Chinyere,
Continue to rest my friend.
May the Lord continue to keep your kids and husband.

I miss your cheer, smiles and dimples. May your memory remain blessed, Chinyere Ola

Dearest Ola, I can't believe it's been 3 years since you left this world. Keep resting with the Lord sis, may your soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace amen.

Eternal rest grant unto Ola and let perpetual light shine upon her. May your soul and the souls of the faithful departed continue to rest in peace Amen

Three years may have passed, but your vibrant spirit and warm presence are still deeply missed. Your memory lingers in our hearts, a constant reminder of the laughter and moments we shared. Though you're no longer with us, your impact on our lives remains immeasurable.

Keep resting, dear Chinyere.

Happy birthday Angel Ola, keep resting in God’s bosom

Ola’m, a lot reminds me of you. Sew Naija will always remind me of you and how lively you were. Keep resting sister.

Ola'm, I remember you this day and celebrate it because I know you are in a better place, and your pain is gone.

Happy posthumous birthday, dear.

Can’t believe a year has gone by, I miss you my dear sister. Keep resting with the Lord. May God preserve your husband, kids, parents and siblings amen ❤️

It's been a year you left us I pray your soul continue to rest in peace. May those you left behind be consoled. May God protect them all and give them the fortitude to bear the loss

I can't believe that it has been a year already. Keep resting Angel Ola.

I stumbled across your Facebook profile and was shocked to land here. You appear to be so full of life, vision and purpose. What a great loss to mankind, but I’m glad that you impacted so many lives.

Mr Ike, having been bereaved of my husband last year too, I feel your pain and I am so sorry for your huge loss. You have lost someone extremely precious and I’m not sure the pain will ever go away, but rest in the knowledge that their memory will forever comfort you. Grief is a personal journey, no loss is the same and no other human being, but you can ever understand the depth of your pain. You have my email address, so if there’s any way that I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I pray that the unexplainable peace that passes human comprehension finds and abides with you and your generation.

Ola, I watched the uploaded video of you (and I believe, your hubby) dancing to a global favourite, ‘Jerusalema’ and I couldn’t stop myself from smiling al through. Your beauty radiated through with your every move. Your legacy lives on, sweetheart. May your fun, creative and gorgeous soul continue to Rest In Perfect Peace.

Hmmm...what a short but impactful life. Ola, I met you through Soso. She needed to make some dresses and coincidentally, I had a friend come over my place for a visit. It was that friend that introduced you to Soso.
A meeting was arranged and when Soso got back from your fashion hub, she had lots of stories to tell me about you.
I was intrigued and was curious to meet you too, so when you posted on FB about summer sewing class for kids, I didn't hesitate to get my son enrolled in the program.
Ola, you were a force to reckon with. I wasn't particularly close to you but at least we had little chit chats whenever Soso and I came visiting and from our discussion, I knew you were just an angel in human form. It's still difficult to accept this loss but thank God you are free from life's pains. Earth's loss... Heaven's gain.
May God keep resting your beautiful soul Ola

I've come to say goodbye dear friend..... i wasnt so close to u when u passed. But u made an incredible impact in my life in Lagos Dtate Model College Meiran or "model" as we used to call it !! You were my best friend and you taught me so much!!

You loved people truly!! You gave me my firat birthday gift... a pink towel!! You used to tell me all about ur trips to villa and all ur Assemblies of God youth camp gist.

You inspired me to be a better singer ( that didn't work tho) and to love God more. I'll never forget you dear. 

Forever in my heart

Love, Doyin Adewunmi

Dear Ola,

Your smile and ability to make everyone around you happy is all I remember about you even 20 years after our days at Model College Meiran.

You were always cheerful, fun and positive. We have lost a gem.

Heaven gained an angel. Rest on dear Ola

It's so sad you are gone too soon Ola. You lived a very impartful life at thirty five and gave with your heart.
God bless you as you rest in His blossom. We love and miss you.

REST ON OLA!

Dear Ola,

It hurts really bad that you're gone from us..but we know you're in a better place.

I remember how much you brought joy to us all in Yellow House in Lagos State Model College Meiran whenever you hit the race track.

We miss you.

Rest on dear.

Dear Ola,
You came, you saw, you conquered! Though short lived in our earthly eyes, you truly accomplished what you were called to do. In your own words you said “ I TEACH WOMEN HOW TO BE PROFITABLE USING A SEWING MACHINE”..... Thank you Ola for this gift to women . Though we are all pained by your untimely death, we are consoled by the fact that one day we all will reunite again on the resurrection morning. Please watch over Ike & your 3 lovely kids you left behind. They have an angel forever guiding them. Rest in perfect peace Ola Ike-Ibekie.

Dear Ola Ike-Ibekie,
goodbyes are the hardest to say. It’s amazing how much you imparted in people in the time we were blessed to have you here with us. We moved from being friends to business partners to sisters.

I appreciate and cherish every moment we shared.

You were so selfless, you put everybody else first. You carried everyone’s problems and tried to help them find solutions even when you yourself battled. You used all the energy you had to still impart knowledge.

You made sure to be there for everyone else. You were so beautiful in and out. Your heart was golden and pure. May your good deeds and the good seeds you sowed speak for your generation.

I pray God comforts everyone you love and everyone you left behind

I’m glad I knew you in my lifetime.

May your beautiful soul find peace with your maker

Nkechinyere Ola Ibekie (Ozua)

This is still hard to believe...

You were a lovely and vibrant person, with so much passion for getting things done. You even go out of your way to make people happy.

I can't forget the healthy living tips from you and was always eager to see your facebook posts.

Model College Meiran Y2K Alumni group is missing you already

Sleep well in the Lord's bosom and sing Hallelujah Chorus with the Angels.

Babes this is hard ooo!

I will try though!

We played, We danced, We sang, We were TACHIDOYE and moved to TDDCY girls in LSMCM. I got to tell you how proud I was of you! You made me fall in love with JERUSALEMA not knowing you were also alerting us that you would be going home soon!

We miss you & will miss you still! Have fun with Big Papa ‘G’!

Nkechinyere Ola Ike-Ibekie (Ozua)!

Ola, I never had the opportunity to meet you in person but I came to know much about you through Ike. I will forever miss that good fortune.
Goodbye

Ola, my sister and friend, this came as a shock to me. You exuded so much joy and touched so many lives with your laughter. You started Sew Naija to live your dreams and help so many women but you are no longer present to watch these women grow.

I have asked myself so many questions but I know that we cannot question God. Heaven has gained an Angel in you, darling, and you will forever be missed.

Your legacy lives on.

No words will be enough......

I remember the first day I saw you....March 12th 2002 in FSt department, our department....you were sitting with Ucheoma and you guys gave me that look ...who is this guy with the spiky hairdo? What is he feeling like? After a few weeks in school you became Angel Ola...one the backbones of our erstwhile Dance group...We took Umudike by storm.... We had an extra connection , I was the class rep, you were the best student in FST 2001 set......Ola.....you were a rare gem....Aaahh......our loss, heavens gain.....You finally gained your wings....You have flown to the FATHER..... Everyone is asking us...What happened? We are also asking God., what happened? But we know.....We will meet again ...on the.other side.....Dear Lord.....what am I even typing ....is this for Ola? You were a daughter, a sister, a friend, a colleague.....when you spoke it was way above your age......Aaahhh......Dear lord...Comfort....Comfort......For your lovely husband, Ike Ibekie.......we havent met, we were going to when I visit Calabar for your next program.... Will that happen again? For your kids....oh Dear Lord.....For your wonderful siblings, your parents, friends and The world you loved, trained and gave your everything for......Dear Lord..... For Da Angelz...the dreams, the aspirations, the territories to take, the battles to conquer ....

Gideon, Mary, and our 3 boys......(you didn't get to meet the 3rd)...The Ibeabuchi's will.miss.you dearly!!

Rest on Angel Ola ("ilikie" like zippy and Anita would call you now)

I could keep writing and it would fill up and 80leaves long note book.and intent have been scratched the impact you made.


Only remembered by what we have done.

You were an angel sent to light our world. And you did it like a blazing star. When we connected first time, you were so full of life and how pleasant it was to know you'd known my father and brother even before me.

We became sister and brother.

Now my sister is gone!

Adieu Ola, I miss you. And will forever miss you.

Rest on, dearest sister.

Good night.

Thank you Lord for giving us Ola, it was a privilege to have being taught and inspired by her. Thank you Ola. Rest now

What a life, gone too soon Ola rest in peace

Never meet you never spoke with you but the little I have seen really convince me that you are a loving and caring friend.But who are we to ask God question he knows the best for us.REST IN PEACE OLA.WE LOVE YOU BUT GOD NEED YOU.

Ola mi..you were more than a friend....you made pattern drafting easy and interesting...Always wants you to get it right.
There's always something to learn from you.
I appreciate and cherish every moment we shared.
Good night my sister and friend
Rest well my strong lady.

Heaven has gained an Angel

From the first day I worked into the Hub, your embrace gave me an assurance I was in the right place. You made me believe in my self, you taught fashion and an healthy lifestyle. You had so much to unleash. Just when it got interesting, you became weak. I prayed to hope you will regain your strength yet I lost you to the cold hands of death.
I am not discouraged
I will make you proud
Your legacy will live on
I love you
I will forever miss you.
May perpetual light shine on your path.

Thank you Ola for living an exemplary life.
Thank you for praying with me.
Thank you for that word 'Don't play God'.
I have made it my personal mantra.
I am still in shocked, I love you and miss you sorely.
May God strengthen us all at this time.
Forever missed.

Dear Ola Nkechi,

I love you, I'm happy you knew it. This hurts but I know you are free from pain forever at the feet of Jesus.
Writing a tribute was never the plan at this age tho.... you were a light that shone before all men, and I know that light had inspired many lights to shine.
The lord keep you at his bosom, till resurrection morning my pretty angel ❤.

It is well. May her soul rest in peace

Never met you personally,never spoke with you personally but I know that we would have been besties if we had met.
Your spouse spoke so lovingly about you and all of us in Demo 89 fell in love with you.
You were an angel on earth for a purpose.
For a short while you came and impacted your world.
You will be sorely missed.
My joy is that you knew, loved and died in the lord.
Thank God for the wonderful life you lived.
Praying that God sustains and comforts all you left behind but for sure we will all met on the last day .
Sleep on Ola dear
God loved you best.

Even though I never met you in person you are someone who holds a high place in my heart, you taught me a lot. Your strength was everything I admired. You fought a battle and you won, now it’s time to rest till we meet to part never again. I was really looking forward to meeting you someday, I still am. God bless you for all the lives you touched and for everything you did.

Chinyere had a beautiful soul. She was always positive and full of life. It's hard to imagine that she is gone, no she isn't, Chinyere still lives. She will forever be in our hearts and our minds will always remember her great strides.

Ola My Ola, I have been so confused on what to write, I have never seen Anyone as strong as you, you always had a different view towards life, I remember how you encouraged me when I started my weight loss journey in june, you monitored my progress, whenever I posted a picture you would say Jennifer kai see your flat tummy, you were always there to listen to my rants and all that , I miss the way you hail me, Ola the only one who calls me Jennifer of the Most High God, Sweetheart Chukwu, Jennifer with a heart of Gold,
There was never a time I messaged you without ending the chat with I love you, then oneday you said please stop loving me I am taken, you are not taken so na me suppose love you then we laughed over it and you said you loved me too......On your 35th Birthday all you wanted was a video of us wishing you a happy Birthday, Ola you were here for a short time but you were a gift , you had time for everyone, I don't know how you did it

The Fashion industry has lost an Icon.....


Ola I celebrate you


You were a star


Good Night


I love you , I miss you

Dear Ola,

The other day, it was easy to write about you but today, I have to find strength to write much about you.

To know you, was to love you.
To know you was to be inspired to push regardless of what you went through.
To know you was to take chances, reach out and love.
To know you, was to know faith, faith like no other.
To know you, was to know a warrior, a fighter, a resilient being.

You were selfless and beautiful.
It was hardly about yourself in your lifetime....
It was about others and how you always saw things from another perspective...

It's painful that we won't hear your voice again, see you smile again....
Heaven won another angel.

It broke my heart that you passed because 2 years ago, when you told us in Tailor's talk family about the cancer, I was spurred to talk about my late husband too. You gave me recipes to help him but unfortunately he died.

When I heard your voice note some months ago, I got scared knowing it was a death sentence but your faith was strong. I had faith in your faith Ola....that was all I had to hold but....God needed his child back and even though painful....you won.

You chose to go in November too, just 4days into 2years that Jeff passed. It broke my heart Ola but thank God, both of you are happy now.

No more tears, no more pain, no more struggle.

It's an honour to have known you and God help me, I will push just as you did, I will work with you as a face I look up to.

When I get weak, I'd remind myself over and again that you were strong regardless of your pain.

I could go on and on.....but Ola, I love you.
Good night.....good night

This really hit me hard because even though I didnt finish with the set, I remember that smile very well and that is how I choose to always remember you and I guess God really missed that smile as well. You will be dearly missed. Till we meet again continue to Rest in Peace.

It saddens my heart to write sleep on and rest in peace over your picture. The truth is that you have gone through alot of pains over this cancer issue. The Pain was so much and unbearable at times and when it's mild you are your jovial sef. You fought a good fight and I always believed you will overcome this battle. But God knows best. I remember looking for some rare flowers for you everywhere because I believe it will help in curing you. You are so young and full of life. At 35years you have achieved what some 60 years old could not achieve. I see you and I believe you are just an angel in disguise. You have imparted so many lives and some days when I go weak I am inspired by you to fight more and be strong for my kids. How do I say goodbye to a dear friend and sis. Chinyere olaike⁩ how do I honestly say good bye. My heart truly breaks saying goodbye to you. You have honestly taught to fight but now I am so weak seeing you are no more. It really tears me apart. Rest in peace friendship. Till we meet to part no more. Sleep well my angel

She requested for a video birthday wish for her last birthday earlier this year. I almost didn't want to make the video because I didn't want everyone in our Tailor's Talk inner circle to start laughing at my new look.
I said to myself; she would do 36th and I would send all the videos by then.

Right now, I'm grateful to God I made that video. It's now a memory I'll forever cherish.

All the screen grab of our Whatsap video calls are views to remember your amazing personality now.

It was a very hard pill to swallow but God won! On this, the devil lost again.

Ola was a strong woman!
She was kind and too selfless.
She was unique and was never scared to be different.
Her love walk was on another level.

Thank you for the privilege of access, Sis. Thank you for allowing me to be me around you.

Thanks for sharing your life with us.

Thank you for your teaching on healthy living and for being our wrong diet disciplinarian. Your heart was too beautiful!

I'll miss you Sis.

No one to send me long journal of foods and plants to read. You were so vast and too loaded.

No one to crack us up with all manner of things.

.... But I rejoice knowing fully well that you were saved. You stayed with God till the very end! We do not mourn like those who have no hope.

You won Ola. You won.
Either ways, the devil lost.

I love you, Ola Ike-Ibekie. I'm glad I told you this over and over when you could read it.
Rest on. ♥️♥️

Mama!!!!!
Sister!!!!
Angel!!!!
Senior colleague!!!
Adviser!!!
You were these and more.
It's so hard to say goodbye. I was strong and determined because of your words of encouragement!
Nwannim!!!! If only I knew!!!!
Jia nke oma Ola nwannim.
You would be forever cherished!!!

Ma'am Ola as I fondly called you even though you don't like using anyone using ma'am or aunty to your name
You would said call me Ola, my name is Ola

You are one my fashion business mentor whom I respect so much, you're always ready to help, to teach and mentor anyone ready to learn.

Your favorite sayings I love "learn, unlearn and relearn" Give all you've got and watch yourself receive multiple with your cup overflowing"

You lived a very short fulfilled life but touched alot of life my Superwoman,
may your beautiful soul continue to rest in perfect peace, may the good Lord be with your family and give them the fortitude to bear the loss.

I can't believe you are gone Ola, you'll be forever missed by all of us. May your legacy of Sewnaija continue to lives On!!

Ola was a FORCE! Though we never met in person but you related with me like you knew me from childhood. You were so full of brilliant ideas Ola. So full of energy, so full of life. I was so certain you'd beat this beast.

I remember our last phone call Ola. I remember the passion with which you spoke. I remember my last chat with you. I told you to be strong to which you responded by saying, "I will be strong. I am strong". Oh if I had only known that would be our last conversation...I would have told you how much you inspire me.

Your demise has left a vacuum. I pray for your family, your beautiful children and husband. I pray God's strength for everyone mourning your loss.

Mrs ola,i have not met you in person,but i know you are a good mother who brought joy, happiness and laughter to all who met you; you will be sorely missed by everyone.

Aunty Ola! as I was fond of calling you. You took me under your wings during my short stay at Diamond bank when I got my first employment after service and you really thought me a lot of work and life lessons which I will never forget. The news about your death is really not one I can take. I pray you find rest. Rest on Aunty Ola.

It's really sad that you are gone. And I know it's strange that I'm commenting because I really didn't know you. I guess I do now. Too bad I'll never get to meet you here on Earth. But you did good here. I know that because of the people who have spoken about you and also because even in death, you continue to inspire people like me who never even got to meet you. We can only hope to leave meaningful footprints behind in life and I hope you know you did. Rest in peace Ma. May God grant you the rest you deserve.

I haven't met her in person, but Ike said so many nice things about her. I believe she was a good wife.
In no distance time we shall see again on the day of rapture.

I got to know Ola through Sally Ugi, I also took part in the CALABAR open sales she hosted in her house... I love to watch her speak.. she is always confident and there is always something to learn from her conversation, Apart from being a very good fashion designer, She also always took her time to teach, post on her status about healthy living, she is always ready to repeat a lecture.. Is soo difficult to accept the fact A unique, pretty, kind, generous Woman is gone.. The earth lost and the heaven gained.. Dear Ola, I admired you a lot, Your good memories won’t be forgotten, The remarkable things you did won’t be forgotten, RIP

Never imagined I will be leaving you a note , sad month and sad year by far the worst year ever since I lost a loved one like you... I find comfort in all our projects, plans and I also find comfort in the last few chats and I find comfort in our last conversations.... an angel you are... I love that I got to know a side of you the world may not have.. your husband is lost ….your children... a promise.. I am still in disbelieve and hoping the joke is over.. I was told Isaiah 57 1-2...…I don't understand , so I know that no one understands … but I will hold unto the memories you left me... I hope it is enough.....Nov 1 our last chat. And here I am today and dare ask why...