“You deserted us, mum gave her life for us”- Omije Ojumi’s daughter addresses father at Service of Songs

The primary daughter of late Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinaanu, popularly often known as Omije Ojumi, gave a heart-wrenching tribute to her mom through the service of songs held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Lagos.

A Mom’s Sacrifice Remembered

Jomiloju, Omije Ojumi’s eldest daughter, recounted the struggles their mom confronted in elevating them single-handedly after their father deserted the household.

She described Omije Ojumi as a faithful mom who labored tirelessly to make sure her youngsters grew up as accountable and disciplined adults.

“Ever since my father left us, he didn’t care and by no means known as—think about he’s coming now. My mom was all the time there for us, even when our father wasn’t,” Jomiloju stated, her voice trembling. “Her focus was to ensure we turned out accountable and did higher than she did in her marital journey… However it’s a disgrace that my mom left so early and didn’t wait to benefit from the fruit of her labor.”

Throughout her emotional speech, Jomiloju highlighted her mom’s resilience, calling her a robust and virtuous lady who carried the household’s burdens alone.

She recalled how Omije Ojumi persistently prioritized their schooling, enrolling them in the perfect colleges she may afford, and instilling in them values corresponding to respect, exhausting work, and religion.

Jomiloju defined that her mom typically reminded them to plan for the long run and dwell responsibly.

A Promise to Proceed the Legacy

In her tribute, Jomiloju vowed to honor her mom’s sacrifices by caring for her youthful brother, William.

She pledged to information him in changing into the prayerful and accountable man their mom had all the time envisioned.

“My mom’s sacrifices is not going to be forgotten. William and I’ll try to make her proud by dwelling in line with the values she instilled in us,” she stated.

An Emotional Farewell

The service of songs introduced collectively household, mates, and fellow artists to have fun Omije Ojumi’s life and legacy.

Attendees had been moved by the heartfelt tribute, which confirmed the late singer’s dedication as each a father or mother and a gospel artist who touched many lives.

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