BIOGRAPHY OF A SWEET MOTHER

Mrs. Risikat Adenike Bolarinwa was born to the family of Pa Ayedun Williams and Alhaja Ayisatu Williams in the year 1959.
HER EDUCATION:
She attended the following institutions namely:-
1. Methodist Primary School, Idepe, Okitipupa.
2. Methodist High School, Okitipupa.
3. Ekiti State College of Education, Ikere.
4. University of Portharcourt.
She was a born teacher. She held a Grade Two Teacher’s Certificate, N.C.E in integrated Sciences/ Home Economics and ultimately a B.Sc. (Education) in Integrated Science and Home Economics.

CAREER AS A TEACHER:
Mrs. Risikat Adenike Bolarinwa had a teaching career spanning over 35years of meritorious service. She got to the peak of her career as Head Teacher Grade/ Level 15 before retiring in February, 2018.

POLITICS/ LEADERSHIP:
Mrs. Risikat Adenike Bolarinwa made serious impact in politics. She was a strong member of Action Alliance Party where she once contested as a member of the Ondo state House of Assembly.
Besides the aforementioned, she was a past chairperson of National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Okitipupa Local Government Chapter between 2005- 2007.

RELIGIOUS LIFE:
Mrs. Risikat Adenike Bolarinwa came to know the Lord early in life, even though she is from a Muslim family. She became converted through the influence of her classmates while in the secondary school – Methodist High School, Okitipupa. She became born again after marriage to Elder Victor Olumide Bolarinwa in 1985. She was fully involved in missionary activities in all the places she had worked. She was a devoted member of GOFAMINT. One of the women leaders in Bethel District Headquarter Church in Okitipupa till her death on the 10th December, 2019 after a brief illness. May her gentle soul rest in peace (Amen).

SHOW ME YOUR FRIEND AND I WILL TELL YOU WHO YOU ARE

@louizawilliams and @santa_bolero, united by strong passion and love for our crafts of film making and music talent management. We both derive joy in giving Nigerian youth the much needed platform to shine like a mega star.

BOLARINWA EMMANUEL (a.k.a Santa Bolero): a mediapreneur, Film maker, TV director, Content creator, Event Creative Strategist and a great lover of music. He has his directorial signature on some of the award-winning TV shows that has graced the Nigerian TV in the last 1 decade ranging from TV Drama series to Educational game shows and Musical reality TV shows. He currently serves in the capacity of the CEO/ Chief Content Developer at Santab Productions Ltd.

LOUIZA WILLIAMS: an astute music talent manager, lover of music and has passion for using her craft to promote talented Nigerian youth. She has successfully managed top Nigerian Artistes like: Kiss Daniel, Sugar Boy, Wacomzy and Ajura. She currently serves as the Artiste Manager at G-WORLDWIDE Entertainment.
So, whenever you see us together, know that something great is cooking. Anticipate a brand new TV Drama series with a fusion of music because truly, music unites.
@santab_tv_ @gworldwideent

TRIBUTE TO MY PRECIOUS MOTHER

Dear mother, my precious mother.

Blessed are thou among the admirable daughters of Eve. 

Like a unicorn, you were the purest of souls and the most innocent at heart.

Like a lily planted by the river side, you flourished and blossomed gracefully all seasons while you walked the face of the earth.

So precious and gorgeous like a Pavo cristatus displaying its majestic grandeur in the heart of a paradise.

Fresher than the shadow of tamarind and brighter than the early morning sun you were my first love.

You were a shining star in your teaching career, an activist extraordinaire, a great leader and the best mother I could ever wished for. I must confess, it was indeed a great honor to call you mother.

The 9months I spent in your warm and homely womb were divinely more blissful than the most exquisite hotel in this world.

The heartwarming smile on your face when you first set your eyes on me was a testament to the name your heart called me; Olumide (meaning my great one has arrived). You gave me life as an infant, nurtured me with love as a teenager and shielded me from the storms of life as an adult.

You were my anchor in life’s ocean, the light that brightened up my saddest moments, my biggest motivator, my confidant and most of all, you were my best friend.

You pulled me up when I was down and gave me hope of a better day. Truly, you were the best of all times. 

You ignited the fire of my creativity right from a tender age of 5, motivated me to always give voice to my innermost feelings and taught me to never be too timid to express my unique virtues.

 Oh, how can I forget the first time you made me recite a beautiful poem you wrote on the assembly ground? As a young boy, I was terrified and became numb on sighting the large crowd that stood before me but the thought of making my precious mum proud did the magic that day. I’m glad I made you proud throughout your lifetime.

You groomed me to be bold, brave and courageous.

You made me believe that nothing is impossible. You’ve always had faith in me and helped me believe that I could become the world greatest me. Eyin ni ejika ti ko je ki aso bo lorun mi.

If only I could turn back the hands of time, I would do anything to make you live eternally but since I couldn’t, I assure you that my love for you will never die and your sweet memories will forever linger in my heart.

Rest in peace is hard to say but since it pleases the Lord to call you home to eternal bliss, I will say Adieu to Iye Omo. Continue to rest eternally on the right hand of thy creator. With tears in my eyes and great pain in my heart, I bid you good night my precious mother. Sun ree oo Iya mi owon.

Dedicated to the loving memories of Mrs. RISIKAT ADENIKE BOLARINWA (Nee Ayedun-Williams)

3rd March, 1959 – 10th December, 2019.