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Join MemoriesDear Akinnola family I never met any of you before today. I read the news of Femi's death and howled as if he were a beloved brother. I can only imagine the depth and scope of your own loss. I met Femi when I was pulling together a mentorship programme at the ACP. He truly cared about the young people and it showed. When I needed a strong,articulat...
Atinuke Akinnola wedding day
Atinuke Akinnola It is exactly 4 months today since we lost you to eternity. No more of your voice , no more of your touch , no more of your presence, no more of your laughter, no more of your jokes , no more and it hurts
Oluwalogbon Akinnola Dad, my hero. My champion. I miss you so so much. I feel broken. I don't know what to do or how to proceed. In my times of turmoil I have turned to you, to hear you words of encouragement and wisdom. I felt like everything was possible, like it was within reach with your support. Now it all feels impossible. But I know I will continue, I am the son of Femi Akinnola. I was born to greatness. The happy memories of you are innumerable and I will hold them dear forever, pass them on to your grandchildren that I know you already love dearly and are greeting for me in heaven. I will never forget this last Christmas as we watched Columbo together. I love you dad, more than can I express. Until we are together again.
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Reminiscing on the times we spent together; all are beautiful memories and looks real to be true that, my wonderful uncle; Father is gone. Growing up, I got to see you as the best ally to your sister and we, her children. I remember vividly, how you related with us; the plays, advice, care, nurture, support, scolding and all. I remember, sharing...
Kenny Amodu Jah Femola like we always call you! Our darling and beloved brother. The strength and the hope of our father's house. Our brother with a very good listening ears. You were full of life and wisdom. You were so funny, highly intelligent,quiet to a fault, so sincere. Femola , you were a great mentor with admirable leadership qualities. We will greatly miss you. We all remembered the many valued and meaningful roles you played through out your life in our family. First of all , we see you as a family man ,a man that loved his family profoundly, a devoted father, brother ,uncle and friend. Looking back you were always a family man . This family man and fatherly role has been displayed from time but more so since dad passed few years ago. You have been the dad, brother to us all. We love you dearly but God loves you most. We pray that God Almighty will fill up the vacuum your demise has created in Jesus name. The grace and fortitude to bear this painful loss God Almighty will give unto us. God Almighty will uphold and strengthen Auntie Tinu and all the children in Jesus name. Jah Femola Gbogbo awa aburo yin nse daro . Sun re Olufemi Olusola Akinnola wa owon! Oju e ro wa o rubber boy. Orun a te e si afefe rere o ni oruko Jesu. Rest in the bossom of the Lord Jesus till we meet to part no more in Jesus name. AMEN.
My dearest and closest uncle, ever cheerful, hilarious and loving to be with, the news of your death came to me and my family at large as a very rude shock, it was not expected, I remember your first and last visitation to my own personal residence about 3yrs ago in Nigeria, I remember vividly every hand of love shown by you to l and my family at o...
Bunmi Imiere Famu’s Happy moments with family members
Hmmm, you were old enough to father me, but even as your father’s last born, u didn’t care about the age difference. I remembered very well the few times I had the opportunity to relate with you as a very young girl. You asked me to spell SOGOLOGOBANGOSHAPE can’t even tell the actual word or spelling till now. Thinking about it now still made me bl...
Dearest Brother Femi, I still feel I’m in a dream, the pain caused by news of your passing will take a long time to fade but Almighty God knows best. You are jovial, loving and pleasant to everyone who knows you. Your friendly and laid back personality endear you to different personalities, you always have a pet name for everyone. May the Almighty ...
Egbon Femi. E sun ree ooh with your triumphant entry, guided by angels as your ever gentle soul rests with the LORD. IJMN. Amen. ......You left me with a lot of childhood memories that I will keep and cherish. Adieu!!!
Memories they say we keep of those we love but with you are more than just memories... They are valuable times which the most valuable gem can never amount for because in all reality you are and remain a rare gem. Your jokes, smiles, deep and vibrating tone, height, always reading ability, generosity, pure heart, simplicity and love for uniqueness ...
Oluwatobowofun Akinnola My beautiful dad. Every time you’d walk in a room, with me in it, you sang “booji ti booji ti, booji ti booji tontolo”, even though neither of us knew what it meant. Then you would follow with “omo daddy” to which I replied “of course!”. It is an honour to be your son dad and although you’re no longer with us physically, your presence remains strong. Your funny laugh, unique singing, big soft hands, help with my math work (which was tough), love for your allotment and love for all of us. I miss you dad, but may you rest peacefully in the presence of God.
Famu, I'll miss you. I miss our long talks. I miss your great company. I miss you caring. Great Friend I miss you. Rest in peace, Femi
I'll miss you friend. A great deal. Our long chats, laughs, support, camaraderie. I'll miss you friend
4 Sundays ago my world imploded . I cant believe i am doing this. We had dreams , we had a short break planned .You had bought fertilizer for the allotment which you tended with such care . memories of you ? They are too many. Your patience, your jokes, your love and faith in people, your wisdom, your intelligence- you could put your mind to pre...
Our mind and thoughts are with Lord Femo today being his birthday and first posthumous birthday, he's fondly remembered, may he continue to rest in peace and bosom of the Lord God Almighty, we pray the Lord to strengthen,uphold and protect the wife, children, Families and friends he left behind
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Femi aburo mi, l greet you happy birthday today 25th May that marks the day you were born to Life by our mother. Even though you're not alive to answer me thank you, l know your immortalised spirit in heaven answers. I thank God I greet you happy birthday in advance when we talked about 2weeks to your dispersal, first you kept slient, then l repeat...
Another anniversary another birthday and you are not here. My pain is real and present. We looked forward to days like this . We rejoiced . Now I can only weep . Ololufe sun re. Oju lo Pe si
It’s coming to autumn . The chill is in the air . The trees are changing , the vegetables are wiltering ,!the politicians are spreading false hopes , there is job uncertainty, every ting in turmoil.! It’s the usual . Life would have been perfect except you are not here . My chest huts with the grief , I have never known such . I miss you ololufe I...
25/10/2020 Femi Akinnola It’s been more than six months when news came that Femi Akinnola had died in England. Up till now when the thought comes to my mind or his name is mentioned I cry. We were friends from the University of Lagos and had common interests and background. One of the things that made Femi stand out was his honesty. He couldn’...
We have entered a second lockdown and I am reminded of entering the first. I remember our phone conversations talking about the government response and the shortage of tissue and rice. How I took those calls for granted. All of our calls. Always filled with laughter and learning. You were such a funny man Dad and I cherish every conversation. You w...
Even now I'm not reconciled to the fact that Kinolo has left us. Yet, I'm consoled because the parting is merely for a while. I knew Femi for 4 decades and it was 4 wonderful, fun filled and joyous decades. I loved my brother, my friend as, indeed, did all those who were privileged to know him. To my dear sister, Atinuke, and the children there's...
Emmanuel Arinze Femi, or Famuu Kinolo as many of us called him, was a most special friend. He never spoke ill of anyone, and it was inconceivable that anyone could even think to speak evil of him. I had reached out to him on FaceBook after a long time out of touch, wishing him and his family safety from Covid, not knowing that I was three days late. I cried when I heard the news. I have lost many friends over the years and felt sadness, but never cried for any other. I was so distraught over the ensuing days that I even burst into tears on a work call and had to take the rest of the day off. The attached picture was taken on my graduation day at the University of Lagos, which is where he and I met in 1979, and fast became the very best of friends. Others in the picture are Muyiwa "Teeyay" Taiwo (standing), and Dotun "Tokoz" Tokun. Famu was playful yet serious, hyperintelligent yet humble, with a huge heart made of solid gold. He was the most faithful of friends, always dependable come rain or shine. I do not recall him ever having a bad day. May the Lord grant Tinu and the children the grace to bear his loss. I hate clichés, but of a truth, Famuu lives in our hearts always. The world has lost a good man and is much the worse for it - Lord knows that there aren't too many left in this strange time. Carry on "with the Boldness of a Rascal", Famuu, until we meet again!
Aye loja a o rele lojo kan.
Adesola Georgina My Lord Femo, the only one who used to call me "cholly" in a way so pleasant and soothing to my ears...oh how I miss you my uncle. You were such a great uncle to us yeye's children; you were like the only uncle that exists in my world despite having so many! My only regret is not making that call, that call would have been a great succour to at a time like this, I know you are resting in perfect peace.Lord Femo your death is even more painful than my own father's death, oh, how I imagined old age with you and your sister, I felt you will stand in the stead of my late father but man proposes but God disposes... keep resting my dearest, I love you more even in your absence. It is well with the entire family you left sir. Adieu!!!
Some memories never end. Like a candle in the breeze, our waka together was far too short; far, far....... I recall, just like yesterday, that very first of your birthdays that I shared with you; Mariere Hall, May 1980. I love you, brodaly. Sun re!
grief is said to be the price we pay for love. so this grief does not go away. it was easy to love you because you loved us so deeply and we knew it and felt it , relied on it it kept us going in the little and big things in life.so at your absence is just this bewilderment and numbness.The only hope is we shall see again . even for this shortened ...
atinuke Akinnola There you are .Right in the middle. Always there for the big , the small and everything in between. Small wonder the World is now a wilderness.
He was my North, my South,my East and my West. My working week and my Sunday rest My Noon,midnight, my talk , my song I thought our lives together would last for longer I was wrong