‎93-yr Old Matriarch Mewolaka Saseyi Laid To Rest in Ilesa Amidst Loud Celebration ‎(PHOTOS)

‎The body of Late Mrs Mewolaka Olatomi Modupe Saseyi has been laid to rest in Ilesa, Osun State. The matriarch of Akinola, Sawe of Ilesa family who meant a lot in different ways to different people, died on the 30th day of May, 2025.

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‎She was 93years old when he took a glorious exit to the eternal realm.

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‎The burial ceremony witnessed the presence of prominent public figures, including friends and family members from across the world. He is survived by great-grandchildren, grand children, and children.

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‎According to Chief Akinwande Ayinde Akinola, Sawe of Ilesa and brother to the deceased, " His sister loved the church, which she served with absolute submission.

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‎"We watched her as she sang as a chorister in the choir of St. John's Church, Iloro, Ilesa in the fifties, and performed in the Drama Troupe of the same church. A prolific Lay Reader who till the end of time was the Iya Ijo of her community church." Sawe of Ilesa wrote

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‎The funeral events that included a Commendation Service at the Church of Messiah, Anglican Communion, Isokun, Ilesa, where she was the Iya Egbe Ijo; Wake Keep (Service of Songs); funeral church service and entertainment of guests featured loud celebration, as KAKAKIOODUA noticed an ambience of joy, family and community unity mixed with merriment.

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‎The funeral service was held in her honour at the Cathedral Church of St. John, Iloro, Ilesa, where the officiating minister, The Very Revd A. M. Fademi urged Christian faithful to emulate her exemplary life, highlighting her dedication and services in God's vineyard.

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‎Ilesa metropolis witnessed a remarkable gathering of distinguished personalities as key Ijesa Community Development Stakeholders, Church Societies and Choristers, public officials all converged for a landmark occasion.

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‎In attendance was the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi who led a host of eminent guests.

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‎Also present was Alhaj Oriyomi Hazmat of the Agidigbo FM, Ibadan who came with a strong media crew representation.

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‎The event served as a symbol of unity and community development, with many more notable guests and dignitaries in attendance.

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‎MRS MEWOLAKA OLATOMI MODUPE SASEYI was born on May 7, 1933, into the family of Late Chief Samuel Akinola (the Sawe of llesa) and Janet Ajayi Akinola (née Longe Faloyo).

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‎From the moment of her arrival, it was clear she brought divine favor-so much so that her grandfather affectionately named her lyabo, meaning "Mother has returned," signifying the blessings that came with her birth.

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‎She was the second of six children and began her educational journey at St. John's Cathedral School, lloro, Ilesa in‎ 1939. Her intelligence, discipline, and leadership skills quickly set her apart, earning her the position of Head Girl-a testament to her promise even at a‎ young age.

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‎Her professional journey began as a civilian staff at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Kaduna during the colonial era. Following Nigeria's independence, many foreign military officers left the country, but not before fondly requesting "Modupeh," as they called her, to accompany them abroad. She graciously declined, choosing to serve her own country with steadfast loyalty.

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‎Mewolaka went on to have a distinguished career. She worked at Finance Corporation, Ibadan (Oyo State). She later joined Barclays Bank of Nigeria (now Union Bank) as a typist/secretary,‎ rising through the ranks after earning her Pitman's and other banking Certifications, eventually becoming a senior administrative officer and later served as a sub-manager at the lkirun and Ile-‎Ife bank branches.

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‎Above all, Mewolaka was a devout servant of God. She answered the call to ministry, becoming a Lay Reader in the Anglican Communion at llesa and later pursued theological studies at‎ Emmanuel College of Theology, lbadan where she became one of Nigeria's pioneering female priests. She served the Lord with unwavering dedication until her final breath.

PHOTOS:

WAKE KEEP

‎CHURCH SERVICE

INTERNMENT

RECEPTION PARTY

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