A Tribute to Ezinne Comfort Chime

A Virtuous Woman, Full of Grace and Light
It is with a heavy, but yet thankful heart that I celebrate the life and legacy of Mama anyi, Achalugo Nwanyi, Ezinne Comfort Chime — a woman whose presence was as gentle as a whisper yet as powerful as a prayer. For ninety-nine beautiful years, she graced this world with kindness, humility, and a love that reflected the very heart of God.
Mama was more than a matriarch; she was a living example of grace in motion. Her beauty radiated from within — a beauty not defined by time, but by the purity of her spirit and the warmth of her heart. She lived with quiet strength, always choosing compassion over judgment, and faith over fear.
When I visited Nigeria in December 2024, I was blessed to spend some time with her. Those moments remain precious to me. Even in her late nineties, she was radiant — her laughter soft but full of life, her memory so keen that she recalled details of my life I had long forgotten. I was touched to learn that she had written about our visits in her journal, recording our conversations with care and affection. That was Ezinne — thoughtful in the smallest ways, intentional in her love, and deeply connected to those around her.
She lived not just long, but well — leaving behind a legacy of devotion, dignity, and faith that will continue to guide all of us who knew and loved her. She loved deeply, served selflessly, and prayed faithfully. Truly, she was the embodiment of Proverbs 31: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”

Though my heart aches with her passing, I rejoice that she has gone home to rest in the arms of the Lord she loved so dearly. Her light may no longer shine among us in the same way, but it lives on in every life she touched, every lesson she taught, and every act of love she inspired.
Rest well, Ezinne — virtuous woman, beloved mother, gracious soul.
Your memory is a blessing, your life an example, and your legacy eternal. You were truly one of a kind, and I’m grateful to have been a part of your beautiful life.

Nma Ihekweazu, Nee Nebo