The founder of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, has said that he is saddened over the death of Charles Kofi Bucknor, indicating that he should have lived a little longer for the world to experience his talents.
“I wish he had spent more time here on earth for many others to experience his creative genius, not acting, but creating and weaving and delivering greatness,” the business consultant stated on his Facebook wall.
The veteran actor is reported to have died at dawn on Tuesday, May 23. He starred in several movies including Run Baby Run, Heritage Africa, and was instrumental in Juliet Asante’s Silver Rain, which featured Joselyn Dumas and Elikem Kumordzie, among others.
Below is the full tribute by Dr Nduom:
I am just sad, sad, sad!
It has taken me a while to write this. Charles Kofi Babatunde Bucknor, painter, artist, writer, actor, wordsmith, APSUNIAN, Fantsenyi, patriot, father, husband, lover of life, friend of truth, and many others, is gone.
About a year ago, I asked Kofi to come up with a concept for my 2016 presidential campaign. So he brought me something. (Many others I asked did not come back. Some did not want to be painted PPP. Even though I had assured them I had come to them because of their expertise in economics, strategy, agriculture, etc.). I read and I watched what Kofi had brought to me. And I told him immediately that I liked it. He asked again and again, in Fante, if I wanted something to be changed. I said no, it was perfect. I added that his genius was showing. He smiled that smile. Then he walked that happy walk. This was someone who could deliver great things given the opportunity to use his creative talent. I am glad for the opportunity to tell him that he was good.
I wish he had spent more time here on earth for many others to experience his creative genius, not acting, but creating and weaving and delivering greatness. It is this lost opportunity that makes me so sad, sad, sad. Plus the lack of a healthcare system to make us well when our human system breaks down.
To his wife, Ewuresi, his children, and his family, my sympathies.
There is a lot I wish I could write or say now but can’t or shouldn’t. But, such talent and a great love and flair for life!
Kofi, write a play and give it to God. Ask St. Peter to choose some actors, professional and amateur, and I bet we will hear the applause here on earth!
Me Nua, Rest in Peace!
(Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom)
Source:Ghana/AccraFM.com
