Like gentle and reassuring rays of sunshine warming the soul and body, her sweet, golden honey lined voice and words give comfort. I felt down downunder and listened to this angels voice, lifting my spirits -wishing to discover more of this person I am met with news she is resting eternally. God always takes away the most precious and loved ones. Vale Kemdi.
from E.C Sydney, Oz

Thanks Umar. I appreciate the info. I'm still saddened by her passing and I didn't even know her. I still play her music often. If anybody has any pictures, please send them to WareChildLB@yahoo.com. I'll see about making a donation to one of the organizations you mentioned. Thanks again.

Earliest memory. Sharing a photo with ben the bear cradled between us on an uncles door step.

'Full of love'

Best wishes go to Her Family and Friends far and wide.

umar
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Dateline: Hanover, NH


Nkemdilim "Kemdi" Amadiume, 26, died August 22, 2005 at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
She was born August 20, 1979 in London, England, the daughter of Ifi Amadiume and Kojo Sebastian Amanor.
She was a graduate of Hanover High School in 1996 and was a track and field star. She holds the school record for the long jump and triple jump. Her name is on the high school sports "Wall of Fame".
In 2000 she graduated from New York University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Studio Art. She also holds the NYU record for the long jump, triple jump and also participated in relay and cross-country.
Kemdi was a renowned and talented singer, songwriter and producer.
She is survived by her mother, Professor Ifi Amadiume of Hanover, NH, her father, Professor Kojo Sebastian Amanor of Ghana, her brother, Amadi Amadiume-Cisse of Hanover, NH; Her paternal grandparents, Grace Amanor-Wilks of London, England and Ivor Wilks of Whales; several uncles and aunts; nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral and celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 11:00 AM in Rollins Chapel at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH.
Interment will follow at the Pine Knoll Cemetery in Hanover, NH.
Following the committal, a reception will be held in the "Top of the Hop" in Hopkins Center.
Contributions in Kemdi's name can be given to the National MS Society, 733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3288 or to the MS Society, Central New England, 101 A First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451-1115 or to the Kemdi Scholarship Foundation, c/o Ledyard National Bank, 38 Main Street, P.O. Box 799, Hanover, NH 03755.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home of Hanover, NH.

Umar
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I met Kemdi eary this summer through a close friend. My eyes met a warm and kind spirit. Kemdi was my sung s-hero. Not only her music but her presense was large spiritually. She lifted my spirit and faith when ever I saw her. Keep in mind we met at a hospital; where she lit up the room like 12 O' Clock noon. Always concerned about this one and that ones well being and just so present and in tune. She always had this knowing smile like an elder, "saying everything will be fine just LOVE each other and self. Kemdi(Our Nigerian Queen) touched so many lives that we could never imagine. I welcome more comments and propse we organize and build on her life. I would like to propse a celebration of Kemdi's life... Realeyes
I will keep you all in ears reach! Realeyes dj_raleyes@yahoo.com

I just read the Kemdi R.I.P. message. What happened to Kemdi? Is she dead? If so, how did she die? Where did you see the information about her?

Make you realise the real meaning of her song :
Kemdi "Still A Dancer"

who'll take a chance on me now
who's left to love me know
oh I know, I'm not the safest bet
but all my chance aren't taken yet
cruel heart, won't you just let go
cruel heart, we both know

but love's not the only answer
cause in the dark, you're still a dancer
whoa oa hwoa oa oa oa whoaaaaa yeah
you're still a dancer

spinning twirling twisting and turning yeah
whoa oa hwoa oa oa oa whoaaaaa
in the dark, you're still a dancer
spinning twirling twisting and turning
in the dark, I'm still a dancer
in the dark, I'm still a dancer
in the dark, I'm still a dancer

so who'll take a chance on me now
who's left to love me now
oh I know, yes I know
that I'm not the safest bet
but all my chance aren't taken yet

cruel heart, love's not the only answer
cause in the dark, you're still a dancer
whoa oa hwoa oa oa oa whoaaaaa yeah
you're still a dancer
spinning twirling twisting and turning
in the dark, I'm still a dancer
repeat

(bridge)
you've got these feelings and they're burning inside
you know they say a good love is a friendship on fire
you try to hide it but it's starting to tell
that deep down, something is happening and you know it as well

(blended bridge and chorus)

in the dark, I'm still a dancer
repeat
I'm still a dancer
-kemdi

In loving memory to a talented singer and beautiful person inside and out. We will miss everything she gave to us. Do you have a great memory. Please share. That's how we live on. Much love and Blessing to family.