Bolanle, only God can unravel the mysteries of this world. Aburo atata! You were so down to earth, bubbly, truly loving and respectful, I will definitely miss you at family gatherings. You were taken away at the prime of your life and the news of your passing was definitely a shock.

May God forgive all your sins and grant you eternal rest. May He also comfort and strengthen your husband, Daniel and Timilehin as well as your mum and siblings. May He also comfort the family especially in this pandemic period that limits interaction and makes it difficult to express physical comfort to our loved ones.

You have completed your eathly mission and purpose and have definitely made a memorable impact which hopefully will bring succour to all who will miss your presence, since the good memories you shared with each and everyone of us, is all we have to fill the gap you have left.

One of my fond memories includes a not too distant Christmas holiday period when you took us to some fish pepper-soup place where we all hung out and chatted late into the night with some of the local folks. It was much fun and we discussed different issues, laughing all night until we needed to dodge the mosquitoes and return home. Despite the pain of losing you, this memory like others brings a smile to my face.

Sun ire, aburo rere and continue to be a light to your children, strengthening them each step they take without your earthly presence.

We will miss your kind heart, philanthropic and friendship. May the Good God take care of Daniel and his sister. Continue to rest well Danigold

Omobolanleeeee. Hmmm It's so like a dream. You had hope, you trusted that you would see another day. I was waiting for you to read my response to your VN. But you woke up in heaven.... Haaaa Bubble, days of Nursery school through to higher education running through my mind.
You never gave up on me, even with my cold shoulders sometimes. You will always remind me of those little girls whose hands were too short for their ears to start school.

Omobolanle sun re... Heaven has gained a bubbly fellow. God will surely guide Timilehin and Daniel as you have become one of the witnesses cheering them on. 

I can't change this but I simply wish you survived this.

Painful... I get to type RIP for you too? Wow! I'm still short of words.

Bubble with the angels sis.

Good journey and rest well B.

May your soul rest in eternal peace, amen! 

The pain is indeed much. You were so full of life. Indeed you Bubbled! May your soul rest in peace. May God bring Divine comfort to the family and loved ones saddened by your painful and sudden exit.
Go well Sy Bolanle. It is well with your soul.

You made me shed tears unexpectedly..unbelievable..may your soul rest in perfect peace..I never knew I loved you so much..rest well in the blossom of our lord jesus christ..what a heavy blow..bitter pill to swallow..protection of almighty God be over your lovely children,families and friends..

Omobolanle, though we didn't see each other after we left OLASS but you are a special specie that cannot be easily forgotten. You were beautiful inside and outside.
I pray that the Almighty God look after your family, friends and colleagues you left behind.
We shall meet again on the resurrection morning never to part again.
Rest on beautiful soul.

Omobolanle........my dearest bubble. Eyan mi, padi mi. Hmmmmmm.. ...

A good person through and true. So na like this? Na wa ooooo.

Even at the height of it, you had hope. You believed strongly that no matter what, you would come out of the illness, you told me that. You gave it all you could, but alas, death has stung us. And it has taken you away to start another journey entirely away from us in another realm-the ghost land. Surely those in that realm have got something major coming. Though we ain't going to see you physically for a bit no more, your gracious & beautiful memories are well kept in our hearts ❤️.

Not only were you 'bubbly', as your nickname refers, you walked it & lived it- a true personification. You truly cared about the well-being of others & never in any intrusive way too. Your uncommon effervescence was one of kind, you brought joy your way always & you were contagious in the very positive way. You were like that 'big bottle of bubbly' that was always ready to erupt and let out your essence in a fun way! A well iced bottle of sprite that brings joy to the heart. If you were a bottle of 'champagne', you were the purest, the best and the most bubbly of them all. Pop! pop!! pop!!!

You made 'our' forum lively with your well timed, fun and lively interjections and contributions. Your jokes were fun, off the cuff & nice the type that dissipates anger & relaxes. I ll miss your sayings and teachings in Yoruba.

You were never anonymous Lai lai, from the time more than 2 decades ago when I first met you, till you were taken awayva few days back, your magnetic aura always spoke for you and ahead of you, even if you wanted to be quiet and incognito, it was impossible! You were a true force of nature no doubt! Omo nla!

We all shall miss you ooooo, I particularly would do.

Rest my darling, rest, till we meet again on the day of your resurrection.

21 Gun Salute to my personal person.

Bolanle Odutola-Akerele, my OLASS mate, my friend of 36 years, words fail me since yesterday that the news of your passing broke. You were genuinely a bubbling, caring, brave, bold, enterprising soul.
What can I say? May your sweet soul rest peacefully with your maker. God will surely care for your lovely children as you cared for several others. You will be greatly missed.
Good night Ore, till the resurrection morning.

Omobolanle am not good at saying good bye, I don’t say good bye. For you, I will say “sweet dreams”.
I pray your resting place be illuminated and spacious and cleansed with water, hail and snow. I pray you have beautiful restful sleep. The angels meet you with glad tidings. The good Lord be pleased and you be pleasing to HIM amen. Sleep well

Bolanle,its hard to believe but is true, we take solace in almighty Allah,he who create us and to whom we shall return, until we meet to depart no more,Adieu my friend.

Continue to Rest in Peace.

We are all visitors in this world, though you have disembarked and your thoughts and extra ordinary LIFE that is believed to be well spent is now your legacy.

Goodnight Bola... Bubbles

Prince Debo Adesina
Founder Nigerian Lives.

SOUTH AFRICA RESIDENT.

I am shocked! Confused and angry, but I look onto God almighty for succour and relieve for the pains in me
Bubble, you were full of life, loving, warm, gentle, accommodating and above all, a complete Omoluuabi, I remember the last time we met, I remember how you kept inviting me to come establish a busines in Ota, you were pure , real and rare
May the lord grant you a deserved eternal rest, till we meet to path no more.......so long my dear friend!!!
Sun re ore mi

My dearest bubble Bolanle, you will be surely missed, and I remember when you and I after school will visit your home and play. I just remember when you walk for a while and sit down to rest for a while. Miss your smile. Thanks for calling me during the lockdown and encouraging me.
Miss you so much and farewell my rare gem. Odabo. Ka sun re

Bubble, you were full of life, funny and outgoing, never a dull moment.
You reached out to everyone even in your last moments. It's a tough one to accept as you always brought life to the Forum.....hhhmmmnnn I wish I took time out to catch up with you. Bubble, you have inspired me to "live" and reach out more. Thank you for this life lesson. Good Night Bubble xxx

May your good soul rest in peace Bubble. Writing this brings so much pain. Still can't believe you are gone.
You will be missed.

I write this with great sadness over the unimaginable loss of a close friend and sister to illness. She was 47.
She fought a brave and strong battle for two to three weeks but the illness would not allow her to get better. She took each day in stride, never really complaining, always feeling tired and always hoping that the treatments would finally end so she could get on with her life. This was my hope too.
This beautiful kind hearted woman, inside and out, was a wonderful friend and sister to me, always supporting in every way she could for over 28 years with her gentle and caring nature. One of her beliefs in life was the importance of being authentic with people, saying what needs to be said because it’s good for the relationship and for the soul. She was a wonderful mother to her two children and laid a strong foundation for them. The many people who love her children will watch over them, as she is, and make sure that they have a great life, full of her values and wishes. We will show them pictures and video of happy times,
Lastly, her magnetic smile will be missed by all who knew her.
Her beautiful spirit will live on through her children, and they will always know how much she loved them. She tried with all her heart to stay for them, but God called her, and she had to go.
During my friend’s illness, I know that there were two things that kept her going, her children and hope, otherwise to face another day would have been tough.
Now my hope is that she rest in peace knowing she did all that she could and that her children will be fine. When we love people it’s so comforting to know that they will always be with us in our hearts.
I’ll see you again, my friend, sister....BUBBLE as you were fondly called.
Rest on sis...
....Dotun Oyewusi

Gone just too soon! Your passing is still a shock but you are in a better place resting. May God embrace your mother, children and loved ones with the strength to bear your loss! May God keep your children. Rest In Peace dear Bolanle!

Bolanle, you were one of a kind. Always reaching out, full of life and frank with truth telling. It was a rude shock hearing about your demise. You will be forever missed. You live on in our hearts. May God comfort Timilehin and Daniel (my heart goes out to them) and every loved ones you left behind. Sleep well my dear friend. Good night bubble.

Omobolanle odutola,
It's ok to miss u
It's ok to cry
Just know I will never forget you bubble.
This is not a permanent goodbye bubble.
Sometimes I sit back and wonder if you are standing by my side, giving me the courage to carry on with pride.
I will forever hold onto our memories, until this life is done.
I love you omobolanle.
Rest on my dear friend

My dear sister and friend, I can't believe you've gone! A truly beautiful soul, larger than life, an astounding bad-@$$, a devoted mother and a believer. I miss you already and I pray for the ministration of the Holy Ghost for us all who loved you to bear this. Love you always, Fly girl!