Francis Duru, the Nigerian actor, has paid tribute to his late son Ifeanyi who would have turned 16 today.
Ifeanyi passed away in August, although the circumstances leading to his demise were not revealed.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Duru shared a picture of his late son while describing the pain the family has been through since his death.
The 55-year-old film star expressed gratitude for the time they shared and promised Ifeanyi that he would always be missed.
Duru also addressed the unanswered questions surrounding Ifeanyi’s demise, stating, “Why you left and how you left still bothers us”.
“Nna, today you were going to be 16 but the cold hands of death snatched you from us. You looked forward to this day, was so excited, we all looked forward to it but life happened to you and you retired so early. Son, it has not been easy because you left a very big hole in our hearts,” he wrote.
“Why you left and how you left still bothers us. It’s not been easy, none can ever or will ever replace you. It hurts but God knows why. Your fond memories, they comfort us all. We miss you, your warm smiles, words of affirmation, miss your arms on my shoulder.
“The last mayonnaise is still I see your friends remaining. Since you left, the school bus doesn’t come again. I can’t remember when I last ate bread, such a big vacumm. I see your friends and the look in their eyes still asking what happened. Mummy weeps each day while I do mine in the dark, Frances and Soso all of us.
“Grandma has your picture always, thanks for parenting you. Nna we can’t cut your cake today, we still love you and still feel you are around. You were such a wonderful kid. All same happy posthumous birthday day my champ, continuously rest in the bosom of the lord. Adieu son, we love you loads.”
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Francis married Adokiye in 2003. Ifeanyi’s demise leaves the couple with three children.
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