Ayo T!

I’ve opened this tab for at least 5 days but I’ve been unable to put my feelings into writing. My very last encounter with anything UI was through you. I remember the hassle of getting my certificate, statement of result and even transcript but you put me through, gave me a plug while also coming to see me at UI hotel during my brief stay. I will always remember and cherish our football and political bants - (our regular back and forths before the 2023 elections). Thank you for being a genuine soul. It hurts but God knows best. Till we meet again ❤️️

Ayo-Tee, your impact in kuti hall will never be forgotten by me. I miss you brother.
Negro

My brother took a while for me to write this, I still don’t know what to say.

You were one of the most genuine humans I have ever come across, always ready to ginger and make progress, always believing in the impossible.

Remember our fifa nights in c31 thank you for teaching how to play, thank you for making laugh. Thank you for being my friend.

Paski mi rest easy my friend , I love you brother.❤️

My dearest chairmo as I roundly call you, it sadden my heart to write this but then I believe strongly that you are in a better place Resting ….I could remember how selfless you were and how you explained to me how I would scale through 400L…is it how supportive you were to my business I want to talk about….it is still ringing in my head how you would call Simeon how far hope say those guys don give you the job ….when you were chairman I can remember that I can enter your room anytime and take anything I want and you won’t complain at all….till we meet to part no more AyoT

Ayo T my man!!! We were not even mates but he treated me like a brother…two rooms away but we were practically roomies. I remember when he used to lend me his blue Nike slides cos the only proper footwear I had was formal shoes- some days I took em without permission and I got caught everytime. We vibed like we were mates, jovial guy. My brother man! It hurts I swear, I still can’t believe it,but like they always say, it’s God’s plan I-guess. God knows I love you bro and I’ll forever miss you. There’s so much to say bro, only so little I can type really. I’m really sad bro. I’ll miss you man I swear to God. I pray you rest in peace bro.

Ayotee.. it’s still so hard to believe I’m leaving you a tribute. I keep looking at messages we exchanged talking about grief and how much you missed your mum. I know you’re resting in a better place and giving her the tightest hug. I will miss you a lot. Your sweet and jovial nature and kindness. Your death is such a huge loss.. Keep resting !

Hmm, words fail me but i know you’re resting peacefully now. It was always a great time with you from ISI to KUTi hall, you where always full of life and positive vibes. I remember doings videos and pictures for the idia kuti rally that year. Its sad to lose you at such a young and promising age. But heaven knows best. Rest well my brother❤️

My heart skipped, once again, for what is this life. Yet, Ayotee's life is worth celebrating. His days were lived with happiness and cheerfulness. In his little ways and space, he made a huge impact. Rest on Chairmo!!!

Ayo T, you really were a great man. I got to know you through Hamzy your predecessor and I can say that you extended that hand of loyalty to me. Maybe it’s true that the good ones don’t last, cos you reflected what it means to stay true to the people you call “your own”. I am glad that our paths crossed and I’m sure you are in a better place now. Keep resting brother

I still can’t believe that you are gone AyoT, your death came to me as a shock but i am glad our path crossed and you have lived an impactful life even though it was short and you will forever be missed, rest well brother champ.

Ayoteee!!!
You are such a man full of life and vigor, you light up every room you've ever stepped into.
You are such a fine gentleman, that I am privileged to call you a friend and a brother.
Thank you for your selflessness towards humanity, you will surely be missed.
Rest in Power Big Man Teee!!!!!

Whenever you crossed my mind in the past, i'ld just smile, because our encounters were
those of either you teasing me or you trying to organize a place or calm a situation to make it right. Why is it that thinking about you these days makes tears well up in my eyes?

I could close my eyes and still picture u and Yele wearing your blue shirts on black trousers, strolling from place to place(sometimes holding packs of canteen rice) back in those days.

The secret to the success of our V.S and Prom, I never would have imagined that those walks from CBN to our various halls in 100 level would be our last memories together.

Ayotola, you were a great guy through and through.
Rest in peace, my Gee.

Humm… “la faven!” as you always called me … Ayotola it hurts soo bad, it’s hard to believe that we would never see again ha! Omoo!.
All the memories we had were soo filled with laughter and how much joy you carried and were willing to spread, days of coming to pick/drop us at idia ( you had no idea how you eased my life and how grateful I was ) archives , coming to eat my pancakes lol… I finally texted Vanessa on your behalf as you no get mind it’s the least I could do as you literally linked me with the LOML and I can’t even tell my story without you in it … humm even remembering you still brings smiles to my face, I learnt how to be kind and selfless from you, you will be remembered in our hearts FOREVER , rest on my dear friend ️❤️

My Chairmo! Thank you for believing in me and bringing out the leadership skill in me. Love you for life!

Great guy indeed.

"Rest in peace, dear AyoT. Your bright light was extinguished far too soon, but your impact on our lives will never fade. Your kind heart, infectious smile, and generous spirit inspired us all to be better versions of ourselves.

Though your time with us was short, your legacy will live on through the countless lives you touched. We'll cherish the memories we made together, from the laughter to subtle support.

You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. Your memory will continue to inspire us to live life to the fullest, to chase our dreams, and to spread love and kindness wherever we go.

We'll miss you more than words can express, but we take comfort in knowing that you're now in a place where there's no more pain or sorrow. You will always be in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts. Farewell, dear friend. May you rest in eternal peace."

Ayo T my brother, you were more than just a friend, we grew from being classmate to being brothers. You would sacrifice your time, and energy just to make sure every other person was fine. You were such a embodiment of kindness and I always admired that about you. I remember you would even bring things from your house just to make sure I had things put in place for my own house. We would make jokes about everything, had discussions about various things. It was always a good time around you. I still can’t believe this is how it all ends. It really makes me sad that I write all these about you and i have to use past tense in every statement. But I would take comfort knowing you will live on in our heart as your kindness and love for others left an impact on everyone you were with. I love you brother. Rest in the bosom of the Almighty.

Diddy.

Opaskiskiski, you had this wonderful aura around you since Js1. You were always cheerful and it was never a dull moment when we chilled. You were a great leader and a greater friend, your confidence was very infectious. I’m so glad that I knew you. You will forever remain in my heart. Rest well Ayotola.

Ayotola, you were indeed a good friend, you wanted to see everyone move forward, heart so large to accommodate everyone. We can only share memories now, knowing that you are no more is actually a hard pill to swallow but I judge God faithful in the midst of it all. Thank you for your support and care over the years. Keep resting in heaven

Yoo! My forever G. The Opa Man Ginger.
Funny thing is I don’t even know where to start. The story long gannn. From Sonbeam to ISI to Akobo to UI to the world. Grateful for 19 years of friendship bro.

From running our relays and doing tug of war together in red house, playing arm wrestling in primary six, I remember you’d always beat me but I definitely gave you a hard time. I also remember how we always used to talk about PSPs and ps2 all day long. We were just little kids without real life problems.

I remember how your house was right behind my house,like 10 steps away. every holiday we’d throw Banger and be disturbing our neighborhood. Again just kids without problems at the time, having fun and life was easy. After we’d buy Indomie and Fanta Orobo. Your Mom always made sure I was straight. She’d ask me “ Ogooluwa sho ti jeun? Oya e wa lo rà Indomie wà❤️.

I remember when you finally started driving, and we’d go to Yele’s house in your Yaris. You’d allow me test drive a little too to show my skills, as I no get ride. This time.. young boys without real life problems apart from post jamb and Waec result.
We’d just be dancing and vibing to Davido-All of you, because you too love OBO.

Later on I moved in 2018 and you moved to the UK in 2021. I remember vividly a lot of the conversations we had that time, and I just keep telling you we go Dey hustle Dey go, make we blow. You told me you wanted to do politics and I started hailing you as my pdp chairman.
Again young men, but with some real life situations at this point, still vibing tho.

I remember the day you told me about your health conditions . I didn’t want to believe it tho, so after we spoke, I intentionally compartmentalized it, so I wouldn’t have to process a reality where we might not be together here as friends. Everytime I saw you on FaceTime, I still hailed you like nothing was going because I was struggling with seeing you stressed and I knew you were holding a really strong frame for all of us your friends around you. This was where I realized the young kids from Sonbeam had crossed into Adulthood and we had a lot of challenges to navigate.

I’m forever grateful for our friendship, because in the end all we have is memories. I’m glad about the memories we shared together and for the impact you had in my life. Everytime Davido - All of you comes up it reminds me of you again and again.

I’ve still not wrapped my head around you not being here anymore. I don’t think I ever will. But I’m glad you’re in a better place without real life problems, and I pray God grants you the peace you deserve.

Love you forever bro❤️.

Ogo Kassim.

it was an honour knowing and having you as a friend! rest easy brother!❤️

Arg, Bro. This hurts man. You're one of the most welcoming people I've ever met. From the days of ISI till UI. We were never super close since our paths didn't cross too often, but anytime you saw me, you would always have the biggest smile on your face and we would talk like nothing ever happened. I suppose it's easy to remain family when you have so many mutual friends.

I love you bro. I know you're in heaven and we're going to meet again.

I remember our first time meeting in Jss1c ,Ayotola the class captain. You've always had a cheerful soul and on the look out for the good of people. Your passing is sad one . But heaven gained an angel. Praying to God to comfort your family and loved ones . Happy Birthday AyoT

It's heartbreaking to see someone so young pass away. He was my classmate at the University of Lincoln. I pray that he finds comfort and rest with God.

Damn this is really hard. I have had a hard time accepting this is true, still having a hard time.

I can’t even bring myself to say goodbye. Thank you Ayotola, for the joy and light you brought to our lives.
Happy birthday Ayotola❤️

Ayotola! Great guy fr. After I left ISI, we met once again during NYSC few years ago and it's always been good vibes with you. Was really sad to see & hear the unfortunate news. Rest easy my bro. I pray God comforts your family in the best way possible.

Words seem to fail me ever since I heard the news. Sometimes, it feels like a cruel dream I can't wake up from. Ayotola wasn't just a friend; he was my brother, my "real-life teddy bear." I could always rely on his warm embrace, a hug that somehow made everything feel a little better.
Ayotola constantly pushed me forward.“Labake, apply for this thing now”. “Labake, try Dey take pictures, this things will be good for your LinkedIn” (about that , I never listened).“Guy, you don chop today?”. “Are you done with work, let me come and pick you ?” “Labake, are you not tired of taking snaps, don’t send me stupid streak o! even though he'd be the one secretly taking random snaps of me, capturing moments I might have otherwise missed.
Now, those pictures, those saved snippets of time, are all I have left. But they're not just pictures; they're a trove of memories. I look at those videos and I can't help but smile. Ayotola may be gone, but he'll always hold a special place in my heart.
We talked about everything - politics, football, music, sharing those funny reels and tweets, and the dreams we held for our futures. I'll miss our endless discussions and our shared laughter.
Ayotola, my friend, you were a top man. Your time here may have been cut short, but the impact you left on everyone who knew you is immeasurable.
I choose to focus on the good times, the laughter and your constant support. You'll forever live on in my heart, 001.

Happy Birthday, my real-life teddy bear ❤️

My guy. We haven’t seen in years but I still consider you one of the best people I’ve known, bundle of joy and happiness. Rest in peace my guy your laughter will be missed

One of the smartest and wittiest I've met. We constantly had things to talk about as we were always around the edge of the laboratory which doubled as our lecture room in the university.
Ayotola was a selfless guy who cared for everyone.
We lost a gem. You will forever be cherished.
Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord. ♥️

I haven't been able to write any words, anywhere about Ayotola's passing because that meant I had to accept it.

Ayotola, I miss you being the only person that could jump on my bed on kuti hall and not arrange it after. You were such a standup guy.

Never once passed by my room without attempting to break the door down(can we do that one more time?). Most importantly, I miss the inside jokes and your caring heart for people which showed in every single conversation.

I know you're resting in Christ's bosom and I will see you again.

Love you forever.

I swear my heart hurts like hell writing this, and tbh since you passed I haven’t been able to put to words how I feel. Happy birthday my guy. I hate that I have to write about you in the past tense. But thank you for bringing joy to my life the way that you did. Thank you for being an amazing friend. I know you’re in the best place ever now, free from pain and hurt and all the “wereys” of this world. I miss you so much and I wish we could have you back.

Rest in Peace my guy ❤️

Ayotola and I started talking when we became classmates in SS1C in ISI. I had been the quiet, serious, front-bencher all my life, so it was a new and interesting experience being friends with this jovial guy who always had the funniest thing to say about anything: a class, a test, an exam.

We had inside jokes about classes and teachers, and I remember years later, when we were both in University, Ayotola sent me a meme about our Chemistry class and I remember how I burst out laughing early that morning.

You were always so full of love, you were always kind, and you always cared.
Goodnight my old friend.❤️
I know you are resting in your Saviour’s arms.

My Hall Chair... I barely knew you , but from all I've heard from those who knew you, you were one of the good ones... Rest on my Chairman, and happy posthumous birthday.

His wisdom and knack for calming things down, even when he was young, still blows my mind. Sending birthday wishes to heaven, may God keep blessing your spirit and grant you eternal peace. Goodbye, brother.

My guy! I met Ayotola in 100lvl in UI, he was my first friend and course mate in University and he remained my friend till the end .He was a very selfless friend, Ayotola would go out of his way to do things for me and would do it cheerfully .He had a way of making his friends feel seen and heard. His presence brought warmth and laughter to everyone who crossed path with him. Ayotola had the greatest sense of humor and I know he’s in a better place now. He was very ambitious and a goal getter. Thank you , Ayotola for gracing our lives with your selflessness and kindness. I’m happy to have experienced a friend like you and you’ll forever be in my heart . I’m praying that your soul finds rest and also Praying for strength for your family in this difficult time. Happy birthday Opaski❤️

Ayotola was such an amazing human. He lived a short but impactful life. I can't count the numerous times he showed up for me. Even during times when he was dealing with his own problems, Ayotola still came through for me. He really lived up to his name, bringing joy to everyone around him. It's so hard writing about him in past tense. I will miss you Ayotola, you're forever in my heart

I don't even know where to start, AyoT was a great guy. I can't remember when we actually started talking but it all started from ISI and never for once did I feel down when I'm with him. He was cheerful, easy going and full of love. Rest on Broski

I knew you from mutuals but how you fondly called my name whenever you saw me or texted me to place an order was always warm. You were such a great guy and your friends do miss you, they’ve had a hard time processing this. I’m praying for your family most especially during this period, I know it’s tough but I’m praying God gives them the strength to bear it, please keep watching over them. We miss you❤️

I met Ayotola on the first day of school at the International School Ibadan (ISI). We were both assigned to JSS1C, and on that first day he volunteered to be our class captain. I remember getting home that day and telling my mom about him because I found it shocking that he did that when most of us in the class were still trying to settle in. He was a fantastic class captain which was no easy feat because our class had quite a few ‘rascals’. It was no surprise years later when he became the hall chairman of Kuti Hall in the University of Ibadan. I heard good things about his tenure as Hall Chair.

I pray that God comforts his family and friends. May His Grace be upon them and may He strengthen them as they bear this great loss.

Ayotola was genuinely one of the realest colleagues I met in ISI. Although the memories from secondary school are becoming blurry, I still remember how Ayo’s smile&laugh lit up the room. He was one of the few people who seemed genuinely kind-hearted & also a good listener. He was the kind of leader that you just know that everything will be fine as long as he is around. Until we meet again in Valhalla