''Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.''- Proverbs 31:30.

'Mums' as I would fondly call you, perhaps because of your willingness to adopt so many people as your own child, or maybe it's the way you gather the downtrodden to yourself just like a hen with its chicks.

And let's not also forget your ever so encompassing love, care, hugs, kisses and prayers😊🙌🏾🙏🏽!! Indeed you were Mums to me 'Extraordinaire'!!! You were such a sound, grounded, spiritual and loving mother😊🙏🏾!!

'Mums' you weren't only a good mother to me, you were also my mentor. You loved me and my family unconditionally, you cared for me, my wife Ebere and our kids so much and at all times.

You exemplified a woman of grace and mercy, you strived to cultivate godly character traits such as humility, wisdom, faith, kindness, prayer, godly fear and discipline😊🙏🏾!!

You were always giving of yourself to me and others, indeed you were always about the progress of all your children(spiritual and biological). Mums you gave and displayed nurture, godly direction, instruction and loads of encouragement.

So much amazement at how you did all this and mostly denied even your own needs and catered for the needs of others☺️🙌🏾🙏🏾!!

There were so many levels about you that I wouldn't be able to exhaust them. Like you were solidly grounded in the word of God. You always spoke the truth within your heart in love. You always gave encouragement, nurture, godly counsel and instruction! You were a woman who loved to worship the Lord with songs, hymns and prayer🙏🏾

I could go on but let me recount the time when I met you. It was I believe in 1998, I had walked into the church fellowship you belonged to on a Sunday. One week prior to that i had rededicated my life to Jesus Christ and was looking for a place to fellowship.

On recommendation I walked into your place of fellowship then. And shortly after during the 'meet and greet' session at the church, I stood up and introduced myself.

Suddenly without hesitation you also stood up and raised your hand to say that you would be willing and pleased to adopt me as one of your spiritual children.

This was because I was new to the fellowship, I had no friends and knew no one else!! I was so overwhelmed, grateful and joyful that you extended such Godly love and affection😊🙌🏾🙏🏾!!

Fast forward to 2024, 26 years later, you have never abandoned me, nor my wife and our children whom you also adopted😊🙏🏾!!

So with all that said 'Mums'.....I just want to really say that I'm really going to miss you immensely....😭😭😭.

Yes I know that you're in a much better place with the Lord, but it still doesn't take away from the fact that you not being here any longer is very painful😟! Your impact in my life and that of my family was so life-changing🙌🏾🙏🏾!!

I love you so much Mums, sleep well until we meet again in heaven🙏🏾!!! Shalom, Shalom, Shalom.

To The Family and Friends of Mama Bola, Especially her Daughter Bosede

i would like to say a few words in tribute to Mama Bola, may she be remembered forever more,  Mama Bola held a very special place in my heart, her good work speak Volumes,  like a windfire she spread, she had always played a big role by motivating me in my spiritual life, by ministering to me and motivating me on how to speak in tongues, and so many, many other ways that has lingered in my life, which her memories will always remain with me, Mama Bola is a fair lady, never judgemental and never looking down on anyone, sweet tooth Mamma Bola enjoys her delicious meals followed by her fruits with glorious company, Mama Bola has connected me with many people who have been kind to me and appreciated our sisterhood, many, many thanks to Mama Bola and may her SOUL rest in peace, Love sister Frances 

You Will Never Be Forgotten .. AMEN

My dear sister Mrs Bolajiaulko your soul will rest in perfect peace, Amen. You are wonderful and lovely lady you are well loved by everyone that knows you and we will miss you very much,  but Jesus loves you more, Amen. 

My dear Bose the Lord Almighty will comfort you and the rest of the family at this sad time. This is also to let you know that you are not alone because God is with you all in Jesus's Name, Amen.

May her soul rest in perfect peace, Amen. 

Love you aunty Joyce.

Stay blessed in Jesus's name, Amen.

Even though death will come to us all, at some point, it feels as though at 79, death came too early for Mama Bola. 

Her faith; her smile; her graciousness; her generousity of soul; her love of life and keen interest in people made her a human tour de force. Of course one must never forget that delightfully mischievous glint in her eyes, and the fact that she gave us Bọsede. 

Mama Bola, you will be sorely missed, yet your presence will remain for an eternity through the lives of those you touched and the difference you made through the 'Mama Bola Effect'. I bet you are already crocheting, cooking, painting and gathering the children together in Heaven, because, why not? 

May your beautiful soul rest in perfect peace, held aloft on the wings of Angels.

With Love, Gratitude and Awe for a life lived so fully,

Banjo et Gerrard Aromolaran-Eaton

xoxoxoxoxo

Tribute to my beloved Sister.

Sister Iyabo as we call her in our family was a loving, caring, generous and a down to earth woman. She was never shyed away from speaking the truth.

She was an inspiration, an encourager, she was a big sister to me, a friend, a confidant and a mentor. She was a woman of faith, a woman of prayer, always praying for our family especially for our children. I am married to her cousin but she took me under her wings as her younger sister. She stood by me through thick and thin, especially when my husband relocated to Nigeria.

Whenever I visited her, she wouldn't allow me to leave her house empty handed. She would insist that I took something with me, if it's stew, it would be food item or whatever she had at home. She was always willing to share, not just material things but also from her knowledge. She taught me some Yoruba proverbs. Her life reminds me of the story of Lydia in the bible.

In 1988, she invited my friend and I to her Church conference where both of us gave our lives to Christ. She didn't stop there, she would come to my house and shared the word of God, prayed with me that I might receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Whenever she bought any Christian books, or CD, she would buy me a copy.

She loved people and loved God and served Him wholeheartedly. She was a blessing to anyone that crossed her path.

In one of my visits to her, she told me she wanted to go home. I didn't know by then that she was talking about her heavenly home. Sister Iyabo though you are no longer with us you will forever lives in our hearts.

Adieu my beloved sister till we meet again in glory. ❤️

Dear Mummy,

TRIBUTE TO MRS BOLAJI ALUKO.

Mama London as I fondly called. Thank God for the life you lived. You thought me the rudimentary of patience, love and perseverance/ endurance trust and loyalty.

Through the thick and thin, you equipped me with all the values a being need to imbibed to live successful in life.

You tendered loving care through all the years of your holidaying in Lagos Nigeria, helping me made decision, strategic thinking and understanding that life and people as priceless and am so grateful for these.

Memories of how I usually drove you to various market, all around Victoria Island and lkoyi and asked me to stayed with you in the living room can never depart me.

Mummy, your life has been totally trust and believe in God and he will always make a way, if I can just hold on to promises that has kept me going.

What a blessing you are to these world mom.

Mummy, you are a lovely soul and you will be really missed.

You live on my heart till we met again to part no more. Sun re ooo

 WASIU ADEBAYO 

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I was in Ikenne, Nigeria when I heard the news of Mama Bosede’s passing.

Hmmmm…..God knows best!

She was a humble and gentle soul and cared for everybody. We shared our past stories as we discovered we both grew up in Ilorin, Nigeria. The last time we spoke, we sang old hymns in Yoruba together on the phone.

We will miss her a lot.

I send my condolences to Bosede and the whole family both in UK and Nigeria. We thank God for her life and we will not sorrow because she is resting now in a better place with God Almighty.

Pele Bose, stay strong and remember all the wonderful times with your precious Mum and be happy.

Love you and I will see you when I get back to the U.K.

Mrs Mabel Odesanya (Dupe’s Mum)

"We are going to see Bosede's mum" were the words that used to strike

fear into me and my brother when we were children. She had a no-nonsense approach to discipline and often just one look would be enough for me to correct my behaviour. Over the years as I started my own family and raised my own kids, I found myself often repeating the lessons she had taught me growing up with my own children.

As I got older we were able to have more adult conversations about my

family and family in general. On reflection she was more than just another aunty - she was the grandma I never had, a mentor and the person who filled that hole when my father was not around. I owe her a lot of credit for becoming the man I am today. She will never be forgotten. Love you aunty.. 

Kola

A TRIBUTE TO A CARING MOTHER

“Dear Mom, I am so grateful to God for letting me know you”.  Over a decade ago, I was invited to meet someone in the Chairman’s Office. The former Chairman, of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Nigeria, Mr. Sam Saba. I was then his Special Assistant (S.A.). 

Sebastian, meet your friend’s Mom, and I quickly asked which of them Sir? He said Mr. Aluko. I greeted her most reverently in the traditional manner. I like this name, Sebastian, was her response and then, please pray always and don’t forget to always pray for my son, your friend. 

Since then, my friend will always request me to remember him in prayers. Mom handed some prayer document to me. She took time to explain how and when to say the prayers. The prayers in the document are still as potent as when I started using them. I still and will always use the document to pray.

That singular encounter impacted a positive contagious spirit in me. Since that moment, we have been talking frequently and she would always emphasize prayers. She was a prayerful Mother.

Death has lingered long for our dear mother, but now her soul is in the hand where death is no more. Every time a believer faces terminal illness and death with faith and confidence in Christ, death is defeated. 

Throughout her life and especially in her sick bed, she will always say a prayer for me. So it went, until I could no longer access her due to illness.

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude that I will always remember this beautiful Soul, who has touched my life and indeed many others in countless ways. There are simply not enough words to express everything Mom meant to me.

Mom, it is hard to say goodbye, I have deeply enjoyed your closeness, and it will never be lost because all that we love becomes part of us. You died by faith, with dignity in Christ. “The last of the enemy to be destroyed is death” (1 Cor. 15:26).

May you rest in the bosom of Almighty Creator of the universe, until we meet to part no more, Amen.

Adieu, Rest in Peace.

Dr. Sebastian Peters Gwimi

Director Investigations, Code of Conduct Bureau,

Abuja, Nigeria

Auntie Bola was the type of person every child needed in their life in order to learn what it would mean to grow and become an adult. She was a pillar of faith, discipline, love, prayer and generosity. Not one conversation would go by where she would not be standing in prayer with me. The thought of sharing the testimonies from those prayers always brought Auntie and I joy and celebration.

I will miss those conversations and, more importantly, our special moments together from my childhood right through to adulthood. It was a privilege to know her and to be known by her. An honour to see what a blessing she was not just to me and my family, but also a blessing to the church I lead and the family of faith at large.

Thank you Auntie. You have truly ran well. Rest now in His eternal peace. You are forever loved.

Kunlé Oyedeji

To my beloved Auntie Bolaji.

Auntie Bolaji was an exceptional woman.

She was a woman of faith who pursued God with passion. She always inspired me with her words. She was loving and caring. I remember that she would call me on my birthday to pray for me. She would tell me that the date of my birthday was the date she became born again. I could always feel the strength of her spirit, love, and passion whenever we spoke, and my faith was always strengthened whenever she prayed for me. Auntie B was an encourager. I was always blessed by her wise words. I loved her dearly. I will always remember her. She will always have a place in my heart. Auntie was a blessing to myself and my sibling.

She will truly be missed.

Kunmi Oyedeji