By Blessing Adesanya
Dignitaries and loved ones on Friday gathered at All Saints Church, Jericho, Ibadan, to pay their last respect to the late broadcasting icon, Chief Anike Agbaje-Williams.
The remains of Chief Agbaje-Williams, encased in an elegant white casket adorned with gold trimmings, were solemnly ushered into the church as the congregation sang the hymn “Hallelujah, The Strife is Over, The Battle Done.”
In a thought-provoking sermon, the minister in charge of the church, Venerable Solomon Jolayemi reminded Christians that they are visitors in the world who would return to their Creator.
“As a pilgrim and as a sojourner, this is the way, the Bible teaches that in this world we are pilgrims. One of the spiritual songs we sing is ‘This World Is Not My Own, We Are Just Passing Through”.
Two daughters of the late icon, Mrs Banjo Alabi and Mrs Yetunde Longe described her as a wonderful and hardworking mother, whose legacy would never be forgotten.
“Mama was a wonderful broadcaster, she was unflinching in her attitude to work, ensuring that she did everything to perfection”. She was a professional, loving, caring, and she put a lot of efforts in what she did.”
“She risked her life and helped a lot of people”.
A legal luminary, Mr Wale Babalakin, SAN, said the deceased was a pillar of strength to many people.
“She was a woman of grace, beauty, elegant and brilliant. Apart from being elegant and outstanding as a professional, she was such a great companion”
Chief Anike Agbaje-Williams, who died at the age of 89, was the first female voice on Western Nigeria Broadcasting Service.
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