Again, Families, Friends Pay Tributes to Late Akin Olugbade

Billionaire socialite Akin Olugbade may truly have gone to the world beyond, but his memories continue to linger in the minds of many who continually speak of his good deeds.

Expectedly, the shocking news of his passing hit many like a heavy blow and it has defied the time-tested axiom of time healing old wounds.

Naturally, they still want him in their midst and wish he continued to savour the good side of life for a longer time

But they hold onto the memories of his 65-year sojourn on earth because he impacted humanity positively. The late billionaire touched lives in ways unimaginable. He taught his family, friends and close associates a lesson in the art of true friendship.

But the grim reaper is no respecter of any human, and it bore its vicious pangs and wickedly led the Ogun State-born business magnate away from the sight of his loved ones eternally.

Though they are forced to resign to fate, they forever cherish his good memories.

The passing of the notable socialite two years ago added to the ever-growing idioms in society: “Your money can’t bribe death, so be humble.”

Indeed, if death had demanded money, the deceased, who was unarguably Africa’s best collector of Rolls Royce, would have offered it without blinking an eye. He died after a failed bout with the dreaded Coronavirus and was buried on February 4, 2021.

 As written in the Bible, Proverbs 10 chapter 7, the memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.

The Aare Ona-Kakanfo of Owu kingdom last Monday, January 13, was remembered by his immediate family, friends as well and well-wishers as they once again remembered the late billionaire.

It was another day to pay tributes to the man who represented the true essence of life in his humanly possible way while also making the worship of God compelling. Indeed, he was a man who had an undeniable presence and intellect that stood him out.