Joy, I am still puzzled and seeking to understand why this out come, i kept saying No!! you deserve better! 

I find it difficult to use words to express ur bond with my family. You became a sister, a friend, my husband's 5n6, my children grew so so fond of you. When I need escape from my kids, I could trust you with them. Your love for Jay is exceptional, those pictures and videos you make together cracks us up, we called him your baby. 

I remember the warm tight hug you gave me during the fast in January and you whispered in my ears, thank you for that teaching,  thank God I know you, thank you for being such a blessing, wow, how you released strength into me that day, and into the lives of those you encounter. 

Always ready to share knowledge, ideas, resources and time. 

You had this excellent spirit, when we need to get things working it's 'Joy to the rescue' 

Even at the face of all you went through, you did not allow anyone who visited you at d hospital leave sad or gloomy, u released words of hope and made us laugh, our hope was rekindled.

Such a great achiever who lived up to her name Dworldsgreatest... 

Yes Joy deserves better, Joy has gone to a better place. Joy finished the race, joy kept the faith. 

You finished strong!!! 

JOY is ALIVE again not just in a better place but in the Best place for an Angel. 

Joy girl! Thank you for being all that you were. I remember our discussion and prayers till the last day. You were strong. You fought. You won.

You were always yourself. No pretense, no facade. You had an open mind and sweet personality. You could handle any form of teasing, it was all fun. You laughed at yourself and did not take things too seriously. Oh Joy girl! When I visited Abuja in December I didn’t realize it would be the last time I would see you physically. When I had the video call with you 2 weeks ago I didn’t realize it was going to be our last on this side of eternity. This was not the outcome we prayed for but we rest knowing you are with Jesus.

We all miss you dearly. There’s so much to say but can’t articulate it all right now. Enjoy heaven baby. love you!

Babe, it still feels so unreal that you are no more here. I still keep asking myself is it my Joy that everyone is talking about. I stare at your pictures and wonder if it's true that I'm never going to gist with you again. 

Your voice still rings in my head, all the great times,how we moved from just friends to family. How you used to follow me home on some weekends and my mom will hail you Chairlady international and you will reply mommy mommy. I still remember how I used to scream your name to let you know food was ready back then in Hall 2 because I was too lazy to climb the stairs,i remember our fights, we will vex and later it will be as though nothing happened. I remember logging in for accommodation around the same time so that we would get the same hostel and rooms close to each other. I remember going to June 12 at night to read and having to climb in through the fly over because those security  men refused to open the gate. I remember dragging you into politics. I remember so many things, UNIBEN stories will never be complete without mentioning you because you were a part of me. I remember how you almost dragged me to CASOR because that was your fellowship. 

I remember meeting some people I never knew and when I introduce myself they will be like wait you are Ebika,Joy's friend?i was in law school with Joy and she told me all about you and an instant bond will be formed between me and that person simply because of you. this happened several times, see me feeling like a celebrity

I miss you, I really do. I miss our gists, I miss everything we shared. I looked forward to more times of celebration together but alas God chose to call you home. 

To live in the hearts of those you love is not to die. 

Sleep on Babe.you came,you saw and you triumphed. 

I love you 

I Can't put myself together and talk about who and what you mean to me. I can't talk about what we've shared, so accept this brief summary

You have left a void no one can fill. They are not many in the world like you and today the earth mourns the loss of an angel. Even in death you are still loved and forever will be. You have touched the hearts of so many who owe you a lifetime of gratitude. We are not saying goodbye forever but goodbye for now. As tears flow from our eyes with hearts heavy with the weight of losing you, we will also celebrate your life because you have taught us the true meaning of living. You were and are still an inspiration to all, with a heart that radiated love and warmth through all our lives. You will truly be missed and forever remembered. Nothing breaks our hearts more than having a world that no longer has you in it. You weren’t one in a million but just you and it was an honor to have shared this life with you.

Dear Chairlady, you came, you saw and you triumphed. Yes you did. 

I met Joy during our service year 2012 and we connected instantly. 

 She was a lover of music which we had in common. We would boost each others morale by waking up early together to jog and she would take aerobics (i always enjoyed it).

I remember the first time we went swimming, after a lot of persuasion. She was initially scared but once we got into the water all fear disappeared though she never tried to flap (she always thought the water wouldn't be able to sustain her weight).

She was open to new things and willing to share what she knows. She had a great personality. I knew virtually everyone around her without even meeting them. She had pleasant stories about everyone and it was great. She was my gist partner. She knew a lot of things that sometimes i asked in amazement "how come you know all these?" And I began learning her ways which has been helpful. She was a blunt person which is a rare virtue. She was very smart, intelligent and strong. Even during her trying times, she showed great strength which i always praised her about. She was a friend turned sister. I loved her dearly!

We had lots of plans we never executed due to the cold hands of death but i believe that God has better plans for her.

 A lot to say but i cant bring myself to put them all to words.

I pray that God comfort and strengthen her parents, siblings and loved ones.

I miss her deeply! 

Rest on Joy Obayojie, till we meet again on resurrection day.

Aunty Joy the life of the party, if she's not in our meeting just know that the meeting is going to be boring, she will make sure you contribute that's for sure she does not discriminate she was straight forward and a lover of God, her love for God was unconditional she loved God in difficulties and uncertainties she was not given everything she was due but you will never catch her in a service not using all her body to dance to the glory of God. At some point I felt God was partial how will he not give his servant everything she deserves? She was contented though and always  count her blessings, she's always at the center of things giving her very best to see that everything goes well, she was smart and sassy. She gives healing hugs and to some extent we all knew she was not of this world, we will forever miss you but we know you're in a better place, till will meet to part no more rest in the bosom of the Lord

#goodnightworldgreatest

I met and knew Joy Obayojie in 2005 or earlier alongside her immediate younger brother Henry Obayojie, during our Easter camp meetings they used to come stay at my house. Joy was my defense mechanism against Henry lool. I remember always shouting her name "joyyyyyy" and she would smile and then come to my rescue, we used to share and prepare weight loss tips together and i used to call her"Garcinia Cambodia" lool, she would chase me away each time I called her that. She was the only one who could depict  my baby language and say "I think I understand what you are saying but don't let  pastor Steve catch you". She was outspoken, bold, strong and confident and I loved these attributes. I'll miss you joy, my memories of you have turned to my dreams at night I miss and remember the times we laughed and played together. I can't believe you are no more. Rest well fighter, I lost you but God won you over. Rest In Peace Barrister Joy Obayojie my sunflower ❤️❤️.  

The first time I saw Joy, I felt she was all over the place with this very commanding tone and I was like, let me just be on my lane and not cross her. Over time, I realised I was wrong because she was one person that will never sit crossed legged and allow things go wrong on her watch. She had so much energy to put things in motion and set the ball rolling. She was a talker all right, but she was a taker with tremendous content. We got a lil closer after her thanksgiving in church and she shared with me her experiences during chemo, she showed me pictures, told me her ringtone during that period was No way by Freke and some other details. In all of this, I was amazed on how excitedly she talked about all she had gone through. In my mind, I was like Lord this is strength being portrayed greatly. She was the most active in our Sunday school class, with the idea that timidity is not allowed. I was over excited when she became my Sunday school teacher of which she taught only twice and that was when last I saw her. One thing she said was "whatever you focus on is what you'll see so mind where your focus is". That's one statement that struck a nerve in me. She was jovial, intelligent, great speaker but most importantly, a pacesetter to me. I'll always remember you #D'world'sgreatest.....

She was my school mother, We were inseparable in Uniben everyone thought we were related that I was her younger sister, she became the sister I didn't have, she protected me like a mother hen would do her chick. She taught me how to give no matter how little you have, she taught me how to be bold no matter who I am standing in front of. Everywhere she is going Glory let's go, I was called her ADC. When the name Chairlady came everybody accepted the name because everyone that met her fell in love with how she took charge of everything. She introduced me to the love of my life and even when I was sceptical about being with him she advised me and I am enjoying where I am, still hurts you won't be here to see how it went. She contributed to the lady I am today. Chairlady is the only person I know would hear a song and she wouldn't mind who is looking or where she is she would dance without holding back. I still remember her laughter, when she laughs you wouldn't be able to hold back but laugh with her. She was an image maker, if you need a position just come to her and she knows who to convince to help you build your image. She was always proud of the lady she was, she never allowed her size to make her body shame herself. I remember a girl who became proud of her body when she met Joy. Her love for music is a story for another day, I started reading more when I met Joy. I stopped being a shy girl when I met Joy, I fell in love with cooking because of Joy. 

Mama mua, how do we cope with the fact that you are no longer on earth with us. I will miss you so very much. I'm grateful that I remained your baby till the end. I will try and be strong because that's what you always want from me. I am happy that I have you with me now as an angel everywhere I go. 

the only weakness my JOY had was house chores! So it was not a surprise that we had our first fight over Washing of dishes. She was just about 5yrs old. She disliked me instantly. As we grew older, we discovered a bond in our similarities. Our physical build, our voices, our likes and dislikes, our taste in fashion, our view of life and the desire to see our family succeed. Our mother hen instincts, all these and more made JOY my twin. 

We talked about everything and anything. She called me mama C, but always left me with wise counsel, every time we talked. Maybe I should have stayed in Nigeria with you! Maybe, Maybe..........n

You touched everyone you met with JOY!

You have left me forever heartbroken! I know you always call me strong and always said I was your role Model, since you have transformed into an Angel now, please give me strength. So much to say, but I can't type anymore, the tears won't let me.

Your babies miss you, I love you forever, omonotimenbhor!