This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Akinwale Ayodele Adubi 62 years old , born on Thursday, May 9, 1957 and was called home to eternal rest on Saturday February 22, 2020. We will remember him forever.
Wale,
I felt so sad when I heard you passed away. I would have loved to meet up with you and see how you were. Even though you are no longer here you are forever in my heart as you are in the hearts of those who love you. Rest in perfect peace.
I felt so sad when I heard you passed away. I would have loved to meet up with you and see how you were. Even though you are no longer here you are forever in my heart as you are in the hearts of those who love you. Rest in perfect peace.
My dear brother, you would have been 63 years old today. Remembering you today and every day. The pain is still as raw, the questions continue unanswered, your phone line forever silent.
Sleep on my beloved brother, may your weary soul find rest.
Love you forever.
Funmilayo.
Sleep on my beloved brother, may your weary soul find rest.
Love you forever.
Funmilayo.
Wale,decades have since flown past
Since families gathered as friends
The first generation of Bodija parents had shared values
Individual lives &lineages had weaved newer networks
Some of those encounters begin to dim off
Humanity needs being refreshed...time&time again
I do recall, though, you also came along to GCI
"A SWAN"...dare to compare with "an eagle"(porn intended)
You must be out there in the Milky Way,
GCI nurtured millions of them unceremoniously
Where a billion stars call home,
When you look really close,
You'll see that each is alone.
No one less important
When lighting the evening skies,
Yet very few take prompt enough notice
When one of them drops and dies.
A black hole earlier created;
Hitherto healed by recent re-union with your doting Mum
A dark shadow thereafter cast,
And only Funmi&Kunle who are closest
Fear how long this will last.
The void that has been left there
Seems to draw ALL within.
Only time has the power to
Help the light shine again.
Yet in all of these
GOD made room for our thankfulness!!!
Who are we to question your ordained journey?
Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/death-unnoticed
Since families gathered as friends
The first generation of Bodija parents had shared values
Individual lives &lineages had weaved newer networks
Some of those encounters begin to dim off
Humanity needs being refreshed...time&time again
I do recall, though, you also came along to GCI
"A SWAN"...dare to compare with "an eagle"(porn intended)
You must be out there in the Milky Way,
GCI nurtured millions of them unceremoniously
Where a billion stars call home,
When you look really close,
You'll see that each is alone.
No one less important
When lighting the evening skies,
Yet very few take prompt enough notice
When one of them drops and dies.
A black hole earlier created;
Hitherto healed by recent re-union with your doting Mum
A dark shadow thereafter cast,
And only Funmi&Kunle who are closest
Fear how long this will last.
The void that has been left there
Seems to draw ALL within.
Only time has the power to
Help the light shine again.
Yet in all of these
GOD made room for our thankfulness!!!
Who are we to question your ordained journey?
Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/death-unnoticed
Dear Wale,
It is with deep sadness that I have learned of your passing.
I will never regret the day I stopped by on Selmaraine to start a conversation with you and get to know you.
You were such a hard working person, passionate about so many different subjects in life. You could talk about quantum physics and astronomy for hours!
You had such a kind heart, always curious to know how my children were doing. You always said books were everything and that they were your most precious possessions. Learning is a gift that you cherished with passion.
You had some much integrity and were always so kind and polite with everyone around you.
I will never forget your smile Wale!
May you rest in everlasting peace and loving light my friend. I will miss you❤️
Nathalie.
It is with deep sadness that I have learned of your passing.
I will never regret the day I stopped by on Selmaraine to start a conversation with you and get to know you.
You were such a hard working person, passionate about so many different subjects in life. You could talk about quantum physics and astronomy for hours!
You had such a kind heart, always curious to know how my children were doing. You always said books were everything and that they were your most precious possessions. Learning is a gift that you cherished with passion.
You had some much integrity and were always so kind and polite with everyone around you.
I will never forget your smile Wale!
May you rest in everlasting peace and loving light my friend. I will miss you❤️
Nathalie.
Dear Wale,
The last time I saw you was probably at 47 Ibikunle Avenue in Bodija. You had a quiet but confident smile. Even now many decades later, your hair and your smile have not changed.
From all the testimonies, you really looked forward to life in the US. You had big dreams, you were very hard working and God gave you an amazingly great mind which by His grace, you never stopped developing.
The struggles were many but you kept going. You never gave up. You stayed true to yourself and to the foundational truths and upbringing that Papa & Mama Adubi and all those amazing Mummies at Bodija Estate Baptist Church impacted upon all our lives with love, with gentleness & by example.
You followed your dreams, living in the country that you loved so much and where you are being laid to rest today by God’s grace. Sleep on in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
The Lord God Almighty will continue to comfort and uphold Mummy Deaconess I Adubi, Funlayo, Kunle and the entire family and friends. Amen
The last time I saw you was probably at 47 Ibikunle Avenue in Bodija. You had a quiet but confident smile. Even now many decades later, your hair and your smile have not changed.
From all the testimonies, you really looked forward to life in the US. You had big dreams, you were very hard working and God gave you an amazingly great mind which by His grace, you never stopped developing.
The struggles were many but you kept going. You never gave up. You stayed true to yourself and to the foundational truths and upbringing that Papa & Mama Adubi and all those amazing Mummies at Bodija Estate Baptist Church impacted upon all our lives with love, with gentleness & by example.
You followed your dreams, living in the country that you loved so much and where you are being laid to rest today by God’s grace. Sleep on in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
The Lord God Almighty will continue to comfort and uphold Mummy Deaconess I Adubi, Funlayo, Kunle and the entire family and friends. Amen
Wale:
I am grateful to God for our friendship over the years, from Oke Ado to GCI, and later the Los Angeles area. I learnt a lot from you and I am always amazed that you were very learned with a unique style of understanding. Even at GCI, you were very interested in American politics and government. It was no surprise to me that you ended up relocating to America.
My family and Yemi very well remember celebrating your 50th birthday with you in Los Angeles. You were most excited showing us your library of rare and unique books.
I am glad that you lived a very clean life - no drugs, nor alcohol! You were disciplined, and had great special love for your sister. You assured me that you will tour Northern California with her and family.
It was unfortunate and very sad that we did not connect this year before your untimely departure. I was expecting your call regarding your decision to relocate to either Arizona or United Kingdom but God called you home. I am glad that you were able to communicate with your loving sister and family shortly before your transition. I observed their devotion, special love, and care for you while you were in the hospital. May God comfort all your loved ones and friends.
SUN RE O.
I am grateful to God for our friendship over the years, from Oke Ado to GCI, and later the Los Angeles area. I learnt a lot from you and I am always amazed that you were very learned with a unique style of understanding. Even at GCI, you were very interested in American politics and government. It was no surprise to me that you ended up relocating to America.
My family and Yemi very well remember celebrating your 50th birthday with you in Los Angeles. You were most excited showing us your library of rare and unique books.
I am glad that you lived a very clean life - no drugs, nor alcohol! You were disciplined, and had great special love for your sister. You assured me that you will tour Northern California with her and family.
It was unfortunate and very sad that we did not connect this year before your untimely departure. I was expecting your call regarding your decision to relocate to either Arizona or United Kingdom but God called you home. I am glad that you were able to communicate with your loving sister and family shortly before your transition. I observed their devotion, special love, and care for you while you were in the hospital. May God comfort all your loved ones and friends.
SUN RE O.
Wale, even though I did not see you nor speak to you for many years after you left for USA from Bodija, yet the testimony of people about you made me to conclude that "you have fought a good fight, you have finished your course, you have kept the faith"...2 Tim 4:7.
May the good Lord continue to uphold sweet Mummy Adubi, your dear sister, Funlayo, and the entire family.
Good night Wale and rest in peace!
May the good Lord continue to uphold sweet Mummy Adubi, your dear sister, Funlayo, and the entire family.
Good night Wale and rest in peace!
Dear Wale,
I started and stopped reading through these tributes a couple of times. I’m sure everyone has struggled too but I feel better for it. It all just makes it so real and final. I haven’t seen or spoken to you for years but as you can see you have an innate ability to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone who has had the good fortune of knowing you. One of your buddies rather aptly summed it up; “the man who knows something about everything”. Always knowledgeable, focused and impressive. You might not remember the pep talk you gave me when I came to GCI for my sixth form and visited you in the quarters but it probably changed my life. Mum and our late dads friendship dates from when they were young adults. My dad was ever so grateful that you were around to keep an eye on me. You have transitioned to a higher place. This world probably did not fully appreciate your talent. Sleep with the angels Wale.
I started and stopped reading through these tributes a couple of times. I’m sure everyone has struggled too but I feel better for it. It all just makes it so real and final. I haven’t seen or spoken to you for years but as you can see you have an innate ability to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone who has had the good fortune of knowing you. One of your buddies rather aptly summed it up; “the man who knows something about everything”. Always knowledgeable, focused and impressive. You might not remember the pep talk you gave me when I came to GCI for my sixth form and visited you in the quarters but it probably changed my life. Mum and our late dads friendship dates from when they were young adults. My dad was ever so grateful that you were around to keep an eye on me. You have transitioned to a higher place. This world probably did not fully appreciate your talent. Sleep with the angels Wale.
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy.
Whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy,
Be there at our waking, and give us, we pray,
Your bliss in our hearts, Lord, At the break of day.
Wale you have joined the saints triumphant
May your soul rest in perfect peace.
Whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy,
Be there at our waking, and give us, we pray,
Your bliss in our hearts, Lord, At the break of day.
Wale you have joined the saints triumphant
May your soul rest in perfect peace.
TO MY DEAR COUSIN, AKINWALE AYODELE ADUBI
When called by the creator, silence beckons and twilight comes so quickly. The dawn and dusk of life has come. A life, is once again, taken home eternally.
What a shock it was, when the sad news of your demise to the great beyond was messaged to me on the Sunday morning of February 23, 2020, from United Kingdom. It quickly dawned on me that the big dreams we shared as infants would forever not come to reality again. Also came to mind, was that your visit to Nigeria as dreamed by our late father, Dn. T. A. Adubi, would forever not come to pass. What a world of dreams, illusions and uncertainties.
The challenges of life denied you of actualizing your dreams of having your degrees in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering and later Aeronautical Engineering – the big dreams we both shared as infants. As believers in Christ Jesus, we cannot question God. However, we believe He understands why and that we shall understand it all by and by.
“Oh death, where is your sting, oh ye grave, where is thy victory?” Whatever has a beginning must surely have an end; - and so is Life. You weathered through storms, trials and challenges of life and you stayed put till it pleased the Creator to call you home. We are assured by the fact that your sleep is a sweet and peaceful one, as that of Godly men of old. Angels of light have taken you home to the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let him who does wrong continue to do wrong; let whim who is vile continue to be vile; let him who does right continue to be right; and let him who is holy continue to be holy. Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. (Revelation 22:11-12)
Akinwale Ayodele Adubi, a man of extreme strength, courage and love, who was handsome, soft-spoken, peaceful and of unparalleled determination to succeed. Adieu! Adieu!! Adieu!!!
Pethuel Olayide Atanda
When called by the creator, silence beckons and twilight comes so quickly. The dawn and dusk of life has come. A life, is once again, taken home eternally.
What a shock it was, when the sad news of your demise to the great beyond was messaged to me on the Sunday morning of February 23, 2020, from United Kingdom. It quickly dawned on me that the big dreams we shared as infants would forever not come to reality again. Also came to mind, was that your visit to Nigeria as dreamed by our late father, Dn. T. A. Adubi, would forever not come to pass. What a world of dreams, illusions and uncertainties.
The challenges of life denied you of actualizing your dreams of having your degrees in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering and later Aeronautical Engineering – the big dreams we both shared as infants. As believers in Christ Jesus, we cannot question God. However, we believe He understands why and that we shall understand it all by and by.
“Oh death, where is your sting, oh ye grave, where is thy victory?” Whatever has a beginning must surely have an end; - and so is Life. You weathered through storms, trials and challenges of life and you stayed put till it pleased the Creator to call you home. We are assured by the fact that your sleep is a sweet and peaceful one, as that of Godly men of old. Angels of light have taken you home to the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let him who does wrong continue to do wrong; let whim who is vile continue to be vile; let him who does right continue to be right; and let him who is holy continue to be holy. Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. (Revelation 22:11-12)
Akinwale Ayodele Adubi, a man of extreme strength, courage and love, who was handsome, soft-spoken, peaceful and of unparalleled determination to succeed. Adieu! Adieu!! Adieu!!!
Pethuel Olayide Atanda
Adewale l am shocked to hear about your sudden death! I remember the good times we had at Liberty Road. The last time we spoke you promised to visit me in Texas! Rest in peace!
Good Bye !!!!!
Ola Okanla ( Nee Olabisi)
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Good Bye !!!!!
Ola Okanla ( Nee Olabisi)
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Wale, I was bewildered by the news of your sudden departure. My wife and I were very hopeful that you would come out of coma as we continued to see gradual improvement in your clinical condition with prayers. We take solace in God that has called you home to rest from your struggles, pain and unfulfilled dreams. The Lord understands why you had to go through life the way you did.
Wale, I remember the many discussions we had on the phone on matters ranging from socio-economic, political, science and other esoteric stuff. In all our discussions, there was no doubt that you were very studious, hardworking, intelligent and with a very sound memory. I remember you mentioning an Australian gentleman’s comment at the end of your discussion with him was that you ought to be lecturing in the University, you had engaged in discussion relating to science and extraterrestrial stuff, you were indeed a born Professor.
Wale you were such a loving, selfless and honest individual, your neighbours testified of your selflessness, hard work and your love for reading. Though life generally had not treated you well, you believed in your dreams till the end. I am saddened that you did not have the opportunity to see your aged mother, your nephew and nieces who love you so dearly before you passed away. I find it hard to accept that your life was terminated so prematurely unable to utilise your immense God given talents and intelligence for the benefit of your family, community and world at large.
Wale, you shall never be forgotten as your spirit lives on in my heart and in the hearts of those whom you had shown kindness and love.
Adieu! Adieu! Wale.
Olakunle Arowojolu
Brother-in-law
Wale, I remember the many discussions we had on the phone on matters ranging from socio-economic, political, science and other esoteric stuff. In all our discussions, there was no doubt that you were very studious, hardworking, intelligent and with a very sound memory. I remember you mentioning an Australian gentleman’s comment at the end of your discussion with him was that you ought to be lecturing in the University, you had engaged in discussion relating to science and extraterrestrial stuff, you were indeed a born Professor.
Wale you were such a loving, selfless and honest individual, your neighbours testified of your selflessness, hard work and your love for reading. Though life generally had not treated you well, you believed in your dreams till the end. I am saddened that you did not have the opportunity to see your aged mother, your nephew and nieces who love you so dearly before you passed away. I find it hard to accept that your life was terminated so prematurely unable to utilise your immense God given talents and intelligence for the benefit of your family, community and world at large.
Wale, you shall never be forgotten as your spirit lives on in my heart and in the hearts of those whom you had shown kindness and love.
Adieu! Adieu! Wale.
Olakunle Arowojolu
Brother-in-law
It is well with the entire family. May God comfort mummy Adubi, Funlayo and the rest of the family. God knows best.
Adieu.
Adieu.
Wale, my darling nephew.
Hmm; I shouldn't be writing your tribute, should have been the other way, i.e. you writing mine. However it is the will of God and cannot be questioned.
Whenever your name is mentioned, I remember that young man suited in white shirt/tie on a pair of short pant, on our wedding day August 31st, 1968.
I will eternally remember all the nice and comforting words that you always gave anytime we had the opportunity for a phone conversation. And your tender loving care extended to your cousin, Akinola when he lived with you at Bodija, Ibadan.
You will be forever missed, but will be remembered with Love and Affection.
We love you but God loves you more. Sun re oko mi, Akinwale omo Adubi.
Hmm; I shouldn't be writing your tribute, should have been the other way, i.e. you writing mine. However it is the will of God and cannot be questioned.
Whenever your name is mentioned, I remember that young man suited in white shirt/tie on a pair of short pant, on our wedding day August 31st, 1968.
I will eternally remember all the nice and comforting words that you always gave anytime we had the opportunity for a phone conversation. And your tender loving care extended to your cousin, Akinola when he lived with you at Bodija, Ibadan.
You will be forever missed, but will be remembered with Love and Affection.
We love you but God loves you more. Sun re oko mi, Akinwale omo Adubi.
Dear Wale
Since we first met in January 1969 in class 1A GCI we remained good friends.
You were always jovial , smart and witty.You made us all know that you were born in Fulham London. You had a way of being in the middle of a rowdy episode yet you are usually one of the first to escape before any teacher appear. You never allow any senior boy in Swanston house take your Gari.
I will miss your calls and chats though I wish they were more frequent.
I will continue to miss you because you brought so much joy to me.
Chris Abolarin Oyede MD
CLARKS SUMMIT PA, USA.
Since we first met in January 1969 in class 1A GCI we remained good friends.
You were always jovial , smart and witty.You made us all know that you were born in Fulham London. You had a way of being in the middle of a rowdy episode yet you are usually one of the first to escape before any teacher appear. You never allow any senior boy in Swanston house take your Gari.
I will miss your calls and chats though I wish they were more frequent.
I will continue to miss you because you brought so much joy to me.
Chris Abolarin Oyede MD
CLARKS SUMMIT PA, USA.
The Adubis were family friends with the Atandas. We went to church together, played together and were in and out of each other’s homes.
Wale was always a pleasure to hang around. His brilliance was astounding, he was 'the man who knows something about everything". I enjoyed watching him unleash his mastery of different subjects, philosophy, science, arts etc., even subjects outside of school curriculum. By the time we were in Form IV and had to select which concentration of the arts/science dichotomy each of us would follow, I saw Wale struggle in his decision. It was understandable, he had a thirst for knowledge, he was interested in more than one of the two dichotomies available in the education system in Nigeria then. He had beyond an elementary level of mastery in almost all subjects and I could relate to his anguish about being forced to be either an arts or science student. I could understand his frustration with being limited to just two choices. He would exclaim with his then deeply growing boisterous voice ‘Why must I only be arts or science?’
Once we finished O’Levels, I wasn’t surprised when he took flight to where he could spread his wings, expand his horizon, explore as many fields as his ever inquisitive mind would allow him Thereafter…., we lost touch.
When in early February 2020, I met Funlayo and her husband at church in Los Angeles, I was excited to be re-connected to her but sad when she told me ‘my brother is in coma’, It became a duty to pray for his recovery and each time I checked in with Funlayo, I was hopeful until I got the message ‘my brother is gone’ on February 22. Words failed me but, I know God sees what we don’t see and knows what we don’t know’. He takes his own to protect them from evil. Isaiah 57: 1.
May the Lord sustain and comfort Mommy, Funlayo and the rest of the family. It will be well with them in Jesus name. Amen.
Wale has gone to rest in the peaceful kingdom of God Almighty. He will always be remembered.
Wale was always a pleasure to hang around. His brilliance was astounding, he was 'the man who knows something about everything". I enjoyed watching him unleash his mastery of different subjects, philosophy, science, arts etc., even subjects outside of school curriculum. By the time we were in Form IV and had to select which concentration of the arts/science dichotomy each of us would follow, I saw Wale struggle in his decision. It was understandable, he had a thirst for knowledge, he was interested in more than one of the two dichotomies available in the education system in Nigeria then. He had beyond an elementary level of mastery in almost all subjects and I could relate to his anguish about being forced to be either an arts or science student. I could understand his frustration with being limited to just two choices. He would exclaim with his then deeply growing boisterous voice ‘Why must I only be arts or science?’
Once we finished O’Levels, I wasn’t surprised when he took flight to where he could spread his wings, expand his horizon, explore as many fields as his ever inquisitive mind would allow him Thereafter…., we lost touch.
When in early February 2020, I met Funlayo and her husband at church in Los Angeles, I was excited to be re-connected to her but sad when she told me ‘my brother is in coma’, It became a duty to pray for his recovery and each time I checked in with Funlayo, I was hopeful until I got the message ‘my brother is gone’ on February 22. Words failed me but, I know God sees what we don’t see and knows what we don’t know’. He takes his own to protect them from evil. Isaiah 57: 1.
May the Lord sustain and comfort Mommy, Funlayo and the rest of the family. It will be well with them in Jesus name. Amen.
Wale has gone to rest in the peaceful kingdom of God Almighty. He will always be remembered.
I can't actually recall the last time I saw brother Wale but it must have been the early 1980's. Wale you struck me as a man with a lot of ambition. You were a unique person in many ways. I remember the conversations we had about various aspects of life. I recall spending time at Bodija in Ibadan with you and your family.
I looked up to you as a senior brother and miss you and all the advice you gave me. Death is a phase we human beings go through. You may not be here but in a sense you always will be. I know that I and all those who knew you will keep your memory alive.
Rest in perfect peace.
I looked up to you as a senior brother and miss you and all the advice you gave me. Death is a phase we human beings go through. You may not be here but in a sense you always will be. I know that I and all those who knew you will keep your memory alive.
Rest in perfect peace.
Precious Brother WALLY,
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
You are so dear, You are so very loved, You are very precious
One week before you went into COMA, you called me , you were very hopeful,
Brand New Year
You said Master JESUS is always WATCHING over ME
I am thankful that you are a "BELIEVER:
I even told you you need to become a "PASTOR"
You were quoting many Scriptures from the "BIBLE"
JESUS loves you more , he took you away , very "SUDDENLY", we were unprepared for your sudden passing away unto "GLORY"
EGBON MI SUN RE O
Who are we to question GOD for taking you away so prematurely
You had so many plans for the future
ADIEU
A PADE LESE JESU
NIBI TI A KO NI YA ARA WA
A O Ri ARA WA, A O YO MO ARA WA
JESU NI YO SE ALAGA WA
GOOD NIGHT EGBON MI O
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
You are so dear, You are so very loved, You are very precious
One week before you went into COMA, you called me , you were very hopeful,
Brand New Year
You said Master JESUS is always WATCHING over ME
I am thankful that you are a "BELIEVER:
I even told you you need to become a "PASTOR"
You were quoting many Scriptures from the "BIBLE"
JESUS loves you more , he took you away , very "SUDDENLY", we were unprepared for your sudden passing away unto "GLORY"
EGBON MI SUN RE O
Who are we to question GOD for taking you away so prematurely
You had so many plans for the future
ADIEU
A PADE LESE JESU
NIBI TI A KO NI YA ARA WA
A O Ri ARA WA, A O YO MO ARA WA
JESU NI YO SE ALAGA WA
GOOD NIGHT EGBON MI O
My fond memories of Wale was as a youthful friend in our growing and formative years. We grew up together along with other friends in the same close knit community under the watchful eyes of our parents with our families at Bodija Ibadan in the mid 60s and as a class mate at Government College Ibadan (GCI). Wale was quiet, very neat, tidily dressed, unassuming and portrayed the potentials of an astute, promising, focused and brilliant mind who expressed the qualities of blossoming young man with a strong mind of his own crafted even at that young age. Wale my good friend, thank you for your friendship, the values you impressed on us your friends and all that you gave and you will be solely missed. Adieu. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen
My dear brother, words do not adequately convey the depth of my grief at your sudden demise.
Just when I thought a break through was round the corner. I looked forward to you coming over to Britain and showing you the land of your birth. Looked forward to the realisation of all those dreams and goals you had, looked forward to you having a family of your own and doing all those things you were meant to do. Dare I start about our mother, all she is left with are a few photographs of her beloved son. All the years of praying, fasting, tears and hope, I believe have not been in vain, they are before the Lord as a memorial.
I am so very proud of you, my dear brother Wale, I always looked up to you. You bore your troubles with grace and strength, always with a smile and your favourite phrase’ a man’s got to do what he’s got to do. You were always ready to give advice and render help whenever it was needed. Life was tough but you carried on regardless. Despite your situation, you gave out of the little you had to others if you felt they had a greater need.
You were very much loved in the community that you lived in and all of them had lovely things to say about you.
Your thirst and quest for knowledge was insatiable, one of your friends said ‘Wale doesn’t do drugs, his books were are his drugs’. Now you know in full!!!
You were indeed a Victor! rightly named Akinwale, ‘cos only someone blessed with tremendous inner strength could have gone through what you did. The Lord sustained you through the years of adversity.
You were loved more than you ever realised, the tremendous outpouring of love and support we have received from friends and family have been simply awesome and a testament to the love that you inspired. Your classmates and schoolmates (GCIOBA) have been extremely supportive.
We are so grateful.
I thank the Lord for the opportunity we had to lead you to Christ in January 2019, and the opportunity to spend your last weeks with you.
When Daddy died, you said ‘Funlayo, there is no death, just a translation from one state of consciousness to another, so I believe you are close by even though I can’t see you.
I commit you into the hands of your creator, The Almighty God our Father.
Your loving sister
Olufunmilayo.
Just when I thought a break through was round the corner. I looked forward to you coming over to Britain and showing you the land of your birth. Looked forward to the realisation of all those dreams and goals you had, looked forward to you having a family of your own and doing all those things you were meant to do. Dare I start about our mother, all she is left with are a few photographs of her beloved son. All the years of praying, fasting, tears and hope, I believe have not been in vain, they are before the Lord as a memorial.
I am so very proud of you, my dear brother Wale, I always looked up to you. You bore your troubles with grace and strength, always with a smile and your favourite phrase’ a man’s got to do what he’s got to do. You were always ready to give advice and render help whenever it was needed. Life was tough but you carried on regardless. Despite your situation, you gave out of the little you had to others if you felt they had a greater need.
You were very much loved in the community that you lived in and all of them had lovely things to say about you.
Your thirst and quest for knowledge was insatiable, one of your friends said ‘Wale doesn’t do drugs, his books were are his drugs’. Now you know in full!!!
You were indeed a Victor! rightly named Akinwale, ‘cos only someone blessed with tremendous inner strength could have gone through what you did. The Lord sustained you through the years of adversity.
You were loved more than you ever realised, the tremendous outpouring of love and support we have received from friends and family have been simply awesome and a testament to the love that you inspired. Your classmates and schoolmates (GCIOBA) have been extremely supportive.
We are so grateful.
I thank the Lord for the opportunity we had to lead you to Christ in January 2019, and the opportunity to spend your last weeks with you.
When Daddy died, you said ‘Funlayo, there is no death, just a translation from one state of consciousness to another, so I believe you are close by even though I can’t see you.
I commit you into the hands of your creator, The Almighty God our Father.
Your loving sister
Olufunmilayo.
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Wale,
I felt so sad when I heard you passed away. I would have loved to meet up with you and see how you were. Even though you are no longer here you are forever in my heart as you are in the hearts of those who love you. Rest in perfect peace.
I felt so sad when I heard you passed away. I would have loved to meet up with you and see how you were. Even though you are no longer here you are forever in my heart as you are in the hearts of those who love you. Rest in perfect peace.
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Wale on his 50th birthday.
Wale at 50
My beloved brother.
Kunle and Wale
Wale’s GCI ID Card photograph
Wale, Tolulope & Funmi
Wale’s church dedication, June 1957
Baby Akinwale Ayodele Adubi
Wale and Yemi Falowo (nee Olabisi)
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Adieu - Our dear 'Wale - You surely did run your life's race your own way.
Life is like a race, you keep on running, sometimes 'truckin'. You try to get as fast as possible however, it is the special race, the course of which is unique for each one. It's also a race against time, not everyone can run long time, some have many years left, some may have minutes, but the point is - you ask for God's grace and run as fast as you can, before your time runs out.
Our dear 'Wale (pronounced Wha-lay), surely had done that - he ran his God given race -Who are we to judge? Or question why now, a year when we had hoped he would travel to the UK for a special reunion with his Mum and the rest of us. Wale in his own way - inspired many people and he touched many lives, while leaving us with very many fond memories.
I thank the Lord for allowing my life's part to cross Wales. I shared similar family set-up and background with 'Wale, having grown up together in our de-tribalised & de-politised 'village' called Bodija Estate (now 'Old Bodija) in Ibadan, Nigeria
An environment where children were NOT only raised by their biological parents but by all the adults living within their enlarged block of the 'village'. So it was, for both myself, Wale and many more of our age group, (more so because myself and Wale's mother were classmates and still currently life-long friends - though now living their old age's, thousands of miles apart -if not for modern technology).
T’was in the above environment and in particular the Adubi homesteads (originally at Ibikunle Avenue and latterly at Ekiti Street) both within Bodija, that Wale's antecedences and character were formed. A character which shaped him to be socially conscious, thoughtful, kind, steadfast and dogged about what he perceived to be his God inspired vision. Values which were inclucated in us within a religious doctrinal foundation (in our both cases - Christian, - American Baptist to be precise) from way back.
Before we both finally flew the nest about 40years ago this year -(he literarily flew far away to his much beloved U-S-A on scholarship to commence his much desired professional studies) and I, to the UK for postgrad) we again briefly walked the same ground (in his case -briefly) during our undergrad years at the 'citadel of learning' UniFe, Nigeria. It was Wale's doggedness I believe, that made his sojourn at UniFe to be brief because he felt his God envisioned purpose and career in life, will not be duly served through the course he was then studying. I suppose, he already at that early age, was clear as to what his part in life was to be.
Though I thank the Lord for the above opportunities that he accorded both of us to have our formative years together, I feel sad however, that since our departure from Nigeria, we never physically met again,though we continued to hear about each other’s progress on our chosen life's part. What we shared will now remain in memory, as we will both now never meet on this side of this sojourn.
Wale, you will forever remain in my memory - as one of 'us', though you will not now be able to fulfil the hope and aspiration 'We' - (the Akintolas, Olaopas, Afolabis, Adubis, Feyisayos, Popoolas, Thorpes, Owolabis (No 51), Alawodes) ' shared that - 'one day ' we will meet up not just anywhere in the world but back in our 'big Bodija village', as you have proceeded to the greater beyond to join some of our parents that had preceded you.
I want to leave with a message that time will heal our wounds and that life truly does go on.
May Wale's life continue to bring very fond memories as the baton of life's race is being left us, to continue to fulfil part of Wale's vision of making a difference on a daily basis in our own little way.
Adieu - 'My bro' - Akinwale Ayodele Adubi.
May your soul rest in perfect peace in Jesus name. Amen
Our dear 'Wale (pronounced Wha-lay), surely had done that - he ran his God given race -Who are we to judge? Or question why now, a year when we had hoped he would travel to the UK for a special reunion with his Mum and the rest of us. Wale in his own way - inspired many people and he touched many lives, while leaving us with very many fond memories.
I thank the Lord for allowing my life's part to cross Wales. I shared similar family set-up and background with 'Wale, having grown up together in our de-tribalised & de-politised 'village' called Bodija Estate (now 'Old Bodija) in Ibadan, Nigeria
An environment where children were NOT only raised by their biological parents but by all the adults living within their enlarged block of the 'village'. So it was, for both myself, Wale and many more of our age group, (more so because myself and Wale's mother were classmates and still currently life-long friends - though now living their old age's, thousands of miles apart -if not for modern technology).
T’was in the above environment and in particular the Adubi homesteads (originally at Ibikunle Avenue and latterly at Ekiti Street) both within Bodija, that Wale's antecedences and character were formed. A character which shaped him to be socially conscious, thoughtful, kind, steadfast and dogged about what he perceived to be his God inspired vision. Values which were inclucated in us within a religious doctrinal foundation (in our both cases - Christian, - American Baptist to be precise) from way back.
Before we both finally flew the nest about 40years ago this year -(he literarily flew far away to his much beloved U-S-A on scholarship to commence his much desired professional studies) and I, to the UK for postgrad) we again briefly walked the same ground (in his case -briefly) during our undergrad years at the 'citadel of learning' UniFe, Nigeria. It was Wale's doggedness I believe, that made his sojourn at UniFe to be brief because he felt his God envisioned purpose and career in life, will not be duly served through the course he was then studying. I suppose, he already at that early age, was clear as to what his part in life was to be.
Though I thank the Lord for the above opportunities that he accorded both of us to have our formative years together, I feel sad however, that since our departure from Nigeria, we never physically met again,though we continued to hear about each other’s progress on our chosen life's part. What we shared will now remain in memory, as we will both now never meet on this side of this sojourn.
Wale, you will forever remain in my memory - as one of 'us', though you will not now be able to fulfil the hope and aspiration 'We' - (the Akintolas, Olaopas, Afolabis, Adubis, Feyisayos, Popoolas, Thorpes, Owolabis (No 51), Alawodes) ' shared that - 'one day ' we will meet up not just anywhere in the world but back in our 'big Bodija village', as you have proceeded to the greater beyond to join some of our parents that had preceded you.
I want to leave with a message that time will heal our wounds and that life truly does go on.
May Wale's life continue to bring very fond memories as the baton of life's race is being left us, to continue to fulfil part of Wale's vision of making a difference on a daily basis in our own little way.
Adieu - 'My bro' - Akinwale Ayodele Adubi.
May your soul rest in perfect peace in Jesus name. Amen
Wale Adieu - He is truly gone - An ode to us all from yonder
You can shed tears that he is gone
Or you can smile because of the friendship we shared and we know he has lived and was able to give his life to Christ
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left - (His much loved USA, an ever loving and dedicated mother, an always hopeful only sister and her family, Cousins, Uncles & Aunties /extended family members, life-long friends and his unfulfilled-wish to become a reknowned engineer -to make a difference especially with the infrastructure problems in black Africa)
Your heart can be empty because you have not seen him for years and now you surely can no longer see him
Or you can be full of the love you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember -Wale - and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what he would have wanted: smile, open your eyes, be full of hope, love, thank the Almighty and go on.
May Wale's soul Rest In Peace.
(Adapted from a David Harkins prose)
Or you can smile because of the friendship we shared and we know he has lived and was able to give his life to Christ
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left - (His much loved USA, an ever loving and dedicated mother, an always hopeful only sister and her family, Cousins, Uncles & Aunties /extended family members, life-long friends and his unfulfilled-wish to become a reknowned engineer -to make a difference especially with the infrastructure problems in black Africa)
Your heart can be empty because you have not seen him for years and now you surely can no longer see him
Or you can be full of the love you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember -Wale - and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what he would have wanted: smile, open your eyes, be full of hope, love, thank the Almighty and go on.
May Wale's soul Rest In Peace.
(Adapted from a David Harkins prose)