IN MEMORY OF NOMNANDI (NANDI) BENGU

On December 18, 2017, we said our final goodbyes to a beloved sister, colleague, coworker, and friend, Nandi Bengu, who was suddenly taken away from us after a long and very painful battle with her physical body.

On behalf of WFWP USA, all chairwomen nationwide, our board, and our staff, I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to her husband, children, and closer family.

I personally enjoyed working with Nandi in WFWP USA, appreciated her always honest, passionate, and sometimes provocative views and thoughts, which I truly appreciated, as they came across to me as refreshing and clarifying. She was not one to tiptoe around anyone or anything, but always came straight to the point.

We thank her for her passion, love, and investment into the WFWP Chapter in Georgia, where she held the position of chairwoman for a couple of years. Nandi loved to teach the "Pure Love" Curriculum, through which she reached especially the younger generation in Georgia, and then also youth in Washington, DC. In DC, she spoke at the Annual Day of Service Project to public schools, hoping to prepare them for and save them from the traps of today's promiscuous culture and lifestyle. Nandi also facilitated a very moving Bridge of Peace Ceremony at the University of Maryland in 2013 on the occasion of WFWP USA's National Assembly. In 2014, she spoke again at the WFWP USA’s National Assembly as part of the Global Women’s Peace Network panel. She stirred the audience with her theme of "The Art of Forgiveness, Love, and Unity." Many enjoyed her public speaking and facilitating events, as she always spoke honestly, to the point, and poignantly on her subject. This is truly a talent we hope she will also utilize in the next world for the sake of peace.

Nandi and her dear friend WFWP USA Vice President Juanita Pierre Louis

After moving to New York City, Nandi sought to start a WFWP USA chapter in Harlem, yet shortly thereafter felt called to work with WFWP International’s UN Office in New York to reach international leaders, especially those from her homeland, South Africa.

Although Nandi was called from us so suddenly at a fairly young age, she has left behind a memorable legacy and has been imprinted in our hearts forever. We thank our WFWP USA Senior Vice President, Rev. Juanita Pierre-Louis, who undoubtedly was her closest friend, ally, and prayer partner until the very end.

We thank you, dear Nandi, for all you have done for WFWP and beyond, for the person you are, and for valiantly facing your final intense struggles with your health until the last moment. You are a fighter for goodness and for God, and a heroine in your own way. We love and appreciate you so much for your fiery, passionate heart.

In that spirit let us remember her, pray for her family and children, and for her to continue to be a great advocate for goodness and righteousness in Heaven.

Nandi (center, in the blue dress suit) at the 2014 WFWP National Assembly

We love you, we miss you, and wish you well on this final journey to your eternal resting place. But we have no doubt that the resting will not last long, as you will continue to invest yourself for the cause of peace and righteousness on the spiritual side.

Go in peace, dearest sister, after a job well done! You are free now and you can fly!

See you again!

With love and gratitude,

Angelika Selle, President WFWP USA
National Chairwomen, National Board, and HQ staff

Editor’s note: a GoFundMe page has been set up to support Nandi’s family, especially her two daughters, as well as to cover the costs of her funeral and the ceremony celebrating her life, which took place on January 5th. If you wish to make a donation, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/nadi2.

Also, stay tuned for a follow-up article in the next issue of Logic of Love, detailing Nandi’s contributions to WFWP over her years of service.

Nandi (far right, in the blue dress suit) at the 2014 National Assembly

Speaking at the 2014 National Assembly

Speaking at the 2014 National Assembly

Speaking at the 2014 National Assembly

Speaking at the 2014 National Assembly