my ears. Lifeline in Bolgatanga. My only obstacle to going The loneliness surrounds me; out with my friends that evening were my parents it takes my breath away. who were overly protective of me as a young adult, especially with my association with boys. My friends This is the pattern of my life here can attest to how strictly my mum, Madam since that awful, dreadful day. Francisca Yizura of blessed memory, monitored the Without a clue, Without a hint movements of her children. My good old friend Of what was yet to be, God called Dr. Reginald Taluah Asangba was the only one brave you home To be with him And took enough to come home to introduce himself to my dad you away from me. and to seek permission for me to attend that year’s New Lifeline’s Valentine’s Day festivities. I walk, I talk. I carry on when the sun pokes Reginald soon abandoned me on arrival to go check out its head, But when darkness falls out the girls. And evening comes, I cannot go to bed. For this is when I miss you most of all. That Friday 14th February 2003 was the day I first When I curl into a little ball And cry those laid eyes on Ken. Being my usual self, I stood in a silent tears. Watching the shadows quiet corner observing the festivities when this And missing you. handsome young man with strikingly beautiful eyes - By Kathy Murphy

20 (just like on the cover of those Harlequin Romance to hide it from my parents, my little sister Anaale, novels), gallantly approached me, and introduced let it out of the bag that my friend Ken had been bring- himself as being one of my brother’s friends called ing her ice cream. You can just imagine the chaos at Ken and enquired whether Fred had returned from home that day. the UK. His question struck me as odd because Fred had long returned from London, and I believed all his I was brought up in an open household where my friends would have known of his return. The naive mother felt that it was better for young adults to date me was too shy initially to even hold his eye contact, openly as opposed to dating in hiding, so that they can let alone see through his lame pitch line he used to easily be guided. My Mum therefore invited Ken over talk to me. and had the talk with him on his intents and to give her blessings provided that he had good intentions. This set It’s amazing how he mysteriously appeared at my the course of a beautiful relationship. All through my computer class venue the following week, at the university days at Legon we were inseparable. He was exact time I closed from class to try to drop me off at always around especially during our annual Hall week home. I tried to play hard to get for a long while, but celebration beach trips where he always made it his you know how persistent Ken can be whenever he mission to take my roommates and me to the beach and wanted something. He wooed me with so much to protect what was his. Ken, you continued to protect dedication and precision that I eventually caved in. and shelter me and the children from all the harsh Abum, you became my kryptonite. Although I tried realities of the world. But now you have suddenly been

21 yanked away from me like a ripped band aid from a wound. I am sore Ken, and it hurts so badly. We made a lot of plans, plans that never came into fruition. You promised me a lot and expressed your regrets with a lot of decisions you had made. We had long chats into the night while I was away. I had to even complain sometimes before you allowed me to sleep. Had I known you were spending your final moments with me, we would have continued to chat till the dawn. Though you planned on joining us later for the rest of the holidays, I regret so much going away on that trip. The narrative would have been different; we would have been celebrating you, instead, we are gathered here today to bid you farewell. I know you had a lot of frustrations but being the person that you were, you bore it all alone. Your

22 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah welcoming nature saw many friends around words, I am not sure whether she takes after you you. And you were there for them when they or me. As for your Champion Jeffery, hmm Ken. needed you the most. Some people of course He cries a lot when he hears us plan your funeral. tried on occasion to take advantage of your kind He told me he didn’t want to come for your funer- heart to manipulate their way into your kind al. He says he doesn’t want you to be in heaven, graces. You were only human and not perfect. he wants you here with him. Nevertheless, you were as perfect as any human Ken, you're gone, and all that's left is nothing but could ever be Ken. memories, memories that lead me to tears. Chichi and Ky miss you a lot. They miss picking Our bedroom is so quiet now without you. I miss out your outfits for work in the morning before you coming home from work, bursting into the school. They miss you playing the good cop room, trying to scare me and I miss hiding at the whenever I played the bad cop. Your girls are staircase trying to scare you as payback. I miss stronger than we imagined. You wouldn’t playing our recent guilty pleasure, Ludo. believe what came out of Chanelle’s mouth the Although you cheated at it all the time, that was other day when she caught me crying. Patting yet an extra moment with you. Saying I miss you me on the back she said, “Daddy is an angel is an understatement. But thank God for dreams, now, by now he’s here watching over us with his for He lets me see you and I get to talk and laugh bald head and potbelly”. That girl’s way with with you one more time. I very much look

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 23 forward to sleep time these days because, that’s the assures that: only time I get some respite from the pain that grips He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, my heart. Regrettably, immediately I open my eyes, I and death shall be no more, neither shall there am reminded of your departure, and it hits me that be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, you are no longer with me for the former things have passed away. How I wish you could have stayed on a bit longer to Today you may be leaving this earth without me, but watch your girls turn into young women, be there at someday we will meet again. their graduations and to walk them down the aisle on their wedding days. To mold Jeffery into becoming Ken, you continue to live on in the depths of the fine and enterprising gentleman that you were. I my heart. know you didn’t want to leave us. You fought so hard to stay but God needed you more. The children and I I wish you farewell in your journey to eternity. Rest are comforted by the believe that you have been in Peace my Love. turned an angel and continue to be with us as you watch and protect us from the bosom of God. Abum, Naawen Tefu Duaka Djigi !!! Abum, Nyilanyerane !!! I am consoled by (Revelation 21:4) which

24 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Children Chanelle Awelana Anewenah ello Daddy, at all …. You were supposed to be 50 this year but You going to heaven was really unexpected. God took you away. I am not angry because I You were supposed to join us in America where we know God knows what is best, He works in were all anxiously waiting for you. But then sudden- mysterious ways, and everything He does has a ly, we were told you had died, and I have all these purpose. Maybe it’s that you had finished doing unanswered questions. If only you had joined us all the good you were to do in this life. earlier in America, we could have all still been together. If only you had been with Uncle George Thank you for being in my life. You played a very when you collapsed, if only we didn't go to America important role in my life. You were a kind, patient

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 25 and reasonable dad who would often cook for us and world isn't permanent, we are just here to spread play with us. Kylie, Jeffery, and I miss all the times God's word and follow the bible. Heaven would be we made jokes about your bald head. Mummy misses our home and we'll all stay there when we all leave you a lot and tries to hide her tears from us. Even this world. though you're no longer with us, you would forever be in our thoughts and not be forgotten. We would all Daddy it's so unfortunate that your time has run out. miss you dearly. I promise to be more responsible so Anyone could die tomorrow, and anyone could die Kylie and Jeffrey can look up to me. We would make today. And when it’s our turn, I know we'll meet you proud Daddy. again in heaven. We love you Daddy, but God loves you most! I hope you are doing well in heaven and cannot wait to see you again. Even though you're up in heaven I Till we meet again. know you're still watching and guiding us throughout all the moments in our lives. I like to think that this

26 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Children Kylie Akiwele Anewenah am Kylie, the youngest daughter and second Most nights I stay up all night crying and sometimes born child of our father, Kenneth Anewenah. thoughts of all the cherished memories of us together, This is my tribute to him. make me smile and I feel a bit better. Chanelle, Jeffery and I miss the weekends and holidays you would take Daddy, the day I found out you had died was the us to your office to eat waakye and the days when you saddest day of my life and a big portion of my life was would pick us up from school to take us to Burger King. torn apart. I was so saddened that I didn’t want to eat Daddy, I miss you so much and the thought of living the but I had to in order to stay strong for Mummy. rest of my life without you is really hard. Remembering you is easy because I do that every day but missing you Whenever I hear your name, I can’t help but cry. I am is hard. I will get through this because I know you are unable to even look at any of your pictures without with me every step of the way. trying to hold back tears. I always try to put on a happy face although deep down I want to cry it all out. Today has been exceptionally tough on us as we say I think of you when I’m going to sleep, I think of you goodbye to you. I promise to study hard and be a good every day. girl and not let Mummy shout too much.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 27 We all miss you. Rest easy Daddy. You are the best dad I could ever ask for! May God guide you and keep you Daddy. Till we meet again.

28 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 03 Tribute by Children Jeffery-Simone Awedaga Anewenah (Champion) ear Daddy, I did not want to be at your funeral because it makes me Mummy, Chanelle, Kylie and I were waiting sad. It is not fair that you died. I get anxious when I for you to join us in America, but you were not hear the adults cry and it makes me sad whenever I hear able to. them talk about you and plan your funeral. Daddy, I I miss you so much. It isn’t fair for you to leave us miss you and wish you were here with me. alone and go to heaven, just like Grandma Francisca did. She never came back when she left for heaven, I wish things could go back to how they were before we and we never saw her again. I hope you return so that left for America; I want you to make my breakfast, I we see you and are together again.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 29 want you to take me to La Galette for pastries for everyone, I miss going with you to the construction sites so you could show me the latest excavator, bulldozer, grader and trucks and I especially miss you calling me your Champion. I do not know why God took you away from me, but Mummy says he took you to be in a better place and to be with Him in heaven. So, Daddy please tell God that I would like Him to allow you to come and be with me for a while, even if it is for a day. Rest in Peace Daddy. Till I get to be with you again.

30 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Mama Lucy Alugu Anewenah en, Ken, Ken where are you? The late Fr. James Brown bought you your first I am still in shock to comprehend with what camboo. And when he presented it to you in the house, has happened. When you were coming into this he told Daddy and I to take extra-care of you because world, immediately you fell on the labor table, I you were an exceptional Mass Server and had a strong passed out. Again, when I heard of your death, I faith in God, and he believed that you had a bright passed out. What is the meaning of this? future. Ken, thank God for leaving these indelible footprints. You have, indeed, left a profound legacy. When you were growing up, you were doing things that were above your age. People were always talking In fact, on arriving in Ghana I was consoled by the about your extra-ordinary talents. One of my friends remarks that people made about you. You have touched told me to stop crying when I heard of your demise the hearts of thousands and thousands of people with and to rather be thankful to God for making me a mother of a “Mystery” child.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 31 your benevolence. I am very proud of you. Your And just when my doctors were about to discharge charity started when you were small boy. I remember me to come back home to Ghana at the end of July vividly your days in Notre Dame when I used to refill you sadly passed on. Where do I go from here, Ken? your box with provisions three times in a semester and what should I do? Well, the scripture says “thy because you gave them out to your friends, who were will be done and it is done”. I accept the Lord’s will, less privileged. On multiple occasions, you even but where do I go from here and what should I do? made me pay the school fees of friends who could not afford. Your generosity continued when you got to Ken, I feel guilty because I have failed you in a way. Legon. You gave out freely, including your clothes to I should have been around you when you most friends in need. needed help. I should have held you in my arms for you to take your last breath. So I'm sorry, my dear, Ken, I must thank you sincerely for the many hearts forgive me. I want you to know that we all loved you that you've touched. People from all corners of the very much. country talk about how you have helped them. You were a jolly good friend to me and the golden My dear Ken, I love you. Your children and wife and son. I will greatly miss you. May the good Lord siblings love and adore you. We are all in deep pain forgive you for your trespasses. May the good Lord for your passing away. We shall miss you greatly. grant you eternal rest in his Kingdom where we shall all meet on the resurrection day to part no more. When I got sick in 2015, you pushed me to go to the Amen USA for treatment. I had initially declined but you insisted. So reluctantly, I went to the USA and for the Rest well my dear son. Rest well past eight years I have been undergoing treatment.

32 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Siblings away, and maybe one day we will understand why. But for today we choose to remember you as the great brother that you were, the wonderful son, husband, father and uncle that you were and above all the great servant of God that you lived to be. You did not get to celebrate your 50th birthday and see your children and most of your nieces and nephews grow to adulthood. As we continue to ask why, why, why and why you, we are consoled by all of the memo- ries of the 18, 234 days that God gave you on this earth. The memories of our childhood growing up in Bolga, secondary school with our vacations spent working at Lesken and eventually parenthood as each of us started to have kids. Throughout this we were always close and each of us had a close bond and unconditional love for one another that is sometimes difficult to understand for people watching from the outside. Where do we start to eulogize a beloved brother as You were mischievous but hardworking, growing up - Ken was. Your death was so unexpected and sudden remember when you smart mouthed Mama and she had that most of us asked whether there was a God. What you stay back at Notre Dame for the holidays and work we are each feeling is devastatingly beyond heart- instead of coming home, you learnt from that. Wonder break. Why? Why? Why? It is still difficult to accept what lessons you learnt when you tried to show off or comprehend that you are not physically here. You during one of the summers working at Lesken when still had so much to live for and so much more to do, you drove that pickup truck through the gates of the but we hope with time we would learn to accept that then women’s training college trying to impress us with God needed you more and come to terms that you are your driving skills. That was hilarious though, and still no longer with us. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes brings a lot of smiles to our faces when we recall that incident. Wish cell phones were around that time, though, it will be interesting to have captured that on video. For Hannah and Harriet’s only semester at Legon, when Daddy gave them his Datsun Cherry to use, you somehow ended up using it instead, still don’t

32 Tributes- Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 33 recall how you talked your way into that one. always made sure to compliment us and talk to us in You were very protective of us growing up and acted such a way that made us feel confident, which is part of more as a third parent sometimes. Your younger the reason why we are the confident, secure and siblings always looked up to you and continued to do so independent women we are today. even as adults especially after Daddy’s unexpected death. You always knew what the latest fashions were Family meant a lot to you Ken, you were a great father and made sure your sisters were always impeccably and your children know you loved them beyond words dressed in these latest fashions. In preparatory school and will be comforted by that knowledge. You were the you made sure we were not bullied and would take best uncle that our children could ask for and have beatings for us if needed. You were a casanova in your been a father figure and constant support for them younger days but you made sure no one came near your throughout most of their lives. One of your sayings sisters as most of your male friends here can attest to. was “a ba laa poporo” (I don’t like separation), when it You always made sure to escort us to any events at came to our children. You made sure that they saw you Catering Rest House, sat with us and made sure any not just as an uncle but a father and were comfortable males around were male relatives who could not hit on enough to come to you with any challenges or issues us. As children and young adults you always sounded that they encountered. Andrew, when he was a young wise beyond your years and as young teenage girls you boy dressed in a business suit for one of his school

34 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 03 functions because he said he wanted to be a business- the church and love of God was shaped from an early age, man like uncle Ken. Recently in June when the kids but your spirituality was an example that we all tried to where coming to the US for their annual summer emulate. You did not just believe in God but tried to live vacations, Ken, you spent countless hours the day an exemplary life especially in your service to others. In before they left, driving from spot to spot in Accra difficult times you would still find a way to help anyone looking for Orange flavored chocolate because you that needed help, we all marveled at your ability to do knew that Sasha’s favorite is Ghana chocolate. That this. You woke up early every morning to spend time was how loving and selfless you were when it came doing your morning devotions before beginning to the kids. your day. Your generosity to others, especially the less fortu- Hard work and a strong work ethic was instilled in us all nate in society was unparalleled, and you always at a young age, from our mandatory work at Lesken encouraged us all to give of our time and resources. during school vacations, where all of our friends will be Anytime we all managed to be together you always chilling and we will be working. You took work to the made sure that we took the time to visit one of the next level and made all of us very proud. Your employees orphanages. You made it a tradition of taking the kids in your various organizations have nothing but great to visit an orphanage to donate and spend time there things to say about you and wish you could see some of and that has been a great learning experience for them their reactions. all. Your philanthropic work brought you great pleasure and joy and we pray and hope to follow your It still does not seem real, example in this regard. but UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN You were a man of faith and believed in God and the power of prayers. The foundation of your devotion to

35 “A light from our lives has gone Keneti, a voice we loved is still. I still remember when you were first born. I was so very excited to have a baby in the family and you were A place is vacant within our hearts just so perfect. You were my little mischievous brother Which never can be filled. who ran around the house and also during Mass which meant I always had to follow after you. A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears When you were a toddler, you developed a taste for pineapple juice or paa juice as you called it. You could I wish God could have spared you drink all of the juice in the house and I was always If just for a few more years happy to give you some of your favourite drinks. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain. I left home just as you hit your teen years and I could already see glimpses of the man you were to grow into. To walk with us throughout our lives When I would return home, it was a pleasure to see Until we meet again how you blossomed and matured, and as we grew older, our bond remained intact. So Rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done. We pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won. Your vacant place no one can fill We miss you now and always” - Anita Burke Ken, nyi lanyirine. We know not what to do without you, but we will try our best to keep your legacy going. Sleep well our beloved brother and hope you are having a sit down with Daddy and Aiden and reminiscing over old times. Until we meet again…..

36 Tributes- Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 03 You respected my views and suggestions and I very often \"Mary and Ken are like Bob Marley and weed\"; a reminder shared how much I respected you. of our closeness even though we don't see each other too You were always so protective of me and quick to often. introduce me as your elder sister which I always felt proud of. I hope you knew how much I admired you Ken. You did You always sent me a mother's day message and would everything in your own way and you were so decisive and sign off with \"Thanks for being there for me when it determined. mattered most\". I have re-read this year's message over and over, and it hits me hard every time. I only wish I could When Daddy passed you really stepped into the role of a have been with you to hold your hand for the last time... true family leader. At times it felt as though he was some- and when it mattered most. how still here through you. You saw keeping our family firm and supported as your duty and were our most You meant so much to me and all of us. I will never be able dependable backbone. Losing you has shaken us. We know to say thank you enough for all that you have done. how much you have done for our family and we will move I will cherish all the memories of the time we had together forward inspired by your commitment to us, but knowing forever. that you are a very hard act to follow. There is only one Kenneth Anewenah. Rest in peace baby brother, until we meet again. We didn't get the chance to sit down and connect as much when I visited in December last year as you were extremely busy. I was surprised to hear someone say

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 37 Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Richard Kojo It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that i write this sudden death came as a terrible shock. We did not tribute to you. expect it and wish we had more time to continue to learn from and appreciate you. You were an uncle in a million. My uncle was humble, kind, loving, caring, generous and good at Death is something inevitable, if a man has achieved heart and soul. what he considers his duty to this world, he can rest in peace. I strongly believe my uncle made that effort I remember like yesterday how you would put on and has earned his eternal sleep. your apron and cook with me in your kitchen anytime I visited you. You would always try to create some- I have never felt so deep a loss. You have left us with thing and the end result always came out perfect. One beautiful memories that will always remain in our thing you never told me was the secret behind your hearts. pepper. You really loved spicy foods. Rest in peace Uncle You never hesitated anytime I needed help. Your

38 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Tracey wanted to learn from you. I thought we had next year and next time, and now I am reminded how powerful and precious time really is. While we all feel the deep sting of what has been lost by time we have not been given, we must applaud and celebrate what you did with the time that you had. You were taken, so soon, yet your achievements and the number of lives you impacted reads like that of someone who lived a hundred lifetimes. One memory of you that burns brightly in my mind is from this past December, when we spent Christmas at your house. Your daughters had gone to get their hair done for the festive season and had been in the salon for many hours. When they returned, some of us were with you in the kitchen eating and talking. When your girls entered all conversations dropped for you as you admired their new hairstyles. You asked them to wirl so that you could see the look properly and affirmed to them that they looked beautiful and of course they did. My first response to the news of your passing was a It was such a precious moment to witness. straight and matter of fact \"it is not possible\". It is not We are grateful to you for the example you set. You showed possible to me because of who you were. I could not imag- us how to bring a strong work ethic to back up talent. You ine a worldly task or challenge that you could not showed us that success is not iust for the self, and should be overcome and so the idea that you could be taken from us shared. You showed us that ultimately, love and family are is one that I have never entertained. In my mind, you were what is most important. We will try our best to emulate you a real-life superhero. in the way that we work live and love There was nothing my uncle Ken could not do. We hope to do you proud. I always assumed that we had more time. I had so many Rest in perfect peace Uncle Ken. ideas, I still wanted to discuss with you; so much that I

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 39 Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Lucinda John 14:1-3 NIV Director bii ni (Director is coming), I will miss the “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You feeling and emotions that came along with the phrase believe in God; believe also in me. My \"Director bii ni.\" An uncle like no other! loved, Father’s house has many rooms; if that were cherished, respected, and feared. Being the center of not so, would I have told you that I am going attention like this wouldn't be your idea of fun, but it there to prepare a place for you? And if I go must be nice to know that everyone is here because of and prepare a place for you, I will come the enormous love and admiration they feel for you, back and take you to be with me that you and to show their support to our family. also may be where I am. I remember the first time you uttered the words \"I am Proud of you, my daughter\". That was and will forever be my happiest memory with you. My heart breaks when I think of all the milestones that I wouldn't be able to share with you, but I know your spirit will always be right here with me to encourage, uplift, and scold me. I promise you I will up my cooking skills as you always made fun of me, saying, \"my daughter, you still do not know how to cook.\" You have always been quietly supporting, helping, This is not a goodbye; it's a thank you. Thank You for always and encouraging us all in the background with being present in my life, always loving me unconditionally, tremendous affection and a kind, gentle humor, which being such an inspiring example and a pillar of hope, and for has left an enormous gap that will never be filled but all the memories I will never forget but cherish forever. hopefully becomes less painful as time passes. It breaks our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone, for part I speak for myself when I say I couldn't have had a of us went with you. more loving, nurturing, and kind uncle supporting me The day God called you home. through all of my life choices.

40 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 03 Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Elsie Tribute From Elsie Even though you won’t be here physically, we will not forget all you have done here on earth. Uncle Ken, I am forever Uncle Ken, if tears could bring you back you will be grateful for having a great man like you in my life. People here by now. The tears we shed are not only because say death is the last stage in the human life cycle, but I think you are gone, but because all the good works you otherwise. It is the beginning of another cycle where you can have been doing have come to an end. Our tears are guide and protect your loved ones here on earth. “We all die. a sign of how much we will miss you. You were not The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something just an uncle to me but also a father figure. You loved that will”. I believe you have done this, and now you are and cared about the young not only in the family, but taking your rest. You tried to put a smile on everyone’s face, also in society in general. It is sad to know that you but see us now crying and asking God many questions like, won’t be here to see us become great people in the where is Uncle Ken? How is he doing? And many more. future. The almighty God keep and protect you. One thing I loved the most about you is how you made everyone feel at home when they came to your Uncle Ken, till we meet again, Rest In Peace. house; with your warm beautiful smile on your face.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 41 Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Oswald From Oswald He was kind, gentle, and loving. He worked hard at everything he put his hands on and created magic. He Uncle Ken lived a remarkable life. One that inspired touched so many lives. Uncle Ken was an incredible me greatly. His adventurous attitude and happy man. He loved life and he loved us, his family so demeanor made him a wonderful person. He was much. I know we all have heard this before and I patient, generous with his time and resources, and hadn’t realized it until now, that life is a lot shorter affectionate. He always took an interest in the people than any of us realizes and you don’t know what you he met. I know uncle Ken is looking down on us right have until it’s gone. now, and I truly believe he knows just how loved he Rest in Peace Uncle Ken really was and is.

42 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Kevin I really don't know what to say. who was there emotionally, financially and frater- I honestly don't want to agree you are gone. nally in every which way. And that is what you I didn't want you to go. taught me; to care; to be empathetic; to always treat people with respect and kindness; and most impor- I didn’t want you to leave my siblings, aunties, my tantly you made me understand that whatever uncles, my parents and I. happens, as long as you give people kindness and I didn’t want one of my male role models to leave. generosity, blessings and mercies shall follow. I didn't want someone fundamental to helping me And I hope that all of us can see that, and take that grow and become the young man I am now, who with us as a sign of Uncle Ken in our daily lives. provided me great opportunities, someone who gave me an example of a man who made mistakes but Uncle Ken, we love you and we miss you. always rectified them, who always apologized, who Rest in peace always forgave, and was always generous, to leave. You were an example of a man, an available one, one

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 43 Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Jalen My name is Jalen, and I stand here today to pay It’s moments like these that mean the most. tribute to and honor the life of my Uncle. “Sometimes you never know the value of a moment If I could say one thing about him, it would be that he until it becomes a memory.” We all share memories of was a family man. him, and I can definitely say I’m thankful for them. He worked tirelessly so that he would plant smiles on He was thought of highly by everyone around him the faces of his loved ones. He was a pillar of strength and anybody who got to know him would agree when whom I looked up to, and putting others first is some- I say that he will be deeply missed. thing I admired him for. Rest in Peace Uncle Ken. I often find myself reminiscing over the days we’d get together and get rowdy over a match of football I love you. and fill the neighborhood with noise or the times we went out as a family, and he’d make sure we all had fun.

4446 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Andrew I would like to introduce to you someone who has I have a vivid memory of him about 2 years ago. My had a majorly impactful influence on my life, my brothers and I, along with my mother, were driving Uncle, Kenneth Elvis Anewenah. back from church. Unfortunately, she had hit a post My uncle was a courageous, self-sacrificing and while trying to reverse the car. It damaged the car, but gallant man who always had his family, friends, and she was still able to get out of the situation. even strangers at heart. You could tell he was a righteous person just by being in his presence, Even though we were able to get out of the situation helping at every opportunity he could. He was and arrive home safely, I could tell my mother was in willing to support anybody in need regardless of the emotional distress. What if the accident had been situation, whether it was financial or psychological. worse and had damaged one of her kids or maybe even all of them; this is what I am sure was going through her head at that moment. I asked her if anything was wrong, but she said it was nothing. So I went upstairs to my room to change. In the next five minutes, I looked downstairs from the pole rings and saw my mother crying, but Uncle Ken was next to her. She kept on weeping and weeping about how one of her kids could have been hurt. Uncle Ken kept on reassuring her that it was okay and that neither of her kids was hurt. He said ‘I will cover the damage to the car and every- thing would be ok’. He hugged her and said he had to be somewhere on short notice and left. This was an exemplarily showing of a caring, loving, God-fearing, and courageous man. A fine example of what every man should aspire to be. It is because of Uncle Ken’s examples that I carefully consider and make the choices I make as a young man aspiring to be someone like him. To me, Uncle Ken was a courageous and self-sacrific- ing uncle. Rest in peace, dear Uncle Ken.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 4475 Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Sasha Dear Uncle Ken, I waited for you but you did not come, you said you were coming to visit this summer, but instead God took you to heaven. I miss you Uncle Ken, I wish you would be here to see me finish kindergarten, to see me gradu- ate from college, and perhaps one day help walk me down the aisle. Sleep well Uncle Ken, you will be in my heart forever. Love from Sasha

46 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Jonathan, Zachary, and Nathanael Uncle Ken, May God grant you a peaceful rest. The thought that I will never see you again weigh heavily on my heart. I'll never forget the kindness you showered me when I met you the very first time, how special you made me feel. Uncle Ken, you are gone, but you will never be forgotten. - Jonathan S Anewenah

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 47 Tribute by Nieces & Nephews Tonito My dear Uncle Ken, you were like a father to me. I write this with tears in my eyes knowing that I will never get to see you again. I can only imagine the pain you must have felt knowing you will not get to see your children you cared for grow up. You helped so many people including me and my mother and I will be forever grateful for you. I will try and emulate you when I grow up. Rest in perfect peace.

48 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Kanye Family The news of your passing sent shivers and pain our champion, the anchor, our all. throughout the entire family. It was a gloomy and You fought battles and ‘took bullets’ on our behalf. very sorrowful day. We refused to accept it, praying You were ours for all these years. to the good Lord that it would turn out to be a dream. We go to sleep and snore with confidence and the assurance Alas, the reality dawned on us. Our world came to a that you were always there for us. We celebrated your standstill. We were so confused, not knowing where progression with joy and pride. to turn to. Human as we are, we could not help but We are also proud and celebrate your selflessness, humility, ask God why? Why now? Where was our God? No fellow-feeling and your love for humanity. words we write here could ever say how sad and empty we feel. You had a massive impact in virtually all the major family activities especially bereavements. Least did we anticipate Ken, as we affectionately called you, you were the that we would be mourning you this soon. fulcrum of the family, our pride, our hero, our pillar, You never turned down any request from the family when-

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 49 ever we were in need. The “Vonŋo” (i.e. courtroom for the copious tears won’t bring you back wcoepkionuosw,tebaerscawusoen’wt ebring you bac elders) in the house which has become the envy of others was your project. have cried in vain. It’s so hard to accheapvtethcrisiehduignevlaoisns. oItf’s so hard to To save the womenfolk the drudgery they go through in your passing. We are nonetheless grayteofuurl ptoastshiengA. lWmeigahrtey nonetheless g getting water for their domestic chores, you sank a borehole, mechanized it, and provided a giant polytank to for your life and for using you to bfloesrsyaonudr ltiofuecahnmd afnoyr using you to store the water for them. To date you have been footing the light bills generated from this mechanized pump. lives on earth. Though you have left ulisv,eysoounr leeagrathc.yThough you have le Space and time constraints won’t allow us to enumerate the lives on. lives on. many interventions that you made in the family. Now that you have left us unannounced, who will empathize with us, Beloved, Ken, we are forever indebtedBteoloyvoeud.,WKeenw,iwllemairsesforever indeb especially our women folk? you dearly. As our hearts bleed, we taykoeucdoenasrolyla.tAiosnoiunrthearts bleed, we Death is inevitable, but your passing is too soon. Our scriptures, Isaiah 57:1-2 Good NewssBcriibplteu:r“eGs,oIosdaiapheo5p7l:e1-2 Good New die and no one understands or even dcaiereasn. dBuntowohnenutnhdeeyrstands or eve die, no calamity can hurt them. Thosediwe,hnoolicvaelagmoiotdy lciavneshurt them. Th find peace and rest in death”. find peace and rest in death”. Beloved, fare thee well, Beloved, fare thee well, Rest in Perfect Peace. Rest in Perfect Peace. ‘Nyi lanyerani’! ‘Nyi lanyerani’!

50 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by In-Laws Lawyer Amoak-Afoko I expect to pass through this world Anewenah called each other “in-law, in-law”. but once. Any good thing, therefore That I do or any Kindness I can The in-laws consist of the entire Apoteba, Anamkum and the show to any Fellow human being Ayieta families with the Ayieta family further branching into Let me do it now. Let me not defer the Asukoruk, Afoko, Agaasa, Abakisi, Azantilow and the nor Neglect it; for I shall not Pass Asekabta and allied families. this way again. The relationship between Nayagenia and our families goes -Etienne de Grellet far, right from the time our patriarch, Dr. Ayieta Azantilow (1773 - 1855) and Yizura Abagna walked together to Kumasi in the salt trade. Fast forward, again when the junior sister of Madam This tribute comes from the in-laws of the Anewenah Lucy, Francisca Yizura got married into our family and the and Yizura families of Nayagenia on the occasion of relationship soared. This was further deepened when Mr. the passing into eternity of Kenneth Elvis Anewenah. Simon Jonathan Anewenah himself, accompanied by a most powerful delegation from Nayagenia and Bolgatanga, came First it was the Yizura family when Francisca Sophea himself to the Kusung Viuk to announce as custom demands Yizura came into our family, the relationship bonded that his son wanted our daughter to “fetch water” for him. between Nayagenia and the Ayieta family to the extent that Lawyer Amoak Afoko and Mrs. Lucy