By Executive Editor

Friends, family, and relatives are mourning the passing of sickle cell activist Josephine Esisa Madewo.

Madewo passed away in the wee hours of Sunday morning.

She has been described as generous, a great activist, and a wonderful client who dedicated her time to raising awareness about the disease.

@tastefullysaucy:

She was the first person that taught me about IUD effects on women’s bodies. She was always donating menstrual items and clothes to women when I had donation drives. Sweet Josiey, your legacy and activism will live on forever

Maxine Linda:
Josey, a radiant soul who found joy in every moment. Her unwavering support for friends’ dreams & dedication to raising awareness about sickle cell disease left an indelible mark. One thing i learnt from her was try to make time for your different friends. RIP, dear friend.

Rusty Halo:
One of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. Thank you for being such an amazing soul and bringing the light everywhere you went. Thank you for loving my people loudly and I pray you knew how much they loved you back. Rest in Peace Josey

Namanya:
You fought and good fight and looked so happy and beautiful doing it.

Emeka:
When we were at campus and I was starting out my career, she gave me one of my first interviews in the Daily Monitor. She was a very great activist. May you rest Well

Warriors Club 5:
Our world has lost the fiercest warrior. You were such a light and cheer, a ray of hope to many. Because of you, many have embraced Sickle Cell disease and learned to live with it, many others learned a thing or two about it.

Your legacy will carry on. May you rest in eternal peace, Josephine.

House of Panda:
A wonderful client and beautiful soul; the world was a much better place with you in it,
@Jo_siiey. Thank you for using your voice + all your might to raise awareness for sickle cell anemia, for being you.
Your legacy is unmatched and you’ll remain in our hearts.

Digimark Communications:
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the untimely death of our beloved Cofounder,
@Jo_siiey

She will be greatly missed and always in our loving memory as a strong woman who fought tirelessly for what she believed in.

We’ll always celebrate her legacy, a life that touched and impacted many. May her soul rest in eternal peace.