Chief Emmanuel Dada Fabunmi, my grandfather, Oloogunde Obalu of Efon Kingdom, Oko Eye Alate, a visit to him made the difference in my life as I decided to stay back in Efon, I enjoyed the few years spent going almost everywhere with him, He taught me ijinle Efon language, Oloogunde Eye, Ajagajigi, Fabunmi Abe, Amori Eshin Godongbo... Continue to rest.
Emmanuel Oladesu has this to say:
I think Fabunmi died around 1980, a year after the demise of one of his wife, Faaji Mother Ore, daughter of Obaloja Gold Adekahunsi, son of Arowolo.
Fabunmi was succeeded by Principal, Barrister, Hon. Oke, who was succeeded by banker and politician Afolabi Olasope, son of Ajalemo and former president of Efon Improvement League.
It appears the chieftaincy title of Ologunde Obalu, which is not honorary, is also not hereditary. I think it is conferred on a man of note in Obalu Quarter.
I look forward to that time when our father, Obaloja Pariola, will assemble Obalu leaders and elders to write the history of the quarter for the instruction of the younger generation, and for posterity.
May the soul of Fabunmi continue to rest in perfect peace.
History is life
Chief Emmanuel Dada Fabunmi, my grandfather, Oloogunde Obalu of Efon Kingdom, Oko Eye Alate, a visit to him made the difference in my life as I decided to stay back in Efon, I enjoyed the few years spent going almost everywhere with him, He taught me ijinle Efon language, Oloogunde Eye, Ajagajigi, Fabunmi Abe, Amori Eshin Godongbo...
Continue to rest in peace
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