ADEROJU OSUNBADE - Online Memorial Website

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R-O-J....Wow

Omo Olugbon....Was a blessing knowing you.....too many memories to write

You definately lived your Life and did it well too

Nice One

RIP ROJ

D'Roj!!! Its been two weeks and it still hasn't sunk in that you're gone; been trying to tell myself that you've gone on one of your many trips around the world and you'll soon be back. It took me going to lag to see Tope, the boys and your brothers for it to sink in that you're not coming back. Even when we don't holler for weeks on end I know all I have to do is pick up my phone and call and you'd be like 'sup'? and the next question used to always be either "where you dey?" or wetin dey? hard to believe I can't reach you on the phone

I'm sure I'm rambling; this is the 5th time I'm visiting this page; I punked out all the other times and I'm so so angry at the fate that's forcing my to share my memories of you on a webpage in your memory; its so not right!!! You were more than a friend to me as to most people who knew you; you were a brother; you had a big heart and you were fiercely loyal; once someone was 'your own' you were ready to shed blood for that person; most people saw your street persona (for want of a better word); the gangster part of you which you were quick to show (thats the part I saw the day we met in 1991) but I was lucky to have seen the part you tried to hide; the "soft" side; I remember how u'd lock yourself in your room without lights when you were ill and chase everyone away cos you didn't wanna let anyone see you when you were weak or in pain; and how you wouldn't leave me alone when I was ill and just wanted to sleep!!!! You'd cut class to make sure I'd eaten and taken my drugs and fuss like a nurse (I kinda suspected you liked cutting class though) You had soooo many facets to you that words aren't enough to capture who you really are (that should be were but I'm still in denial, allow me) the same way words aren't enough to describe the pain your passing has caused and will continue to cause in the years to come.

You lived a rich and fulfilling life, you faced life headlong without care and most times without thought; when you had a death wish death fled from you and after you had conquered all your demons it came in the most unlikely fashion; you were a fighter (or a black Ninja like you liked to believe) and I know if there's any way you coulda beaten this rap you would have cos you won't believe the pain your death has caused.

I think of Tope and don't know how to console her cos you were always there to do that and we always expected you'd never leave!!!! Don't fret on her account though or on account of the boys; they've got cover from so many sides you'd be amazed.

I took a trip some days back and I had 2Pac playing and I remember the songs that used to make you scream; and the memories came flooding back; you left your footprints in so many lives and the determination and success you had with MCSC, CISA, ICAN and ACCA was an inspiration to many; you tackled and whooped all them exams with the same skill you showed on Playstation and on the pool table (you were getting rusty there though) I hate that we took time for granted, we kept planning to do stuff and we never got round to doing them; now I regret that and I don't have too many regrets. I don't wanna come back to this page to cry again but know you'll always be alive in my heart and in my head and you can't be forgotten and as long as I live I'll look out for those you left behind which is what I know you'd have done if the tables were reversed (though I suspect you'd have cried a lot more than I have)

RIP Prince Aderoju David Osunbade; you were a real Prince; a dark one to some, a shining one to others but the verdict is in; you were real and the life you lived in your short spell on earth with all the drama will take most people about 60 years to live.

Roj,
never thought a day would come where i would have to pen memories of you without you around. Yeah they were all but good memories even when we fought.
Still like lastnight the fisrt time i met you during evening prep and you tried to help me with my maths assignement.(you got it all wrong though) but it was the begining of a life journey,those days we used to go to grannies for food in town,those days your mum will bring us provision.
All the dance moves we used share,hiding from the old man when we were busted! Remember mumsy taking  us to church togther asking me to talk to my freind" ba ore soro"
I remember the day popsy came to my house after we had stolen my mums car to go practice driving..lol still remember that knock he gave you shoving you into the supra.. I remember sharing your ordeal in europe on your 1year sojourn on the beach that night......You were a real David to the core..beady eyes,full of energy and ability to do anything...i never told you but you were my inspiration in all you did,I always saw the positive in you regardless my nigga!
So when you made that 360 degree career turn i was not surprised at all,your brothers i must confess are the luckiest to have had you as a role model even big bro Perrot! like you fondly called him.
And Topsydudu/Surety like you fondly called her,i pray she remains the strong character she is,May God be with her and my Godsons... i remember you telling me 10 days before the black day i now have 2 but not one God son.. You comforted me when i cried to you about my pains! did not know it was the last time ...
I can't help but breakdown whenever i think deep about you ma nigga! Its all good..sorry i am shedding tears but i know you will understand....Thanks for beli eving in me even when i did not ma nigga!
You have defied death many a times even now you still defy death because You live forever in my Heart!Ma nigga to the bone!
For me i aint saying no goodbyes ...so long...see you later bra!
Live on!!!!

The Wuzere forms like Voltron.  We lost a super robot in Esho.   We would like to say a big thank you to everybody with their kind comments and messages coming from all over the world for this wonderful man.

We are proud to say you left us with enough memories to resurrect you with, all the things you did was the flyest, experience were priceless.  We remember the days of cool room, box room, Sub-babes, Olugbon, cooking with boiling ring in a bucket, social gathering, love lane, shopping spree, clubs, Alata, mosquito nets and all the dudes we meet, all the exams.

You are my warrior and I can imagine what was going on in your mind when death came knocking. I know you my brother and you know me too.

 If only death was human, I would have gone to war with him for you.

 Sleep well Roju R.I.P.  One ofOgbomoshofinest.

Roju,

Gathering my thoughts together to write a condolence is a scuffle I had to go through and I never knew that controlling my tears would be one of the most difficult challenges I’ll ever have to face.

 I learnt a lot from you while growing up and I am proud to call you my blood brother even though your hell raising ways were on the extreme, but in all, you where a passionate being, a warrior, my role model, an inspiration, an imposing personality, a force to reckon with, a pillar in the family and above all, a success story!!

Death cheaply came knocking on your door when it failed to conquer you face to face on several occasions but I know you had to go for reasons I can’t comprehend.

It hurts that your absence has created a void in the family and it hurts that I never got to ask why you made me your best man. I never told you I loved you enough but it took your absence to make me stalwartly feel the love I have for you and what you mean to me.

Writing a story about your life is a task too enormous for a pen but the memories will forever linger and cherished.

I believe you’re in a better place and I’ll surely see you again but before then, just know that my nephews and your soulmate will be taken care of and you can count on it.

I love you and I miss you.

Only the Lord knows why you.