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| Late Amadi Ogbonna, former group entertainment editor of Vanguard Newspaper |
Forever will this charming smile on your face be in my memory; you were a
premium brand in an outstanding small package. Mr. Amadin this was my usual way
of calling your name, to others you were simply Amadi Ogbonna.
On my birthday November 27 in 2005, that day was the first time I met you,
you came in to my office in your usually bubbling way, you exchanged pleasantries
with my other colleagues who were all hailing you name. You finally came to me
and said "damsel won't you say Hi to your darling you're seeing for the first time"
in your voice you told me your name "I'm Amadi Ogbonnaya, the Guru".
There and there you became my friend, you ordered snacks and drinks for me on my
day.
You became my mentor and a big brother, you saw the talent that was hidden
in me and you encouraged me to pursue the dream I never saw. I can still
remember when you called me and said "Bibi, why don't you go to Advertising
Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) and register for the their profession
exams, I'm very sure you will do well" I had my doubts but because I have
taken you as a confidant, mentor and a wonderful brother, I weighed the
possibilities and keyed into the vision, boss today it has paid off.
