This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Oluwole Ojo 49 years old , born on April 10, 1970 and passed away on January 10, 2020.
Wole aka Wayne was loved by all he came in contact with. Though he had his flaws like everyone else, he loved people, was sacrificially generous, was kind, a hard worker, great son, brother, friend, colleague. He managed to make most of the people he came in contact with in the various spheres of his life part of his extended family.
Wole was unconventional - His music collection was as eclectic as was his love for God and apologetics. It was almost impossible to tear him away from his servers, however, he always showed up for important events - though almost always late and at the last minute. He was a gym rat and loved to have fun, thankfully, Gbenga managed to drag him on a few vacations.
Wole was unlike the average person in his love for God and compassion for people. He was controversial in a lot of ways but his heart was pure. For those of us who knew him personally,he loved God with a passion rarely seen and was unique in his quirk sense of humour. No matter the justification to take offense and be contrary Wole always advocated for the path of peace. "What would Jesus do" was a mantra he used often.
Wole's conversations were heaviy laced with scriptures. He referred to God as our father and he challenged that decisions be taken with eternity in mind. Walking in love and forgiveness were his foremost sermons. Wole had no qualms about being a fool for God, he readily apologized and he would often take the first step in reconciliation. Wole did not see the need for ego and pride when one could just be at peace walking in love and in honour of the father.
Wole mentored many, family, friends and strangers. The way he connected with people was amazing. Often times I would call him up to help reach out to someone going through affliction or seasons of questioning. Wole would take time to pray, call up a total stranger and begin to minister the love of God. Before long a bond is struck and a disciple in Christ is in the making. Wole walked in the prophetic, he was also gifted with wisdom.Yet he had no airs or pompery. The air around him was the breath of Christ, he believed all his resources were from God and to be used for God.
Wole left untimely and shockingly for those of us that he walked with and left behind but his seeds are perpetual for us to reach out to others while we are still here. Wole lived a quiet life, was a simple man but his love was great and his words were impactful. He would be greatly missed but he would want us to go out and disciple people like he did. Like his maker and Lord Jesus, Wole had few friends but the disciples he made went out and impacted the world. This is the memorial that we his friends and disciples are creating today, to impact our world.
Wole left us sooner than we would like, yet, we know he is resting in the bosom of his maker, the lover of his soul and his Lord. We loved him and we will remember him forever.