the Humanist view

Papa’s two favorite chairs accentuate my living room.

Photos of Ejakait Emmanuel George Owaraga II with his wife; of papa, Eng. George William Owaraga, the Chief, with his grandson Owaraga III; and of papa in my living room stimulate feelings of love and comfort.

And a strong reminder that papa’s true line lives on.

In my living room, his Jim Reeves’ record “songs to warm the heart”, among papa’s surviving collection that I treasure, makes me nostalgic.

I do have a lot to celebrate.

Today, 1st November 2026, is the sixth anniversary since papa, the Chief of Ikaribwok Isekelio Clan and King George of Entebbe, rested.

It has dawned on me that I continue to heal and that I am now fully in the place of ‘I will not shed anniversary tears’ anymore.

I am transitioning to marking the anniversary of when papa rested with celebration.

Papa’s Song

I wonder, which Iteso musician should I partner with in order to write lyrics of songs celebrating papa?

I wonder, what appropriate lyrics would they be?

I wonder, which of the Iteso musical instruments would be the most appropriate to feature in papa’s song?

I wonder, should it be a song accompanied by instruments and is ideal for dancing?

I wonder, would a song about papa last for generations to come?

Papa’s Love

Papa, it took your death for me to fully appreciate and to realize the hugeness of how good you were to me.

Papa, you named me Norah, a name associated with strength, honor, dignity, respectability and majestic presence; and you nurtured me to embody my name.

Papa, you named me Alinga, the name of your mother and with the name came such cultural location, identity and power; the central pillar of my strength and courage as I continue to journey on this earth.

Papa’s Legacy

Papa, I am comforted, as well, that your name lives on through your son, Emmanuel George Owaraga II, whom you named after you; and through his son, your grandson, Gabriel Owaraga III, whom you also named after you.

And yes, your daughter in-love, the wife of Owaraga II, is still honoring your request to her.

Thank you, eyalama papa, I celebrate!

For the title of this post I have borrowed from Bad Bunny’s “Debi tirar Mas Fotos,” I should have taken more photos … But still you live on in my heart.