Ayodele Oladipo, husband to Dupe Omolabake Oladipo Born on the year of the lord
A royal lineage and a history mixed
From the house of Okuo Balogun and the Daniyan family standing by their side
But sorrow hit early on this earthly floor
In nineteen-seventy-eight when Father passed the door
Just twelve years old when Oladipo passed away
Leaving a young boy to find his own way.
(Chorus)
Ayodele Oriowe Oladipo, this is your song
Of royal blood and a faith so strong
Through the waiting years and the Lagos night
You walked by faith and not by sight
Giving God the glory for the life you found
Spreading His undiluted word all around.
(Verse 2)
On Mekuwen Road at Ireti Primary School
Learning the lessons and the golden rule
Then to Akande Dahunsi Memorial High on Osborn Road
In Ikoyi and Lagos Island the youthful years flowed
The city streets shaped the man you would be
Before the National Open University
Studying communications technology with pride
Building an IT and Telecom career wide
A seasoned professional with a sharp, brilliant mind
Leaving a legacy of a distinct kind.
(Verse 3)
Then came Dupe Omolabake, the joy of your life
From Ajambata Town, a virtuous wife
An associate director, a forwarder so grand
At Dedoladip Nigeria Limited she takes her stand
For seventeen years youāve walked hand in hand
Through eleven long years in a waiting land
But God is faithful and His timing is right
He blessed your home with a glorious light
Two children born to make the family complete
Donatus Oluwatobiloba and Dorothy Oluwatomisin so sweet.
(Chorus)
Ayodele Oriowe Oladipo, this is your song
Of royal blood and a faith so strong
Through the waiting years and the Lagos night
You walked by faith and not by sight
Giving God the glory for the life you found
Spreading His undiluted word all around.
(Bridge)
Now in Abule-Egba Ota region you stand
As committed disciples in the Ogun land
International Church of Christ, your spiritual home
Preaching the gospel wherever you roam
To a depraved generation, the truth you proclaim
Lifting up Jesus and honoring His name
Resilient and grateful for the transformation real
The power of Christ and the grace that you feel.
(Outro)
Your marriage is altered, your life is made new
Since you became disciples, His promises came true
No longer the same, the old is all past
A phenomenal work that forever will last
Ayodele and Dupe, united in grace
Running the race to see His holy face
To Him be the glory, forever and more
From Sango Ota streets to the heavenly shore.