In a heartfelt tribute published by Premium Times Nigeria, Adéwálé Àjàdí reflects on the 90th birthday of his late father, Muritala Adérògbà Àjàdí. The piece, titled “A 90th salute to the light of my younger life,” is a personal remembrance that honours a man who has long since passed but whose influence remains strong.
Adéwálé opens the reflection by addressing his father as “Rogba,” a nickname he says is “not a sign of disrespect but a term of endearment and a conscious effort to humanise you.” The author explains that the name was chosen to bring a more intimate tone to the memory of a figure who was both a superhero and the guiding light of his youth.
“He was so close but yet distant,” the writer writes, underscoring the complex relationship that shaped his early years.
Although Muritala Àjàdí has died, the author notes that he would have celebrated his 90th birthday this year. The tribute serves as a reminder of the father’s lasting impact on his son’s life, and of the ways in which family memories can be kept alive through words.
The article, which appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria, offers a brief but poignant snapshot of a man remembered as a hero in his own right and a source of enduring inspiration for those who knew him.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
