MR. KWABENA KESSE – For Kessben

It is not everyday that big trees fall
…heeding to the giant not-coming-back call
Killing hope and needs of living things depending on them
Ghana has lost such a gem!

It is not easy for Asanteman to go so quiet
That even tears fall from the sky
Many will so neglect their diet
…in a begrudging hurtful bye
Your roots which fed many
…in its fall, will starve many
But so is life

We bless Nananom for a blessing that is you
We bless your awofo for a blessing that is you
You came like all and worked to your best
You had more than most
…and took on a caring post
You did cater to lives of many with pride like a crest
We bless your life

From Learned, to Business to Founder to the Peace Council
You dipped your fingers into things that helped
From living and teaching and impacting to Counsel
You worked like a bull with the many hearts you touched
Kessben!
…Suntresofoɔ nsonomu o!
…Asanteman akumatieɛ o!
…Ghanaman ahwiri adeɛ o!
So if Odomankoma has called on you
Like a dutiful servant to go and rest
Rest well Ɔbrane!
Rest in power Barima papabi!
Da yie, Ɔtikɔkɔɔsoɔ Nana!
Damirifa due, Otumfoɔ ahenewa!
Due, due, ne amanehunu, Ɔbrempong
Amoafowaa Sefa Cecilia © August 20, 2026. Photo taken from Sika Dwa (An Asante Whatsapp platform)