I am just like an Amoeba. A deadly parasite.  I am an agent of change—just like how an Amoeba always changes its form and its shape. But. My core principles, values, and goals are unchanged, just like how an Amoeba core principle, mission and goal—is to be a parasite for human-kind. My core principles are education for all, public health, unity, humanity—And. The education of girls and women are my foremost priorities.

I am a survivor like your mother and just like you—all. The rising of my sun was on Monday, June 26, 1950. You know, I had the entire weekend to plan and I prepare myself for. This Monday. Just like how The Lion and The Lioness and their 4 boys. Did. When they entered the Panta Chiefdom territories located in upper Bong County—when called upon by The Chief. Doloquelle-Paye.

Upon the rising of my sun—That Monday of June 26, 1950, in the town of Foequelleh. In my family’s hut. In the Doloquellema’s Quarter—not too far from The Cotton Tree—that is always watching us—in the heart of the Town. I arrived ready. With a beating heart and a crying voice. I turned everything down-side up—upon my arrival.

I changed—the games bad-way—and fine-fine way.

I loved microbiology. The studies of micro bacteria and parasites—were my heaven on earth. I knew for a long time that our people die easily from mineral illness. So. I fell in love with parasites and bacteria. I decided to study, to learn, and to understand micro organisms—to help our people.

I, Topka Woahtepha Doloquellema/Dolokolliemah, had a very eventful, trying, and unimaginable life. I was loved and I was hated at the same time. I fell many times, but I kept getting back up, through the support of strangers and friends — because of my good moral conduct. And my high IQ.

I have been betrayed, disappointed, and cheated. I have escaped the jaws of death and despairs, many times because of jealousy. Envy and hatred. I encountered mountains of frustrations because of the lack of transparency and the lack of accountability. 

Received. Because of the struggle of the new. Change. And the lack of.

I have been lifted up many times. And I have been let down many times.

But. I thanked God for everything. And a dear friend that I met in 1964. This was always my prayers as I kept moving on. As I made choices and decisions to keep on moving and keep on trying to work towards a better tomorrow, for my people, for my family, for my community, and for my country.  For humanity. To help others, to help strangers, as others and strangers have always stood by me.

I am a Stupid. Kpelle. Sand-Cutter. Amoeba. Parasite. Medicine Man.

And I see invisible things.

To be continued^. 

^{For the month of June, which happens to be my father’s birth month, I will be sharing some of papa’s life journey with you. This is a quick introduction to things papa wrote and shared with me}.

Thank you for reading.

Lawuo, Yemah-Gbokwoh, Zorkleene, Aalafayiah, Dolokolliemah, Cummings and Naimah