Woke up today sad, I just never forget! Happy birthday in heaven if there is anything like that....

Happy heavenly birthday Wayne! I am officially a minister. Thank you for helping me be a better student of God’s Word. I appreciate you and miss you dearly.

Just a quick note to remind you that I love you, miss you and will continue to celebrate your life and archive every moment we shared !

I’m finally being ordained as a minister…oh how I wish you could be here to witness it. I miss the long talks…I miss you dearly

Four years, a reminder of when the tears flowed, disbelief set in and how I wished for another a minute to be in the moment with you, laughing out loud. I thank God for letting our paths cross and a friendship that will last forever. I celebrate your life, remembering your smile and how you touched my life. I do not own the rights to this song. “Celebrate My Life” sung by Shirley Murdock

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4 years gone so soon! Your departure remains a mystery. You live forever in my heart....there was so much more still to be done... and I still wonder...but the peace of God surpasses all understanding.....Adieu Bestie, your memory is carved 4ever in the lives you touched.

Today I can proudly say I followed your guidance and TRUSTED GOD & changed my life! You were a blessing in more ways than one! You entering my life was part of God’s plan and I am grateful! I HONOR YOU! I AM THANKFUL FOR YOUR LIFE!

I Thank you for sunshine… I thank you for rain…
I thank you for joy…. I thank you for pain….
It’s a beautiful day! Miss you!

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Happy birthday dear friend! You are greatly missed!

Happy heavenly birthday! Without a doubt we would be laughing out loud! I dedicate to you the song “I Really Miss You” sung by the 3 Winans Brothers. It speaks to how much I miss you.

Happy heavenly birthday, Wayne!!! You are missed dearly

Remembering you again today that is your earthly birthday. I am still puzzled.
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Wole........ Your departure left a very big hole......I still can't think of you without tears dropping from my eyes but I remain consoled that we shall meet to part no more. Rest on paddie me. love you forever

'Wole my friend. It's been 3 years and I still can't believe you are gone. You and my sister left a big hole in my heart. Rest on bro. Hug Aunty K for me. Miss you both.

Missing you Ojo. I have so much I want to tell you. Just to hear you laugh and say a corny joke would mean the world to me. The long talks, trips and quality time is greatly missed. I know we will meet again. ❤️ Nix

I can't believe it's been 3 years my friend. You still come up in conversations, and a lot of memories. Much love buddy. See you again one day.

3 years gone by....your legacy remains. You are unforgettable! The seeds you sowed fell on Goodland and the fruits keep dropping... we did it again this year. You will be proud of the babe you raised and mentored spirituality. I love you always, Bestie, in and out of your body. Continue to rest in God.

Another year has passed and it’s still hard to believe you’re no longer here in the flesh. You are missed tremendously!!!!

I miss you, miss when we would laugh out loud, spending quality time, living in the moment. Memories that stand in the gap during this season. Loving you now as I did then, forever.

Happy heavenly birthday again. I have reached out in the last 4 weeks wanting to share this victory with you. How you would have jubilated! I stretched my hands over and again you were not there. The vacuum abides, the void remains. " You can't make old friends. " Happy birthday Bestie. You left a huge, huge, gap here.

Happy heavenly birthday!!! You are missed dearly

Still in disbelief to be honest. I miss you and your wisdom! Happy Birthday my friend! You are missed but not forgotten!

This email caught me off guard…tears are flowing! Happy Birthday!!! I imagine us doing what we did best - laughing out loud!! In the words of my grandmother, I love you tooooo much but I know without a doubt that you are at home celebrating yet another birthday!

Another 365 days gone! You'll be amazed and proud how far I have grown with God. I know someday we would see again and what joy it would be! I have so much to tell you still. Your legacy lives on in my children's ministry. Sponsoring children walking in the Lord yearly as I know you would have had me do. You supported the call of God upon my life so much. You poured your heart into making me strong as a believer; you pruned, dug, tilled, sowed, proded, your love for me was tough but firm; We fought hard but we loved deep. I am continuing where you stopped - challenging others to grow as you mentored and dragged me threading where angels dared not step with me. I love you till eternity ❤, rest on bestie.

Wow I am at a loss for words. I knew something was wrong, but I refused to believe that. I kept on calling your cellphone and was hoping that you would pick up. I just learned the news from Ibrahim. I don't even know what to say. Meeting you was a pleasure. You were such a great guy. I am going to miss you. 

Wayne, my dear friend and co-worker. I sit here tonight preparing words for a tribute and tree planting at work tomorrow, in your honor, and am still saddened that you left us so soon. Happy birthday in Heaven, my friend, and love and peace to his family and friends.

Happy Birthday, my friend! Thank you for being you, the laughter we shared and moments that will live on forever.

Happy birthday my dearest Wayne. Thanks for everything!!!!

51 you would have been today, unforgettably and undeniably you were here, leaving your print upon the sands of time. Some days it's still hard to grasp but that crushing pain is no longer there, the hope of eternity took it away. Your legacy lives on "Oluwole Ojo memorial fund for children walking in the Lord." We began this year and it brought much comfort keeping your memory alive and teaching the principles you stood for to the generation coming behind. You still owe me explanations, we would settle it at the door of the kingdom where you wait to receive us. Until then, His grace remains sufficient... 

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Gosh, friend, it's a year already? Where did the time go? So many things to say but I still can't find the words to express them ... *sigh* It is well.
Rest on, bro. Much love.

Your guidance still carries me to this day.... I’m taking your advice and learning how to invest... spending more time educating my children... and building my relationship with God! Still thanking God for allowing our paths to cross! I miss you and your energy!

Opening this link was hard and a reminder that I won't see your smile or hear you laugh when are in the moment not caring who was staring at us. I thank God for reconnecting us. Your kindness, loving heart and text messages that are still being read today. In case you didn't know, I loved you then and more so now.

You are forever missed, Wayne. Thank you for your support, the conversations, the insight, the pour. The Earth lost a solid man and a mighty warrior and heaven gained an angel.

Merry Xmas, my friend! We miss you beyond words. Shirley Murdock’s song, “Celebrate” speaks volumes. We celebrate your life, our laughter and memories that will last forever.

The shock of your passing has finally worn off. We shared some good laughs and spirited debates and I'm thankful our paths crossed.

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I was thinking about you today Wayne. Miss you man. Right now I could really use that Ojo laugh with all that's going on. Look forward to seeing you again one day. Much love.

Happy heavenly birthday!!!! I thought of you this morning. You are missed dearly. I pondered on the conversations we would have had with all that is going on. Sleep well my friend.

Happy Birthday Wayne. Miss you buddy.

You would have been 50 today and what joy we would have had; reflecting on the past, celebrating God's mercies.
But then you went away leaving us with questions; what if's, how can, puzzles we are unable to solve.
Yesterday was unbearable, today is painful, tomorrow we would forge ahead in hope of His glory.
Someday, Someplace, Somewhere, Somehow we would meet again never to be separated forever.
Happy birthday in heaven, Bestie of life, Oluwole Ojo. Unforgetable that's who you are.

Today, 30 years ago, February 4, 1990, I met Oluwole Ojo at the University of Lagos. I had responded to the altar call at Wosem campus fellowship to give my life to Christ, a freshman at the university, my first service at the fellowship. After the service as I walked to the dormitory Wole came up and introduced himself asking where I lived. That was the beginning of a divine relationship that marked every facet of my life and shaped my Christian growth. From then on Wole paid me regular visits and for hours on end he would share scripture passages one after the other. Most of what he shared I did not comprehend at the time but I soaked it all like soap on a spondge. When I looked confused or got flaggerbasted by all the teachings he would tell me not to worry about it some day it would make sense, that proved to be true. Years later in life when I went through a dark period in my life I remembered significantly a lot of those scriptures and teachings, they seemed to just rise up when I needed them. That proved to me that the word of God is never dormant they are spirit and they are life and that has influenced my children ministry significantly I am never worried as to whether the children comprehend the word of God I just keep pouring it into them.One day like I did then, I know they would get it because the words of God they are quick and powerful.
    Oluwole Ojo, (as I often adressed him) was the most significant individual alive in my Christian walk with God until about a year ago when I came across Sid Roth. Before then my spiritual mentors were General's Kenneth Hagin and Kathryn Khulman people who had moved on into glory. If I was going through a tough time Wole would show up in person or on the phone. What's up he would say I had this nudge in my spirit to check on you and he was ever so accurate. It didn't matter the distance or the length of time we spoke last we just always connected when we caught up. One time during the vacation period in Unilag when there were no phones. I was going through a hard time and I left home in Isolo to look for Wole at Akoka I wasn't even sure which one of the flats he lived in eventually I located it but he had gone out. I was so despodent I just walked around and sat by a garden. Next thing I looked up and saw Wole he sat by me and said what's going on I just had this nudge to go back home now I know why. Till today that encounter still amazes me cos the spot where he met me was far from his house and there are many entrances he could have taken to get back home but God led him to the exact spot I was in.I could go on and on describing such similar encounters. When I told Wole I was getting married he said to me if you ever need a lawyer contact so and so...I eventually did need a lawyer for that marriage...Wole was out of the country at the time and I hadn't been in touch with him in over 6 years. One day I was just overwhelmed with all that was going on and all the crazy advises I was receiving that didn't reflect the God I had come to know through Wole. I just broke down and started crying and I remember writing a letter that I never posted to Wole cos I didn't have an address about all that was going on. I said Wole if you were here you would know the right thing to do. I started praying to God about finding Wole for me. I went to Unilag to see if I could locate him I met his dad and he said I remember you let me get him on the internet for you but I was too distraught I left without taking the offer by the time I went back to take up the offer his parents had left the apartment. Eventually on official duty a couple of years later I met someone on VI who remembered me from the campus fellowship. She began to mention all the people in the fellowship and I couldn't remember a single one of them. Then who do you remember she asked, Wole Ojo I said. She looked stunned and said I have the contact for his sister. I got in touch with her and not long after that I got a call from Wole asking as usual, what's going on ? Dele left a dozen messages for me to reach you. That call was a life saver - from then on I just received clarity on what to do with Wole helping me to process....
     When my youngest sister had kidney failure and I couldn't connect with her I called up Wole Ojo and he began to minister to her. She began to open up to him, a total stranger. Once she started pacing around and getting restless or shadowing me with her eyes I knew she hadnt heard from Wole. Then she would ask me in an off hand manner like it didnt matter_ have you heard from uncle Wole? I used to spy on her phone then until she put a lock so I often had an idea what was going on. Wole ur protege is looking for you and he would reach out again. He was a great spiritual anchor for her until she passed on. She loved Wole so greatly.
   Sometime in 2015 I was praying and I had this nudge in my spirit. I just pulled my phone and I asked Wole what did the Holy Spirit say you should tell me? He didnt miss a beat, we hadn't spoken in months, and he responded, pray about divine appointment. Divine appointment how? I don't understand I said. I don't know he replied that's what I heard go and ask the Holy Spirit. I kept praying and asking God, not too long after that God brought me into contact with someone who I hadn't seen in 20years who ochestrated my moving to the US states. I remember years earlier when I had mentioned to Wole that I wanted to travel out to further my education but I didn't know how to go about it he had responded, talk to the father about it if it's of him he would make it happen. God did make it happen in a miraculous manner.
   Wole and I would have celebrated 30 years of divinely orchestrated friendship today. I am amazed at the goodness of God how long and how far he brought us. Often times when Wole wanted to drive home a point or have a serious discussion he would say to me, how long have we known each other now you are one of my few long standing friends. Last year I actually did a count and I said to him we would be thirty years in 2020. I actually planned to celebrate him...
     I loved you so very much Wole Ojo, you were my Christian hero most beloved friend and brother. This past year was the best part of our friendship years, we spoke virtually everyday and we laughed ever so often ending each call saying we loved each other. I treasure all those conversations and moments. The other day you called I was telling you how hubby brought this crab that I didn't know how to prepare. You took me through the steps of cleaning it up talking about the crabs that walked the shores of unilag. That crab pepper soup was a hit as I told you when you called back to check. Hubby found our friendship incredulous, he often teased you about being my second husband and when I called you and we had a 3some conversation he would say don't mind her it's when I start ignoring her that she looks for you. We would all laugh because we knew it wasn't true. We knew God had ordained our relationship and we walked faithfully in that call upon our lives. Our relationship was never always this smooth..we fought, we disagreed, we had long periods of silence but we always respected each other and looked out for one another. How many times did I rope you into my Christian projects when I needed to get someone a bible and didnt have enough money to get a particular kind. I allocated your contribution and you paid up. Other times you restrained me from following a particular course. When I had revelations on the edge of my awareness you gave me insight. There was no prevarication with you, we shot it straight you gave me words that I didn't have, you gave me perspectives that I didn't have you were my guardian angel. You said you were going to move down to San Francisco with time and hubby and I were so looking forward to it. You were to spend Christmas with us and then you postponed it by a few days more. I dusted up the house for you got some new stuff so you could be real comfortable. Hubby took off a week from work for you we were going to spoil you silly but you went ahead in glory my beloved I wish you had given us a few years more. I am glad you always pointed me back to the Holy Spirit when I hounded you then, it used to frustrate me to no end because I would say yes Wole I know the Holy Spirit but I need flesh and blood that I can connect with but you would insist talk it over with the Holy Spirit. That's what I am doing now because the flesh and blood I often called, you my brother are no longer here. I have had good practice to continue on the path and the journey. I am going to love you to eternity Oluwole Ojo, unforgetable that's who you are. My heart broke when you left, I just wanted to lie down and cry I didnt want to go to church. My pastor called me up and said you were his disciple , you are going to carry on from where he left off. What he poured in you, you are going to sow into others we all have to be busy in his vineyard. I went back to restart my children's ministry here in church the Sunday after you left, as you poured into me I intend to pour into the children...Next year January by God's grace I am going to begin my Oluwole Ojo child memorial fund for Christian growth and advancement in my local church back home to nurture children from the slum area getting into college and growing with God. I don't think you knew you would leave so early we had so much plans and so much more to do together but I believe in the Sovereignty of God and his faithfulness over his own. What else can I say my beloved? It was an honour to know you, love you, walk with you and grow with you. You came a long way from those Wosem days. You grew into compassion, love and humility. You were the perfect embodiment of Christ. Thank you for showing me Christ and the definition of untainted love. You rooted for me, you went the extra mile, you forgave, you made things right between us. You gave me focus, you gave me a legacy of love to pass on, you taught me to do the right thing even when it was not convenient. You showed me the path of honesty which has been healing and peaceful. I love you more in death, Oluwole Ojo. Sun re my beloved until we see in glory.

Where do I start, where do I begin. In 1999 I met you my friend. I didn’t know then it would last for so long. That we would be more than friends through the rights and the wrongs. You started as my tutor for medical school and the years went on and we became more cool. We traveled the states and countries abroad. And no matter the situation you always were odd. I loved you because you were not ashamed, of being yourself my Ojo, better known as Wayne. For events we knew you would always be late, so to those who knew you, we knew not to wait. You would show with a smile, a dip and a corny dance, and a corny joke too if given the chance. You taught me so much about God and my health, all things that helped me to become my better self. I am sad that your gone and that I will not hear, the phrases you coined and repeated through the years. You made such an impact on my family, friends and my life. You lived with such peace and resented any strife. So with this I say that I will miss you my friend. Awaiting the day that we meet again. I long to lock eyes and look up and see, your face and then ask your phrase, “How You Be?”.
Love always Nix

I miss you, your smile and our laughing out loud, not caring about the location or people staring! Extremely large tips ensured that the moments would not be posted on social media!! LOL
Thank you for listening even when words were not spoken; distance didn’t matter, you were always a phone call/text message away.

My heart broke the minute I heard of your passing. I asked and received a true blessing from God - a man of God, lover of family/friends, listening ear and laughing partner! Thank you for being that man.

I know without a doubt that you are enjoying a cup of tea, asking for another glass of water, sharing a joke, laughing out loud and as always, serving God.

Rest well, my friend ~ you will live in my heart forever.

While I only got to know Wayne for a few years, he became a friend very quickly. He was always there to make you laugh, and if you had food, to see if you had any extra. I will miss him coming into my office area with his friendly comment "Incoming" as he always did. I will miss joking with him and him calling me a "busta". He was a wonderful person that touched every life he met.

The earth is a little more lonely now that he's gone. However we rejoice that the Father now has him in his arms.

If Wayne could send us a quick message from Heaven, I'm sure he would quote 2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

To the family remember Psalm 34:17-18 - When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Rest well our Nigerian Prince.

What a beautiful memorial service for Wayne on today. It was amazing to hear the consistency and love Wayne gave to everyone he encountered. Truly a great man who loved God and only desired to please Him. It was a privilege to know him and honored to have one on one encounters with Wayne. It was as if God downloaded to Wayne to impart into us. I'm forever grateful for the pour you made into me. Well done thy good and faithful servant

I am highly appreciative of the fact that everyone knew Wole as a lover of Jesus Christ (I never had the opportunity of meeting him). May God console his family and friends. May the memory of him be blessed.

It’s hard to accept that I will no longer hear your footsteps come down the stairs... talking future investments in the kitchen... talking fitness and supplements as you made your way out the door to the gym... God blessed me with your presence in my life and because of you I’m a changed man! I wish our paths crossed sooner but it was right on time! Love and miss you man!

Writing this tribute means acknowledging and accepting you are gone. This is so difficult to accept but the truth cannot be changed. Though we have been apart for many years now, I remember your kind words to me when you came home for Dad's funeral service. Memories of our teenage years and early twenties flashes through my mind and can't help the tears flowing. We spoke just before Christmas and we both promised to call each other again but that didn't happen.
I choose not to mourn you but to celebrate the life you lived in Christ knowing that this separation is only for a while...............we shall meet to part no more at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Good night Wole

Oh my Dear Wole, 
It's so unfortunate that it's only under this circumstance that I get to reconnect with you in some way after over 25 years. The story of my growth in this journey called the Christian Faith Walk will not be complete without you. Way back in the day, we fellowshipped, feasted, laughed, learned, were tested, grew and built our faith together alongside our other college fellowship brethren. I know you lived a great life since then. And now that you have transition to be with Christ - the true lover of your Soul, I pray for sweet comfort for all the loved ones you have left behind. Sleep well my friend till we see again, then we can pick up the eternal fellowship from where we left off!

With love....

So heres the story.... No one knows when the last time would be. That text, that phone call, that video chat or that conversation could very well be the last communication you would have with that person before you see them again in eternity.. What can I say about Wole? “The Apostle”. (I used to call him that). Wole inspired a great love in me for learning the Word. Never met anyone that’s that versed in the Word. Its sad you had to leave so soon. I was just looking forward to us hooking up after so many years. I am slightly consoled looking at your pictures to see that you lived a happy life. Death, the final enemy, even other great men such as yourself have had to succumb to it. Thank God that the lion of the tribe of Judah stomped death. To all and sundry, you left so soon. I pray the Holy Spirit will console your immediate family. Like I always do in circumstances when my understanding is limited, I surrender to Gods sovereignty over your passing away. Say hi to ManB, Say hi to my Grandmother and if you see my Mom, tell her I’m about to make her proud. Rest in Peace Apostle Wole Ojo.

My dearest uncle,
I already miss you. I cannot express how I feel. Our last conversation would forever be in my heart. Days will pass and I would never forget all the wonderful memories you created for me, all the scriptures you quoted for me. Daddy Wole, you will always be in my daily stories, childhood memories and my life believes and plans. In everything I do, I will ask God first, the greatest lesson I learnt from you.
Till we meet to path no more