Our meeting in Jamaica, 2005
March 12, 2021
by Gifty L
In early 2005 the good Lord brought Auntie Shola, two of her siblings, my mum and me together in Jamaica. We were all visiting Ambassador Chief Mrs Modupe Akintola, the Nigerian High Commissioner. We immediately grew fond of each other and I was delighted to meet my Auntie Dupe's very very special friend and sister Auntie Shola. Auntie Shola invited me, my mother and my husband to daddy's special 70th birthday held in London, a fabulous event and I met all the family. I enjoyed visits to Auntie's London home with Auntie Dupe. I last spent time with Auntie Shola in 2018 when I took some photos with her. They were all memorable times and I will especially treasure the memories and the photos. Auntie Shola has gone too soon. She did great things and achieved so much and her greatest legacy are the beautiful children, grand and great grandchildren she's left behind. Her love, warmth, kindness, friendship and gentle soul will forever be remembered. It was a huge privilege to have met and enjoyed Auntie Shola's company. She will be sorely missed. RIP