By Matthew Onyemah
We come together today, not just in sorrow, but in deep reverence for a man whose soul was as gentle as a breeze, whose heart was open and generous, and whose absence leaves a space that no words, no matter how poetic, could ever truly fill.
Chris Ndukaeze Darlington Eseka was not just our friend. He was our brother in spirit. A quiet force of compassion in a world that too often rushes past the gentle-hearted. Chris moved through life with a humility and warmth that disarmed even the hardest hearts. You didn’t just know of Chris — you felt him. You felt his presence, his care, his attentiveness, his unwavering kindness.
He was kind to a fault, some would say. But those of us who truly knew him, knew that his kindness was not weakness. It was his strength. It was who he was. He gave, not because he had to, but because it was simply in his nature to give his time, his words, his smile, his heart. He made people feel safe, understood, and unconditionally accepted. That is a rare and precious gift.
Whether you needed someone to talk to, someone to laugh with, or simply someone to sit beside you in silence, Chris was there. His was a life of quiet service, the kind of goodness that doesn’t ask to be seen, but is always felt.
His passing has shaken us all. The pain is deep, because the love is deep and we are already missing him more than we can bear.
But even in the shadow of this loss, something beautiful has risen; a testament to the man he was and the love he inspired. To the group of friends who created the WhatsApp group and organized a collection pot in Chris’s memory, thank you immensely. Your actions speak louder than words. In coming together to support his family with funeral arrangements, you have honored his legacy in the most meaningful way possible: through compassion, solidarity, and love. You have shown what community looks like, and I know that Chris would be both humbled and proud.
To his family, God will continue to bless you all and give you the strength to bear this massive loss.
Chris, our hearts are broken, but our memories of you remain whole. In every act of quiet kindness, in every moment of gentleness, in every gathering of friends who care for each other the way you cared for all of us, you will live on.
You were a blessing to this world, Chris. And though you are no longer here in body, you are forever with us in spirit.
May you rest now, our beloved friend wrapped in peace, surrounded by light, and remembered always with love.
Goodbye for now, Chris Ndukaeze Darlington Eseka. We will never stop missing you.
Your brother,
Matthew Onyemah (Skippo)
.Onyemah, famous with Leventis United, back in the day, also played for Super Eagles.
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