Circulating message suggests Komla Dumor expressed how woebegone he was

Various online blogs and websites have published a message purported to be from the late BBC World journalist, Komla Dumor written to his friend, days before his sudden death on Saturday.

I found this quoted message, reprinted below:-

God has been very good to me. Last year I experienced a lot of illness. My BP nearly gave me a stroke but I trod on. Waking up at 2am and heading to work. Exhausted sometimes..aching in my body and soul…mentally and emotionally drained, but I kept going. I smiled for the camera..I volunteered for extra shifts..I showed respect to my colleagues from directors to

 security guards..I took a lot of jealousy driven vicious insults and backstabbing from petty people without reply..I remain silent in my personal strife and misery..I kept smiling and pushing on to present better and to engage with my audience and increase my following..long days and frustrating times but I kept going..but I kept going..through the west gate mall coverage through the mandela funeral..even when illness had me collapsing, I delivered..today my boss, the head of Television called me for a one minute meeting..he said komla we have decided to make you the anchor presenter for our coverage of the world cup in Brazil..we shook hands and I left. I looked to the sky and said thank you Lord for reminding that you are on my side.. The enemy will be scattered. Selah! Selah! Praise Him.. tomorrow is another day. 

If anything, the message speaks volumes about a troubled man who kept everything inside while showering the outside world with his smile. If the message isn't anything but truth, then who ever said, "A smile hides my pain, a hug masks my heartache, and a laugh covers my tears" was not very far from the truth.

May the soul of Komla Dumor rest in eternal peace.

SOURCE: WAVUTI