Ikorodu was painted in love, drums, and memories on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 , as family, friends, and residents gathered for the wake-keep of Late Chief Monsuru Olushola Fadeyi, the revered Bàlè of Owode Ibelefun, Ikorodu, Lagos.
It wasn’t just a mourning. It was a celebration of a life that touched many.
The night moved through three major points that held meaning for the late community leader.
First stop: Owode Ibelefun His home base, where tributes poured in from elders and youths who grew up under his guidance.
Second stop: Owode Rabaka Another community that felt his leadership and fatherly presence.
Final stop: A dance procession through Fadeyi Street at Owode Ibeshe, as drummers and residents honoured him the way he lived, with joy, unity, and presence in the streets.
What stood out most was how personal the tributes were.
His first daughter, Hon. Rasheedat Awodogan Fadeyi, Supervisor for Transportation and Parks, Ikorodu West LCDA, took the mic and reminded everyone of the man behind the title. She spoke about Baba’s good deeds towards everyone, not just as a community leader, but as a father-figure who opened his doors, settled disputes, and made sure no one was left behind.
Other residents also stepped forward, applauding the late Bààlè for his fairness, generosity, and commitment to peace in Owode and beyond. From market women to youth leaders, the story was the same: _“Baba was for everybody.”_
The atmosphere throughout was fantastic. It was grief mixed with gratitude. Drums rolled, prayers went up, and stories were shared late into the night about a man who believed in community first.
Chief Monsuru Olushola Fadeyi may have transited, but the footprints he left in Owode Ibelefun, Owode Rabaka, and Owode Ibeshe will be hard to erase.
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