Omo Erin jogun ola
Omo abata butu Oloro
Omo oloro kekeke ko gbodo gbin
Omo liyemo lo t'obaje
Omo ohun tiodun bi ibi kosi
Ohun tiani kafifun ara ile eni koje
Otosi eniyan lontara llee lopo
Eni ti obagbon aafa ti'e mora
Ara ake m'ajo
Omo ateni wijo ki wowo oro ma ba gbon sile
Omo abi l'ake ko ma jon adi l'okun
Omo ajibodu omo saade



In the dark of our nights
a gentle, yet powerful star lit up our skies
a gentle but re-assuring voice in the chaos of our lives
our joys, our strengths, our anchors
oh, the night is dark, our star has departed
Mama Wura, sunre o

A shining light, a never fading hope
my soul grieves, my spirit crushed
Oh! could I hear her voice just one more time
calling my name, saying my orikis
Alas! she is gone, departed to glory
Mama Wura, sunre o

Her heart was large, her soul beautiful
her life was full, her joys complete
her love , her strength, her courage, her grace, remarkable
A mother to many, a father to many more, more, you were more to me
Grandma,I love you, but you loved me more.
Mama Wura sunre o

My Grandma was one special lady and the loss of her is felt deeply by many, even though she lived a full life. 
The love of a grandma is unique. God must have given her to us to liven up our lives, to make our lives more complete, to make us well rounded and better human beings. She played a big part in my childhood. Her discipline helped to mould me to a better man. I can remember so many times all the fresh food we ate, especially the sea foods. She taught me a lot about love and the meaning of family.. She has never been just ‘my grandmother’, but my guardian and my inspiration.
 
We will miss our Grandmother, but her spirit and strength, lives on in each of us and in the lives that she touched. She lives on in me and in all those who have been touched by the love, strength, conviction, wisdom, and beauty of her soul. Love you grandma – You truly were a special, special woman! You may have passed on, but your memories would always live on within us. Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concern, your love and everything that you have done for me. I will be forever grateful and thankful that you are my ‘grandmother’.

---- Deji Okanlawon ----


When I looked at various definitions of mother, the ONLY role that I know that my mother did not fulfill was the biological role of surrogacy. The rest is a forgone conclusion. Her generosity of material and spirit is such that she was prayerful, loving, caring, wise, disciplined, hospitable, peaceful, indeed a proverbs 31:10-31 woman. Just hearing her voice on telephone for the years that I don't physically see her reassures me greatly in whatever challenges I faced. She leaves a gap that will be difficult to fill and we will all miss her. Adieu mother dearest.

---- Ibironke Ogunbunmi----


As I count my blessings I cant help but think about you
Thank you for the difference you have made in my life, I couldn't have gotten it better.
You are one in a million mother and you will forever be cherished and rememberd.
Continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.

----Taiba Alaba Atoyebi ----


We had a wonderful grandama, whose heart was solid gold..
She was the strength of the family, the reason why everyone wants to be together. She lived a full and a gloriolus life and we are greatful God choose you for us.
We really want to hold you one more time to say thank you for torching our lives but your memories would always live on with us and your love we will eternally keep.
Sun re o, iya rere.

---- From the Elliotts ----

My siblings and I, Yemisi, Bunmi and Muyiwa are perhaps the only few people in the whole wide world that can lay claim to having three mothers. Our biological mum –Adekunbi, died rather too young and our upbringing fell on the laps of this wonderful woman and her older sister to look after us. We lived under their wings as chickens would do under a mother hen. When our second mother and our mummy’s eldest sister- Ibilola passed on, the lot fell on our third and last mother Bade, to look after us alone.
We were a huge responsibility to her given the fact that she had her own children, who like us were equally young with a lot of demands. She struggled to provide for her ‘’suddenly’’ large family and ensured that we never lacked. Never were we hungry, or without befitting clothing or stayed out of school. She was a peculiar human being who loved and cared for us. We owe it to God and to her for whatever we are today and we bless the Lord for her wonderful exemplary life.
If all women were like you, the world would be a better place. We, like everyone and anyone, who passed through you, pronounce you a woman amongst women. You have richly earned your reward, as all of us you looked after, are all over the world doing good, which you had the privilege to witness and enjoy before you died. My personal pain was that you never had theopportunity to spend time with me as old age had set in, which made travelling difficult. We loved you in life and more so in death. Sleep well, darling mother in Israel. Go before your maker with pride and tell our mum that you did your duty well. This we testify to. Sleep well, my mother, our mother.

---- Abiodun Abimbola ----


ADIEU my Mummy, fondly called GRANDMA. I celebrate your life which was filled with peace with everyone, your children were your joy, your grandchildren your companion, your great-grandchildren your friends and everybody (friends, relatives, neighbours ) your care giver. You lived a fulfilled life and torched everyone on your way. We shall miss you so much. We love you but God loves you most. Sleep well Mami and may your Soul rest in perfect peace Amen.

--Olaitan Elliot---


My dear "Mummy"  as I used to call you. For years I called you mummy even though I knew you were my grandma. You were more than a grandmother to me, you thought me so much. "Abeo omo onida" as you fondly called me every time, I'm so glad you got to meet my boys.
Growing up, I used to look forward to greeting you in the mornings as you would recite my full oriki, you cared for each and everyone of us and met our individual needs. 
I'm thankful for the life you lived, for all you did for us all and the lovely memories of you that I have...... we love you grandma but Jesus loves you more. I shall not mourn you but celebrate your life. Will surely miss you. Rest is peace grandma

---- Adepeju Said ----


There is really no way to describe how I feel!  You were my teacher from my infancy.  You were my counselor as I grew into adulthood.  You pushed, prodded, steered, and aided me to become the man that I am.  You nurtured me in every way that anyone could ever hope for.  You made me feel special even as you treated me the same as everyone else.  You were the greatest example I had in learning to be kind and generous toward everyone and not to harbor resentment or ill will toward anyone, even those that may have hurt you.  You had such a glowing influence upon my life.  You taught me to be strong and big atheart.  Every time I think about you, I weep from the realization that I will never see you again in the land of theliving or enjoy the benefit of your wise counsel or unique wit.  Yet each time I think of you, I am filled with exceeding joy that you gave birth to me, that you raised me, and that you lovedme.  In your final days, you still had the presence of mind and mustered the strength to pronounce blessings upon me.  I am blessed to have been your son.  I could not have done better.  You fought the good fight, you finished the race, now rest in the bosom of our Lord.  Love you mommy! 

---- Bode Owoyele ----


Mommy,
To the world I am your daughter-in-law, but you loved me as one of your own and accepted me and my entire family.  You watched out for my brothers and ensured that they did not take the wrong path in the world. You are a gem to me. Your selfless acts of kindness and generosity are incomparable.  I appreciate the love you showed me and my family.  You taught me that things we should treasure most are never made with human hands.  You are indeed a true woman of faith and a wonderful role model. Your footprints and memories are engraved in my heart forever.

---- Carol (Oyinbod) ----


Seeing Grandma for the last time inDecember was such a blessing. We hadn’t seen each other in almost a decade, but she embraced me with warmth, love and affection – as if we had spent no time apart. Grandma’s love and affection for all her grandchildren – whether or not she had actually met them – is a testament to the love and kindness she showed everyone throughout her life.
As part of the family in the diaspora,Eniola, Michée and I didn’t get to spend as much time with Grandma as we would have liked to. Despite the distance, Grandma always spread her warmth and compassion to us, and her legacy continues to live on in our daily lives. For me, I will always cherish memories of sleeping with her in her room as a child as well as the last moments we got to spend together. For Eni and Michée,Grandma’s legacy lives on through pictures, stories about her soft-spokennature, selflessness, and liberal thinking, and her prayers. We will miss Grandma dearly and will miss her gentle spirit, but find peace and comfort inthe fact she is now with her husband and her Maker.

---- Ibilola and for Eniola and Michée ----

If I had to describe you in a few simple words,
I would simply say,
You are one incredible woman
Throughout my lifetime
Whenever I needed something
You’re always there
In each and every situation
I cannot begin to tell
How you made me feel
Knowing in my heart
That there was nothing
You wouldn’t do for me
It left me with a deep appreciation
and overwhelming gratitude to have
such a loving and sweet grandma like you
in my life. You mean a lot to me.
Grandma, If tears could build a stairway and thoughts a memory lane,
I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say good-bye, it aches my heart!
Gone but not gotten. You will be greatly missed

---- Adeyemi Aramide ----