Late Mrs Ezenna Receives Grand Farewell From Children

Late Mrs Ezenna Receives Grand Farewell From Children

- By Ingram Osigwe.

The late Mrs Comfort Mary Nkechinyere Ezenna, the matriarch of the Ezenna family of Owerre Akoka, Ideato North LGA, Imo state, and mother of the Chairman, Orange Group, Sir Tony Ezenna( Ijele Akokwa) who died November last year aged 88 was on Thursday, the 15th of January,2026 laid to rest at the Ezennas' country home after a funeral mass at St. David's Catholic church, Owerre Akokwa.

Indeed, Sir Ezenna and his siblings- Monk Okey,Mrs Georglyn Chinwe, Mrs Chika Mgbemena,  Mrs Ngozi Nwanna, Ernest Ezenna and Kelechi Ezenna- spared no cost to accord their late mother a grand, befitting farewell.

The the well attended three- day carnival- like funeral which climaxed with a Thanksgiving mass on Sunday, January 18, 2026, attracted an array of important dignitaries within and outside the country including Imo state governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, former governors of the state, Ikedi Ohakim and Emeka Ihedioha, former Anambra state governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi; Member representing Ideato North/South in the House of Representatives, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, former member of the House of Reps, Hon. Jones Onyeyiri, Senior Special Adviser( SSA) to the Abia state Governor on Special Duties, Dr. Betty Emeka- Obasi, Chairman, United Airline, Chief Obiora Okonkwo, sports administrator and CEO Hensen Trust Group, Dan Ngerem. 

Other important personalities that graced Mrs Ezenna's colourful and grand funeral were business mogul and a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party( PDP) in Anambra state, Chief Chris Ubah, former Imo state Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Professor Ngozi Anyikwa, Secretary to Imo state Government, Cosmas Iwu, Chief of Staff to Governor Uzodinma, Nnamdi Anyaehie.

Also in attendance were Senators Osita Izunaso, Sen Ndubueze Patrick, Enyinnaya Abaribe and Victor Umeh; Prof. TOC Ndubuizu – 1st Vice Chancellor Imo State University (IMSU), Jide Iwuanyanwu, Imo state Commisioner for special duties, Dr Chika Abazu, Speaker Imo House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe, Dr. Ngozi Njoku – Former Imo State Commissioner for Women Affairs-, Chief Chukwuma Maduchukwu (SAN),  Amb. Greg Mbadiwe, Hon. Dr. ThankGod Ezeani, CEO, Ekulo Group, Chief Emma Bishop Okonkwo, Chairman & Co founder of Seplat Energy PLC, Dr ABC Orjiakor, CEO, Westfield Energy Ltd, Chief Henry Okolie -Aboh, Chief Chris Igwe, Chairman, Mainland oil and Gas, CEO Sweet home Bathroom Ltd, Chief Amobi Ikeh, CEO Legacy Auto, Chief Okey Ezeibe, Barr. Chijioke Nzekwe (Former Imo state Commissioner for Culture & Tourism), Chief Longers Anyanwu, Chief Abraham Otti( Mighty Mighty) Former Imo state Deputy Governor,Chief Jude Agbaso, 

Prince Obinna Okwara, Dr. James Okoroma (Acting Chairman African Democratic Congress (ADC) Imo State), Chief Vin Mgbemena, Ace actor & Comedian Okey Bakassi, Chief Okey Dike, Chief Felix Fezel Ezeamama,High Chief Ifeanyi Ojimba, CEO, Transtel Group, Lady Ngozi Udokoro, Chief Okwudili Otti, CEO, Caltec Group, Chief Celestine Ebubeogu, Chairman, Tiger Foods,Pharm( Barr) Azubuike Okoronkwo, High Chief Fabian Onwuachu, Chairman,Obi's cabinet Akokwa, Owelle Chukwudi Ofoedu, High Chief Chijioke Awalite, Chief Chika Ukaigwe, CEO De Heavens Group, CEO of Panda Hotels Yaba, Chief Willle Obi, Hon Odera Onwudiwe, MC Cogency, Dr Obinna Okpara,MD, Ron Logistics and Supporting services Ltd, Bar Okey Muomalu, Chief Obinna Umunna, CEO,Patricklingo Pharm Ltd, Chief Uche Onwuelingo, CEO, Don Pee Wine & Beverage Ltd, Dr Onyeka .C Ogbatu, CEO UTEC Ltd, Chief Uche Anazodo,Chairman, Koil Nig Ltd, Chief Luke Okeke, Hon Stanley Ibeagwa, CEO Istanco Multi Links ,Chief Azubuike Umunna, Chief Emma Agbarusia Ginika, Hon(Chief) Chukwuemeka Eze Chinemeze and gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2025 Anambra governorship election, Chief Val Ozigbo.

The traditional institution was not left out in the funeral as a number of traditional rulers  registered presence. These include HRH Eze( Amb) Damian Emeka Obianigwe, Ezeoha, Obi of Isi Ihite-Owerri, HRH Nnanna L. Emechebe, the traditional ruler of Owerri-Akokwa,HRH Eze Kingsley Ifeanyi Anyaoha(Ojukwu 111), the traditional Ruler of Umukegwu-Akokwa,

Nkume Jude P. E. Anyikwa,(Osuachara the 3rd), the Ononankume & traditional Head of Umueziama, Umuezeaga, Akokwa.

A devout Catholic during her life time , the late Mrs Ezenna's funeral mass was officiated by two Bishops- Most Rev. Augustine T. Ukwuoma, Catholic  Bishop of Orlu Diocese and Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke,  Archbishop of Onitsha Diocese with over 100 Reverend fathers and many monks. It should be noted that one of late Mrs Ezenna’s son,Okey is a Monk.

A lot of musical bands,cultural groups and masquerades thrilled the guests all the through the burial celebrations, Worthy  of note is the spirit filled performances by Monpere's Classical Band led by Director

Chukwuebuka Anacletus Ogbonna. 

It was indeed a worthy goodbye for Late Mrs Comfort Ezenna.

*****

Osigwe is Media adviser to Sir Tony Ezenna and MD, Full page communications Ltd.

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Literary Analysis of Scarlet Tears of London
Author: Orikinla Osinachi

Introduction
Scarlet Tears of London is a poignant literary work that explores the darker side of human ambition, migration, love, and survival within the metropolitan city of London. The novel presents London not as a land of endless opportunity, but as a complex space where dreams are tested, crushed, or painfully reshaped. Through emotional storytelling and strong symbolism, Orikinla Osinachi exposes the hidden scars beneath the city’s celebrated beauty.

Plot Overview (Brief)
The narrative follows characters who arrive in London with high hopes—of success, love, and fulfillment—but are gradually confronted with harsh realities such as betrayal, exploitation, loneliness, and moral compromise. Their personal struggles mirror the broader social issues embedded in the city’s structure.

Major Themes
1. Pain and Suffering
Suffering is central to the novel. The title itself suggests intense emotional anguish. Characters experience loss, rejection, and psychological trauma, emphasizing how dreams can turn into sources of pain when confronted with reality.

2. Dreams vs. Reality
London is initially portrayed as a symbol of success and opportunity. However, the novel dismantles this illusion by revealing poverty, emotional emptiness, and injustice. The author critiques the popular belief that relocation or ambition alone guarantees fulfillment.

3. Love, Betrayal, and Trust
Relationships in the novel are fragile. Love often begins with hope but is threatened by greed, ambition, and fear. Betrayal deepens the emotional wounds of the characters and reinforces the theme of human vulnerability.

4. Survival and Moral Conflict
Characters are frequently forced to choose between morality and survival. This tension highlights how harsh environments can blur ethical boundaries and push individuals into actions they would not otherwise consider.

5. Identity and Alienation
Many characters struggle with belonging. In a city that prioritizes status, wealth, and power, they feel invisible and displaced. The novel raises questions about identity in a foreign and often hostile society.

Symbolism
Scarlet Tears: Symbolize deep sorrow, sacrifice, guilt, and emotional wounds. The color “scarlet” evokes blood, pain, and irreversible loss.

London: Represents both hope and oppression. It is a paradoxical symbol of opportunity and cruelty.

Rain and Night (where present): Often symbolize despair, secrecy, and emotional darkness.

Characterization
The characters are portrayed as realistic and psychologically complex. They are neither wholly innocent nor entirely corrupt. Their flaws make them believable and help the author explore how environment, desperation, and desire influence human behavior.

Style and Narrative Technique
Orikinla Osinachi employs:

Emotive and vivid language to create strong emotional impact

Descriptive imagery to contrast London’s beauty with its brutality

A somber, reflective tone that reinforces the seriousness of the novel’s themes

The narrative is largely introspective, allowing readers to connect deeply with the characters’ inner struggles.

Author’s Message
The novel warns against blind ambition and unrealistic expectations. It emphasizes that success without humanity leads to emptiness and pain. The author advocates empathy, resilience, and moral awareness in a society driven by power and materialism.

Conclusion
Scarlet Tears of London is a powerful exploration of human suffering, ambition, and resilience. Through its themes, symbolism, and emotional depth, Orikinla Osinachi presents a compelling critique of modern urban life and gives voice to those whose dreams are shattered in the pursuit of success.

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Literary Analysis of Scarlet Tears of London
Author: Orikinla Osinachi
Genre: Poetry (Collection)

Introduction
Scarlet Tears of London is a collection of poems that explores pain, displacement, love, injustice, memory, and survival within the symbolic space of London. Rather than presenting a single narrative, the poet uses multiple lyrical voices to express personal and collective experiences of suffering, especially as they relate to migration, emotional loss, and social inequality.

Central Themes
1. Pain, Loss, and Emotional Wounds
The recurring imagery of “tears” and the color “scarlet” emphasizes deep emotional trauma. The poems express grief that feels violent and enduring, suggesting that pain is not merely emotional but also psychological and spiritual.

2. Exile, Migration, and Displacement
London appears as a city of promise that often delivers alienation. The poems reflect the loneliness of being far from home, struggling to belong in a society that can be cold and indifferent to outsiders.

3. Love and Heartbreak
Love in the collection is tender but fragile. Many poems explore broken relationships, unfulfilled longing, and emotional betrayal, reinforcing the idea that intimacy can both heal and wound.

4. Social Injustice and Marginalization
The poet critiques class division, racism, and economic hardship. London is portrayed as a place where the weak are often ignored, and survival demands emotional sacrifice.

5. Hope and Resilience
Despite the heavy tone, moments of hope appear. The poems suggest endurance and emotional strength, implying that survival itself is a quiet form of resistance.

Imagery and Symbolism
Scarlet: Symbolizes blood, pain, passion, and irreversible loss.

Tears: Represent collective sorrow, suppressed grief, and emotional truth.

London: A metaphor for modern civilization — powerful, alluring, yet cruel.

Darkness/Night/Rain: Suggest despair, secrecy, and emotional isolation.

Style and Poetic Techniques
Free verse dominates the collection, allowing emotional freedom.

Vivid imagery creates strong emotional resonance.

Repetition emphasizes suffering and longing.

Metaphor and personification deepen meaning and mood.

The poet’s language is direct yet lyrical, making the poems accessible while emotionally intense.

Tone and Mood
The dominant tone is melancholic, reflective, and mournful, though occasionally softened by tenderness and quiet hope. The mood invites empathy and introspection.

Poet’s Message
Orikinla Osinachi presents London as a symbol of global inequality and emotional exile. The collection warns against romanticizing foreign cities while affirming the emotional resilience of those who endure pain, loss, and displacement.

Conclusion
Scarlet Tears of London is a deeply emotive poetry collection that captures the inner lives of the wounded, displaced, and hopeful. Through symbolism, imagery, and lyrical expression, Orikinla Osinachi gives voice to silent suffering while suggesting that even scarlet tears can carry strength and truth."

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Scarlet Tears of London

 by Orikinla Osinachi is a published collection of poems dedicated to the victims of the July 7, 2005, London terrorist bombings. 

Book Overview

• Synopsis: The book is a special collection of poems composed by Orikinla Osinachi (also known as Michael Chima Ekenyerengozi) between June 2005 and January 2006. It serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the 7/7 London bombings.
• Genre: Poetry.
• Publication Date: It was first published on July 13, 2006.
• Publisher: The book was published by Lulu.com.
• Print Length: The paperback version has a print length of 100 pages. 

Author Background

Orikinla Osinachi is the pen name of Michael Chima Ekenyerengozi, a prize-winning Nigerian writer, prolific blogger, and publisher. In addition to Scarlet Tears of London, his other works include Children of Heaven, Bye, Bye Mugabe, In the House of Dogs, Diary of the Memory Keeper, The Prophet Lied, and The Victory of Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Dream, among others. 

Where to Buy

The book is available for purchase from various online retailers as a paperback or in some digital formats. 

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Art is A Figure of Speech of the Heart, Soul and Spirit

A Bottle of Roses 1

These are my first series of life photography in the new year 2026.

The available on art canvas for the interior decoration of the office or residence.

I have the videos of my A Bottle of Roses, including the background noises of those within the surroundings.

- By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima,

© All rights reserved.

The Lamentation of Vershima

 

The Lamentation of Vershima

If you don't flee from the devil

He will do worse evil!

The nomadic beasts of no nation

They trampled on my plantation

They came from across the borders

The mooing herds and their wandering headers

They invaded my farmlands with their animals

Animals with one thousand horns

and two thousand hooves.

They came before the first raindrops

They trampled on my virgin crops.

They broke the maiden head of Dooshima, my beloved daughter

When she went early to the stream to fetch water.

She crawled back home bleeding  in pains and tears.

Her agonies left me with chilling fears.

Her wailing mother Mimidoo,.was rolling on the floor.

I was shaking as I bolted the door.

The arrows have pierced my heart.

The horrors have torn me apart.

I have harrowing agonies that cannot be written.

I have eerie nightmares that you have not seen.

The unseen tears I have shed

As I was writhing in my broken bed.

Aondo! Aondo!! Aondo!!!

Aôndo u Ijirôron!

U ngu hana hegon?

Va tese er u lu Aôndo u ageegh yô!

Are you no longer our defender?

I have abandoned the Kwagh-Hir!

I have torn my A'nger in anger.

There is no one to sound the indyer!

Otapia, the town crier can no longer cry

His booming voice no longer echoes in the sky.

There is no one left to receive his message

Since we have fled from our village.

- - By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima,

On Saturday,. January 16, 2026.

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

For my new book of my original poems, "Dance of Locusts".

PS:

The first sentence shows that the herders trespassing on the lands of the Middle Belt of Nigeria actually don't believe in borders of any nation. Majority of them don't have any passport of any national identity.

All the names are in Tiv language.

Aôndo u Ijirôron!

U ngu hana hegon?

Va tese er u lu Aôndo u ageegh yô!

Means

God of Justice!

Where are you now?

Come and show that you are the mighty God!

Background History and Recent Reports

Key Aspects of the Crisis

Victims and Perpetrators:

The violence disproportionately affects indigenous, predominantly Christian, farming communities, with perpetrators often identified by survivors and some reports as Fulani ethnic militias.

Scale and Impact:

The conflict has led to thousands of deaths (some estimates suggest over 60,000 across the region over decades) and the displacement of millions, creating a significant humanitarian crisis and worsening food insecurity. In Benue State alone, over 6,800 people were reportedly murdered between 2023 and May 2025.

Narratives and Terminology:

There is a significant dispute over how to describe the conflict.

"Ethnic Cleansing" / "Genocide": Local leaders, victims, and advocacy groups argue the term "ethnic cleansing" or "genocide" is more appropriate than "farmer-herder clashes". They point to patterns of systematic attacks, the burning of churches, and the permanent displacement of communities, followed by new settlement in those areas. The Middle Belt Forum has demanded a UN inquiry into the alleged genocide.

Farmer-Herder Clashes: Successive Nigerian governments and some international agencies have tended to frame the violence as a result of resource competition (land and water) exacerbated by climate change and population growth.

This narrative is criticized by many victims as a form of denial that obscures the ethnic and religious motivations of the attacks and absolves perpetrators of accountability.

Historical Context:

Tensions are rooted in long-standing historical grievances, including the 19th-century Islamic jihad led by Usman dan Fodio and resistance to the subsequent Sokoto Caliphate's influence. These historical narratives shape contemporary perceptions, with some viewing the violence as a continuation of historical aggression.

Government Response:

The Nigerian government has faced severe criticism for its perceived failure to protect victims, ensure accountability, and address the underlying causes of the violence.

There is a widely held belief among affected communities that security forces are either indifferent or complicit.

International Attention: While international bodies have been warned of worsening atrocities in the region, the focus has often remained on other issues like Boko Haram.

The lack of international recognition of the crisis as "genocide" or "ethnic cleansing" is a major point of contention for advocacy groups.

The situation remains a complex and devastating crisis, with ongoing violence and an urgent need for nuanced attention and effective intervention to address the intertwined ethnic, religious, and socio-economic dimensions.

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