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Born in Dec. 17, 1930, to Ichie Obi Nwosa of Umuda
village in Umuaji, Asaba, and Nwugo Nwagboso of Umuahia in Abia
State of Nigeria, was a girl Ngozi Nwosa. She grew and matured into
adulthood under the colonial era of British imperialism in Nigeria.
During the turbulent years of the anti-colonial struggle, she was
actively involved with Nigerian women political activists like Chief
(Mrs) Margaret Ekpo, Chief (Mrs) Ransom Kuti, etc. It was at this
point in her life that she met and married Ahanyi,
Ogbaja (Prophet) Kama Onu Kama Onyioha. Since their holy union,
she has stood beside her husband in the crusade for the spiritual,
political and economic emancipation of all people. She is the Odu
Ahanyi, i.e., the supporting pillar of The Ahanyi,
and also the Nneoha (Queen Mother), and
the Grand Lady of Abia State.
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Nneoha has created a legacy for women to aspire to
go beyond the realms of the limit set by societal expectations. She
has over the years achieved self actualization by embracing her unlimited
spirit, and a champion for all women to experience the triumph of
an indomitable spirit. She has dared to be an uncommon woman within
her race, where women of the black race are no longer able to inspire
the men to break out of the chains of spiritual, political and economic
bondage and neo-colonialism. She believed that " If
we had dared to continue to be original in thinking and actions, instead
of borrowers and followers as we now are, we would have been in a
better position to bequeath a lasting legacy and a solid foundation
to our children."
Her inspiration and motivation in life has
always been to tell people of Africa that African women must inspire
and motivate the men, and vice versa, for us to contribute towards
the enrichment and diversification of the totality of human culture.
Nneoha has dedicated her life to show that a person
is truly remembered by deeds, not words alone or by the transparent
prestige of worldly goods. She is, and will continue to be an inspiration,
and a force to be reckoned with now and for years to come.
May she live for as long as Olisa nwe Amara has
ordained.
Ofo.....Yagazie....Ise. |
