The Late Prince Emmanuel Olawale Megbolugbe: A Royal Legacy
Prince Emmanuel Olawale Megbolugbe was born in the late 1930s into the esteemed royal family of Prince Majji Samuel Megbolugbe in Odoaofin compound, Kabba town, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State. As the only son of his mother, Madam Elewokemo, Prince Olawale’s early life was marked by uniqueness.
Early Life and Education
Due to the challenges of growing up in a polygamous household, Prince Olawale’s mother left his father’s household, and he was forced to relocate to Jebba to learn a trade after his father died in 1955, specifically house painting. Later, he returned to Kabba, where he married Madam Elizabeth Dada Megbolugbe. Prince Olawale held a Standard Six School Certificate and worked as a primary school teacher at Methodist Primary School, Kabba, and was also a skilled coffee farmer and subsistence farmer.
Family and Legacy
Prince Olawale and his wife, Elizabeth, had five children: Sunday, James, Adekunle, Funmilayo, and Raphael. After his passing in 1972, his wife remarried and had three more children: Grace, Veronica, and John. His children have gone on to achieve great success in various fields.
Children’s Achievements
– Sunday Matthew (retired Navy officer, HND in Marine Engineering)
– James Olawale (Accounting Officer, HND Accounting)
– Adekunle Samuel (Construction Engineer, ND Electrical Engineering)
– Funmilayo Janet Abdul (Trader and Hair Dresser, School Certificate holder)
– Raphael Folorunsho (Agricultural Produce Buyer, School Certificate holder)
Adoption and Foster Care
In a remarkable display of kindness, the children were adopted and trained by various family members and friends:
– Sunday: Mama Olokojolu
– James and Raphael: Late Mama Florence Yemi Kadi
– Adekunle: Mr. Adeyemi Megbolugbe
– Funmilayo: Mummy Mathew
Grandfather’s Legacy
Prince Majji Samuel Megbolugbe had nine wives, including Amureke, Awani, Apepeju, Elewokemo, Idaligbo, Momo Alakara, and Iya Solomon, among others.
Tribute
The late Prince Emmanuel Olawale Megbolugbe’s life serves as a testament to resilience, hard work, and the importance of family. His legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, who continue to make meaningful contributions to society.
Rest in Peace, Prince Olawale Megbolugbe
May your memory be a blessing to your family and community.
