Rosemary Larbi What I love most about Akosua is her tenacity, resilience, and can-do attitude. These are truly admirable qualities that have helped her through some of life’s most difficult challenges. It’s inspiring to see how she’s been able to face and overcome so many obstacles, from the loss of her baby to the end of her marriage, and the passing of her parents. Through it all, Akosua has shown incredible strength and determination. She never gave up, even when things seemed impossible or too much to bear. Especially after her mum passed and she willed herself to live for her, “Heart and Soul.” In the face of adversity, Akosua has remained steadfast and focused, willing herself to stand tall and push through until she could find a better place. Her ability to pick herself up and keep going is truly remarkable. Even in the midst of her struggles, Akosua has remained compassionate and caring, showing love and support to those around her. She may have stumbled from time to time, but the crown never fell. She never lost sight of her goals or her desire to make things better. In short, what I love most about Akosua is her unwavering spirit, her determination to overcome any obstacle, and her unbreakable resilience. She truly is a remarkable person, and it’s an honor to celebrate her. When my father-in-law passed, Judy and I were tasked with organizing the Sunday lunch. As the two of us set up the tables and chairs, we were both feeling a little nervous about how everything would go. I knew that this was an important occasion and that I wanted to make sure everything went smoothly. Judy (Akosua had to leave JJ and me to finish off as she was needed at the church) little did I know what was in store for me! When it was time for everyone to sit down and eat, I suggested that everyone should help themselves. The people of Apredi seemed thrilled with this idea and started piling their plates high with food. Some even took more than one plate and produced bags to empty the 2nd and 3rd plates into!!! Akosua’s expression of shock was priceless. She came looking for me when she heard “ the eat-all-you-can buffet “ was my idea. I vanished from her vision. She quickly took charge of the situation, telling everyone to only take what they could eat and reminding them that there were others who needed to eat as well. It was like watching a superhero in action! In my case, I was peeping from my hiding place. When she had everything under control, and the eating went on, I bravely appeared. Akosua and I exchanged looks of amusement and disbelief as the people of Apredi ate their fill. It was like a feeding frenzy at a zoo! Afterwards, when everything had settled down, Akosua turned to me and said, “Lesson learned. Never underestimate the appetite or the nonsense of the people of Apredi!” The memory of that day still brings a smile to my face. It was a moment of laughter and fun in the midst of a difficult time, and it’s a memory that I will always cherish. May the coming years be filled with good health, happiness, and peace. May she continue to grow in strength and wisdom, and may she find joy in all that she does. May she find success and fulfillment in her personal and professional endeavors, and may she always have the support of her loved ones. I hope that Akosua will have many wonderful experiences and create cherished memories with her family and friends. May she have the opportunity to travel to new and exciting places and explore new cultures. Dearest Judy. Happy 50th birthday! May the next decade be the best one yet. Ivy Heward-Mills I love her vivacious personality! There’s nothing more beautiful than a woman who wears her values, joy, faith and confidence unashamedly. That’s Akosua!! Countless!!! Countless fun memories of cracking inappropriate jokes off-air in the studios of Joy 99.7 FM and laughing hysterically before Akosua would read the news impeccably like nothing of that nature happened just seconds before! Countless awesome memories enjoying fufu at Heavy Do and countless beautiful moments on the rare occasions we get to catch up on her visits to Ghana. 58 The Birthday Journal
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