How my family frustrated my late wife

Gospel singer Damilare ‘Dare Melody’ Odunuga has shared insights into the cruel remedy his late spouse, Adedoyin, endured from his household.

Dare Melody, who started his gospel music profession within the early 2000s, is thought for hit songs similar to ‘Eru Jeje’, ‘Ologun Loluwa Ninu Irin Ajo Mi’, ‘Ologun Loluwa’, ‘Cease The Storm’, and extra.

After being collectively for 16 years, the couple tied the knot in October 2017 on the Ikoyi Registry. They’ve three daughters.

Dare Melody confirmed that his spouse died on 24 October, and on Friday, Adedoyin, 47, was buried at Adeyemi Abiona Shut, Eruwen Ikorodu, Lagos. Her demise occurred over a 12 months and 9 months after she turned 45 and was gifted a home by her husband.

Throughout her Christian wake held on Friday at his residence, Dare Melody, in his tribute, shared cherished reminiscences of his late spouse.

In a video posted Saturday on Kilarigbo TV’s YouTube web page, he revealed that his members of the family’ actions posed important challenges for his late spouse.

He additional described his late spouse as a powerful pillar of his success and the kind of girl anybody might ever pray to have.

Dare Melody mentioned: “My household annoyed Adedoyin; I’ll maintain her and say, ‘Adedoyin, I’m the one you married, and everytime you see me, put your thoughts at relaxation.’ She was there for me, whether or not we had meals to eat or not. I keep in mind at some point in grammar college when the promoter who took me out acted like a human being by saying none of my songs ought to be performed on the radio or printed for nearly 4 years. I couldn’t do something, however my late spouse stood by me.

“When individuals celebrated the New 12 months, I ate biscuits together with her and our one-year-old daughter. I informed the Lord, ‘If actually you’re the one who referred to as me, let individuals know you probably did.’ God informed me I’d launch a file in 2010, which grew to become ‘Goodness and Mercy’. That file revived my profession, and other people began to recognise me. God opened the way in which for me, and I started constructing a home. A good friend referred to as me and mentioned, ‘This girl stood by you; let’s construct a home for her,’ and I mentioned, ‘Every little thing I’ve is for her.’”

A mom, not a spouse

The daddy-of-three maintained that the late Adedoyin was not solely his spouse but in addition a mom, including that if demise may very well be averted by cash, he would have gladly paid any quantity for her.

He additional recounted the late Adedoyin’s pivotal function in his journey to changing into a profitable man.

“When the storm got here, it collected my dearest from me. Adedoyin and I, her husband, have been truthful,” he added.

Recounting the incident that led to his spouse’s demise, Dare Melody defined that it was surprising.

“Adedoyin and I went to the mountain to wish, and I didn’t know if she would die that day as a result of God had spoken to me, however I didn’t perceive the that means. Whereas we have been on the mountain, the sunshine stored flickering on and off. Earlier than we left residence, I informed them I had seen fireplace however wasn’t certain if it was me. The fireplace was burning me. I left the home and instructed them to show off the sunshine.

“Once we have been about to wish, she mentioned she wanted to make use of the bathroom and left. I wasn’t there when Brother Segun got here to name me and inform me that Mummy Eni (my late spouse) wanted my consideration. I requested what had occurred, and after we bought there, she mentioned we must always name the physician as a result of she was having issues together with her coronary heart and arms. I carried her and prayed for her, not figuring out that may be the final time I might see my spouse”, he added.

The singer added that if he returned to this world, he would once more marry Adedoyin (his late spouse). He voiced hope that he would at some point reunite along with his spouse within the loving presence of Jesus Christ.

Challenges from in-laws

In his tribute, Dare Melody’s brother, whose title was not talked about, recounted how the late Adedoyin’s marriage to his brother confronted quite a few challenges and interference from in-laws, significantly their members of the family.

He shared that his brother’s late spouse endured important frustration from their late mom and different relations.

Dare Melody’s brother additionally recalled an incident in Ibadan throughout their late mom’s sister’s fiftieth birthday, offering an instance of the household tensions she confronted.

He mentioned, “There was a time when our late mom’s sister was celebrating her fiftieth birthday in Ibadan. We have been all there, and I noticed Mummy Eni (my late brother’s spouse) come outdoors wanting unhappy. She mentioned, ‘I do know all shall be nicely,’ however I don’t know what occurred, although she made that assertion. What our late mom did was collect all her associates and place Mummy Eni (my late brother’s spouse) within the centre, they usually mentioned all kinds of imply issues to her.

“After I arrived on the scene, I might inform that if late Adedoyin (my late brother’s spouse) returned to Lagos, she would pack out of my brother’s home. That’s why I mentioned that younger and single males who’re right here and are praying for an attractive girl with an exquisite coronary heart and understanding ought to pray for somebody like her (my late brother’s spouse). That day, I informed Mummy Eni (my late brother’s spouse), ‘If I have been in your footwear, I would go away this household as a result of what they did to you that day is sufficient to make anybody depart.’”

He added that their household’s present standing was a direct results of the teachings they realized from the challenges confronted by Adedoyin. Her life and the respect they now have for one another have led to the household’s present unity and understanding.

He added that his late brother’s spouse embodies the qualities each man seeks—a truthful, hardworking, and understanding associate whose presence introduced heat and unity to the household.