Heaven has indeed gained an angel as Emilia Asim co-founder, Future Awards Africa and Red Media dies.
She is reported to have died yesterday, 29th February.
Emilia was a notable brand strategist who worked with many brands, media and non-governmental organisations.
She co-founded the Future Awards Africa with international award winning youth ambassadors, Chude Jideonwo and Debola Williams.
News of her death was given by her company, AML Media last night.
The entrepreneur was in her 30s. Cause of death is not yet known, but her timelines are inundated with grieving friends’ and business partners’ tributes.
One of her last projects:
Tributes:
Oby Ezekwesili@obyezeks· “How @emiliaasim ? How dear daughter?
Moment like this, the Word of our Lord brings comfort. One that speaks of your essence, Emilia is: Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. May the deepest comfort of God envelope your Mom and siblings”
Wana Udobang@MissWanaWana· “Emilia would spend the first 20mins of every conversation trying to convince me to become a nollywood actor, begging me that she would manage me and I would always laugh it off. We will miss you dearly EmiliaAsim Ita”
Agenpo@agenpo · “We regret the demise of one of our Advisory Board members, Emilia Asim-Ita. On her own, Emilia was very accomplished in her field of Communications. With us, Emilia was constantly vibrant in the discharge of her duties and always sought to open new doors for us. RIP @emiliaasim”