Mavin Records singer, Crayon, has shared a heartbreaking story about losing his mother, Evelyn Chukwu, just four days before his birthday.
The 29-year-old singer poured out his pain in an emotional tribute as he laid his mother to rest, describing her death as the “darkest day” of his life.
“July 4th was the darkest day of my life. I lost my soldier, my backbone, my angel and my pillar,” Crayon wrote. “I spoke to you days before, and like you always do, you prayed for me. I didn’t know that would be your last prayer.”
The singer revealed that his mother appeared healthy during their last conversation, making her sudden death even more painful.
“You sounded so fine, like nothing was wrong. Only for my world to suddenly crumble before my eyes,” he said.
Crayon, visibly broken at the burial, recalled watching his mother carry the family’s burden for years, calling her a “warrior” and his “best friend.”
“Seeing you lie lifeless on that hospital bed broke me to pieces — it was my greatest fear. I’ve asked God ‘why?’ so many times. Why now, when it’s finally time for you to enjoy the fruits of your labour?” he lamented.
The singer said his mother’s death has left an unhealable scar, admitting that every achievement from now on will never feel the same.
“Nothing will ever be the same. Every milestone, every success — it will all feel different without you, mummy,” he wrote.
Crayon ended his tribute with a promise to take care of his siblings and uphold his mother’s legacy.
“As we lay you to rest today, I know you’d want me to be strong. I promise to take care of Naza and the rest of the family. I’ll never say goodbye, because I know you live through me.”
He described Evelyn Chukwu as his “sweetheart, angel, and best friend,” saying he would miss her prayers and unconditional love forever.
