Iyabo Oritseweyinmi Fadairo was born on June 16, 1982 in Brooklyn, NY. Affectionately known as Bo, she spent the first 11 years of her life in the Fort Greene neighborhood in Brooklyn and attended local schools P.S. 20 and J.H.S. 113. Once she and her family moved to Queens, she graduated from the Mary Lewis Academy in Jamaica Estates in 2000 and continued her education at Long Island University, C.W. Post campus, graduating in 2004 and at the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover, MA.

In addition to her efforts in the legal field, Iyabo had personal interests that ran the creative gamut. She loved music, specifically hip hop and R&B, artists, and songs spanning the 70's, 80's, and 90's. She also enjoyed a life-long passion for art, painting, and illustration. She volunteered with the Girl Scouts of America and was very active in her church, St. John's Episcopal, serving as both choir member and church treasurer. Her heritage was also important to her. Recently, she has been taking Itsekiri language classes in her free time to improve her proficiency as well as annually attending the national Ugbajo Itsekiri USA convention for more than 20 years. 

Iyabo was a lover of food, “lemon zest,” the color purple, laughing, music, Elmo, her family, friends and her faith. To know Iyabo is to have laughed with or to have shared a kind word, whether a close friend or stranger. Being humbly social was a special gift upon which Iyabo was bestowed; those around her were drawn to her infectious and ebullient personality. Iyabo was a wonderful older sister and surrogate parent to her siblings. Selflessness and generosity were two traits that highlighted her personality. Iyabo touched the lives of so many people in such a short amount of time; she was able to accomplish much before her untimely passing.

Iyabo was a hard worker, resilient figure in the face of adversity and person who provided exemplary effort. Iyabo had an unassuming and disarming smile that could put anyone at ease; from newborns to the elderly, everyone was Iyabo’s friend. Her sense of humor was second to none and she was as compassionate as she was funny. Even when ill, Iyabo was never angry, sad, or depressed – she could find the silver lining to keep pushing forward in any situation. Iyabo was so special. She represented the good that we all need every day in our lives. She was one of a select few who could actually rise to meet challenges with a smile. We are proud to have been able to call Iyabo our sister and our daughter. Her spirit is one of one.

She is survived by her parents, Dr. Sikiru Adesina Fadairo and Mrs. Afotan Oti Fadairo (nee Etuwewe); her sister, Tinuke A. Fadairo; her brothers, Akinkunmi O. Fadairo and Olamide E. Fadairo; her cousins, aunts, uncles, and the countless friends and lives Iyabo has touched throughout her life.

Rest Iyabo and well done<3

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