Mama, this is coming from one of your numerous admirers. I have known you since I started worshipping in AVMCC in the late eighties, and what I admired most about you was your gait and comportment. The first time I heard you speak, it was with an eloquence that made me a bit inquisitive. I was later to learn that you were a broadcaster.
Fast forward to June 2011 when you celebrated your 80th birthday, your “Memoirs & Reflections” provided answers to all the questions I couldn’t ask. Your life as a teacher, broadcaster and devoted mother of my friends Engr Kunle & Dr Sylvia, among others.
Though we were not ready for your departure, we remain eternally grateful to God for the fulfilled life you lived. And mist remarkably, celebrating your departure on your “90th birthday”
As we all absorb the reality of your final journey to reunite with your maker, we’re resting assured that you are comfortably resting in the bosom of our Lord and Savior whom you faithfully served through hymns and songs of praise.
Rest In Peace Mama. You will FOREVER be in our hearts. Adieu.

Mama you lived a long and fulfilled life, we love you but God loves you more, continue to rest in the Lord.

The announcement of mama's death was a shock to me as i still promised i was coming to see her soon.

Mama was very dear to us from childhood and we always looked forward to visiting her family in Lagos.
Big mummy as we called her; was a loving mother, a perfectionist, and very hard working woman.
She was always concerned about what was going on in our lives and even on my last visit, we discussed personal things and she encouraged me to continue to cope with challenges of life.

She was an organiser to the core, and I'll always remember her saying "l don't leave my things til the last minute".
To my surprise, i still saw all her notes ensuring that everything went well at home.
Mama took everything easy and I recall her telling me when my mum died to be strong as everything that happens to a man is simply an experience of life.

Mama, such a beautiful mother with a golden heart.

I will miss you mama, but we thank God that you touched many people lives and lived a fulfilled life.

I never met Mama Frances but looking at her pictures, I understand where my Elder in the Profession and Past Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers(NSE), Ikeja Branch, Engr. Kunle Adebajo got his gait from. She also appears like a no-nonsense Lady.

Dear Mama, May your soul find eternal rest in the Lord. Sleep on peacefully.

Signed.
Engr. Margaret Oguntala FNSE
Council Member, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Past Chairman, NSE, Ikeja Branch
Former Vice President, NSE

She was an embodiment of humility. She was perpetually calm and gracious. May God grant her eternal rest in Jesus name.

My dear Kunle,
I received with a deep sense of loss the news of the passing on of your beloved mother.
This is certainly a very grave loss and a particularly challenging incident for you and the entire family, given fond memories and long years you have all shared. 
I however encourage you and the rest of the family to take solace in the fact that Mama led a worthy and accomplished life of selfless service to God and humanity, and has bequeathed creditable legacies and offsprings like you to keep her name and good work alive.
My entire family send our deep condolence to you and all of yours over this sad loss. We share in your sorrow over Mama’s death, also in the joy over a life well spent. 
I pray that the good Lord will comfort and guide you all, and grant you the grace to bear the irreparable loss of Mama with courage and fortitude.

With kind regards, do accept my sympathy.

Emeka Arah

Our dear Mama has gone to be with the Lord. We are grateful to God for mama’s life on earth. She was a soft spoken gentle mama that deeply cared for people. She left wonderful legacy behind. May her soul rest in peace.

Oh, what a wonderful life. Always a light from that corner of her pew, with a smile for everyone. A gentle spirit and an elegant disposition. May her beautiful soul rest in eternal bliss.

My Great Sweet and warm Aunt has gone home. I remember her Lovely, Unique, Microphone Voice in then NBC (Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation and WNTV/WNBS (Western Nigeria Television/Western Nigeria Broadcasting Service).
The programs and News were read with Flawless, Queen’s English, “The News, read By Frances Adebajo.” Then, she and others would read and Broadcast the News with Perfection and with Professionalism. She was very well known for the well organized and presented Children’s Programs too.
She worked with my late Uncle of Blessed Memory, (My Mum’s Younger Brother), Mr. Victor Adeniyi, at WNTV/WNBS. He would say, “The News, read by, Victor Adeniyi”. They were definitely trained then on how to broadcast to the Public. All well dressed and well comported. They delivered. Permit me to say here if today’s Media Personnel can be like them.
Aunty also knew My older Uncle, Late Mr. Dayo Adeniyi, (Mrs. Funmilayo Ladele’s Dad, also of AVMCC). She would ask after everyone.
Herself and Daddy, her late husband, were quite close to my parents, Mr. Oluremi and Mrs. Modupe Ade-Onojobi, both of Blessed Memory, and as a child, I used to admire her and looked up to her as one of my role models. I wanted to be like her when I grew up because of her carriage, her Elegance, well cultured and disciplined ways.
As an adult, I met The family again after some years in AVMCC. Ever since, it had been Mother and Daughter issue. I was not around when her husband passed onto Glory again, same when you left.
You cannot miss Her GELE, head gear in Church. She would signal or call you during Thanksgiving and you cannot but see her after the Service. I attend the 10am Service in Church as she did.
Aunty was a very sweet, warm, Loving and smiling Elegant Lady.
She ensured I visited her at home and we would gist and talk about different things. Aunty would call me and Pray for me on the phone and asked after the welfare of my Children and Grandchildren especially since my Mum left. She called to ask how I was coping after the death of Mum, because am an only child despite my age, that is how caring a Mother she was.
Aunty will be missed and I congratulate Kunle, Sylvia and the entire Adebajo Family on the Translation of A Great Mother in Israel. She is sleeping in The Lord. May Her Sweet Soul Rest In Perfect Peace, Amen.

A tribute to Mama Frances Adebajo

A lesson in commitment and discipline

I met Mama Adebajo as we fondly call her in Ascension Fellowship of AVMCC. She was our Patroness while I am the President and thus began my life lessons from Mama Adebajo on commitment and discipline.

She was far gone in years while I was a middle aged man and yet there she was teaching me punctuality and the compelling need to always go the extra mile. Mama took Ascension Fellowship to heart as she supported and prayed fervently for us.

Mama will be sorely missed. May her soul rest in peace.

Sir Ikechukwu Nwankwo
President, Ascension Fellowship

Sharp-witted, energetic, active and genuinely interested in others. I will miss our occasional conversations with your viewpoint on matters and you providing good advice. Rest in peace mama.

Tribute to Mummy Frances ADEBAJO

To our wonderful Mother in Israel — “ Nwon s’oju ,wón s’eyin “( she was there for us the older Runsewe siblings in Lagos - (Bose, Funlola & Foluke ) when our Mother was alive and after she passed on)

Mummy Adebajo was loving , friendly. good natured, accommodating & young at heart ; an epitome of style, beauty, discipline & grace

I have known Mummy Adebajo as my mother’s ( Otunba C. A. Runsewe) close & loyal friend for over 50 years— as far back as in the days of WNTV/WNBS Ibadan, when she was a role model to us as a TV star ⭐️( I adopted her English name Frances as my Catholic baptismal name after marriage)

About twelve ladies were then foundation members of this social club called -Prestige Sisters ‍♀️ ‍♀️ ‍♀️ ‍♀️ ‍♀️‍♀️; these ladies of style included Mummies - Ogunlesi ( the surviving one) , Joseph, Fabanwo, Okeowo, Odubekun, Runsewe, Degun, Oye, Osifeso, Banjoko. - - - - - - - - - -
—( I am nearing 70 , and my memory is acting up ) That was the social Club of women achievers of those years in Ibadan or as the language of that time “women of timber & caliber” The days when ‘Buba & Iro ‘ was three one third (ie. 3. 1/3 1yards ) as against five yards for iro & buba today—-What a waste !

( see picture gallery)

I will forever appreciate Mummy Adebajo’s love for me & my siblings. She was always asking after us and was there as my Mummy’s representative at my children’s weddings even after my mother had passed on — ( see pictures). Even in old age Mummy’s gèlè (native head tie) spoke volumes and of course her taste in good dressing was top-notch (Nigerian/English)

My sister Mrs Foluke Latinwo who attends early morning service at Archbishop Vining Cathedral testifies to seeing Mummy in her usual “one in town” gele as she exits 7.30am Holy Communion service; As she said , Mummy was for ever punctual for 10am service in her “no rival” gele

I still remember how even in her 80s she insisted I take her to my ailing mum (but now late )in ibadan & we did a day trip in the good old days of no fear of traveling on Lagos-Ibadan Express road . — Mummy Adebajo— you “kept” her old friends (the Prestige Sisters ) & was in touch with their children. When we arrived In Ibadan , we first branched at Late Mummy Odubekun’s house ( a Prestige Sister) & then visited Kongi house & then Bodija where my mum was.

May the Holy Spirit comfort the children , KAYODE, Kunle, Bimpe , Demola & spouses, grandchildren, family & loved ones

We love you loads Mummy

May your beautiful soul Rest In Peace ☮️ as you meet the love of your life Daddy Adebajo ( my Dad’s friend also ) at the feet of Jesus . May light perpetual shine on you , May your soul & the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God continue to Rest In Peace ☮️

Affectionately ,
Mrs Bose Runsewe-OGUNSANWO on behalf of Otunba C.A. Runsewe’s children

Mama you were indeed a great mother to me. Your love was sincere. You were always calling to guide and counsel me. I will forever cherish your memories. Of course you served your God to the last.
I will forever cherish your last phone call on my 60th birthday in February, you were so upbeat to tell me about you 90th birthday. I was prepared for the D-day, little did I know that you would celebrate it with our Lord Lord Jesus Christ. What a beautiful way to reign with our Lord. The angels would be glad to have you now because heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Rest in perfect peace my mama.

Tribute to Mummy Frances Adebajo

My earliest recollection of Mummy Adebajo was her being a regular feature on an educational programme on the Nigeria Broadcasting Service sometime in the 1960s. The television afforded her the expression of her teaching skills to a wide, but young audience, of the post-independence decade era, beyond the confines of a classroom. Being in the prime of her life at the time, she cut a picture of a beautiful and knowledgeable lady lending credence to an old Latin proverb which describes the face as the index of the mind. This picture remained firmly etched in the inner recesses of my mind.
Mummy Adebajo was a TV celebrity in her own right, unsung and uncelebrated probably due to her modest, quiet and gentle disposition, but certainly due to the nascent stage of the television industry at the time of her involvement.
Little did I know that I would later on in life, several decades after, have the privilege of having a close personal and fond relationship with Mama.
Our hearts are truly known by the paths we walk!
I recall that she was a member of Zonta International – a global organisation in pursuit of women empowerment through its advocacy for equality, education, putting an end to child marriage and gender-based violence. She served, at some point as President of Zonta Club of Lagos II, mentoring some of her successors in office, one of which was Mrs. Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo of blessed memory.
Proverbs 12:4a which says, “A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown” could easily be deduced as prefacing and characterizing her marriage to Papa Samson Afolabi Adebajo, in all of its 57-year duration. Her Love and devotion to her husband was evident to all. They were a delight to watch as they religiously took their daily evening stroll , hand -in-hand, from their George Street apartment in the west end of London, in the summer months. It was a study in life-long devotion and endearing love, even at an advanced age, of the type that is sadly becoming the exception rather than the norm in current times.



In the words of 1Peter1:24:
“All flesh is as grass,
And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.
The grass withers,
And its flower falls away”
Age, as it is wont to do, took its toll on Mama’s physical appearance with the onset of frailty, but her inner beauty, like good wine was of rare vintage. Her heart was big enough to accommodate Mobola and I as adopted children. The collateral damage of the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the physical and social distancing aspects of its protocol made it not possible to pay Mama a visit since the latter part of 2019. Her phone call of 25th March 2021, in which she remonstrated our lack of physical contact, unbeknown to me, was her ‘nunc dimittis.’ An unfulfilled promise of a visit is what we’re left with, as we mourn her transition. A good and gentle heart has stopped beating. Humanity is surely the poorer for this loss.
A teacher indeed affects eternity and can never tell where her influence stops. There`s an African saying that, “A Teacher’s reward is in heaven” which simply means the reward for a teacher’s daily sacrifice, toil and hard work in shaping the minds and lives of the future leaders of the society can never be adequately rewarded in monetary terms. Mummy Adebajo, having fought the good fight, having kept the faith, having finished her terrestrial race, can now claim her well-deserved reward in the heavenly realm.
Mama ti lo si ibi ti awon agba ma nlo. As she swims to a far land unknown to those of us who remain behind, I wish Mummy Adebajo God’s speed and perfect peace. She has left us to cherish her memories on this earthly realm as she proceeds to her eternal home. Fond memories we must cherish indeed!
To Egbon Kayode & Nike, Kunle & Sylvia, Wale & Bimpe, Demola & Toyin, grandchildren, and the family at large, I pray God’s comfort and grace would avail for you all at this time. Kindly take solace in the fact that Mama lived a fulfilled life, well beyond the proverbial three score and ten mentioned in the Bible, and just shy of her 90th birthday. I commend to you the words of C.S. Lewis “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains.” It has pleased the Sovereign Lord to call Mama home at this time. As mere mortals, we have to accept His will in the firm knowledge that He makes everything beautiful in His time.
Adieu our gentle and affable Mummy Adebajo and enter into your deserved rest. Sun re o, Mama to s’owon!

Kofi Sagoe
8 May 2021

Mama Adebajo, Mama wa Alatunse egbe; I did not know the conversation we had when you emphatically said "Christie, pe mi ni ago mewa lola, ka le soro nitoripe mo fe jeun" would be our last. You have always been a 'True Counsellor' to us all. Mama wa atata, sun re o.
Mrs Christie Adegbuyi

My dear Mama. We both talk regularly about your 90th birthday, your preparation, you even asked me to get you a dictionary to check what you are writing and preparing for the day. We were all looking forward to it but suddenly, you went to meet your maker. I will never forget your love for Femi and my children since we met a couple of years ago in the church. You stopped me on that great Sunday that I must join the "Band of Grace" , never felt like joining any society. Since then, you have shown us so much love and you never missed our birthdays. . You thought me to put my best in all I do. Will surely miss you, you touched so many lives and I know that you are resting in peace with your maker.
My Mama, rest in perfect peace.

Both grandpa (of blessed memory) and grandma were a constant support to our family in every sense of the word. We were blessed to not only be family, living on the same road but we the children are all very good friends and to our absolute delight, the grandchildren all hit it off when they met as all dispersed all over the world. I attribute it to grandma especially as she always sought us out. Grandma, thank you and your legacy lives on as you rest in the bosom of the Lord.
Family, may the Lord comfort you all and continue to be kind to us all showering us with His mercies daily in Jesus mighty name amen. Love Yinka (AGS & AOS clan)

THE CALL UNTO HIGHER SERVICE: A TRIBUTE TO OUR PATRONESS, CHIEF (MRS) FRANCES ADEBAJO

Our Patroness who recently departed this mortal earth for immortality at 90 deserves this tribute for the records.

Busy Bees Society had sucked from her milk of kindness for well over four decades, grooming and nurturing our then nascent society to her level of perfection.

Very loving, caring and understanding, Mama Adebajo, had always been there in our times of joy and sorrow. She understood our times of differences and that of misunderstandings, and the time to step in to ameliorate the tensions. What a Mother!

You were such a gifted, smart and dependable Matriarch.

Mama was blessed with a wonderful gift of knowing each and everyone's birthday, and this she would always meet with at least a birthday greeting card for the birthday 'girl'. What a caring Mother!

Her love for Busy Bees had never stopped at her patroness's handshakes alone but with one that would always be loaded with bulky envelopes. What a supportive Mother!

May our good Lord honour all of these virtues, and credit same into her heavenly account. May her soul be blessed and be received into her heavenly mansion. May her generations continue to be rewarded for the good life of virtues Mama had lived. May the Busy Bees Mama had guided for years remain on the path of righteousness and continue to be relevant in that same ideal for His Kingdom purpose.

As I end this tribute, I cannot but reminisce on some of the loving messages Mama Adebajo used to send to us during our anniversaries...the one here quoted on our 40th Anniversary is still very fresh...

"I have thoroughly enjoyed being associated with your Society of Beauty and Elegance and I wish you more grease to your elbows and more honey from your bees!!! May you continue to wax stronger, as the years go by, keeping busy as usual and move steadily with God's guidance and favour. May you all truly be blessed in Jesus' name. Amen"

Adieu Mama Adebajo, our Patroness!

MRS IBIDUN OLUFUNWA
PRESIDENT OF BUSY BEES SOCIETY
President

We were shocked like most family and friends to hear about the passing of Mummy Opebl as we fondly called Mrs. Frances Mosunmola Adebajo. I thank God that she lived a fruitful, loving and beautiful life.
My most recent memory of mummy apart from our conversations on the phone was when we visited with her twice last year. On each occasion, she was very kind, loving and welcoming. She even invited my husband and I to stay at her house next time we planned to visit. During our visits, we talked about different topics, she was very engaging at her age, intriguing, encouraging and inspirational.

  For several years, except for last year due to the pandemic, mummy Opebi unfailingly visited our now 96 year old mother on her birthdays to celebrate with her and of course always comes with a gift. We really appreciated her love, kindness and care for our dear mother. I know my mother will really miss mummy Opebi's gentle and loving voice whenever she called her on the phone just to talk and most of all on her birthday as she always looked forward to seeing her.

Mummy Opebi, we all wished you were
still with us as no words can fill the void your passing has left especially in the hearts of your immediate family and friends. I pray that we all can find solace in the words of Jesus in Matthew 5: 4 which says "Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted". Also, Jesus said in John 11:25, "I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me will live even though he dies".
Mummy Opebi, May God continue to comfort, strengthen and love your immediate family you left behind and may your beautiful and loving soul rest in perfect peace.

You will be greatly missed by all of us that you touched while with us.

Pastor & Mrs. Adelaja Odutola. USA.

MY MUM, NOT HOW LONG BUT HOW WELL!!!

"How swiftly life passes by".
Even the longest lived lives go by in a flash of time.
We need to realize the swiftness of time in a way that also helps us to rethink every small things of Life's beauty in our lives here and now as a treasured blessing.
So, is my Mummy's whose Kindness and Love towards my family can never be forgotten. Her personality is irreplaceable in many areas.

Mum, I have learnt so much from you, including how to love genuinely.
As your birthday was approaching and I called you from Thanet Lodge, North West London, you nicely but eagerly asked me if I would be home for your 90th birthday, which should have been this same 8th of June 2021.
I immediately reminded you that your Temitope 's birthday is 6th of June, 2 days before yours and that I may not be able to return home but join you however I can. I never knew that conversation came just a few days from the day you were called back home.

From the time my husband (your aburo as you always call him) stopped coming to church, you noticed it and you started sending prayers, greetings and gifts to him and this continued till he passed unto glory.
My children all wished they met you.

Mum, you are like a shinning Gold (solution) in obscurity of difficulties. Always smiling and lifting people up.

Mum, I don't think of you as gone away because your journey to eternity has just begun, but I will miss you forever.

Sleep well my dear mother till we meet and part no more.

Your daughter, Lana Olonisakin.

My very very dear aunt, the news of your departure came to me as a shock. When I heard, I started blaming myself for not calling to ask why you forgot to congratulate my husband as you normally does on his birthday, 8th of April. I was also waiting to celebrate in whatever simplest form your 90th birthday. Your delight whenever we spoke on phone tickled me always. I will surely miss our regular conversation and prayers on phone.
"My mother, Frederica Ibidapo Fowode's little bride".
My late father, Archbishop Fowode was always excited anytime he saw her on programmes on television - would always invite my mother to come and see her sister and they will make sure they listen to her.
My wedding gifts from her since 1979 is still treasured till today and I tell anyone who cares to know whenever I use them to serve guest how I got them.
Mum, I and my husband,Archbishop Kehinde Stephen (whom you popularly called " ano mi") will surely miss you. Rest in peace my ever charming and affectionate aunt.
I will miss someone who will tell me, "your voice brings back memories of Pa Fowode, my dad"

May we all, Onabolu descendants, particularly her children be comforted. Adieu our Matriarch.
Iyabo Stephen nee Fowode

Tribute to a wonderful Mother by Gbenga and Sola Adebajo

Mummy it hurts so much to see you go. We knew the day would come when you would answer the call of the Lord, and we would have to be without you, but we never imagined it would be so soon. We miss you so much mummy. Our only consolation is the knowledge that you are with the Lord and we will see you again.

Mummy Opebi as we lovingly called Mummy Mosun Adebajo, was such a wonderful mother of many parts. Mummy was a very caring mother not only to her biological children but also to us and our children. Indeed she was an amazing mother. In 1987 when my father in law died, Mummy and Daddy Opebi attended the burial to represent my father. Since that time they both took us as their children. Mummy Opebi was a great mentor and adviser.

Mummy Opebi thoughtfulness knew no bounds as demonstrated in our usual but last telephone discussion on Monday April 5th 2021 . Oh death where is thy sting? Mummy was always excited when December came around. Every year she made a point to ask us when are we coming to Nigeria? " End of December or beginning of January?" She was always one of the first people to call as we landed in Nigeria. Mummy Opebi always asked us to come for lunch and dinner where she would have them prepare all of our favorite foods.

The bible says " Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his." ( Numbers 23:106)

"For what shall it profit a man to gain the world but lose his own soul?" (Mark 8:36)
Mummy died the death of the righteous and did not lose her soul. Glory be to God (Amen)

We will surely miss her. Until we meet again where we shall part no more. Mummy rest in the joy of your maker, Jesus.

Dear Aunty Frances - it was always such a treat to speak with you - and having two relatives on TV - one of which was a woman? The wider family basked in that. And when I last saw you, you were your usual stylish self, with a kind word for everyone, and for me to say hi to my mother. Now she is left as the matriarch of the Onabolu family. It is well.
You have run your race, fought the good fight.
Rest in Eternal Peace.

It was a great privilege for me to have met with Mama Frances Mosunmola Adebajo. My encounter with her revealed the truth loving and strong positive character she possessed. Personally, I gained a lot from her. Mama took me as her daughter, and was very cheerful in her dealings with people around her.

Socially, as the Grand Patroness of my Society, Busy Bees Society @ AVMCC, she stood as a pillar of support to the growth and development of the Society. We could always count on her to come through whenever we needed her elderly advice. Mama served as a leader per excellence throughout her time with us.

Mama was an epitome of a graceful, pleasant and generous woman. While I will no doubt MISS her very dearly, I'm glad to know Mama has only transited to the heavenly beyond to rest at the bosom of her maker.

Adieu 'MAAMI' as I fondly called her.

Secretary, Busy Bees Society AVMCC

Mama Francis Adebajo will forever live in our hearts. A loving and caring woman of God.
Always seeking the welfare of others.
She was dedicated and thorough in whatever she did. An inestimable jewel that will forever be missed by all.
will miss the yearly birthday calls and cards that followed.
We love you but God loves you more.
I have no doubt that your are resting peacefully at the bosom of our Lord and Saviour JESUS CHRIST.
Rest on mama mi , till we meet to part no more.

I remember Mrs. Frances Adebajo with great fondness. Our parents were very close and we and their children were abroad at the same time for some years in the early 60's. They returned to Nigeria a couple of years before my parents decided it was time for us to leave Britain and relocate to Nigeria.

And this began my closeness to Mrs Frances Adebajo and family. Upon arrival in Nigeria, we stayed with the Adebajo family for a couple of months as part of our settling down and I remember her kindness, understanding towards us, never allowing us to go to bed without praying and most especially her cooking.

Years after we all had moved on, little did l know l would bump into her again at the defunct WNTV/WNBS (First in Africa) where l took up employment as a Continuity Announcer. She had a children's programme she was handling then amongst others and she gave me a lot of advice and always looked after my interest.

If l must describe her in a sentence, it would be ... kind, gentle and a mother in Israel.

May her gentle soul rest in peace. Amen

Funmi Odubekun

To everything there is a season,
And a time for every matter under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die;
.......
A time to weep and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn and a time to dance;
.......
A time for love and a time to hate;
A time for war and a time for peace.
Ecc 3:1-8

Mama was God-fearing, soft-spoken and ageless. She was of deep faith and exuded love. She would call me, ask after my sister (who was obviously her favourite) and say she was calling to check up on me and ask why I have not visited. I would promise to mend my ways, until the next call from her!
No doubt, I will miss those calls.
We have yielded Mama to God. She is in a better place.

Rest In Peace, Mama.

Titilola Adewakun-Salako

We thank God for a life well spent, old and full of years especially in the service of God. Mama was a very close friend of my mother and I also got to know her very well both before and after my mother became ill.How can I forget the regular Sunday lunch at Opebi. She was very very supportive when my mother became ill suddenly and I cannot forget her kind words of encouragement and support. She visits my mother regularly in London all the way from Nigeria. I pray that the mercifully God gives her peace and comfort all the family left behind. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

To a Sweet Mother, a Role Model and a Quintessential Broadcaster.


There are no words to describe the void we felt in our hearts when we got to church on Sunday 11th of April and heard about the passing on to glory of our dear Mummy, Mrs Frances Adebajo. Her home call in April which is the month of our birth was particularly devastating because Mama for so many years would get our birthday cards and hand over to us with prayers on the Sunday before the actual date itself. She was always the first by this act of hers to nudge us that our birthday was imminent. On the day itself, Mama would call us individually and pray for us as well. It was such a delight that I would call my Star excitedly to tell her Mummy has called me and she too would gleefully answer "Mummy has called me too". This has been an unbreakable tradition we have cherished over the years and will particularly miss this year.

Our first contact with Mama was about three decades ago as members of AVMCC. Mama stood out amongst other worshippers because she was always punctual and seated on the front pew in the mid-section with her late husband and most times with other members of the family, well dressed and always looking elegant with poise. She was therefore easily noticed. As time went on, we got closer and discovered in her a very sweet and adorable mother, very warm and very jolly.

We had an excellent personal relationship. Mama was always there for us and looking out for us and each time she saw us, her face would light up with a lovely broad smile and would say "Awon omo mi". Mama was a very sweet and lively person, always cheerful and welcoming. She would always invite us to celebrate with her at every given opportunity and she was a fantastic hostess. We will miss her various delicacies especially her delicious “Ikokore and Egusi Ijebu” she knew we loved.

We have painfully lost a caring mother, a distinguished broadcaster, a role model and above all one who was totally committed to God and her family.

Mama was a very dedicated Anglican and served God till the end. We will forever cherish the memories of our interactions with her and the indelible impression she had on us.

Our greatest sympathy and deepest condolence to the entire Adebajo and Onabolu families and those Mama left behind to celebrate her. While we as mortals mourn this big loss, we celebrate a great life of service lived with maximum impact.
Goodnight Mama, you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race. Take your deserved rest in the bosom of your creator.
We miss you Mama.

Awon ibeji yin,
Bukky Akintobi and Ayo Samo

My dear Auntie, your life has been a good service to others, and I have really admired your support for me. I feel lucky to have enjoyed your motherly advice to guide me, during your lifetime. How I wish you would continue to live to make me happy but who am I to query God. You have tried your best and I will always be grateful that I had so many years to know you and the kindness you showed. You will forever be remembered; well done my dear auntie, mother and friend.
Goodbye, till we meet and part no more.
Chief (Mrs) Dele Idowu

A WOMAN OF FAITH, LOVE, ELEGANCE & CLASS

Eyaaaaahhhh....Mama oninu ire!

A sophisticated, classy, affable, gentle lady. Mama was an amazon. Erin lakatabu! Eja nla lo 'lodo (a mighty whale gone from the stream). The Matriarch of the Adebajo family goes to rest!

An Iroko (an OAK) tree has fallen, what now is the fate of the nesting birds ?

Mama Adebajo and her darling husband were the darling of many and were the quintessential Christian couple!

They were always together and never late for functions. For all of my almost 46 years that I have grown to know the Adebajos, Papa and Mama Adebajo would be sitted for the Martins (10:00am) service at Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church (now Chathedral) at the latest, 5 minutes to the hour! What a couple!

Mama was the mother of mothers, including my mum. She recently called my mum saying: "Bukky o bere mi" (Bukky you did not ask after me throughout this pandemic)! They spoke about her 90th birthday, how she would dance, the accessories she would use, and the songs she would sing!

Where are the fashionistas that could combine elegance with so much poise yet remain graceful and warm? I bet they do not do girls, ladies, women, wives, mothers, grandmothers and broadcasters, directors of programs, like Mama Frances Mosunmola Adebajo anymore.

For those of us who grew up to love Animal Games, we only needed to listen to Mr Akinoso ("Uncle Wole") to realise that Mama Adebajo was the one that gave Animal Games the place to stand...the rest as they say, is history!

She fought a good fight, led a rich and full Christian life. Now, Mama has gone to meet her God, whom, together with her late husband - Pa Samson Afolabi Adebajo, she served faithfully till her last breath.

What more can I say, than re-echo the last verse of the Hymn "Pleasant are Thy Courts Above", by Henry Frances Lyte (1834):

"Lord, be mine this prize to win;
Guide me through a world of sin;
Keep me by thy saving grace;
Give me at thy side a place.
Sun and shield alike thou art;
Guide and guard my erring heart;
Grace and glory flow from thee;
Shower, O shower them, Lord, on me!"

May her soul continue to rest in perfect peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon her in Jesus name. Amen.

-Adebowale Eboda

Mrs Adebajo, I knew you a short time but truly loved your caring and compassionate nature I feel really blessed to have known you,rest in the arms of our loving god.

TRIBUNE TO THE LIFE OF MAMA FRANCES ADESUNMOLA ADEBAJO (1931-2021)

The news of your death was a great shock to many of us. As, all of us, were waiting to join you in celebrating your 90th birthday.

However, the Psalmist said, "WHAT MAN IS HE THAT LIVETH, AND HE SHALL NOT SEE DEATH, Psalm 89:48. With this in mind, we thank God for His wonderfulness over you.

Mummy Opebi, as many of us distinguished you from our other mummies in Adebajo family, played the role of blood mother to all of us that came across her.

You displayed this role perfectly well, that, anytime we were to join you at dinner or any event, we must be ready to report an advancement in our career/studies. Otherwise, we see ourselves as failing her.

Mummy, we must say it, you were a woman of high pedigree, amiable aura and distinguished personality that we are extremely proud of.
If roses grow in heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for us, place them in our mummy's hands and tell her that they are from Adebajos.

On your retirement from NTA, you had more time to impact many of us, especially, at your zealous commitment to Christianity evangelism, your fruitful life/ lifestyle and your love for children has made many of the members of Adebajo family proud.

If tears could build a stairwell, and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you to us, at least, to celebrate your 90th birthday, as planned with you.

We however, appreciate the Lord for giving our Mummy the grace to attain the age of four scores and ten, in good health, that clearly exceed, as mapped out by the scriptures.

We take solace in the strong belief that you are resting on the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ and pray that the Lord's strength will uphold us, the younger Adebajos that you left behind.

Rest on our dear beloved Mummy.

Muyiwa Adebajo
For and on behalf of Adebajo Decendants

Mrs. Francies Adebajo was a blessed family woman who will never be forgotten. Her kindness radiates all over her and she welcomes everyone with warm hearth into her family. I remember back in 2000 when my daughter first had their first child, she made sure we were very comfortable and moved us into their home two days before the baby ceremony event. She already prepared a room for us and made nice accomodation to ensure we were very comfortable. May the blessing of God Almighty continue to follow her and may her gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace (Amen). Love from Mrs Aderonke Ogundimu & Children (USA).

It sounds weird when a 68-year-old woman says she has lost a real friend who died at 90 years. But it is a fact. Mama Frances Adebajo was indeed a rare and unique friend, a mother and a matron of my society, Busy Bees of AVMCC. Her poise, carriage, and behaviour are pattern models for young Christian women. Her devotion to her husband before his departure was an encouragement to married women. When you talk of a virtuous woman with solid Christian character, mama Frances Adebajo stood tall at Olympic height. She was born the same year with my mother, another virtuous woman who died in 2011. Indeed, the Christian women born in 1931 were virtuous and faithful believers. No one lives forever, but her memory of kindness, quality Character, the warm interpersonal relationship will linger forever for generations unborn. Mama was a good mediator, and I could not forget an issue she helped to douse the flame. Mama Frances Adebajo attended all my events, my parents’ burial and my children’s weddings, except she is not aware. When I relocated to the United States of America, Mama called to ask why I did not inform her before travelling. I apologized using the time frame, especially since I was then living in Abeokuta. She understood, forgave me and asked me to keep in touch. Reputation is what people think you are, But Character is what God knows you are. For many people, the reputation does not align with the Character. For mama Frances Adebajo, she had her reputation perfectly aligned with her Character. Her Character has particular reference to her moral qualities, ethical standards and principles which governed her conduct, the total of her traits that made her what she was. Mama will genuinely be missed by those she interacted with and especially the AVMCC.
Adieu, Mama! Adieu, Mama.
May God grant her good soul eternal rest.
Josephine OlaTomi Soboyejo, PhD
Marietta, GA
Member, Busy Bees & AVMCC

I had the privilege of living with Big Mummy (as we fondly referred to her) for a number of years. I was amazed by how she ran her household. She planned everything to the smallest detail. She never left anything to chance. Everyone knew exactly what was required of them. As a result, her home was always organised and immaculate. It took some time for me to adjust, but I am forever grateful for the training, many of her ways I still apply to this day. 

I admired Big Mummy for many of her fine qualities but top of the list for me was her calmness. I am yet to meet someone with her level of calmness, even in the most trying situation. As I observed her, I realised that her calmness stems from the peace she had with herself, others and her God. This gave her inner joy and strength. She really was beautiful in form and spirit.

I will miss you Big Mummy.

May Mama Adebajo rest in the blossom of our Lord Jesus Christ

May her beloved soul rest in peace. Grandma Adebajo was greatly loved and revered by all of the Onabolu family. I aremember her on television as a child. My grandparents would excitedly point at the TV because it was like we had a star in the family! She was my grandmother's little bride so she was always mentioned tenderly by my grandmother. My mother loved her as an iya oko and always kept in close contact with her. She will be missed by my entire family unit. RIP our dear Grandma.

Sola Oladapo (nee Fowode)

We have known Mama Adebajo for over 30 years. There are not enough words to pay tribute to her. She was a simple God fearing and humble woman who had the perfect gift of making every one very comfortable.

Mama filled our lives constantly with happiness and sweet feelings that we will carry in our hearts forever. She cared for our family so much that never a year passed without remembering our birthdays with greetings and expensive gifts which she brought personally each year to our home.

Mama, your life was a blessing to us and your memory will be a treasure too. You are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. You were a great mother to us and a good role model worthy of emulation.

Sleep peacefully and thanks for all you have done. 

We pray that God will give you the Crown you have truly won and may your journey to the Light be smooth and joyful - Amen

WALE & SUSAN OYEMADE

She was a mother to all and a legend that her good deeds shall live longer than her.
It was no wonder that you came, saw and conquered.

Mama lived am exemplary life worth emulation. Adieu Big Mummy.

Mama was caring,amiable and loving. She was beautiful,fashionable and sociable. I had known Mama since the days of WNTV at Ibadan when my late Uncle’s house was opposite the TV house , Mama was driving a car!.we looked forward to watch the News and the Children’s programme She always had a candid advice for your situation! She promised to teach me her unique’gele’style.
Kunle &Sylvia,may her loving soul rest in perfect peace with Papa. God be with you all

There are no words to describe how I will miss Mama Opebi.

May her gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.

Mommy Opebi,

We Celebrate your life! You are a phenomenal woman of God. We appreciate your kindness, care and sacrificial love.

We Love you dearly, but God loves you best.

Bimbo, Ayotunde, Oluwabukunola & Oluwagbemisola Adeolu-Adebajo