Cordelia Okonye, the mother of slain influencer Augusta Osedion, visited her daughter’s grave to mark what would have been Augusta’s 23rd birthday. Augusta was murdered in 2023 by her boyfriend, Benjamin Best (Killaboi), who remains free despite his arrest in Sierra Leone. Okonye pays tribute on social media.
Cordelia Okonye, the mother of late influencer Augusta Osedion, recently visited her daughter’s grave to mark what would have been her 23rd birthday. Augusta, tragically murdered in July 2023, had her life cut short at the hands of her boyfriend, Benjamin Best, aka Killaboi, who admitted to the crime on social media. In an emotional post shared on Instagram, Okonye honored her daughter’s memory, recalling precious moments from Augusta’s life. She wrote, "I made a promise to yearly give you flowers on your birthday, and if I don't, then just know I’ve joined you." Okonye expressed her unending love for Augusta and her commitment to honoring her daughter's legacy.
Okonye reflected on special memories, such as Augusta’s gift of a dress and cake for her mother’s 49th birthday, and their shared times together. The grief-stricken mother also vowed to continue marking Augusta's birthday at her resting place, keeping her memory alive. Meanwhile, Benjamin Best, after fleeing Nigeria, was arrested in Sierra Leone after attempting to change his identity and obtain a new passport. Despite his capture, no legal action has been taken against him, and he remains free. Okonye’s visit to her daughter’s grave is a poignant reminder of the tragic loss, as she fights for justice and keeps Augusta’s spirit alive in her heart.
Cordelia Okonye, the mother of late influencer Augusta Osedion, recently visited her daughter’s grave to mark what would have been her 23rd birthday. Augusta, tragically murdered in July 2023, had her life cut short at the hands of her boyfriend, Benjamin Best, aka Killaboi, who admitted to the crime on social media. In an emotional post shared on Instagram, Okonye honored her daughter’s memory, recalling precious moments from Augusta’s life. She wrote, "I made a promise to yearly give you flowers on your birthday, and if I don't, then just know I’ve joined you." Okonye expressed her unending love for Augusta and her commitment to honoring her daughter's legacy.
Okonye reflected on special memories, such as Augusta’s gift of a dress and cake for her mother’s 49th birthday, and their shared times together. The grief-stricken mother also vowed to continue marking Augusta's birthday at her resting place, keeping her memory alive. Meanwhile, Benjamin Best, after fleeing Nigeria, was arrested in Sierra Leone after attempting to change his identity and obtain a new passport. Despite his capture, no legal action has been taken against him, and he remains free. Okonye’s visit to her daughter’s grave is a poignant reminder of the tragic loss, as she fights for justice and keeps Augusta’s spirit alive in her heart.
