Emeka — if you see this, your family in Somalia is looking for you

I've been looking for my friend Emeka since 2007. This platform is my latest attempt to bridge the gap that opened when they left. Religious persecution forced our family to flee. Emeka, then 53, left with the blessing of the whole family. For the first 21 months, we received occasional calls. Emeka was working in day labor in Leicester and seemed to be doing okay. They talked about sending money home, about eventually bringing us over. The messages suddenly stopped in 2023. After that, silence. No calls, no messages, nothing. I remember staying up late telling stories by flashlight when the power went out with Emeka. Those are the memories I hold onto. Emeka would be around 72 today. medium height, athletic build, with a distinctive walk. I've never stopped looking. I never will. Please, if you know anything about Emeka, reach out. We hold no grudges. Life is complicated. We just want reconnection.