For many of us, she was our first encounter with the name Fikayo. Olufikayo Famuyiwa, fondly called Fikky Fam, was more than a classmate, she was a friend. We all remember her in our junior days as one of the strongest girls of our set especially being able to survive a classroom occupied by 96% boys. Olufikayo was an active member of the chapel and school choirs, where she shared her talent in so many ways from acting, to dancing, to singing, and she still holds the only record of being able to spin around while balancing two breakable plates in both hands. She was well rounded in academics and extra curricular activities.
Fikky Funky Fam as she liked to call herself, a pet name given to her by her dad, could light up a room with her smile. She was a member of and was eventually named Miss Cross House. A member of class SS 1-3 Yellow and also one of the Prep Prefects of our set, which earned her the name "Omo Balo". She was loved not by her classmates alone, but by her seniors, juniors, even teachers. We all have our own personal and special memories of the mark she left in our hearts and lives, as a friend, school daughter, school mother, roommate, bunk mate, school sister, classmate and beyond.
Although most of us have not been in direct contact with her for several years, that does not in any way make it easier for us to bear the hurt and painful feelings of losing a member of our Fego Class of 94 family. She is loved and will be missed, but the memories we all share will be treasured by all of us she left behind.
Olufikayo Atinuke omo Famuyiwa aya Keazor, may your gentle and loving soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
