Thought: Write about Mawuli...
Me: What shall I write? I only knew her for a short period. Let those who knew her better do this task.
Thought: Write what you knew about her.
Me: That would be a short post. I had only gotten to know her a bit more when God called her home.
Thought: You still remember her birthday and her favourite hymn.
Me: Well, yes...but I remember many birthdays and anniversaries...that's 'regular'
Thought: Well, yes...but you never know what the said 'short story' of yours would be used for by God...do you?
Me: No, I don't. I just posted this on my WhatsApp status this morning too oo - "Tis mine to obey, 'Tis His to provide"
Thought: So why don't you just obey?
Me: Well........
Mawuli Afua Buami (1985 - 2007)
I was reminded via an online session by Tosin Iyawo Ogaga yesterday that it's good to write down our thoughts. This has been confirmed today - I looked up the tribute I had to put together (unwillingly 😔 at the time) on behalf of KNUST's Students' Chaplaincy Council (shared below) and realized that there are some details in there I am beginning to forget. It's been 15 years already....since Eli went to be with the Lord....and I trust that God's grace is keeping the Buami and allied families.
Me...about Eli...in a few words...
"A sweet young lady who wasn't ashamed of the Ewe girl she was, had an interesting sense of humour, showed maturity, loved to look good and was appropriately dressed for various occasions. Her favourite hymn, which reps of the University Choir sung at her funeral service: O Thou Who camest from above."
October 4th of every year, I remember Eli in a happy way. :) All praise and thanks to God in all things. Amen.
Selah. 4th October 2022
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| Eli - 'tallest' lady in this 'girls girls' shot taken at 'Gaza', KNUST, on 3rd April 2006 |
TRIBUTE TO OUR LATE SISTER AND FRIEND, MAWULI AFUA BUAMI, BY THE STUDENTS" CHAPLAINCY COUNCIL, KNUST
"Now if Christ is preached that He rose from the dead, then how is it that some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen,then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is also in vain".
1 Corinthians 15:12-14
It was with deep shock that most members of the Christian Community on campus, KNUST, received news of the death of our sister and friend, Mawuli Afua Buami. But through it all, we have learnt to trust in Jesus and to give thanks to the Most High God.
As a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church back at home, Mawuli fellowshipped with the Evangelical Presbyterian Students" Union (EPSU-KNUST) on campus. She was a member of the "Ushering Wing" of the Church. Eli, EPSU-KNUST members would miss your smiles and "hellos" as you cheerfully welcomed people to Church at the door, and dutifully went round with the Offertory baskets when it was time to give our substance to the Lord. At our last Picnic as a Church, we vividly remember your participation in the "musical chairs" . You also partook in the "It Takes Two" with our present President. None of us ever thought you would be absent from our next picnic, let alone absent from the world.
Because Eli loved worshiping our Creator the "Presbyterian" way and especially through Hymns and Spiritual songs, she was also a member of the University Choir, KNUST. Before the Choir's last performance at the Great Hall dubbed "Whispers" ( to celebrate Ghana's Golden Jubilee), she never hesitated to help other choir members, especially Alto part members with the songs the choir performed. Some of the songs Eli would be remembered for are "Ghanaviwo, mina miwo deka" and "Ghananyigba", as she helped some of her friends with the lyrics, which are in Ewe. Though her hostel was quite some distance from campus she made it to "rehearsals" most of the time.
Mawuli, the Christian Community would miss you but we are rest assured that you would continue singing "Halleluyah" , this time, not to the congregation but directly to the King of Kings.
Mawuli Afua Buami, Rest in Perfect Peace.
"For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive".
Amen.
