Kofi Annan Tribute 2019

“You will be remembered for everything you do – whether be it good or bad”. Based on the foregoing, the late Kofi Annan indubitably won hearts of millions of people in the world through his good deeds and peaceful missions. He was a selfless leader and mentor to many young minds and a father to tons of children. He was one of the most notable peace fighters who fought till his last breathe despite all odds and challenges. Kofi Annan relentlessly served humanity in each capacity and position he finds himself, with one sole aim/objective “PEACE”. It is against the backdrop of these notable attributes, achievements and accolades that this book was born.

As the title implies, Kofi Annan Tribute is a collection of poems and essays for the late Ghanaian Diplomat, peace advocate and exemplary leader – Kofi Annan. The book has over 50 contributors; with practically one contributor from each continent of the world including Africa, Asia, North America etcetera. This book speaks about the vast contributions of Kofi Annan to world progress, social cohesion, equality, justice, peace development and conflict resolution. Furthermore, the contributors observed their respect to the great icon with their powerful thoughts in the artistry form of beautifully written poems and essays- that capture his childhood to the very last minute he dined with his
elders.

The rationale behind this collection however is to: immortalize his name on pages and preserve his thoughts, achievements etcetera in the history of the world, serve as an honour and respect to him for a well and worthwhile life lived, promote peaceful coexistence, discourage racism and propagate ethnical collectiveness which practically was achieved with the bringing together of writers across the globe as a sign of unity. It is on this note that I therefore on behalf of Muse for Peace Foundation appreciate the contributors in this book for their time and patience. We also want to tender our unreserved gratitude to Mr. Ridwan Adelaja and Mr. Mesioye Johnson; both honored us with their time in editing and proofreading this work respectively. More so, our deepest appreciation goes to Mr Jonah Obajeun (Kofi Annan Foundation Scholar) for his warmth support towards the realization of this project. Conclusively, as rightly put “Goodbye is the hardest thing to say to someone who means the world to you, especially when goodbye isn’t what you want”. This is particular to Kofi Atta Annan, we have never wished a goodbye and that is why we will keep you forever in our hearts. LIVE ON KOFI ANNAN!

Timileyin Gabriel Olajuwon
Muse for Peace Foundation
Executive Director