Emmanuella Ropo, the wife of Fuji icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 or Kwam1, has shared a heartfelt tribute to mourn the passing of her mother-in-law, Alhaja Halima Anifowoshe.
The 105-year-old matriarch’s death was announced by K1 on Saturday, and she was laid to rest the same day, in line with Islamic traditions, with a large crowd attending the burial.
Taking to her Instagram page, Emmanuella penned an emotional note, describing her late mother-in-law as a true jewel. She praised her for embodying the essence of motherhood and extending unwavering love and wisdom to her.
Emmanuella wrote, “Your words of wisdom will forever guide me on my journey through life. You were more than a mother-in-law; you were a true mother to me until your last breath.”
Her touching tribute has drawn an outpouring of prayers and condolences from fans and well-wishers for the family.
The businesswoman stated that her late mother-in-law had ears that listened, arms that always held, a neverending love, and a heart of gold. She added that the Ekiti blood in her made her see her late mother in her always.
Emmanuella prayed that her spirit never depart from Kwam1 and wished her good night.
“I LOST A JEWEL. Erinwo, ajanoku sun bi oke …….
Maami, as I fondly call you, you displayed the true essence of a mother in LOVE towards me till your last breath. Your words of wisdom will keep me going and will be my guide through my journey of life. Unforgettable will be your warm embrace, Mami; you have ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, a love that truly is never-ending, and a heart of pure gold. The Ekiti blood that flows in you makes me see my late mother in you always. Our adorable OMOOBA ORI ITE is gone but will linger on in our hearts forever. As you have gone to the great beyond, never let your spirit depart from my husband, continue to protect, shield, and fight for him, Abiyamo tooto.
Omo oniwo, iwo kotete wo sogan,
Iwo ke i wo oju onigboodo lororooo,
Odibe oja bootikun, beetikun,
Omo Akeredolu Aremo,
Omo abejoye egosi,
Omo elefo sigbemo oba yii,
Efo seboni rele, omo roko oba lojigbemo,
Omo a siju eran magba adiye talore,
O dibe oja bookun, beetikun.
Sun re oooo Maami,
Omo’ba Alhaja Halimot Shadiya Anifowoshe”.
Sympathizing with her, Faithia Williams wrote, “Rest well Mama
Biola Bayo wrote, “This made me teary. My condolences to you and the family. Eyin mama a da lagbara olorun
Helen Paul wrote, “My condolences to you and your family. Rest on Mama”.