Olubayo Jaiyesimi

Words fail me bro.....
Rest on my cool and calm buddy..
Condolences to the entire Jaiyesimi family.
We shall meet AGAIN!🙏🙏🙏

My dear Mr J words fail me. My sister was blessed with a man like you. Your love and dedication to her and the children can never be over emphasised. Your gentle nature and manner were your trade mark. We love you and miss you dearly and in all honesty only God can fill the gap you have left behind. You fought hard but God has His timing for us all. Rest on Mr J until we meet again.
Bunmi Denton

TRIBUTE TO OLUBAYO JAIYESIMI
Bayo, my brother, cousin and friend. It came as a shock when I learned of your passing on to eternal glory. Until this moment, I still find it difficult that you had left us. I wouldn't forget the good times and the fun memories we shared together. Playing football together through all streets of Rosanwo to Oladimeji. You were a skillful left footer. How can I forget the memories we shared together, particularly the annual Christmas and beach parties. We've always been roommates for over two decades before you travelled to London. I cherished and still cherish the role you played at my graduation party. You coordinated and ensured everything went well.
However, the Lord gives and the Lord takes. Blessed be His Holy Name. We love you but God loves you more.
Rest in the bossom of the Almighty God.
Adieu.

Bilando!
Still can't get over the fact that you're gone.
Thoroughly had fun when we exchanged visits to our parents home in Aguda & Ketu in the 90's. I have always admired your calmness and I have never seen you angry.
Bilando, I will greatly miss you hailing me - Raymondo!!!

Uncle B ….The pleasant one with a smile always, This really hits hard , truly grief is the last act of love for those we loved May your legacy lives on and your loved ones continue to live a life that honors you.To remember you is painful , but forgetting you is impossible . May your pleasant soul rest in perfect peace🙏

The world B)))), asI fondly call you whenever we meet or talk on the phone, we meet in the The 90's at the university of east london, we remained friends since then.

Bayo was a very calm individual, always wiiling to assist anyone who needed his assistance.

In the early 90's my housing was stoped and I was suddenly facing homelessness.

Bayo used his name to apply for housing at my apartment so that I could continue leaving at my apartnent.

He sacrifiiced his comfort and time so that i can have a roof over my head.

I am gratefull for the few times I saw you recently before the Good Lord call you unto himself.

You were so positive, you made me believe that you could best this disease, so it came as a shock, when I heard you had gone.

I guess the Lord needs you more.

I will miss you bro.

Rest In Peace.

May The Good give your family the strenght to bear this great loss.


Daniel Kokogho

On behalf of the Jaiyesimi family worldwide, we mourn your passing.

Egbon mi Bayo, as I fondly called you, my heart is comforted by the precious time we shared in recent years, filled with your encouragement and wise counsel. Growing up, I always knew you as my cousin and admired your kind, gentle, and true gentlemanly nature.

We love you deeply, but God loves you more. Rest peacefully.

Sun re o, Omo Erelu Abiye, Omo Owo nso ni idi Oke.

Eniti t'o wo ba n so ni Iran ti e ko wa wi.

My sincere condolences to the entire Jaiyesinmi family. Bayo, there’s no doubt you’ll be surely missed by all that knew you. Rest on and I pray God gives your entire family the strength to bear your huge loss. Amen!

May the Almighty Godforgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest.My condolences also goes to his family.

Bayo, losing you feels like losing a piece of my own history. From our teenage years on Oladimeji Street Aguda, you were more than a friend; you were like family. We shared dreams, laughter, and countless fun together .
Your kindness and warm spirit brightened our days and left an impact on everyone who knew you. It’s hard to believe you’re gone, but your memory will always live in my heart. Thank you for being a dear friend even though I hadn’t seen you in a long time!
Rest in peace dear Bayo. You will be deeply missed.

My dad was a great, kind and loving person. He was there when everyone needed him. He was always so strong in the hardest moments and could always get my family to smile even when things appeared to be difficult.
He always called me his favourite daughter (but I am his only daughter), and treated me like a princess. He put us first before anything and everyone.

I will miss my dad but I am glad that he is resting in a better place. I love you daddy.

Love from Christabel.

Dear Bayo

We will always remember you.

We are ever grateful for the memories, the special moments, the life shared.

May all the love, kindness and support that you have shown to others flow back to you and support you on your onward journey.

My father was a kind and patient man who cared for those around him and was always a calming presence when called upon.
He is no longer here, but I will cherish the time we had together and the memories we made.
I miss him dearly, but know that he is still with me. Rest in peace, Dad. I love you.

I met you at a time that life was unbearably depressing for me, but you with your calm natured self and words of wisdom, dragged me out of those dreadful times.

Onigerè, was the nick name you gave me back then. Fun times, young brains (lol), but we grow up thank God. 🙂

Thank you for being an excellent friend. You are a winner in God's eyes, beautiful wife, beautiful children and loyal friends that surrounded you, thats a wonderful achievement.

I thank our Father in heaven for your life, but who are we to question the Lord almighty. His ways are certainly not our ways nor His thoughts our thoughts. He knows the plans he has for us. In Ecclesiastes 3:1, it talks about a time to live and a time to die, the good thing is that it's a time for you to rest in heavenly places Rest in peace my friend of 34years and 4 months. Good night 😴

Bayo, my immediate younger brother, my 'dearest Aburo,'

You left us too soon, leaving an unbearable void and emptiness in my heart. You were precious to me, not only as a younger brother but also as a close friend within our loving family.

As the second and third siblings, we shared a special bond. You understood me like no one else, a gift I'll dearly miss and always cherish.

How do I carry on knowing you were always just a phone call away, 24/7, 365 days, for the past 35 years? Your support and input were invaluable to me.

I'll treasure the memories of our loving times together – your cooking, our happy moments in Lagos, London, and at family gatherings. Your charming presence touched everyone who crossed your path.

Bayo, I'm missing you more than words can express. Finding solace in Romans 8:38-39, I'm reminded that:

'Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.'

Though you're gone, your love and legacy remain. Rest in peace, my dear brother.

Bayo, my immediate older brother, my friend,

Words fail me to comprehend that you're gone so soon. I held onto hope that you would pull through, that your bright smile and infectious laughter would once again fill our lives.

Your passing has taken a toll on me, leaving a void that can never be filled. I pray that the Lord grants me the strength to bear this loss, to find solace in the memories we shared.

Though you're no longer with us, your spirit remains, and your memory will stay in our hearts. Your kindness, generosity, and love will continue to inspire me.

This is difficult, but I bid you farewell. Rest on, Bayo. May your legacy live on, and may your memory be a blessing to all who knew you

Bayuuuu it is well.

I never for once believed you would leave us and you were always on my lips even through Ramadan and a number of times I sent you prayers through the night.

We always maintained you would survive this illness and we would hang out to celebrate but I guess the Lord knows best, who are we to question him ?

Living in Leyton for many years you were less than 10 mins drive from me and we had a number of great late nights, having the same gentle character in a strange way we connected and I would forever treasure those memories till we meet again.

Yemi first spotted something was not right at Adesida 50th but I rebuked her and chased up anyway just to satisfy my conscience and I was shocked but I drew strength from my belief and I am praying I can hold it together in the coming days.

You would be missed Bayuu I suddenly kept going over my Instagram video at marrakech by the pool side just us guys chatting away, it only just dawned on me I did not include myself in the video, what an amateur paparazzi am I.

It is well Bayuuu, the Lord would bless you and give you eternal rest and elevate you into the highest position in heaven


Jide Balogun

My dear Bayo, it feels surreal to write this tribute. I was so sure you would pull through but God loves you more. Heaven gained a great man, a man of peace, a gentle and selfless soul. You were ever so soft spoken yet full of wisdom and principle.
Your love for your family was always admirable and you were so true to your friends. This is all hard to take in but we find solace knowing you’re in the bosom of the Lord.

Rest in peace dear brother.. rest well Bayo..

Yemi Balogun

My dearest deputy daddy as I fondly called you.. Like everyone else, I am struggling to find the words to express how I really feel! You were peace personified!! A true gentleman, very loving father, husband, brother, friend & neighbour! I am so grateful our paths crossed. Thank you for being there for me & the girls! Thank you for all the Christmas dinners you slaved selflessly to make us ! Your patience & calm demeanour needed to be studied. Thank you for embracing the girls as yours, Amari might not understand but Ayomide is heartbroken & so am I. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace beloved Deputy Daddy 🤍

Words really fail me as I am struggling to come to terms with your passing on. Why do the good ones always go? I will continue to cherish the memories,the good times, hospitality, and goodwill you always extended to me and my family whenever we came visiting.
Ahh bayo this so painful, but as long as your dreams and aspirations continue to linger on, you will always be alive in our hearts. Adieu,my brother, and may your soul continue to rest in perfect peace.

Words fail me as I struggle to come to terms with your passing. I'm heartbroken that you're gone, but I thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to spend your last 16 months with you in your home.

I'll forever cherish the memories of our late-night conversations and snacking sessions. Our sibling bond was truly special, and to know you was to love you. Your gentle soul and love for family inspired everyone around you.

Dad affectionately called you his 'Bishop' due to your wise counsel and ability get to through to him on important and sensitive matters. Your legacy will live on through your three beautiful children and the countless lives you touched, including mine.

Thank you for being an amazing brother and friend. Your memory will forever be etched in my heart. My dear, handsome brother, rest well.

My dear brother, my handsome Olubayo,

It's difficult to write this, as I'm overwhelmed with grief. You were truly one-of-a-kind, and I'll miss you deeply. You were not only a wonderful brother but also a loving father and a gentle soul who brought warmth into every room.

The three days we spent together, I never thought it would be our last. I'll forever cherish the beautiful moments we shared, like those barbecues in my garden filled with laughter, stories, and the bond only family can bring.

You had a way of encouraging me, always pushing me forward and reminding me to believe in myself, especially with my business ventures. Your unwavering support gave me the confidence to keep going, and for that, I'll always be grateful.

Your kindness, strength, and generosity made you a pillar in our family and in the lives of many. Your presence alone brought comfort and joy, and it's hard to imagine our world without you.

I'll miss the sound of your laughter, the warmth of your hugs, and the wisdom you shared so freely. You gave so much of yourself to everyone around you, always lending a hand or offering a shoulder to lean on.

Though you're no longer here, your spirit and love will continue to live on in our hearts. I'll carry your memory with me and keep striving, just as you would want me to. You left a mark on this world that will never fade.

Rest well, my dear brother, my friend, my inspiration. I love you. Until we meet again, my brother.

"Olubayo, my beloved brother, the third of my siblings. A handsome dad, uncle, and friend. It's with a heavy heart that I write this tribute to you.

I had high hopes that you would pull through, but God Almighty has the final say over all lives. Bayo, you stood strong, giving us hope that you would conquer your challenges. Even in sickness, you sounded optimistic, never losing faith that God would see you through. We believed it too.

I remember you for all the good reasons. Even in sickness, you were still there for me, always encouraging me more than I encouraged you, even during your trying times. You were my role model, a big brother I was proud to have.

I thank God for giving you to me as my brother, but it's sad that you left me so soon. Bayo, I will miss you. With tears in my eyes... I say, rest in perfect peace."

It’s hard to capture the depth of Brother Bayo’s impact on our lives. He was more than a brother-in-law—he was truly a brother and a steadfast source of strength. His gentle spirit and unwavering support touched everyone around him, and he had a remarkable way of offering wisdom at just the right moment. His heart, so full of love for his family, will continue to inspire us all.

Though he may no longer be with us, Brother Bayo’s legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched. We are forever grateful for the time we had with him, the memories we shared, and the love he gave so generously. Rest in the bosom of the Almighty, Brother Bayo, until we meet again. You will always remain in our hearts.

Ayomide Laryea (Choppy)

Bayuuu!! GbanGba!! As I normally call you and you in return, renamed my last name to OKIN! even though my name is OKI. I honestly cannot believe I’m writing this tribute to you Bayuu!! This was not what we agreed or discussed… we often talked about how we will be in our old age when we return to Nigeria etc. This is not our plan Bayo!!.

Today, I gather my hearts and thoughts for a dear friend who is more like a BROTHER than a friend, a constant presence in my life for over 30 years. We grew up together in this UK and we saw each other grow right from before and through university including us having children and forming both our professional and family life. Through many trials, challenges and tribulations, through the many fun we have had in our carefree youthful days. I’m truly blessed to have known you as I’m sure everyone that you have touched will agree with me.

I was the loud and noisy one and extroverted character, but your gentle voice and quiet strength guided and comforted those fortunate enough to know you.

You are a person of genuine character and unshakable integrity, someone who embodied kindness in every word and action, someone who understood that even the smallest gestures could leave the deepest marks on the hearts of others. You are proud of who you were and will not compromise your self-respect and dignity.

In a world where it is easy to rush past the beauty in small things, you had a way of slowing time, of finding significance and care in every moment. Unlike me, your words were never loud, but they carried a profound wisdom that spoke volumes, a soothing reminder that strength doesn’t always shout; sometimes, it simply listens.

You were always there steady, dependable and selfless. I will never forget a selfless favour you did for me even though it may have caused you problems you still did it for me in a moment that I needed you… you did not blink. As they say, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

You taught me how to approach life with patience and thoughtfulness, how to let my actions speak louder than my words, and how to remain true to my principles, even in moments of doubt. Through all our laughter and the challenges, we faced, your friendship was a light, something I thought would always be there, as certain as the sunrise.

Today, you are with the Lord and angels. That light feels dimmed, but the warmth it created remains and I know I’m not alone in feeling this way. In the days to come, I’ll remember you, not with sadness alone, but with gratitude for the years we shared and the many ways you contributed to the happiness I have felt in my life so far especially with that your laughter which is unique to you.

To my friend, thank you for every laugh, for every kind word, for showing me the value of gentleness. You will be deeply missed, but your memory will always be with me and everyone that have known you, reminding us to lead lives with grace, compassion, and integrity, just as you did. Rest peacefully, my dear friend Bayuuu Gbangba!!

I miss my dad. He was strong and cared for my sister and I. He will be missed by the family and I. He was a great man to all of us. He always looked after us, put us first, and made sure everyone was happy. He enjoyed spending time with us. He loved so much and didn't want anything in return.
May you rest in peace dad. I love you.

HEAVEN’S GAIN: GRACIOUS AND DEMURE

Life is a vapour, it appears for a little time and vanishes. This quote from the holy bible summarises the sad reality of life. I have memories of Uncle B (as I fondly called him) but the one that stands out was a visit I paid to his beautiful family some time ago. Many beautiful memories were made in one night. A notable picture of Christabel and myself was taken, which serves as a remembrance of that beautiful night. Uncle B came in from work and proceeded to have his dinner. Joshua was all over him and Olamide cautioned him to let his Dad eat his dinner quietly. Uncle B didn’t mind and with a broad smile, he said gently that it was ok. I was struck by Uncle B’s graciousness. I know we always attribute graciousness to women but that day, I witnessed a man with this attribute; soft spoken with a calm demeanour.

Mother Earth swallowed a fine gentleman man who is resting with the angels. We wish it was all a bad dream but indeed, it is true!

Olamide misses her beloved husband, Joshua, and Christabel misses their loving Dad. We all miss him.

He looks down from heaven and smiles at us in his characteristic graciousness. Heaven gains and the Earth loses!

Good night, Uncle B. Sun re o.

Olubayo..... My peaceful place and the love of my life. The husband of my youth, a truly distinguished gentleman, and a strong covering until the very end.

I choose to celebrate your short but impactful life. You embodied life's challenges with so much grace and strength. So patient, yet you loved so fiercely. Thank you for helping to build our home on the foundation of love and perfect peace.

The most amazing dad ever!!! Your favourite place in the world was being at home with our beautiful children. These memories will be treasured in our hearts forever.

I am so proud of how hard you fought to remain with us. You won the battle and have gained victory on the otherside.

I am completely heartbroken, yet I find solace in the assurance that you are resting in the bosom of the Almighty, and being rewarded for being a good and faithful servant.

I am eternally grateful to God and privileged to have been a significant part of your sojourn on this side. All our vows were fufilled to the glory of God.
I love you, B.... see you at the resurrection morning.

Bayo!!! Words cannot express the depth of my sorrow over your passing on October 30, 2024. I am still in shock and pain, grappling with the loss of such a wonderful friend. It hurts, Bayo.

Your calmness, easygoing nature, and constant smile brought so much joy to everyone around you. Those memories will forever linger in my heart, reminding me of the beautiful person you were.

I will miss that smile dearly and will always cherish the moments we shared. You will be remembered fondly, my friend, and your spirit will live on in my heart.

Rest on Bayo. You are deeply missed.

Beloved Bayo,
Our time together in this realm has reached its conclusion. Until we meet again in the next chapter. You battled valiantly! May you find peace and solace, dear friend. Your strength and courage will always be remembered.
- Rest easy, noble soul.