You are my ‘Heartbeat, safe place of Peace’, Otunba Kazeem Falodun celebrates wife, Erelu’ Debola on birthday
By Kemi Aina
Otunba Kazeem Falodun has showered encomium on his wife, Erelu Bola Azeezat Falodun, describing her as his heartbeat, dependable companion, safe place of peace, first and greatest fan, and a virtuous woman as she celebrates her birthday.
In a heartfelt tribute, Otunba Falodun expressed profound gratitude to Allah for the precious gift of his wife, saying her birthday reminds him of the special blessing that came into his life when Allah brought ‘Debola’ into his world.
According to him, Erelu Falodun is more than a wife, describing her as his “heartbeat, best and dependable friend, safe place of peace and first and greatest fan.”
He called on family members, friends and well-wishers to join him in celebrating the celebrant, urging them to rejoice with her on the special occasion.
“Today represents one of the special days that Allah (SWT) has used you to bless me generously.
“This day usually reminds me of the precious gift Allah gave me when He brought ‘DeBola’ into my life,” he said.
He added, “She is not simply my wife, but my heartbeat, my best and dependable friend, my safe place of peace, my first and greatest fan, and the virtuous lady I am blessed to call mine.”
Offering prayers for the celebrant, he appealed to Allah, Ya-Samad, to continue to preserve her and fill her life with good health, happiness, peace, favour and countless blessings.
“Ya-Allah, Ya-Samad, on this special day and beyond, fill her life with good health, happiness, peace, favour, and countless blessings,” he prayed.
The tribute also celebrated Erelu Falodun with a rich collection of affectionate names and Yoruba praise poetry, including “Aya mii, Azeezah Oniresi, Alata Dindin, Ajoke-Adee Oni-Shasun Eja” and “Auntie Nurse Ala-Beere.”
He further hailed her lineage through traditional Yoruba oríkì, describing her as “Omo Owa, Omo Ekun” and “Omo Elekole Obaya ‘Lasho,” while invoking other ancestral praise lines celebrating her heritage and stature.
The celebratory message also acknowledged her roles as “Aya Baba Falodun,” “Aya Bahorun Agba-Oye” and “Aya Otunba,” before concluding with an affectionate prayer for longevity.
“Live long, my own,” he prayed, as family, friends and well-wishers joined in celebrating Erelu Bola Azeezat Falodun on her birthday.
