Osaigbovo Jamil Ogiamien was born on 26th December 1969 in Benin City. He was the fifth of seven children born to the union of Francis Idahosa Ogiamien (deceased) and Grace Edowaye Ogiamien. Osaigbovo, a scion of the great Ogiamien royal family of Utantan, grew up in a tightly knit family of nine on Ogiso Street in Benin City. Osaigbovo started his elementary education at Emotan Preparatory School and Emotan Primary School and his secondary education at the Immaculate Conception College and at Egba Grammar School in Benin City. He proceeded to the United States in 1990 to further his studies and then to Canada until his return to Nigeria in March 2018. Osaigbovo had a vibrant personality, he was very caring, kind, generous, very funny and sometimes mischievous. Osaigbovo sadly passed away at the Benin Medical Care hospital on 27th March 2021 from a cardiac arrest. Osaigbovo leaves behind his Son Jayden, Mother, Grandmother, Brothers, Sisters, Nephews and Nieces. Osaigbovo will be sorely missed. In death, he is now reunited with our Dad. May your soul and the soul of the faithfully departed Rest in Peace. Amen.
Dear Osaigbovo, we (Pa R.O. Osazuwa's children) are saddened and our hearts are heavy in grief.
Reflecting on the bond between our families and knowing your fun and lovely personality - days in Benin, church, secondary school years and a visit to Fosa in Canada with your family.
Our minds hold such lovely memories and wish we got to see you again before this sudden departure.
We pray that the Lord will comfort and strengthen Jayden, mum and your siblings.
Rest in peace brother.
Reflecting on the bond between our families and knowing your fun and lovely personality - days in Benin, church, secondary school years and a visit to Fosa in Canada with your family.
Our minds hold such lovely memories and wish we got to see you again before this sudden departure.
We pray that the Lord will comfort and strengthen Jayden, mum and your siblings.
Rest in peace brother.
Rest in peace Jamil. You were so full of life. I know you have only just moved on to a more perfect place. Shalom!
God you need to be questioned. Why do you take away the good people of this world? Ahhhh, this is a big loss. I still remembered the last day, we argued and laughed at each other. Knowing you for two months looks as if we grew up together. You inspired me to be a successful person in life, you taught me so many things in life, I love your style and personality. I look up to you as my mentor, you created a place in your heart for me to live in, You’re irreplaceable in this world, your memories will still be fresh in my heart forever, There’s only one Jegedem and there will never be another. Rest on the great mega superstar❤️❤️❤️❤️
The loss of such a much loved man is unbelievable and so painful.
As a family God's strength and love will guide you through these difficult and sorrowful times.
The pain will become memories of special times spent together.
God bless and remain strong as his beloved family.
As a family God's strength and love will guide you through these difficult and sorrowful times.
The pain will become memories of special times spent together.
God bless and remain strong as his beloved family.
My little brother, my heart is sore and I am emotionally shattered from the news of your untimely death.
I am still trying to navigate through what I would like to believe is a horrible dream. I checked on you everyday when you were in hospital. Boy, had I known or had the slightest inclination that the evening of Friday 26th when I video called you, would be the last time I would see you, I would not have hung up that phone. I had been looking forward to speaking with you again on the evening of the 27th when I received the shocking and awful news.
Osaigbovo - you are irreplaceable. Your loss has left a huge void in our family. We are consoled that you are reunited with Daddy and you are now resting in peace. Also, I am consoled by all the beautiful memories we shared from my visits to see you in the US and in Canada with Eloise and Imogen in 2017. I will miss your cheeky laughter, your witty sense of humour and our regular chats about anything and everything. You were caring, kind, generous and sometimes full of mischief.
Adieu my darling brother until we meet again to part no more. We have Jayden and with God’s help, we will look after him to the very best of our abilities.
I love you! Sleep tight brother and may your soul Rest in Eternal Peace. Amen.
I am still trying to navigate through what I would like to believe is a horrible dream. I checked on you everyday when you were in hospital. Boy, had I known or had the slightest inclination that the evening of Friday 26th when I video called you, would be the last time I would see you, I would not have hung up that phone. I had been looking forward to speaking with you again on the evening of the 27th when I received the shocking and awful news.
Osaigbovo - you are irreplaceable. Your loss has left a huge void in our family. We are consoled that you are reunited with Daddy and you are now resting in peace. Also, I am consoled by all the beautiful memories we shared from my visits to see you in the US and in Canada with Eloise and Imogen in 2017. I will miss your cheeky laughter, your witty sense of humour and our regular chats about anything and everything. You were caring, kind, generous and sometimes full of mischief.
Adieu my darling brother until we meet again to part no more. We have Jayden and with God’s help, we will look after him to the very best of our abilities.
I love you! Sleep tight brother and may your soul Rest in Eternal Peace. Amen.
My darling brother. I miss you so much. Just cannot believe this is real especially that in less than 2 hours before your demise, we spoke, you made jokes, and we laughed. In that video call, you looked like you were recovering and you sounded stronger than the other 3 days since being admitted. Our cousins were visiting with you at the hospital and I told u to have your time with them and that I will call you later after they leave but for this to happen. Father Lord, this pain is too deep. Be with us Lord and strengthen my mother.
Osai, you were a loving and caring brother. Genuinely nice. You had my back while growing up. I can’t believe I will never see u again in this life. I will always miss you. You have reunited with daddy after 39 years of his demise. May your soul and dads soul Rest In Peace
My dear Jamil ...
This is so surreal
Osai, you were a loving and caring brother. Genuinely nice. You had my back while growing up. I can’t believe I will never see u again in this life. I will always miss you. You have reunited with daddy after 39 years of his demise. May your soul and dads soul Rest In Peace
My dear Jamil ...
This is so surreal
Osai. What a great guy with a fantastic spirit! Always very positive and full of life. I will definitely miss you. I have amazing and great memories of us dancing and laughing when we were younger. Gone to soon but God knows best. Rest in peace my dear brother.
Big bro I never really knew you, but heard alot about you..... Only spoke with you on phone few weeks after you came into the country. though it never happened, we expressed our mutual feelings to get to see each other. One thing I concluded after that call was...this is a man that cares about family. Indeed, you had a very good heart and you loved your family dearly. Rest on in the bossom of the Lord.
You we be truly missed dear brother. May God grant your soul eternal rest still we meet at Jesus's feet.
Osaigbovo; aka Jamil, Osai, Jegedem
In love, in spirit, and in candor
The life you lived was full of flavor
Kindness and humanity all around you spread
With sorrow and pain your departure has led
Our Heavenly Father who knows best
Who never for a moment rests
Has for you a place reserved
So in comfort your loved ones are preserved.
I am missing you so much already my darling coz. I remember the joys and laughter, the nights in Las Vegas, the trips along the strip, the openings of the champagne bottles, the all night gists about nothing in particular. And then, the last time I saw you in Benin last year, despite the unfavorable circumstances, you still displayed your lavish smiles and made us laugh with so much glee. Rest on my darling, rest in perfect peace. No more aches and no more pains. I WILL LOVE AND REMEMBER YOU FOREVER.
In love, in spirit, and in candor
The life you lived was full of flavor
Kindness and humanity all around you spread
With sorrow and pain your departure has led
Our Heavenly Father who knows best
Who never for a moment rests
Has for you a place reserved
So in comfort your loved ones are preserved.
I am missing you so much already my darling coz. I remember the joys and laughter, the nights in Las Vegas, the trips along the strip, the openings of the champagne bottles, the all night gists about nothing in particular. And then, the last time I saw you in Benin last year, despite the unfavorable circumstances, you still displayed your lavish smiles and made us laugh with so much glee. Rest on my darling, rest in perfect peace. No more aches and no more pains. I WILL LOVE AND REMEMBER YOU FOREVER.
Where do I begin and where do I end?
You were my BEST childhood friend until we were separated by Egba. When you were moved from ICC to Egba we kind of drifted apart because shortly afterwards I left Nigeria to live in the UK and you went to live in the USA.
For many years we lost communication and even when we became reconnected, didn't really engage as we did when we were young men. One of the great mysteries of life.
It was so lovely having those long conversations about our childhood and to catch up with everything that's been going on. Those conversations we had within the last two years made up for all the earlier times we lost.
You were a good friend and brother, and I thank God for making it possible for us to cross paths.
You will be missed but I know you are in a much better place.
Looking forward to seeing you on the other side.
I will have many many toasts..
Adios bro
You were my BEST childhood friend until we were separated by Egba. When you were moved from ICC to Egba we kind of drifted apart because shortly afterwards I left Nigeria to live in the UK and you went to live in the USA.
For many years we lost communication and even when we became reconnected, didn't really engage as we did when we were young men. One of the great mysteries of life.
It was so lovely having those long conversations about our childhood and to catch up with everything that's been going on. Those conversations we had within the last two years made up for all the earlier times we lost.
You were a good friend and brother, and I thank God for making it possible for us to cross paths.
You will be missed but I know you are in a much better place.
Looking forward to seeing you on the other side.
I will have many many toasts..
Adios bro
My Broda,
You will be missed.
Rest in perfect peace in the bosom of our Lord.
May the living God comfort all that you have left behind.
You will be missed.
Rest in perfect peace in the bosom of our Lord.
May the living God comfort all that you have left behind.
My heart is saddened by your loss Jamil.
As you close your eyes in rest may all your pain and troubles be lost forever. May you find paradise and a world of eternal beauty. Your lost will forever be felt.
Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult times.
As you close your eyes in rest may all your pain and troubles be lost forever. May you find paradise and a world of eternal beauty. Your lost will forever be felt.
Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult times.
No words to describe my feel.
Thank God I'm coming out of the slumber I was hearing of your exit, rest in peace Bro. Jamil in one word you were a reliable trooper
Thank God I'm coming out of the slumber I was hearing of your exit, rest in peace Bro. Jamil in one word you were a reliable trooper
Osai, I spoke with you on Friday and you did not tell me you were leaving the next day, you left with out a word, you left me with nothing but pain, God knows best,Rest on bro,I will forever miss you.R I P P
I never new a day like this will ever come,not even in my wildest dreams.... May your humble and perfect soul rest in peace.
It's all still so surreal!!one moment we were all in your room laughing and teasing .you were so full of life and barely 2hours later that phone call that you were gone.oh life is but a fleeting moment .one minute here and gone in another breath.
My brother it hurts especially more because it's been quite awhile we had such laughs and I was looking forward to your visit to abuja .well God knows best..rest in peace darling bro .
My brother it hurts especially more because it's been quite awhile we had such laughs and I was looking forward to your visit to abuja .well God knows best..rest in peace darling bro .
SPIRIT TO SPIRIT:
Osai, Death have no Power or Dominion over You, You Live and Rest in GOD'S Love forever and Ever, The Spirit say Amen. Alleluia-Amen, Alleluia. Alleluia Amen.
The Spirit bear witness unto Spirit of GOD'S Glorious Masterpiece loaded in a Humble Spiritual Vessel filled with Love and Kindness called Osaigbovo Ogiamien.
My Darling Beloved Brother Osai, I am Honoured to Declare You, Your GODLINESS and Goodness to the World.
I am overwhelmed by the induced Circumstances, Setups, Torture and Persecution You encountered at the hands of Wickedness itself.
It's too late to wish, but I wish that we have Never been to the United States of America to encounter its disgrace Paedo-Fed-Government. What can One expect from a Government that Enjoy Raping Babies to Death & Drink Babies Blood. Disgusting Pigs.
We are doing everything to Bless and Protect the United States of America, why Its Stockholders/Owners are using USA-Forces to wage War against Us in All of Africa.
This is a Cold-Blooded Murder/Extrajudicial-Execution.
The can't beat Us and not Allow Us to Cry.
The Devil is a Bastard!
Osai, Death have no Power or Dominion over You, You Live and Rest in GOD'S Love forever and Ever, The Spirit say Amen. Alleluia-Amen, Alleluia. Alleluia Amen.
The Spirit bear witness unto Spirit of GOD'S Glorious Masterpiece loaded in a Humble Spiritual Vessel filled with Love and Kindness called Osaigbovo Ogiamien.
My Darling Beloved Brother Osai, I am Honoured to Declare You, Your GODLINESS and Goodness to the World.
I am overwhelmed by the induced Circumstances, Setups, Torture and Persecution You encountered at the hands of Wickedness itself.
It's too late to wish, but I wish that we have Never been to the United States of America to encounter its disgrace Paedo-Fed-Government. What can One expect from a Government that Enjoy Raping Babies to Death & Drink Babies Blood. Disgusting Pigs.
We are doing everything to Bless and Protect the United States of America, why Its Stockholders/Owners are using USA-Forces to wage War against Us in All of Africa.
This is a Cold-Blooded Murder/Extrajudicial-Execution.
The can't beat Us and not Allow Us to Cry.
The Devil is a Bastard!
There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our heart.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the Ogiamien family. May Osaigbovo’s soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the Ogiamien family. May Osaigbovo’s soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father.
My brother, my friend, Men! I am doing this with heavy heart, I can’t believe You gone I’m glad I spoke with you 48hrs before God took you from us. Your mom is fine! Rest In Peace player.
My beloved brother, you will surely be missed. Honestly I am still in shock. May your soul rest in peace, amen. May the Lord Almighty comfort your family in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ Amen.
May your precious soul rest in perfect peace. May the almighty God Comfort your entire family in Jesus name, Amen
Jamil shocking to hear of your sudden loss. May your soul RIP. My prayers and thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Osaigbovo Jamil Ogiamien aka Jamil J
My mind still talks to you and my heart still looks for you. But my Soul knows you're at peace.
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning That God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you
You did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us precious memories
Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again.
My mind still talks to you and my heart still looks for you. But my Soul knows you're at peace.
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning That God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you
You did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us precious memories
Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again.
My dear cousin osai, little did I know that morning we spoken that God was going to call you name, in life I love you dearly. in death I do the same. It broke my heart to lose you, you did not go alone for part of me went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still my guide and though, I cannot see you again ur memories with always be in my heart. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again
I remember meeting you back in Nigeria for the first time in 2018. You were so friendly,teased me a lot and told me stories about my husband while you guys were young.
You made a nice impression on me. It was a shock to hear of your sudden departure. May God give you eternal rest sir.
You made a nice impression on me. It was a shock to hear of your sudden departure. May God give you eternal rest sir.
My dearest friend and brother Osaigbovo aka Jamil, aka Sydney, aka jegedem. Am still in shock. We were boys and later we became men. You were fun to be with. I can never forget you. I pray that the good Lord in His infinite mercy and kindness grant us all you left behind, the fortitude to bear your passing in Jesus holy name amen. May in peace osai till we meet again in Jesus holy name amen
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Dear Osaigbovo, we (Pa R.O. Osazuwa's children) are saddened and our hearts are heavy in grief.
Reflecting on the bond between our families and knowing your fun and lovely personality - days in Benin, church, secondary school years and a visit to Fosa in Canada with your family.
Our minds hold such lovely memories and wish we got to see you again before this sudden departure.
We pray that the Lord will comfort and strengthen Jayden, mum and your siblings.
Rest in peace brother.
Reflecting on the bond between our families and knowing your fun and lovely personality - days in Benin, church, secondary school years and a visit to Fosa in Canada with your family.
Our minds hold such lovely memories and wish we got to see you again before this sudden departure.
We pray that the Lord will comfort and strengthen Jayden, mum and your siblings.
Rest in peace brother.
Rest in peace Jamil. You were so full of life. I know you have only just moved on to a more perfect place. Shalom!
God you need to be questioned. Why do you take away the good people of this world? Ahhhh, this is a big loss. I still remembered the last day, we argued and laughed at each other. Knowing you for two months looks as if we grew up together. You inspired me to be a successful person in life, you taught me so many things in life, I love your style and personality. I look up to you as my mentor, you created a place in your heart for me to live in, You’re irreplaceable in this world, your memories will still be fresh in my heart forever, There’s only one Jegedem and there will never be another. Rest on the great mega superstar❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Adieu Bro, and may your precious soul rest in perfect peace
More photos from Benin...
Photos from Benin...
YouTube photos of Osai’s funeral in Benin
Photos from Benin via YouTube
Osai’s farewell ceremony in Benin on Friday 16th April, may his precious soul rest in peace
Jayden and his parents
Taken in 1975
Family photo taken in 1974
