Peter Okoye’s Wife Lola Omotayo Loses Dad

Singer Peter Okoye of the defunct music group, Psquare has taken to social media to mourn the death of his father-in-law.
“My dear father-Inlaw. Chief Oladipo Adewale Omotayo aka “Papa”
We will surely miss you!
Your beloved Daughter Lola Okoye and your grand children Cameron & Aliona Okoye miss you desperately and even more! Adieu Papa.”

The singer’s wife, Lola, also took to her page with the heartbreaking news of her beloved father’s death.
Lola shared the sad news with fans in a post on her Instagram page. She posted a photo of her late dad and accompanied it with a touching tribute that reads “In the early hours of this morning, I received some very sad news that brought my family’s world to a grinding halt.

“My darling Papa’s passing has hit us all very hard, and while we know that he is in a better place, the truth is that, there is no easy way to handle the grief that comes with the loss of a loved one.

“However, what we can do, is be comforted in the memories he has blessed us with, keeping our hearts set on the wonderful person that Papa was; the wonderful, kind and generous person he will always be to us and to the many lives he touched with his time here on earth.

“My family and I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love that you have shown us in this difficult time.

“Your support and kindness has warmed my heart to the core, and I cannot express with words how much it means to my family and myself. Thank you.

“We love you Papa.It hurts badly. And while we will miss you desperately, we know we have been truly blessed to have had a husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather like you. Till we meet again to part no more. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? #16122020

“Adieu papa”

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  • Emmanuel Bagudu is a Kaduna state (north-west Nigeria) born Multimedia Journalist currently reporting for News Central TV in Kano State. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA. Hons.) In Theatre and Performing Arts from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and currently running a Master's Degree. Bagudu began journalism practice as a youth corps member in 2009 at DAAR Communications (AIT & RAYPOWER FM) in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, where he gained skills in reporting, non-linear editing, scripting and camera operations.

    He has published groundbreaking investigations on;

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    He was also the winner of the 2020 edition of the SDG 16 innovation challenge in Nigeria in Abuja organised by Accountability Lab.

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