Ace media personality Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD) has taken to Facebook to express shock and grief over the sudden demise of Mawuena Trebarh, sister of the late Komla Dumor.
In the tribute, KOD fondly recalled his interactions with Mawuena, reminiscing about a friendly conversation that vividly depicted the warmth and friendship of their relationship.
He recounted how he had wished her a long life in 2023. Now, in the aftermath of her passing, he reflected on the essence of those words.
KOD also remembered their conversation on March 5, which, unbeknownst to them, would be their final exchange.
“Last year, I wished you well and asked God to grant you a long life. I believed in those words because they come from my heart and mouth to God’s ear. Do I lose faith in those words? My Novi, our last conversation was on 5th March. Were those words how you said your goodbye?”
KOD
Sharing photographs of Mawuena and a screenshot of their WhatsApp conversation, KOD expressed his devastation, particularly since the unfortunate incident occurred just one day before her birthday.
“Chale I no fit sleep ooo my Novi. On the eve of your birthday paaa. How? You shatter me my Novi. My love,” he wrote in Pidgin.
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the prominent Ghanaian businesswoman was reported dead. News of her death has brought into focus a series of social media posts she made on January 18 and 19, 2024, to mark the 10th Anniversary of the passing of her late brother [Komla Dumor].
The posts which coincidentally are the last made by Mawuena before her demise include fond memories of her late brother and the pain of dealing with his passing.
Mawuena Trebarh pursued her education at the University of Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Mining.
She furthered her studies with an MBA in Management and Strategic Planning at the McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Throughout her career, Trebarh held key positions in various organizations, showcasing her expertise and leadership abilities.
She served as the Corporate Services Executive at MTN Ghana, overseeing corporate communications, government and regulatory relations, legal matters, and company secretarial duties.
Additionally, she managed communications strategies for Newmont Ghana Limited and made significant contributions to the development of gold deposits in Ghana and other African countries.
She was the first female underground exploration geologist amidst a predominantly male workforce in the Ashanti Region.
Trebarh’s tenure as CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) was marked by notable achievements, including driving foreign direct investment into Ghana and significantly increasing the Centre’s income during her leadership.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Trebarh was a strong advocate for gender equality and empowerment.
She used her platform to champion increased female representation in the workforce and called for reforms to business practices in Ghana.
KOD Breaks The Silence On Nurturing Young Acts
Kofi Okyere-Darko shared his thoughts on the risks of mentoring young Ghanaian artists.
According to him, while it can be rewarding, negative influences within the industry can corrupt young talents.
KOD talked about his personal experience, where he welcomed up-and-coming talents into his home and mentored them like a big brother.
“I’ve had people come and live with me in my house, you see how dedicated they were in service of you as a big brother, then all of a sudden they no longer respect you.”
KOD
KOD also pointed out that it is not just the fans who influence these artists.
“And there are certain elements within the system that would also corrupt them, not even the fans, some of our friends,” KOD said.
KOD, however, remained hopeful about the future of Ghanaian music and believed that, despite the risks, supporting Ghanaian talents is important.
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