This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Emmanuel Olushola Oyefolu, 57 years old, born on 2 October, 1963, and passed away on 15 April, 2021. We will remember him forever.
Emmanuel Olushola Oyefolu was born into the family of Late National Deacon Emmanuel Oluremilekun Oyefolu and Late Mrs. Christiana Aduke Oyefolu, from Ogun and Lagos State, respectively.
In his early life, Shola attended Ansar u Deen Primary School, Surulere, Lagos, where he obtained his primary school leaving certificate. Thereafter, he proceeded to Birch Freeman Secondary School and to Angus Memorial Grammar School Shomolu, Lagos, where he completed his secondary school education and obtained his West African School Certificate (WASC).
As a young and vibrant man, his love for the arts and creativity got him engaged with an arts firm, with the assistance of some friends and colleagues in Surulere, Lagos. This new occupational field enabled him to travel the country far and wide.
Progressively, Shola joined the banking industry, working at Citibank Plc. Lagos, as a pool car leadman. Here, he leveraged his experience to benefit the company, making a colossal mark. He later worked at TOBETT Dredging Company, owned by Prince Kayode Odedina aka Babankay, before moving to the United Kingdom to be reunited with his wife and children.
A man of many nicknames, Shola was fondly called “SHOLLY BAY” by family and friends; he was a motivating, joyous, loving and lovable member of the Oyefolu family. His extraordinary character and vibe were the epitome of love, humility and a positive expression of friendship. Also known as “BABA POWDER”, Shola's uniqueness and flair bestowed upon him this title, as he moved around with white powder to freshen up anytime, anywhere. His sojourn to the United Kingdom in 2015 earned him the title of “Lord Bishop of England”. He was well respected and acknowledged by his family and community.
As a child from a Christian background, Shola expressed a great love for music and musical values. He was an instrumental guru of great repute, playing the Drums, Saxophone, Trumpet and Guitar. He dedicated most of his life playing with various church choirs; from The Church of The Lord to The Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim, Sholly Bay was a master of his game. As time passed, he was the lead instrumentalists of a well-known Lagos highlife band, known as The Evergreen Brother's Band, in the mid-90s. His musical gift has transcended to his beloved children.
With the regrettable loss of his wife, Late Mrs. Iyabode Oyefolu, Shola devoted the last days of his life to service to God and humanity, especially his children - Toyosi, Tosin, Tolu and Tobi Oyefolu. The latest grandad in the family, Sholly Bay loved mankind and the goodness of God Almighty.
Shola has contributed greatly to the progressive existence of the Oyefolu family, the evangelism and Gospel of Christ Jesus. He worked towards laying a solid foundation for the propagation of the kingdom. Shola was able to balance life’s challenges, putting smiles on the faces of his entire family, friends and everyone he came across.
Shola weathered the storm and withstood the test of the tide.
ALAS, DEATH BE NOT PROUD, FOR YOU ARE A VESSEL TO THE PROMISED LAND. A CHANNEL TO THE GLORIOUS KINGDOM.
ADIEU SHOLLY BAY. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!!!
