OKHIFO DIED ON APRIL 19, 1999

OKHIFO

Okhifo was born to Omonokhua and Ojio. He was really patient in imparting to his children the wisdom of our ancestors. He continued the dream of his father.  He was selfless, generous and appreciative of any act of kindness done to him. He was a prayer warrior. He woke up every day at 3.00am to pray and praise God for himself, the entire family of Omonokhua and for the world. This is in line with divine mercy prayers. This he did while still a traditional worshipper before he was eventually baptized a Catholic, We are really proud to have him as our father. He died on April 19, 1999. 

OKHIFO, OUR ANAMNESIS                        

Okhifo, you are the reason

For the memories of our past

You are the one, the sage,

Who planted in our minds

The legacy of our heroes past

The legend of our beliefs

The worship of Osinegbe

The good life of our ancestors

How they lived in peace

How they eat and drink

Together in one communion

Are all your sagely wisdom

You are really the reason

We have a past to look at.

OKHIFO, INEXHAUSTIBLE                               

Silence visits Irekpai today

Nature is still and quiet.

The whistling wind

Refuses to rustle

Yet tears flow gently

Like the drizzling rain.

I went in search for the why

The reason was so loud

The ancestors have come

To take away their son

I called and cried loud

Only to hear: Okhifo!

Okhifo inexhaustible!

Okhifo eternal life

So then where are you

Ofo! It is finished

Okhifo is resting forever

Yes, you lived your name

You gave us food and shelter

From your abundance- Okhifo

You great farmer and carpenter

A great teacher and sage

We love you, Rest in peace.