Femi Onayemi, Veteran Journalist Is Dead
By Ediale Kinsley
Dear Onayemi
You answered the call of heaven today.
30th. Of 2021.
December.
I will miss you.
You were the first News Editor I worked with.
Many production nights with you.
I cry. Still crying. Since the news got to me.
It hits me differently.
Because I love you.
I wish I told you.
It’s too late now.
But I managed to let you know I respected and honor you.
These recent times I started introducing you to peeps as Book Editor.
I had plans.
I know you were too energetic to just be retired.
You showed no signs of tiring. You were strong.
We shall be comforted.
You lived well.
Earned a presidential commendation
A diligent patriot.
A renowned Journalist.
A mentor to hundreds of Journalists.
Above all a Lover of God.
You were a great man.
Baba Onayemi.
Life. It’s painful.
But over 80 years.
Peaceful departure.
Well…
I will wipe my tears.
Toast to the afterlife.
For all the great days we had at the news room.
For all the great nights we had in the production room.
Fixing headlines. Uplifting stories. Publishing.
I will miss you.
Cheers to a friend and a father figure.
Your Boy
Ediale