Love, Femi

It’s a great privilege to call Yemisi my friend. We met in 2017 through our mutual friend and connected immediately. We found out we had so much in common. We even share the same birthday, same day and year, and because of that we called each other Twin. Yemisi was the most caring, honest, supportive and loyal friend I’ve known. She was full of energy and celebrated her friends milestones/accomplishments with such joy and excitement. Her bridal shower was the first time she celebrated herself and it was glorious. She was a rare combination of stunning beauty yet incredible depth. She was selfless and I’m inspired by her legacy. She had a profound impact on my life and the life of many others. I love and miss her deeply. I will forever cherish the bond we shared.

Love

Femi Saporu

Love, Baabz

"Yems... Yems, my Yem Yems. I still have your mail at my house and I was supposed to give it to you but instead I find myself writing this tribute. I am not supposed to be writing this, none of us are. Undoubtedly the strongest person I know and never wanted the credit for it. Words are escaping me probably because not a single one can cover the magnitude of what you meant to me. Your presence and existence have been so pivotal in my life that, your words of reason and wisdom will forever ring in my ears. You loved me through my madness, through my sanity and everything in between. You loved me without judgment, my God how blessed I am to have experienced you in this realm. What brings me solace is that you received what you prayed for. A loving and phenomenal God fearing husband and a healthy amazing child. You recited in your wedding vows that Edy showed up just as you thought perhaps it wouldn't happen for you and it did! All of it!

This is painful. Very painful, but one thing I know for sure is you never wanted anyone's sympathy. That contagious laugh of yours would shed light to the darkest of days. You gave so much in all you did; gave to your career, your friendships, to your cousins, siblings, and parents. Edikan Jr our miracle baby will be so proud to know that he was birthed by a Legend. We got him Yems. I am so honored to be a part of your story. Fly high Yemisi. Fly high Beatrice. May love, serenity and peace follow you through all eternity".

Love, Dapo

I really can't put into words how I'm feeling. I'm struggling to wrap my mind around a reality that doesn't involve you being in it in some capacity.

All I can do is hold onto the fond memories. I'm going to miss your overall presence. I'm going to miss your bear hugs where you would hug like no other. I'm going to miss hearing your voice, specially when you would try to sound country. Your energy was contagious through your infectious smile and laughter. The laugh that you can hear from another zip code. I'm going to miss the great game nights, where we would battle and laugh for hours. And if we by chance end up on the same team, we knew it wasn't fair for the opposition. God help whoever we were going up against because they were going to get all the work and trash talk they could (or couldn't) handle . I'm going to miss your cooking, always making sure you made a pan of Mac and cheese for me.

Yems, the family attorney. A loving, dependable, disciplined, caring, and a get it done it done type of woman that I will miss dearly. This one really hurts man. But you're no longer suffering and in pain. Enjoy your pair of wings. Make sure you have a game night set up and a pan of Mac and cheese when we meet again. See you later.

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