•His Children Reveal A Lot About Their Dad
Mrs Folashade Afolabi, the beautiful wife of SIFAX Group Boss, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi hardly grants interviews. She also doesn’t talk about her husband. She always prefers to keep a low profile and she allows her husband to take all the shine.
But recently when her husband turned 60, she came out to eulogise her husband in a birthday wish.
“Starting this birthday wish is the most difficult thing for me, not that I don’t know what to write, but because I have too much to write about you my love. Taiye lolu mi owon! Ejire ara isokun, Edunjobi omo edun tii sere ori igi, O-be-kese-be-kasa, o fese mejeji be sile alakisa, o so alakisa donigba aso Gbajumo omo tii gbakunle iya, Tii gbadobale lowo baba to bii lomo, Winrinwinrin loju orogun, Ejiworo
loju iya e, Tani yo bi ibeji ko n’owo?
MY ICON Of INESTIMABLE VALUE
“You set my world on fire with the kind of love that can never bum from the very first day. It’s a beautiful union made in heaven, even though the world, culture, and family never wanted it, but J knew from the very first day that its God ordained. Psalm 90: 1-2.
My love for you knows no bound, I can only be thankful to God for your life, for blessing me with you, for where we are now, and for greater heights He is taking us to Proverbs 4: 18. We have come a long way together, through thick and thin, but I can only bless the name of the Lord for seeing us through and for such a beautiful time like this. Psalm 95: 1: 5.
In the pursuit of becoming great in life, we have experienced a lot of falling and rising, but through it all, God has really been so faithful to you and me in every area. This has made us to learn that our hopes are in Jesus and Jesus alone and not in man. Indeed, God is too faithful to fail you. All around you is Jesus. Psalm 7:17. After God is you my love, my lord, my heartbeat, my mentor, father of my children my business partner, my best friend, my soul mate, my prayer partner, my husband, my adviser and my king.
Thank you for loving and supporting me. Thank you for loving and training our children. Thank you for being their role model. Thank you for being a perfect daddy. Thank you for being a kind hearted man.
At 60 years old, you still look very young and lovely, cant but call you my “baby” I love you my darling.
Am blessed by marrying you. I pray for you from the depth of my heart, you shall live to be 70, 80, 90, 100+ in good health and sound mind if Jesus tarries. You shall know no sorrow ill Jesus name, your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren shall surround your table in Jesus name. The blessing of the Lord that add no sorrow shall abound in your life forever, Goodness and mercy is forever yours in Jesus name. The sky shall be your starting poin in Jesus name. Amen. Phillippians 4:6-7.
Congratulations and happy 60th birthday my darling husband – I Thessalonians 5:16-18.
His son, Olayinka, Abisola & Tosin Afolabi also wrote a beautiful tribute “Happy Diamond Jubilee Birthday, Dad”.
There is no measure, no amount, no quantity of gift, messages or wishes that can really portray how awesome you are or properly appreciate having such a unique icon, mentor and superhero in our lives. Thanks for being a wonderful granddad to Tosin and a caring and loving dad to my siblings and I. We pray the Almighty God continues to bless you beyond your imagination and may he grant you long life with good health, abundant wealth and continuous wisdom. We love you so much and joyfully celebrate you on this landmark age”.
his son, Damilola Afolabi, his dad is a great man. his tribute is titled: A Great Man Is 60.
“I want to start by saying a big thank you to the Almighty God for blessing me with a great man as my father.
He is a mentor, a friend and everything you can ask from a father. He is a big inspiration to everyone which makes me so proud to call him my father.
Thank you daddy for bringing smiles to our faces, For your kind heart, For putting us first all the time, For changing my life and making me a better man,
For leading us and also guiding us, For protecting us, You are a blessing to the world and not only your family
Your heart is so big, You are an angel.
As we celebrate you today, I pray that God Almighty grants you more success, long life in good health and also all your heart desires”.
His beautiful daughter is called Mariam Afolabi a.k.a. wrote another beautiful tribute a.k.a Milkshake
“Happy birthday to my Amazing Daddy”.
Thank you for being so amazing. I have learnt so much from you and I have learnt how to be caring, loving, giving, hardworking, accommodating and humble and so much more.
You are indeed my role model. Thank you for fighting hard to give us the best life, for making sure that we didn’t lack and for helping us achieve our dreams and passions.
Thank you for being a father to so many people, for inspiring people and for your love for humanity and your community. I am so proud of you and all your achievements. You have grown so much and I’m so honored to be your daughter.
I love you so much daddy and pray that God grants you all your heart desires, long life, good health so you can continue to give us young daddy vibes hehe.
I pray God blesses you beyond your imagination and this new age would come with special blessings. Love you so much daddy. Thank you so much for everything that you are to us. You are the best!
How about Babatunde Afolabi. He described his dad a great leader.
“I would love to express my deepes gratitude for being a great leader to us all for constantly being there for us supporting us and motivating us to before better and achieve greater heights. This age shows and highlights the greatness of all the things you’ve done and show: there’s many more to come.
Thank you for all the opportunities you’ve provided for us and all the love you’ve shown to us. You deserve the best and hope for many more years to come with joy and blessing for you.
Happy Birthday to you as you turn 60 this year.
His son, Tobi Afolabi calls him A Most Caring Man.
Dear Dad,
Happy 60th birthday to you, the greatest and most caring man I know. The world is so lucky to have you. I pray that God continues to protect you, guide you, bless you, favour you and grant you all your heart desires. Dad, thank you for all the support, love and care you show to me. The continuous advice and values you give have helped me develop into the person I am today. Truly a father like you is a blessing I can’t find words good enough to describe you.
Dad, every time I remember that I have a wonderful father like you, I give God praises because I have the very best. There’s so much you have done for me that words cannot tell. I will always love and appreciate you. Dad, you are also a father of many. Everyone speaks good of you as your kind and ever giving spirit has helped a lot of people. I pray God repays your generosity and love more than you can imagine.
Dad, once again I wish you the most amazing happy birthday and many more years. I love you endlessly and feel blessed to have you as a father.
Happy Birthday Dad!!!”
His son, Toyosi Afolabi calls his dad a Rolemodel.
“Humble, hardworking, caring, successful and honest are what people say about you. To me you are the most amazing father a son could ask for and a role model that inspires me day by day. From your funny jokes to your serious life lessons, you bring about smiles and direction into people’s lives, including mine.
The love you have for your family and friends is unmatched and radiates positivity all around you. You are someone that everyone can look up to and learn a lot from. The presents and gifts you receive cannot compare to the love and favours you give.
Happy birthday daddy! I pray you receive countless blessings as you celebrate your birthday. I pray you continue to live life in good health and sound mind. I pray you see many more days, months and years. 60 is an amazing age to turn and may you continue to experience new levels of joy and fulfillment. As for today, sing, dance, rejoice, enjoy yourself and let us pretend that you’re only 30! Happy birthday once again daddy. Words can’t describe the love I have for you”.
His daughter, Helen Akinbamiyori also wrote: She described herself as, your ijogbon (Helele Super) she calls her dad theworld’s best father.
Firstly, I would like to exalt God Almighty for giving you daddy this opportunity to celebrate 60 years on earth. All glory belongs to God. Daddy, you have played a crucial role in my life not just as a father but also as a masculine figure that I look up to. Permit me dad, as I declare you as the world’s best father. Your life has been a great example to me, from the way you treat people to the way you execute your business ideas. You have taught me to always be the best version of myself and that humility is the true essence of humanity.
Thank you daddy for the love you continue to pour on us your children and mummy your beautiful wife. You continue to teach us that family is everything and more. It is truly a blessing to call you my father. You have raised me to be a strong woman that can stand tall anywhere she finds herself. On this day I use the opportunity to say a big thank you daddy. Thank you for continuously believing in me and supporting me. Thank you for being my guardian protector here on earth and for teaching me countless lessons.
Daddy, you are truly in a league of your own, one where you truly shine bright and I am more than grateful to have you as my father. I pray for you that the grace and mercy of God will never depart from
you. You shall never lack in wisdom, your steps shall never be hindered, when you run you shall never stumble. I wish you peace, joy, good health and happiness in Jesus name. Happy 60th birthday to my amazing father. I wish you long life daddy with many years in life to continue to see the goodness of God.
Lots of love …
Tonia Cole called him Most Loving Father
“On this glorious day of celebration I am wishing you, the most loving father, a fantastic 60th birthday. Dad, may your big day shine like your outstanding life.
On this special day I want to thank you for your unwavering support, love and understanding. You are awesome and very inspiring, as well as being a role model to me. Only a heart as dear as yours would give so selflessly and I’m grateful for all you have done for me. This day is special to your family and to all lives you have touched your kindness and generosity, and I feel so blessed to have you illy life.
rom the depth of my heart, I pray may your special day be surrounded with happiness, filled with joy, embraced with prosperity, blessed with love and enriched with God’s glory ..
May you live to see more years in God’s perfect health and peace”.
Jide Adejide also wrote. called him My Sou Rce Of Joy.
Happy diamond jubilee, daddy. It’s been 60 years of greatness and adventures, years of experience and celebrations. Thank you daddy for always being there for me. Your word of encouragement means a lot to me and has really made me a better person. You have been a source of joy to everyone around you, especially your family. May the Almighty God continue to bless you, protect you and whatever you lay your hands on shall continue to prosper. I wish you good health, long life and prosperity. Have a very wonderful and blessed birthday Daddy.
LOVE YOU
Oluwaseun who is in Ontario, Canada called him Myworld.
“To the best man whom I have the rare privilege of calling “FATHER’: I would love to use this opportunity to let you know you mean the world to me, for everything you have done, and for always being there, it tells me how much you care dad. Reminiscing on my life Journey, I honestly don’t know what would have become of me without you and mummy in my life.
Thanks for giving me a future and a hope. Life is full of challenges but with a father like you by my side to
support and encourage me, I know I can do anything I set my mind and heart to. Words alone can’t convey the depth of my appreciation to you and I feel really blessed calling you “FATHER”. Dad on this day, as you are a year older, I pray that may God grant all that your heart desires. 3
As you help in putting smiles on thousands of faces, restoring lost dreams, may you never know sorrow in
Jesus name. You are my hero in so many ways and I am so grateful to you. You have a heart as big as an ocean and all your life you worked for your family, you taught me dad, you helped me grow. All of my life, dad, I will forever be thankful that I have a father so true.
I would not achieve anything without you. You are my hero and I love you always”.
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