Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Ogundiran: Day of Glory

Hearty congratulations Ọ̀jọ̀gbọ́n Ogundiran - Ọmọlóòkú abàjà l'ọ́rùn (lit., the survivor of the dead with the ceremonial beads around the neck). I said this before, and I will say it again: I have a special admiration for those who bury their parents in their parents' old age and in their own adult lives. I was not yet 10 years of age when I lost my own father; yet, for the most part, the credit of any indigenous knowledge that resides in me up until today will always go to my father. I can only imagine how lucky this Ọmọlóòkú must have been to hang out all his childhood days and into his adult life around the nonagenarian sage. It is no wonder why the brilliant career of this mega intellectual continues to grow. I am happy for you. May Baba's legacy outlive him. And may you (and your siblings) carry his torch beyond the horizon. Again, congratulations are in order, my friend!

Michael O. Afoláyan

On Sunday, June 26, 2022, 05:18:24 PM CDT, Toyin Falola <toyinfalola@austin.utexas.edu> wrote:

 

Professor Akin Ogundiran gave a decent burial to his dad, Baba Ogundiran, alias "Teacher," in a stadium-size arena. My emotional parts were triggered by the venue: the Church where I served in the choir, the road that led to the public library that I used to pass my GCE O Level exam in 1968, and areas where I learned organic history and wisdom. Of course, street fights! Ogundiran, Abimbola Adelakun, and I came from the same compound established in the 19th century and still standing.

It was a distinguished cast of guests: superstar historians, archeologists, eminent figures, award-winning poet, Tanure Ojaide, head of History at Ibadan, the eminent Professor Tayo Adesina. It was a delight to see Dr. Oseni, Dr. Tunde Babalola. Of course, my  one dozen delegation led by Venerable, ex-Permanent Secretary and now the Bale of Kusela, the ever warm and bright Professor Akin Alao, former Director of the Institute of Cultural Studies at Ife, retired Dr. Dauda, retired Mr. Odeleye, former Director of Works, Osun State and former Director of Maintenance, Obafemi Awolowo University, and a University Dean of Social Sciences.

The NTA was there to carry the event on national television. A small segment is attached.

 

 

 

 

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