Cordelia Okonye, the grieving mother of the late Augusta Okonye, has shared a deeply emotional message to mark two years since the tragic loss of her daughter.

In a heartfelt Facebook post, she reflected on the pain, judgment, and unanswered questions that have surrounded Augusta’s untimely death.

Augusta, fondly known as “Austa,” was stabbed to death by her boyfriend, a tragedy that sent shockwaves through her community and beyond. Now, two years later, her mother continues to mourn not only her daughter’s passing but also the criticism and lack of empathy she faced from others.

“Death is a mystery… Nobody chooses to die in a hard and painful way like fire, drowning or by stabbing like the case of my daughter,” Cordelia wrote in her lengthy tribute.

She questioned the tendency of society to shame the victims while excusing or overlooking the actions of their abusers, particularly in cases involving young women.

“Her boyfriend killed her and I received heartless messages and unthoughtful comments from those whose daughters are even doing worse things than just having a boyfriend,” she lamented.

Cordelia defended Augusta’s character, noting that despite being cautious and principled, often rejecting questionable offers and being transparent about her relationships, her daughter still fell victim to violence.

“She brought her boyfriend home. She turned down many offers to travel abroad with strangers for money. She was careful. Yet it happened,” Cordelia wrote, emphasising that no one is immune to tragedy and urging others to avoid judgment.

The grieving mother also spoke about the dreams her daughter had, including plans for a fashion brand and a diagnostic center named “Austa Diagnosis Center (ADC),” which she said were thwarted by Augusta’s untimely death.

“I grief for her Hair and Clothing Brands and Austa Diagnosis Center (ADC) that Benjamin didn’t allow to see light of the day,” she said, referring to the accused boyfriend.

Cordelia vowed to keep her daughter’s memory alive, stating that she would continue posting about her daily “until my last breath.”

“Stop asking me for how long? I choose to honor her in this manner and it’s not too much to do for my best friend. After all, it’s my page and not yours,” she added.

Her tribute ends with an emotional farewell:
“Adieu Augusta! Adieu the only Austa! Adieu my SuperStar!!!”