Hey there my gem I’m here to write again
I summoned so much courage to come write here today
Three years ago feels so much like yesterday
I was told the terrible news that broke me today on this day exactly three years ago
Maami I didn’t plan all these at all
But God knows the absolute best
So many words of encouragement from my friends and people that love me and Gods strength is what’s holding me together
Maami I miss you so so much
I can’t write here without shedding a tear
My scrub videos are in my gallery , I wish you could seee how beautiful your princess looks in it, you would have smiled so much and even called me to tease me
I’m training to be one of the best community health practitioners just to make my rare gem so proud
The picture and scene of every single thing is stuck in my head
Words still fail me even if I try everything possible
Toluwani and daddy has been the strongest
Cause I know you always referred to us as your world
Now my own world is half empty
But daddy has being doing too too well
We are healing gradually
The thought of you leaving breaks me every time I try to think about it
Maami I miss you so much
But God has just been too Good on the other end
Keeping all of us safe under his canopy
Mummy your friends are doing so well by reaching out to me and toluwani and even send us money sometimes
They have been trying their very best staying strong as well
Maami i prayed for you so well today
You fought well!!
You taught me to be very good to people
You impacted lives
I really wish life treated you kind just as the song said
Maami I love love you so much
No one can ever fill your space in my heart
It’s there forever
I have learnt that everytime i remember you I should always pray for you
Your princess is doing so great
Your Arikeade
Just as you loved to call me
This morning as early as 2am Daddy kept us company over the phone telling us how he met you and so many beautiful things too
Just making us feel like you are still here
Sun re o mamiiiii️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Heaven indeed gained an angel this day three years ago!️❤️
I really miss you

Continue to rest in peace Lolia. We all miss you over here.

when I heard this
I honestly couldn’t know how to feel like any other human
but of recent times I still think about you
you are my world
my only reason to smile
God has his reasons but I still question him why?
you made me strong and you still protect me to this day
I wish you could see how your son has grown
I have so much interest in making myself productive and not idle(I’m sure you will be proud)
I really love you
I might not show it physically but I really do
It’s an unbearable pain but I will be strong no matter what I wasn’t born to be weak
I promise to take care of idera
I love you soo much mum-toluwanimi oyinsan

Another birthday, rest on Birthday mate!

Rest on my darling Lolia till we meet again. You may be gone from our physical presence but you are certainly not forgotten.

Happy Birthday in heaven Lolia. May your soul continue to rest in peace.

May ur gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace and May Almighty continue to comfort your loved ones

Continue to rest in peace Lolia.

Continue to rest In peace Lolia.

Hmmm!! There is no day i don't think about u my favourite darling Cousin Lolia ,i miss u everyday of my life how i always run to u to share my ups and down and for everything u must have a word of encouragement and those words will always make me calm and gives me hope again .Keep resting in d bossom of the Lord Almighty..Love u forever. ❤❤❤

Lolia my darling and favorite cousin i miss u so dearly keep resting in d Lord ur memories still lingers on every seconds.. Lolia u will forever be missed Cousin. I love u so much but God loves u most Sweetheart keep resting dear

HEAVEN KNOWS HOW MUCH I MISS YOU MOTHER
HEAVEN KNOWS BEST
KEEP RESTING IN HIS BOSSOM

Sorely missed my birthday mate. Looks. Rest on Sis.

Happy birthday Lolia, you are missed

My rare gem ,Today was supposed to be your birthday, Happy posthumous birthday my love your baby loves and misses you , God in heaven knows best I didn't want you to leave us but it is well , we just have to be strong I love you ♥️♥️️
Rest on icon♥️ I LOVE YOU SO ME AND MISS YOU

Dear Lolia,

Happy Birthday, I know you are having a truly amazing time dancing with the angels. Continue to rest in peace. I pray God comforts your family.

You are truly missed here.

Temi

Remembering your birthday Lolia.

As today is also my birthday, I will never forget. You would have bombarded me with birthday emojis, but alas........

Rest on Lolia.

Lolia I will forever miss you my darling Cousin , i still talked about u just yday and I will forever talk ur praises u were an angel in human form to me i.We cried together shared our problems together and at d end of every discussion we had u will be d one lift my spirit for good and ur kind words always pierce into me and i will be fine . I miss u everyday my darling Cousin. I will find love u and i know God loves u most

May your sweet soul continue to rest in peace....The Lord will continue to keep watch over your children....Sleep well dear....

Continue to rest in peace Lolia.


Temi

It is hard to believe a whole year has gone by since you left us. The loss and pain still feels as fresh as yesterday. You are missed dearly Lolia, but your light still shines on. Rest In Peace Lolia.

Happy Birthday Lolia, you are remembered...always!

Happy Birthday Lolia, I am sure you are having an amazing time with the Angels. Continue to rest in peace my dear. We all miss you over here. Hmmmmm……….

Temi Kusamotu-Adenubi

Happy Post Humous Birthday Dear.....Remembering your precious smile on this day.. May your gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace

This came as a shock to us Lolia. May your beautiful soul rest in perfect peace and we pray the Lord will comfort your family in Jesus name. Amen

Momma❤
We'll be letting go of your body today.

Many times, I'd want to type or say something about you, but not knowing where to start restrains me. But today, I'll write momma. With teary eyes and a handful of emotions, I'll write.

Aunty Tolu, you were a beautiful person, inside out. Aunty Tolu, you had a heart of gold, pure and sweet. We spent such a short time together yet you your departure hits like I lost my blood. That's how much of yourself you shared with me.

You loved and cared without restraint. You were selfless. You took me as your own. Called me 'aburo' despite being old enough to be my mother. It became normal to refer to you as my Aunt.

You would call me early in the morning, telling me to have a beautiful day at work and at night, to gist about how our days went. I remember how shocked and surprised I was when I was told I had a visitor at work and it turned out you were the one!

Aunty mi Tolu, heaven knows the number of times I've uttered the statement 'ko ba ma je eyin' (it shouldnt have been you). How many times I've wished this was you pranking us and that you'll get up and we'll laugh it off. I still remember how your body feels and smells from hugging you.

We made plans momma. Plans involving you teaching me continental dishes, surprise lunch deliveries, Netflix and chills girls hangout, talks about life and lots more. Who would have thought i wouldn't celebrate your next birthday with you being here. O ga o. Aunty mi, ko ba ma je eyin.

But I've decided to be happy today momma, armed with the beautiful memories of you. Guess the dress I'm wearing today? The one you admired so much the first time we met that I remember your words clearly. That was you, momma! So lively, full of joy, compassionate and sweet.

I had said a 'NO' to attending your funeral, but as the day drew nearer, I knew I didnt want to miss a final look at you.

And momma, I attended the service of songs your friends had for you yesterday. It was beautiful. They had so many wonderful, beautiful and true memories of you also. It brought so much joy to hear them speak such beautiful things about you. I hope you look down and see how much people loved you.

If we had the chance, we would present your good deeds just like Dorcas and have you return home with us. Well, till the ground is levelled, I'll carry that hope with me.

Momma, its hard but I'd be strong and happy for you. Because I know you've found rest. I'm comforted I was there for you even in death. Thank you for giving me beautiful memories of you. I'm grateful I met a beautiful soul like you. I learnt a lot from you❤

Sun re, Aunty mi Tolu, Lolia, Omo Banigo, Iya Tolu ati Idera, sun re. I wish I could promise not to cry today, but whichever way, I promise to remember you as happy and joyful.

I loved you then, I love you now and I'll always cherish the woman you were

Your darling,
Oluwaseyifunmi

Rest in Peace Lolia! It's been a very difficult last few days as we've all tried to come to terms with your passing and at the same time stay focused on the last two days events. I want you to know that you were truly loved by many and you will be surely missed, and I hope you were pleased with what we put together for you.

I do not know how we will have our "IB Hook-ups" without you there. It'll never be the same.

Watch over us and give the rest of us here the strength to overcome our "demons".

Dearest Lolia, when I met you for the first time in Ibadan, it was your charming smile, kind hearted and bubbly personality that endeared me and members of the NYSC Legal Aid Clinic Ibadan to you. You helped the team achieve its project, broke barriers for us, took us through to Senior Lawyers that shared our vision.

You were an awesome friend, full of life and always willing to assist in planning events. I've been lost for words since I heard you slept, it feels surreal and it's hard writing this to you. I pray for God's comfort for your kids, family and friends.

Rest on dearest friend. Forever in our heart.

My darling Lolia, I can’t believe I’m writing this to you .... this is so difficult to accept and words fail me .... you were such a lovely beautiful person... ohhh I miss your boisterous voice and your laughter .... full of life ... great spirit...... the kindest of souls , sooo friendly always always reaching out. I miss receiving your lovely emojis every morning you would send a dozen.and I would tease you about them.. you sent the sweetest and best emojis ........ all our plans Woww indeed time waits for no one ..... the news of your passing is sooo hard to bear . Oh Lolia ... toluwani and idera that’s allll I heard from you , you spoke about them with soooo much joy and excitement , you loved them sooooo much.. Looooo ,my birthday mate .. what becomes of our birthdays now that you gone ?? I recall last year your photo shoot, your promotion at work .. you were soooo excited soo happy .. I was pleased to see your pictures. I’m lost for words my sister ..... our last chat on Mother’s Day little did I know that will be our last omg, I love you and miss you dearly .. rest in the bossom of our dear Lord ...

Lolia writing this tribute feels really awkward and the news of your passing came as a rude shock. The thought of the fact that the last time I saw you early in February would be the last time I would ever see you on this side is rather very unpleasant. You were more of a sister to me than a friend and you had a beautiful heart, were kind, generous and selfless. It is such a shame that you had to take a bow at such a young age. Unfortunately we cannot question God and just have to accept this as his will. Now you are resting in a better place where there are no battles to be fought and where there is no pain. I pray your soul finds eternal rest and that the sprit of God comforts your children and all those you have left behind.

It has taken me a while to come to terms with this. And it does break my heart to be penning these words down, for Lolia! You had said we had a lot to catch up on, now we didn't get around to doing that. Your warm smile and reassuring words are in my heart forever, for you were a real friend, a true friend and pillar, one who always protected everyone's best interest. I will surely miss the excitement you created whenever we did get to talk, and the encouragement you offered whenever things looked like they weren't going well, "It will all come together", you'd fondly say and like that so it would be some time later. Never thought we would part like this, I expected us to hangout some time when we're old and gist about all our funny experiences

This hit harder than I imagined, waiting for your call to debunk the rumours has been a very long wait. Indeed I am devastated but I'll take solace in the fact that God's light will find you, His angels will take you by the hand and guide you all the way Home. Take your rest "Lia" until I see your lovely smile again. You'll be sorely missed

Dear Lolia, it has been hard trying to write this tribute, as the news of your passing is still so raw and shocking. I have asked several questions but still have no answers. I just looked at our last shared message and your last words to me were “Love you Sis”. Those words expressed to someone you hadn’t seen in many years, describes the sweet being that you were. Your beautiful smile and heart would always be remembered. May the good Lord grant your soul eternal rest and peace. Amen.

*My Darkest Night*

I spoke with you Lolia at about 4pm on Friday evening. You told me you were in the office but will soon be closing. I was just passing through the Toll Gate Ibadan at that time and I told you I was going for some meetings and will see you later in the evening.

I'd left Lagos with firm determination to see you last weekend as my thoughts had been with you consistently since you had accident about a month ago. Even though you told me you were fine but your car was badly damaged. I still kept feeling something was wrong.

I finished my last meeting late that Friday night and couldn't see you as earlier planned. The choice of attire I wore on that Friday was deliberate, as I'd wanted you to see me in it. You gave me the *adire* fabric for my birthday last year February, but you hadn't seen me wear it. Too bad, you never saw me wear it, but it will now become my most Special Dress.

I was to leave Ibadan for Ilesa and return back to Lagos from Ilesa, but I decided to return to Ibadan just to see you before leaving for Lagos on Saturday or probably pass the night, if it was too late.

I got to Ibadan only to be confronted with the unimaginable terrible news! Even though I screamed and momentarily lost my consciousness, I still never believed the news of your death.

The traffic in Ibadan delayed me and darkness already set in at the time of my arrival in your house. I met your gate locked from outside, but still had feelings that you may be receiving treatment somewhere, certainly Not Dead! I kept calling the few people I know with you and our mutual friends but no one could give me the news I wanted to hear - that you were not dead.

Even though I eventually checked into an hotel on Ring Road at about midnight just to be close to you and with the hope I will see you alive by daybreak, the roughly 5 hours night became my longest night. It was indeed my Darkest Night.

I left for your house again at about 7am on Sunday morning, but still met the gate locked from outside. Sister Kmart eventually answered my call but both of us couldn't converse other than crying endlessly together on the phone.

The cold and shivers in my body made it difficult for me to drive. I spent over an hour in my car crying and griefing not just because you are dead, but more because I could have prevented your death Lolia.

How do I forgive myself for not ensuring I that I saw you no matter how late on Friday night? Why did I assume it was too late in the night to see you when you indeed needed a company like never before?

You have passion for celebrations. You celebrated your family, friends and loved ones without limitation.

You have passion for love and you loved those close to you unconditionally.

You are extremely generous, loving, caring and admirable.

I really don't know how to describe you with past tense, but you were certainly a visible Angel.

I've lost in you a friend with a pure and exceptionally caring heart, a sister from another mother and a sweetheart that you were to many that were close to you.

The night after your Departure (Saturday Night) was my Darkest Night.

May the good Lord grant your soul endless peace and eternal rest in His abode.

Rest In Peace Lolia.

*Ade Adegbite*

From Maryhill through ISI, you’ve always had a beautiful soul. Will miss the many awesome moments shared and cherish your memories. Rest well my friend!

An eulogy to my dearest friend, Lolia Tolulope who fondly called me Queen kaffie . It is with a heavy heart l write this, l had hoped that in place of a eulogy to u l would be writing tributes on ur b'days and at every miles stone u achieve. I hope for more sleep overs as we used to have, l hope to attend more owanbe parties like we used to intermittently attend, hoped for those intimate and deep conversations like we used to have, but like they say "l love you but God loves you more" without a shadow of doubt, heaven just gained one of earth's finest jewels , my heart is sore beyond expression, a void that can't be filled has been left by your untimely passing on. My dear friend, you will always live on in my heart, not a day will pass without me thinking about u, l'll hold the beautiful memories of the short time we spent together, till we meet again never to part. Rest on eternally 

Lolia! Your smile will forever be in my memory. You were such a 'star'. You shined! Unfortunately, you were a comet ☄️ to us. Well, shine on in the after life.

*TRIBUTES TO OUR DEPARTED FRIEND LOLIA BANIGO*

*FAREWELL, LOLIA BANIGO*

Farewell, Lolia, fair skinned beauty and gorgeous queen. Endlessly, your prints on the sand of our minds and memories will brightly beam along with recalls of the best moments we shared with you while you lived. Surely, we will remember your ever-glowing smiles, and many other wonderful meanings of you to all of us in the Obafemi Awolowo University Law Faculty graduating class of year 2002.

At our class reunion in December, 2019, we did not forsee our pain of this moment.  You danced and danced, in fullness of life and excitement. Alas, it was your last fellowship with us.

Now...our hearts are broken by your sudden departure, and we look unto God to mend them all, and to also grant your spirit tender loving mercies and a blissful rest in peace.

If we had the power, we wouldn’t let you go. God, our creator and everything, knows best. In Him we trust, and to Him we surrender over you as you transit to the great beyond.

Even though deep cries of our hearts and tears-fall from our eyes cannot bring you back into our fold, they loudly echo our profound love and affection for you. We will miss you, Lolia. We will miss you, Tolulope. We will miss you Lolia. We will miss you Tolulope. We will miss you, Lolia. We will surely miss you, our beloved friend. Farewell, Lolia...farewell !!!

*OAU LAW CLASS 2002*

*Farewell Ode To Angelic Lolia*

Angels are Beautiful
Lolia was Beautiful

Angels are Kind
Lolia was Kind

Angels are Guardians of men (and Women)
Lolia was a Guardian of her Loved ones (Men and Women)

Angels are True Lovers
Lolia was a True Lover

Angels are Selfless
Lolia was Selfless

Angels are Honest
Lolia was Honest

Angels always forgive
Lolia always forgave

Angels are Cheerful Givers
Lolia was a Cheerful Giver

Angels live in the Spirit Realm
Lolia now lives in the Spirit Realm

Rest In Peace Angel Lolia.

Ade Adegbite (Classmate and friend)

Still in shock...
You live on Lolia.
The life and soul of any gathering!.

Lolia my ever favorite cousin. You were a rare gem filled with so much sweetness at heart Lolia I still spoke to you some weeks ago not knowing dat will be d last time I will ever speak to u .
Hmmmm!! I don't know what to write cuz ,I still haven't gotten over d news of ur death still in shock. Lolia you will for ever be loved by everyone who comes in contact with you cuz of sweet and loving heart of yours .God loves u best I can't question God for this happening only God knows it all .
Rest on Cousin .

I had a conversation with a cousin of mine yesterday , and I told him I’d ring you to find out about the passing away of our dear Aunty Nike . You can imagine the utter shock when I saw your picture on the obituary pasted on the Ex- Isi group . I still remember your ever smiling face , the warmth and love you expressed everytime we saw . May Your Sweet And Gentle Soul Rest In Peace . Goodnight Dear.

So sad you had to leave us Lolia. May God rest your soul. I will remember you as the ‘ever bubbly’ Lolia. Till we meet again.

          FAREWELL, LOLIA BANIGO

Farewell, Lolia, fair skinned beauty and gorgeous queen. Endlessly, your prints on the sand of our minds and memories will brightly beam along with recalls of the best moments we shared with you while you lived. Surely, we will remember your ever-glowing smiles, and many other wonderful meanings of you to all of us in the Obafemi Awolowo University Law Faculty graduating class of year 2002.

At our class reunion in December, 2019, we did not forsee our pain of this moment.  You danced and danced, in fullness of life and excitement. Alas, it was your last fellowship with us.

Now...our hearts are broken by your sudden departure, but we look unto God to mend them all, and to also grant your spirit tender loving mercies and a blissful rest in peace.

If we had the power, we wouldn’t let you go. God, our creator and everything, knows best. In Him we trust, and to Him we surrender over you as you transit to the great beyond.

Even though deep cries of our hearts and tears-fall from our eyes cannot bring you back into our fold, they loudly echo our profound love and affection for you. We will miss you, Lolia. We will miss you, Tolulope. We will miss you Lolia. We will miss you Tolulope. We will miss you, Lolia. We will surely miss you, our beloved friend. Farewell, Lolia...farewell !!!

Lolia, you were a beautiful soul. Ever smiling damsel.
From our OAU days- still remember our gold transaction then, to likes and comments on FB still kept us in touch. It is hard to believe your exit from earth is real. How painful and too soon it happened but God Almighty know best.
May God Almighty comfort and watch over your lovely children.
Goodnight beautiful soul
Rest on Lolia Banigo

Ijeoma Udobia (nee Ibe)

Egbon mi Lolia,
Words can’t express the shock and grief.
I go back to our last chat and can’t believe it was the last. I’m thankful it ended with playful jovial kisses...
I am comforted by the thought that you’re in a better place, free from the madness, violence and bizarre pandemics.
Rest easy Egbon mi.. Till we meet. . 

Lolia, although we were not too close, you always gave me my respect and I loved you for your smiles and beauty. I saw you last at your mother's burial where you did your best to give her a befitting burial after taking good care of her in her lifetime. I loved the closeness you had with your Mom also.
God knows why He allowed you to go. Rest in His blossom dear. I pray God comfort all you've left behind.

Lolia Tolulope Banigo,my darling my treasure.The pain of your departure is a pain I never felt in my entire life.I am speechless.I know in my heart of hearts that you are resting in peace.You were a breath of fresh air,you had so much love in you.You were a beautiful soul inside out.To say I will miss you is an understatement.I can never forget you neither can grandpa my husband and grandma my mum.You gave us your undiluted love.We shared a lot together.I don’t know what to say to your children and our dear Tayo.I spoke to you at length on Friday and you promised to come as usual on Sunday for our regular lunch of Jollof rice and chicken,only to bailout on me on Saturday.I am grateful to the lord Jesus for sharing part of my life with you.May the gates of heaven open up and receive you in a blaze of glory.May your sweet and generous soul rest in eternal peace.Omaseo Lolia baby.Orun re.Mo fi Oluwa sin elo.Adieu adieu until the resurrection where there is no sorrow or pain.I will love you forever.Adios. Mrs Ronke Olunloyo.

Lolia, words fail me.
I took a moment a day ago, to think about how far we've come. We attended same primary school, same secondary school, classmates in the university and colleagues at work. So I can say I've known you for almost 4 decades. As schoolmates/classmates over the years, you were ever bubbly. As colleagues at work, your presence always lights up the room. You were stylish and fashionable. The world was your Broadway and you knew how to strut it. You were also generous. Always willing to share and give. In the last couple of years, I knew you to be a rugged fighter. Challenges faced you but you faced them back. Hmmm...death where is your sting? We all will miss you dear Lolia. Sail on and rest in peace.

Dear Lolia.. May your sweet soul rest in perfect peace 
This came as a very rude shock..
I have such fond memories of you from ISI... you were such a sweet friend .
I wish I had made a conscious effort to reconnect with you .
God knows best .. you will be missed my dear friend.
Laide Adisa.

My mum was such a loving wife, a caring mum, fantastic sister, a beloved daughter and the best friend anyone could wish for.
“My mum would sit down and listen to anything that people were saying. She had time for anyone and everyone.
“Anyone would wish for a friend like my mum.
“I hope life is better where you are now my beautiful angel. I miss you more than you know and my heart aches everytime i remeber you are gone. Goodbye Mum. Until we meet to part no more.
No words can describe the feeling when I realize that you are no more. It’s a feeling like no other. No one can really understand the pain of going through life without such an important part of you.
You passed on just too soon. Most times it feels like it was yesterday, and other times it feels like it’s been hundreds of years since I last saw your warm and bubbly face.I haven’t the slightest clue where you could be in the afterlife, but I really wish I could see you again. The only thing I remember is your persistence and fiery attitude. As a single mother, you provided everything we needed. I long for your warm hugs every time my heart is broken. I often wish you could come back and see my beautiful sister. She’s strong, just like you. She’s overcome so much since you left. I wish you could see my son.The only memory I hold is the withering photographs and the faint memories. I often wonder what lessons you’d have taught me if you were still around. Could I have missed out on something that others get from their mothers? I’ll never know.
I wish i had the chance to say goodbye – one last hug. I wish your life had been easier. You had to endure a lot for us. But you’d have been proud of me on my college graduation. I wish you were around on my wedding day, when I walked down the aisle.

I hope you are in a better place looking down on us and nodding your head in approval. I want to tell you and the world you’ll always be in our hearts forever. I love you mom!!

If roses grow in heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother’s arms
and tell her they’re from me.Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there’s an ache within my heart
that will never go away. Adieu Mum!