Adeshola Beatrice Akintemi

Late Princess Beatrice Adeshola Akintemi was born into the royal Afinbiokin family in Ipetu Ijesha to Late Prince Joseph Awoniyi Ajimotokin and late Mrs Comfort Morolari Ajimotokin on August 21st, 1948. She attended St. Paul primary school Ipetu Ijesha in the 50s. She traveled with her eldest brother Late Prince Kayode Ajimotokin to Kano in the northern part of Nigeria after her mum passed away at a very young age.

Her eldest brother became her second dad and She was raised by him. Late Prince Ajimotokin and his entire family migrated to Lagos in 1965 and she became a special aunty to her brother’s children by raising them. Her maternal instincts developed during this time and she started manifesting motherly love as she became a second mom to her nephews and nieces who fondly call her aunty Bea till her final moment.

Princess Beatrice trained as a receptionist and worked with several companies as a secretary/typist before going into business in the 80s, she worked with her late friend Kennylad for some years as a contractor. She met her husband Mr. Alexander Bankole Akintemi in the 70s, and they became married in December 1975. They welcomed their first child, Akintunde Akintemi (whom she fondly called Ps. Tee) on the night of the engagement in Ipetu Ijesha. They were later blessed with four additional children Ps. Oluwamayokun Odunaiya, Oloyede Akintemi, AkinYemi Akintemi and AkinFolajimi Akintemi.

Socially, Princess Ajimotokin was one of the wives of AO club of Ondo and her friends used to tease her by calling her “Sola Aleco”, “iyawo Aleco” or “Ruth”.

Mama was a devoted wife and mother in her lifetime, she was very kind and accommodating, her kindness was her crown, and she wore it with grace. She embraced several members of her husband’s family who lived with them for many years in Lagos, she didn’t just show kindness — she embodied it. She also raised her stepdaughter - Mrs Folashade Adebisi as her own and her niece Fadeke Ajimotokin; her kindness was not an act; it was her nature.

Princess Adeshola was a devoted Christian as she was a dedicated member of the Christ Apostolic Church, till her final moment, she was the first Asoju Obinrin Rere of C.A.C Oke Agbara Iyanu 1, she had a committed relationship with Jesus till the end as she worships with the saints every Sunday including her last day on earth.

She survived by her husband, their children & their spouses, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, brothers and sisters.

Mama’s nicknames include:
“Iyawo Aleco”, “Sola Aleco”, “Ye Tunde”, “Aunty Bea”, “Iya”, “Olomi”, “Mama Atune”, “Mummy Jaffa”.