53 entries.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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5:21 pm
Can't believe that Raufu is no more with us. I can still imagine the calm, smiling and intelligent look on his face. I had the privilege of examining many of his students and of sitting in meetings with him. He was a caring and generous scholar who always had time for his colleagues and students. A scholar who combined a good mind with a good heart --- a combination so rare in the academic world where research progression takes precedence over every thing. We will miss him dearly but can rest on the satisfaction that good scholars acquire immortality through their scholarship. Raufu will continue to be remembered through his contributions to African studies. May his soul rest in peace.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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5:00 pm
May Allah in His infinite mercy grant him jannatul Firdaus ... protect his family and shower them with blessings.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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4:38 pm
I knew Raufu first as an undergraduate, and then as a graduate student. He never knew me well, but this never stopped him receiving my questions with grace or encouraging my research when I spoke to him, patiently and repeatedly. He was the most dependable attendee of the African History and Politics Seminar Series, at which I saw him the most. The more I think about it, the more I really that he was a consistent part of my scholarly upbringing, which makes me grateful to him and sad that I never got to tell him.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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4:17 pm
Such a wonderful man, gentle and generous to his colleagues, friends and acquaintances; and a scholar from whom I learned a great deal. He will be terribly missed in African and Nigerian studies, and by me.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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3:39 pm
I never knew Professor Mustapha personally - we only met once quite briefly - but nonetheless he was obviously a wonderful man and considerable influence on me. I greatly admire his scholarship - so rigorous, direct, and creative, authoritative without any trace of self-importance.
At the very beginning of my PhD, I contacted him out of the blue, and he spoke to me over the phone at great length, advising, explaining, and provoking. Some years later, I suggested that one of my own students contact him for advice - again, he was just as accomodating. I'm sure that myself and my student are just two of the countless many he generously and selflessly helped over the years.
At the very beginning of my PhD, I contacted him out of the blue, and he spoke to me over the phone at great length, advising, explaining, and provoking. Some years later, I suggested that one of my own students contact him for advice - again, he was just as accomodating. I'm sure that myself and my student are just two of the countless many he generously and selflessly helped over the years.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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2:47 pm
Raufu was a gentle man and a fine scholar. Selina and I send our heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, students and friends.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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2:16 pm
Dear Raufu, I knew you for so short time! But enough to realise the deepness of your humanity and sense of humour, while rigorous and helpful with your students. I'll miss you a lot for countless reasons. RIP
wrote on August 17, 2017
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2:03 pm
It took our MPhil class one day to decide Raufu was the best lecturer most of us had ever been taught by. He was thoughtful, articulate, clear and, even in his avatar as professor, incredibly kind. His children, who I only met briefly at the hospital, carry the same intellect and kindness in themselves. It is heartening to know Raufu's light will shine on.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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1:57 pm
It was a pleasure to call Raufu my colleague while he was here at QEH , A burning academic light has been extinguished , it will never be replaced .
wrote on August 17, 2017
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1:56 pm
May your soul rest in peace. Your scholarship shall live on...
wrote on August 17, 2017
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1:51 pm
It was an honour and a pleasure to be Raufu's colleague at QEH and St Antony's. He was generous, intelligent and fun...and impossible to replace. He will be missed by all of us and by all the students and former students.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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1:33 pm
With the passing on of Prof. Raufu Mustapha, Africa, and indeed the world, has lost an original thinker, erudite scholar and socio-political activist.
Since I first met him at the Centre for Democracy and Development in London some twenty years back, I have always admired the passion and clarity with which this true Pan-Africanist championed Africa's cause for internal transformative governance, regional integration and international reckoning.
My Big Brother, you are gone but your ideas and actions will continue to animate on-going efforts to reclaim the continent.
May you Rest In Peace in the knowledge that you have paid your dues to this troubled world!
Abdel-Fatau Musah
Director, Africa II, UN Secretariat.
Since I first met him at the Centre for Democracy and Development in London some twenty years back, I have always admired the passion and clarity with which this true Pan-Africanist championed Africa's cause for internal transformative governance, regional integration and international reckoning.
My Big Brother, you are gone but your ideas and actions will continue to animate on-going efforts to reclaim the continent.
May you Rest In Peace in the knowledge that you have paid your dues to this troubled world!
Abdel-Fatau Musah
Director, Africa II, UN Secretariat.
wrote on August 17, 2017
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1:08 pm
I was shocked by Raufu's death. He struck me as a compassionate teacher when he acted as one of my two external examiners giving very constructive comments. I hope his family will have the fortitude to bear this loss.