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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, PRINCE ADEBISI BEPO, born on July 24, 1943, and passed away on April 27, 2022. We will remember him forever.
July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
I have been priviledged to know Bàbá Bẹ́po since 1990 when I joined the services of the Federal College of Education, Abẹ́òkúta as a Lecturer 3. He was my Head of Department for some sessions and later, my Dean of Languages. Bàbá was the harbinger of the L2 (Second Language) programme on our Campus and a renown repository of Yorùbá cultural values. In every sense, he lived up to a bonafide Ìjẹ̀ṣà Prince that he was. I am particularly happy that my last visit to him was rounded up with prayers to the Lord to which he said "Amen". Rest on Bàbá!
Let the entire family be comforted!
Ayọ̀mídé Sànyà, FCE, Abẹ́òkúta, Ògùn State.
July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
I never really met you Sir, though I could say I did through your daughter Moji. May your soul continue to rest in the peace of our Lord knowing well you'll be with our Maker.

God bless and keep your family and your legacy continue.
July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
I only met you once or twice. However I think I know you more from my experience with my friend Mojirade Felicia. She is an example of committment to family and friendship. She lives a sacrificial life, she loves God and loves to worship God. She is diligent and trustworthy......all of these only point to her source. We therefore celebrate you now and for live. We love you and you are missed.

Finally, Mojirade misses you so much. She will do anything to "dance with her father again"

Live on till we all meet again!
July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
Baba d baba have heard alot about you sir, you were so loving,caring and supportive,great father, grandpa , husband,mentor and Friend wow what a great gift you were ,u will be greatly missed baba Bepo ,ur memories will remain evergreen in our heart! Igbenyi yin adun ! Su re ooo baba d baba !!!
July 23, 2022
July 23, 2022
Baba was a father to so many including me,he was caring and loving to a fault. I remember in 2001 when I was very ill and hospitalised, he checked on me and also prayed for me. He was a really great father, I'm not surprised that all his children are doing very great too...you live on sir and we celebrate you even in death. Sleep on great father and mentor!
July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022
Baba the Baba...

I didn't understand at first why the Bepos' couldn't stop talking about their Baba....until I met him....he was so friendly, warm and welcoming, it felt comfortable being around him...he started to tell me about the places he traveled to, and the things he had done...I was so engrossed and captivated that I burnt the food Sis Moj was cooking, that she had asked me to watch...but that gist was sweet o .......another thing I remember was that as we left Abeokuta...he started to cry that we were leaving.....i was so stunned by the way Baba loved..It was different compared to what I grew up knowing .....
Though he will be sorely missed....It's a celebration of a great life.....Fathers like him were not very common.....I practically learnt the importance of intentional family life from the Bepos'

It is well...we bless God for the gift of an Awesome Father that raised Kingdom Children!!!!
July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022
*TRIBUTE TO MY DEAREST BROTHER PRINCE ADEBISI DAVID BEPO*

My dearest brother, you have always been a friend and source of encouragement to me whenever we met at a function but I never had the opportunity to visit you at home as I have severally promised except once in 1978 in company of my Late brother - Adekunle Oluwatayo Adelegan; both the two of you imparted my life positively. Words are insufficient to relive and give an account of this memorable day where you spoke at length about the importance of Education at both levels - Culture and Western. You tapped my shoulder and said to me "To be successful in Education you need to do serious reading and remain focused and I should not *allow* any other things to take control of my mindful heart except my studies". This gave me the courage to face my Engineering education squarely.

You lived a life of purpose and unsophistication.

Howbeit, I thank God for your life filled with the epitome of love and decency to live a worthy life for emulation. If there is anyone to be described as "Afenifere" you inarguably qualify to be the one.

It is very painful for me to let you take your indefinite leave from this sinful world, but you will forever live in my heart. For the adage says "To live in the heart of those who love you is to live and die no more".

May your kind and loving soul rest in peace, Osupa Ileki amo roro lagbo, omo Bepo ... esuun han fi ògèdè se lúlekì eye leeje.

Till we meet to part no more at the feet of the Lord Jesus Christ, sleep well and bye for now.

*ABAYOMI ADELEGAN*
July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022
I never met you sir, but I know you!

I know you by the Christ consciousness that your children inherited from you(My God)

I know you from the EVIDENT bond that exists between all your children that I have met (physically and in graphics)

I know you were an honorable person from the fond and endearing way your children speak & hold you in high esteem.

Thank you for the life you lived sir, thank you for the legacy you left behind that some of are beneficiaries of!

Until the resurrection morning, Good Night Baba d Baba
July 5, 2022
Hmmm! Baba it feels like we should be here together for longer. I have a strong knowing in my heart that you are in the Bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ...your being with Christ goes beyond permutation and combination of human reasoning.....His mercy got you there!( I will tell anybody that cares to listen)Thank You for making the Fatherhood of God easy to infer by the life you lived. I enjoyed your fatherhood through the lives the children you fathered are leading. Thank You Baba Bepo! I am so sure we will still see in the morning of resurrection.
July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022
Baba Bepo

A great and loving papa.
The days spent with you were quit short but full of loving memories. I can still remember the last time I was at Abeokuta the glow and excitement in you eyes baba was really sweet.
Every moment spent with you was memorable.

I remember the way you sang and dance, your smile with the white teeth,So peaceful.

Thanks for been a great father with lovely children who are so well trained and instructed in the way of the Lord.

If not for you am sure i won't have meet the Peculiar's.

Rest in Peace baba Bepo.
June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022
A TRIBUTE TO MR .BEPO.
Mr. Bepo,with his family, was a long-standing close and good neighbour, friend and professional colleague at F.C.E.Abeokuta where we had worked and retired joyfully. One outstanding virtue known by those that were very intimate with Mr Bepo was that he was overtly and consistently a good a caring father of children. He was a true 'baba' indeed. Now, because the two families( Bepo and Ojo)shared this virtue, we then began to relate as one big family till today by God's grace. Consequently all the children also relate happily with themselves with love as God-ordained natural siblings. We really cherish this good legacy. May God bless and uphold the family he left behind. AMEN
From Mr.and Mrs.D.A.Ojo. Camp, Abeokuta.
June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022
Baba!!

I got that message from Moji the day before you passed on but couldn't bring myself to tell my friend my thoughts! I knew I wouldn't not be able to handle her response.

I grew up knowing baba (and of course the entire family) as the first-ever-neighbours and found a lifelong friend turned sister in one of his daughters Mojirade.

Baba was gentle, kind hearted and warm. He had a genuine broad smile that endeared children to him. He made all of us so welcome. I never for once panicked or think twice about going to their house. Baba loved to tell us stories.
If you happen to be at their house and a discussion is going on, baba will involve you, ask your opinion and listen!
He took life really simply and created memories. On Saturday mornings, you would put on your "stereo" and play Sunny Ade and Ebenezer obey's songs while everyone was doing their housechores. (By the way, this was the way I knew sunny Ade or Obey's songs). He also loved to take pictures.

Baba was a confident Yoruba man(Ijesha man to be precise). I remember asking him why we called him baba and he simply said that is what a father is called in our language (smiles).

Needless to say that Baba was a family man to the core.
It is said that the greatest title is that of a mum or dad and with the privilege of interacting closely with your children, I dare say you wore that title with honour.
Adieu Baba Bepo! Rest well !!
June 24, 2022
June 24, 2022
A RARE GEM IS GONE.  Baba, Prince David.     Adebisi Bepo, a naturally born tutor, a great teacher to the core, a mentor, a counselor, a life moulder, a great adviser, an inexplicable guidance, a father, a great uncle, an inextimable lover of everyone. He was my teaching practice co-ordinator when I was at FCE Osiele as student, the fact he realized that I am an Ijesa young man, he decided to remold my life. He gave one of his sister in-law to me as wife. Through Baba Bepo I become a responsible husband and father. He mentored me, In fact, anything I become today is through his golden advise and mentorship. Baba Bepo will take time to tell me series useful stories of himself, his parents, his life that will be of beneficial for me to emulate. Infact I will miss all those adventural tales and life inspiring stories. Baba Bepo is a lover of children and everyone that comes across him. Infact, there are more stories to tell about him.       His Eulogy.             Adebisi Bepo, omo owa obokun, omo Ijesa a ponna da, omo Abepo lehin Okunrin, omo Eleni ateeka, omo Eleni ewele, Ijesa oridi isana, Ile leru owa to n mu ina roko, Ijesa Lonsin tolotolo, eru baba ti wa lo n sin pepeye. Omo olobi merindinlogun, omo owa Jaka olobi to gbo, omo owa adimula, Agunloye bi oyinbo, omo Ogedengbe a gbogungboro. Sun re o, Majokun, Ma jekolo ohun ti won ba n je lajule orun ni ki o ba won je.
June 20, 2022
June 20, 2022
TRIBUTE TO PRINCE ADEBISI BEPO (aka BABA)

The news of the transition to glory of Baba Bepo was received with an heavy heart a few weeks after his demise. It was Mama Bepo, the amiable wife of Baba that broke this unpleasant news to me.

Baba has the heart of Gold. He is very friendly, accommodating and highly focused. Based on my assessment of him, it appeared Baba will not even hurt a fly.

I remember when I came to introduce my precious wife, Olajumoke Adelegan to him at Abeokuta in 1997, we were warmly received by Baba and Mama despite the fact that I have not come to visit him before in Abeokuta. Sequence to my visit, he actually attended my wedding ceremony with Mama in Lagos together with all his children if my memory has not failed me.

Baba left a worthy legacies that is quite inspiring and thought provoking. He was a home builder, an educationalist of great repute, God fearing, song writter, gentle, simple, kind hearted and an unassuming personality.

I am consoled with the fact that on this terrestrial plain, we may have lost you on a temporary basis but indeed I trust that you are heaven's gain.

Once again, join me to express my heartfelt condolences to Mama Bepo and all the fantastic and lovely children of Baba, especially Dele and Mojirade.

May the Lord abundantly grant all of us the strength and grace to bear this irreplaceable loss.

We shall surely miss Baba as he is fondly and proudly called by all his amazing children. We love you but God love you more.

We shall surely see again by His grace and mercy at the resurrection morning where we shall meet to part no more.

Adieu Baba Bepo!!!

Yomi & Jumoke Adelegan

June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022
Baba....you had a warm heart, you were loving, homely, creative, kind-hearted, godly and impactful.

The very first time (and the last time) I met you was more than 20 years ago and I still feel your charming spirit, even now as I write this piece.

Thank you Baba for caring for my family, even though you never knew us. You showered such an amazing love on us. And ever since, we've been bonded together.

Indeed, you gave yourself to all you met. And to your blessed children your good spirit to carry on your legacy.

You will forever be remembered!

Our only solace is that when we too cross the river, we'll all meet at the Savior's feet.

...blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on for they will rest from their hard work, for their good deeds follow them! (Rev. 14:13)
June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022
Baba left a beautiful legacy! The bond between his children, their love for the Lord and their love for people are proofs. He will be sorely missed! Sleep well baba the baba...abiyamo tooto!
June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022
Baba may your gentle soul continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ. We shall continue share all your good memories.
June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022
Baba was a good man,an ever present father, our Heavenly Father is far better than Baba ,but Baba was too Good to be TRUE .
June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022
TRIBUTE TO BABA

Baba ....as we fondly called you . Your memory will lingered on in our hearts and will forever be remembered for all your good works, your hospitality towards everyone is second to none, you are a lover of children and a caring father.

Your pechant love for history and culture can never be overemphasised. An indefatigable humanist and a loving father to all and sundry.
Continue to rest in the bossom of your maker till the resurrection morning.

Adieu Baba!!!
June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022
Dear Baba, I saw & heard soo soo much about you from your children, i feel as if i know you personally.

Even though i never got to meet you, I know you were surely one of a kind... irreplaceable!

Sleep & rest on dear Baba. You will indeed be greatly missed!
June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022
THE BABA I KNEW

I met Baba, as he was and will forever be fondly called, for the very first time when I went to look for one of his many “flowers” that he had in his “garden”.

For those who may not understand my parable and why it is important to my memory of Baba, I will explain.

I had met his daughter, ‘Fadekemi, in Borno State during our National Youth Corp Service year.

And as we rounded up service, I made a strategic move of collecting her home address before we all went our separate ways at the end of our service year.

Living in different states at the time, I made an even more strategic move to visit her for the first time after our service year on her birthday at her home.

And this I did to her great (and pleasant) surprise – thank God!

But it was also my first time meeting Baba.

As a father with 6 beautiful daughters (and a handsome son), I’m sure Baba would have guessed “wuz up” with my august visit in December.

And even though, on the surface, my visit was to wish ‘Fadekemi a happy birthday, my ultimate mission was about how I would pluck this “particular flower” from Baba garden.

Any father would have his antennas and guards up when such happens, and I know Baba was not any different.

Nevertheless, it was with very warm and open arms that he received me that day.

And as I got to later know and realize, Baba was a very, very friendly and welcoming person to practically any and everyone – especially to his children’s friends.

I thank God that I was not an exception to this.

He never gave me any ha ssles or issues concerning dating his daughter – none whatsoever.

Yes, he asked questions about me and my family but nothing beyond what any good father would.

And once it was confirmed that his daughter and I would be tying the knot, he drew me even closer.

I can remember how he took me from his home in Abeokuta where he lived, to his house in his hometown of Ilesha.

Beyond the times I used those Nigerian luxury transport buses to come from Borno State down to Lagos State during my service year, I had never experienced any road trip in Nigeria that was that long and adventurous. 
 
I can remember another time when he drove me to his only full and older sister, “Mummy Ife”, as we called her, who lived in Ife.

He took me to her and like Baba, she too embraced me with open arms.

He also took me to one of his “adopted sons”, Boda Segun, all the way at Igbeti.

Baba, being a Yoruba lecturer, was always fond of telling me stories of not just his past but also historical stories about not just the Yoruba race, but of Nigeria as a whole.

I guess that he must have told those stories so often that when he began to tell/retell his stories, his children, especially his daughters, would stylishly excuse themselves, thus leaving to me, many a time, to be his sole listening audience.

Yes, Baba did all to make me feel like family.

He treated me like a son and I always felt welcome.

I remember during our traditional wedding when offered the customary bride price, he emphatically noted that his daughter was not for sale and that no amount of money could buy his daughter.

And he meant it.

Nevertheless, being a man of Yoruba customs, he just collected the token to fulfill all righteousness.

Even after we got married and we tried to offer him and Momo (his lovely wife and my ever-caring mother-in-law) some sort of gift, he reluctantly accepted it, noting that he didn’t want us to spend so much on them as we were just starting off as man and wife.

He was never shy to express his feelings openly – especially when it concerned his children or grandchildren.

He was all tears when he saw his first grandchild for the first time and carried her in his arms during her naming ceremony.

This was the man Baba.

And even though ill-health made a him a shadow of himself towards the time he passed on, the memories of him in his hey days will forever have prominence in our hearts.

Thank you, Baba, for being a very warm and caring father-in-law to me.

Thank you for being a very accommodating father to many.

Now, as you take your deserved rest, may you find shelter and solace in the arms of the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, just as so many found solace with you.

Sun re Baba.

Sun re.

Ayodeji O. Somolu
(Your first son-in-law)
June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022
I never met daddy in person but I met him many times over in his greatest legacies - his kids.

Ever since his passing, I've been keen to see how much all his children I have the privilege of knowing have shared about him.

It is gratifying to see how his presence with God creates a real void here with those he was closest to. This is important for me because many grand things can be said out of duty and not out of love when our loved ones pass.

I pray that his life teaches us how much wealth there is in leaving the best legacy through those closest to us. And this is evident in the amazing children of our daddy. Absolutely great models, godly, well behaved. Indeed our primary assignment to God before we reach the whole world is our family

I celebrate dady.. may his soul rest peacefully and may those he left behind find joy, hope, faith and strenght in his many deposits in their lives.
May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022
Children are an extension of ourselves and a way of reaching people and places that we otherwise wouldn't have....In Mojirade I met Baba and that charming and welcoming smile that they both share.

She always spoke so fondly of her dear Baba and no doubt he'll be dearly missed by all.

We take solace from a life well-lived and the promise that those who walk uprightly enter into peace and find rest as they lie in death.

May his memory be a perpetual blessing.
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
I never met Prince Bepo in person, but I met him through his daughters. I'm still in awe of how one would raise 7 outstanding children who love each other and others effortlessly. Their love for God is also one that can be emulated. I see pictures, videos and fond memories created that attests to how much of a great father, husband, and all round good man he was. I pray comfort for every member of the family and loved ones.
Heaven has gained, the earth also gained because you replicated yourself in your children and a lot more people that passed through you. We're grateful for the gifts you left behind. Rest well Baba ❤️
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
Baba, you are one in a million.
Your impact speaks volume.
Your legacies lives on.
Thank you for ALL you did.
Rest on great soldier.
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
Dear Baba, I never really got to meet you in person but, the endearing stories of you, home & growing up that my Ndaa Kemi ( Oluwafadekemi to you) shared with me over time has me feeling like I already know you too well. Adieu Baba Kemi, rest well in God's perfect peace
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
Baba the baba's greatest legacy are the wonderful children he blessed the world with. He will definitely be sorely missed by those who met and knew him. Take heart my friends, Baba has gone home to rest. Bless him.
May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022
Thanks for leaving the world with a legacy of love and godliness through your children. Adieu Baba!
May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022
I knew Baba as a loving and committed daddy to his children and to any child that comes into his space. You will be fondly remembered ...... May God encourage everyone in Jesus name.
May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022
Baba the Baba, you were a great influence on me, your advice and exemplary life were guides to me. You are greatly missed, we love you but God loves you best. Sun re Prince.
May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022
Rest in peace Baba rere.... and may memories of you continue to be blessed. May God comfort, bless and keep all your children, grand children and darling wife. ❤️
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
Ògo no fún Olórun ní òkè òrun àti ìfe inú reè sí àwa Omo rè.
Baba took the role of a father in my life, he taught me so many lessons about life. It was a blessing to have Baba as my second father; giving me the privilege to live under his roof for many years. His accommodating spirit is out of this world.
Baba was caring, loving, an observant, and a giver with a good sense of humour. I will forever remember how he calls me "funmi ní joy", a direct translation of my name; Olufunmilayo.
With love from my family and I, "we love you, but the one whom you loved and served with all your heart has taken you to be with him."
BABA THE BABA. Rest in Peace, till we meet to part no more!
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
I did not get to meet you but I'm glad to have met your loving Daughters, Especially Sis Mojirade.. she's so easy to love and a woman filled with the fear of God. Thank you sir for bringing them all up in the way of the Lord, thank you for the Love and unity between them all, I tell you it's enviable....You really have done a Good job and I'm certain that you are heaven's gain.....Keep resting in the Lord Baba the Baba
May 20, 2022
It was night. I had been sent out because of a rift between me and my younger sister.
Baba's flash light made him sight me as I bended behind the car parked outside.
He came immediately. Who is there? What happened?
He held my hands and took me to beg on my behalf.
Baba's eyes became teary as he kept saying 'odindi omo, odindi omo'...
As young as I was, I felt the piercing, pure love.
It is not what I can forget in a hurry.

Baba was a LOVING GRANDFATHER.
Baba's type is VERY RARE.

ADIEU BABA!
May your soul rest in perfect peace Sir!
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
Growing up was fulfilled with Baba in it. I can still remember how happy i get whenever he is around. Baba has nicknames he called everyone. He was a good singer and composer. I remember how he whistles and sing with it. I remember the cheerfulness in him and the unending generosity that was his unique identity. Baba touched so many lives by his
selfless and countless acts of kindness. Your body might be gone from this world but your spirit will live on in our hearts forever.
Rest on Baba
May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022
BABA BEPO

I'll always remember those childhood moments with you. The way you loved people around you can't be compared to anything. I remember how you use to help me with my Yoruba assignments,you are always ready to help whenever I come to you.Hmmmmm,those childhood moments can't be forgotten..
Your "Iya Aro kokonlo" will miss you.

GOOD NIGHT BABA!!!
May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022

Words may not suffice to express how sad I felt when I heard the news! Childhood Memories of how we always loved to visit Osiele aren’t ones that would fade quickly.
From the fact that we would always meet young children of our age around, to always getting to take fruits of various kinds and listening to some indigenous Yoruba histories; as kids, these were moments we enjoyed so well- all possible because of Baba’s accommodating and loving personality.
I can remember so well how I got to spending the whole of my JSS1 study going to school from Baba’s house; I learnt life-long lessons that form part of the man that I am today.
It’s not a time to mourn. It’s time to look back and remember all the good things Baba achieved during his lifetime.
RIP Baba-Prince Adebisi Bepo, you’ll forever remain in our hearts
May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022
BÀBÁ DÁADÁA

I’ll always remember that special smile,
that caring heart, that warm embrace, you always gave us.
Those whispering songs you composed for us
You've being there for us all through good and challenging times
no matter what, I'll always remember BÀBÁ
No one can replace those memories you gave.

Adieu BÀBÁ
May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022
Baba mi, Baba Adéolá Àgbéké,

It still feels funny that you are no more!

We had no fears with you. You gave us room to express ourselves freely.
As a young girl, I loved 'climbing' you to sit on your shoulder and you would lovingly pull me up.

I wonder how you balanced loving seven of us equally. You saw the best in us. You expressed your love to us unapologetically. You had special names for each of us.

You made every moment a BIG deal!
I remember the day I first cooked soup for you as a young girl (I had to stand on a stool to reach the cooker) It was Amunututu vegetable(BASELLA ALBA) from our garden, you were really happy and thankful, you said 'Jésù mi, o sé, mò ń jeun LB mi; Thank you my Jesus, I'm eating my LB's food).

You were an EXCEPTIONAL FATHER, not just to your Biological Children but to everyone that came around you.

You were not perfect but you did all you could to love genuinely.
I'm grateful to God for the life you lived BABA.

I miss you so much!

Sun re o Akanbi
Sun re o 'Debisi
Keep resting.....❤️️
May 18, 2022
Baba Tomi, I bless the Lord fun igbesi aye rere ti e gbe nigbati e wa laye. Baba your love for us cannot be over emphasized. You cherished your children and your wife so much.
Hmmm I don't really know where to start from but I thank God because I know you are resting in the Bossom of the Lord. Rest on Baba, I really miss you. See you on the resurrection morning. Good Night Baba.
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
Baba!!!
It has taken this long for me to write this here because it still feels weird to talk or write about you in past tense!

You were our 1 in a million kind of father! I found that out early in secondary school when most people around me describe how they run around to either put things away or hide away when they hear the hoot of their fathers' cars. Ours was the very opposite. We run out shouting and jumping around that you were back!!! I can still remember Momo trying to make us quiet, asking if we were the only children around?!!!

You were our present Father and we always looked forward to having you back from work or a trip. We had nothing to be afraid of even when we had turned the house upside down. You cared more about the home (us) than just a house. You allowed us be children!
I remember how we would do cultural dance presentations for visitors, now I look back and wonder why you never discouraged or stopped us from displaying our childishness which might have been awkward for most parents!

I remember how you worried over the loss of my baby-fat as I grew in my teenage years... Your Olufadekemi "rubutu" became "opelenge" and you worried and wondered if I was sick or something.
You had a special name for us... Tominjoy, Olufadekem, Deleye, etc.

Our love for singing and dancing we got from you. I remember years of singing together with you, all of us. You would gather us and teach us a song and then we record it. You told us how you and Momo met in the choir, you gave us a childhood full of love and singing for which we would ever be grateful!

Memories are all we have left now Baba, thank you for giving us so much to remember.
Thank you for accepting each of us, focusing on our strengths without putting us down. Thank you for opening your heart and home to all our friends, being a father to all.

Thank you for giving your best to your students, teaching with your life. Many of your students still testify to the impact you made in their lives!

Thank you for being a father that was not too stiff to laugh nor too ashamed to cry. You gave full expression to emotions!
I remember your joy the day I came back home from Maiduguri after a year of service to the fatherland, you rolled on the floor giving thanks to God for journey mercies!

Ha! Baba, we miss you already, yet we trust God to carry us through this time.
Good night Baba rere.
Good night Baba Olufadekemi.
Good night Baba, you live in our hearts forever!
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
I give God ALL the glory for the privilege of having you as our Father.

You loved us genuinely!
You cared for us so much!
You made our childhood so interesting and memorable!
You gave the best you could!

Thank you so much Baba!
Thank you for all your sacrifices.
We all appreciate you.

I am happy I always tell you how much we loved and valued you.
I am happy we always celebrate you.

All our friends knew you..
All our friends heard about you..

It pained me so much you didn't meet my Husband and Children!
Chai! My Sweetheart, Morire & Moraanu will never experience the love and sweetness of my Father! You all will surely hear of him!

It pained me you didn't wait for the Documentary of you we planned to do in July to mark your 79th birthday!
We had already planned for this Baba!

But in all, we give praise to God!
God is good at ALL times!

Some of us still cry everyday but I know we will come out of this stronger!

We miss you Baba!

Oyinbo Ijesha, ase ohun gbogbo pelepele!

Sun re o!
May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022
Baba, you were one of a kind. You were a rare kind of a father. You loved deeply. The way you loved us made us understand, accept and relate with the Father's love more easily. You loved and accepted people the way they are. You loved children. You were an 'animateur' with children.

We all miss you sorely baba. But we rejoice in the fact that you are in a better place. God is helping us to live each day since your passing, we trust Him to keep us going.

Adieu baba. See you on resurrection morning.

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July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
I have been priviledged to know Bàbá Bẹ́po since 1990 when I joined the services of the Federal College of Education, Abẹ́òkúta as a Lecturer 3. He was my Head of Department for some sessions and later, my Dean of Languages. Bàbá was the harbinger of the L2 (Second Language) programme on our Campus and a renown repository of Yorùbá cultural values. In every sense, he lived up to a bonafide Ìjẹ̀ṣà Prince that he was. I am particularly happy that my last visit to him was rounded up with prayers to the Lord to which he said "Amen". Rest on Bàbá!
Let the entire family be comforted!
Ayọ̀mídé Sànyà, FCE, Abẹ́òkúta, Ògùn State.
July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
I never really met you Sir, though I could say I did through your daughter Moji. May your soul continue to rest in the peace of our Lord knowing well you'll be with our Maker.

God bless and keep your family and your legacy continue.
July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
I only met you once or twice. However I think I know you more from my experience with my friend Mojirade Felicia. She is an example of committment to family and friendship. She lives a sacrificial life, she loves God and loves to worship God. She is diligent and trustworthy......all of these only point to her source. We therefore celebrate you now and for live. We love you and you are missed.

Finally, Mojirade misses you so much. She will do anything to "dance with her father again"

Live on till we all meet again!
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BABA OLOMO WEWE

May 20, 2022
Memories will always be remembered...

I remember those days when BÀBÁ will come all the way from Osiele to Nawarudeen to come and greet us, all our neighbors and children will start greeting BÀBÁ from downstairs.. Very generous 

Holiday times with BÀBÁ will always be the best with several fruits and series of walks and excursion to his farms all around. 

BÀBÁ will get home from work, he will remember he had forgotten a file in the office, he will call anyone to follow him back to the office to look for what he forgot. 

Traveling with BÀBÁ is fun, he will always greet and salute military personnel like he was one of them. 
Getting to his hometown, ILESHA, he will pay visit and play with children around. 

What a GLORIOUS LIFE OF BÀBÁ. 
Sleep well PRINCE ADEBISI BEPO. 

27th April, 2021...

May 20, 2022
If I knew you would pass on exactly a year after this photo was taken, I would have held you tighter and pleaded with God to keep you for longer the way Hezekiah did.

Looking back now, I'm thankful to God that I made that trip, the trip that was almost cancelled. We sang and danced. You danced alone while Moji recorded. I will cherish that clip forever! (Thanks Moji for all your paparazzi!)

Baba oooo!!!!
I hope there will be recognition of spirits in heaven on resurrection morning, because I would like to hug you and thank you once again, after rolling for my Lord and Master.

Sun re o, baba 'Deleye! ⛅ ⛅ 

A Father's Love...❤

May 19, 2022
3 weeks gone now...
It still feels like you are home and not gone from us baba. It feels so strange having people express their condolences to me. As someone approaches with 'awwww...so so sorry', I remind myself that you are truly gone.

I have been sharing your memories with everyone who cares to listen baba. I tell of your uncommon love, your musical voice, your composition ability, your baby-sitting skills, your emotional persona and your peace-loving soul.

I talk about how accommodating you were, especially with our friends, how fun and lively every trip with you was. You sang with us through journeys from Abeokuta to Ilesa or Fiditi. We would read signs of each town, count trees with Pepsi mini boards along Apata Ibadan, buy snacks from traders hawking their wares almost at every hold-up. You made our childhood memorable baba, and it was so natural with you.

I remember sitting at the back of some of your classes and watching you lecture. All of us did actually. You would introduce us at the beginning or middle of your lecture, weaving in a story about the particular child to drive your points home for your students.

You drove and picked me up from the boarding school every resumption and vacation, you carried me and my load to my apartment at commencement of Uni and came to get me back home at the end of the 4 years. You drove from Abeokuta to Sagamu to await my arrival from Warri where I served for my NYSC. 

Oh how you wrote! The house was full of notebooks and jotters of your musings, composed songs, poems and stories both in Yoruba and English language. Your handwriting was impeccable!

The day came when I had to introduce the love of my life to you. Oh baba! You made it so easy! I was never afraid of your acceptance of him, even when I had reasons to be.

Thank you so much baba. I give glory to God for the life you lived. I miss you so much baba. Your memory is forever blessed!

Your Tom Tom, Kem Kem, Delijoy, Adelounpe, Akanji Erin, Arike longe longe and Agbeke Ade miss you. We all miss you baba. Sleep on dearest. See you on resurrection morning... ⛅ 

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