My Sweet Aunty Idowu, I have sweet and fond memories of you in my heart. Growing up was fun because I had an Aunt like you in my space. You made my hair as a child and adorned it with beads. I was your tag along on your movie dates. You always watched Indian movies and all I saw in those movies were Elephants (LOL). You were so full of life, spreading joy everywhere you went.
Aunty Miii - The Life of The Party. You attended every Family Ceremony; leading the entourage and armed to the teeth with food, drinks and souvenirs. Your energy, laughter and generosity was mind blowing.
I don't know how your sister (my mum) will cope without you. You were always coming to pick her up to go for one family function or friend's party; dressed like twins and gisting away like teenagers on your way out. You were both a delight to watch.
I remember the many times you would call to ask where your sister was, complaining you had called her several times and she wasn't picking up your calls. A typical conversation would go thus;
Aunty Idowu - A-tolly, ba wo ni? (How are you?)
Me- Antindowu, wo wa pa. (Am fine)
Aunty Idowu - Aunty mi da? (Where is my sister)
Me- (rolling eyes) aunty yin wa ni le (She's home)
Aunty idowu - Gbe phone fun won (Give her the phone)
Me - Yes ma.
God help me if I'm not home and you needed to speak to your sister, you would dish your instruction that I call her and tell her to call you immediately. You were such an interesting and fun person to be with. It's really tough knowing you are not here anymore.
You were an angel here and I know you are a bubbly angel where you are now.
I miss you soooooo much Aunty idowu, I am thankful to God that I was able to spend the last few days with you before you passed on. I did what I Knew you enjoyed doing most, I danced and I sang beside you.
My forever Aunty, rest on sweetly.
A-Tolly