Tributes To Tobi

Tribute to a Kind and Gentle Soul
It is with a heavy heart that I pen this few words to Oluwatobi Nkem Babajide Elemo, who was a beacon of kindness, humility, and quiet strength.
You were a rare soul, gentle, respectful, and full of warmth. He was never one to seek attention, yet his presence was always felt through his kindness, his quiet wisdom, and his unwavering respect for others. He had a heart that cared deeply, a spirit that uplifted, and a life that reflected love and peace.
He was a source of comfort, always willing to listen, always showing love in the simplest yet most profound ways. His smile, though subtle, carried light. His words, though few, carried wisdom. His actions, though quiet, spoke volumes.
Though your time with us was far too short, the impact you left behind will never fade. We find comfort in knowing that you rests in the arms of the Lord, where there is no more pain, no more sorrow—only peace and eternal joy.
We will always remember you Oluwatobi for the kindness you showed, the respect you gave, and the love you spread. Though you are no longer with us physically, your memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Rest well, dear Oluwatobi Nkem Babajide omo Elemo. You were truly a gift to your family, this world, and you will never be forgotten.
Sun re.

Baby bro t, your name oluwatobiloba means GOD IS BIG and you were a perfect example of that. There was GOD in you and with your BIG heart, you left PURE LIGHT and LAUGHTER everywhere you went. I remember when you selflessly walked barefoot, so that I could wear your shoes when my heels hurt my feet.
You were one of the BEST people i've ever been blessed to know and if I had to come back to this world again, I would still choose you as my brother. We deserved you but GOD deserves you more.
Our GOD who art in heaven, thank you for tobi, who we were blessed to love on earth. T, greet mama and grandpa for me. Thank you for all our good memories.
I love and celebrate you always.
sister lola ❤️

A wonderful brother,
I still ponder to myself if you have really left this world but I find solace believing that you have returned to a more restful and peaceful place.You gave me the feel of having a younger brother and it was truly a beautiful thing with you because of your ever loving, gentle and affectionate spirit. I remember how you sometimes came to ask me those funny and intelligent questions about life, or how you often checked up on me at work, even though you knew we would still see each other at home. You had such a free and loving spirit,Tobi, really pure for this world. In deed, you were an angel on earth. I had never seen you angry, you always had a calm and easy going nature. It was truly a blessing to have known you. Sleep peacefully in the Lord Tobi, God grant your soul eternal rest. I feel that while we may feel down that we have lost you in the world, heaven is rejoicing at the return of one of its own, a conqueror, a hero and an angel.

Bunmi Adetoboye (Nee Elemo) (Cousin)

Tobi, my cousin, brother and little star, you shine so brightly, no matter how far. With a heart so innocent, gentle and a spirit so free, you brought light and joy to our family.

I still remember your childhood days, So full of dreams. With innocent eyes and a curious mind, You spoke of program codes, of tech, oh!! it feels just like yesterday!!

So young, yet filled with so much light, your passion burned steady and bright.
Back then, it was just a dream to chase, but now I know you are in a better place.

No longer just the little one, you have shown your strength, and blessed us with memories of you. For you sojourn here on earth, we are thankful to God.
Know I’ll always remember you, everyday a thought of you.

Gbenga Elemo

I've started, erased, restarted, erased and restarted typing this message more than 30 times because I'm struggling to accept that i'm writing this message. I don't want to, because it means that I have to accept what I would prefer not to accept, but I have to because you deserve the Recognition, Honor and Respect. Tobz, this one pain me oh!! I no go even lie. This one PAIN! This one pain because boyz suppose still dey yan. This one PAIN!!! We suppose still dey discuss plans, goals, dreams, fears, insecurities, uncertainties, life, learning, ups, downs, wins, loses, joys, pains, the human experience....We suppose still dey yan. My Brother, i Know that God Knows Best but may the Lord Forgive me for questioning and simply asking Why ? I still can't wrap my head around it and will probably be in denial for the rest of my days but, Life is Life. Thank you for being a beautiful soul. You were ALWAYS ALWAYS a fair brother. Thank you for always doing your part to keep positivity around always. I wish it didn't go this way but God Knows Best. Mama, GrandPa, please look after Tobz.

I will live my Life honoring your legacy; I must. Heavenly Father, please look after Tobi's Kind Soul. Tobz, Oga Pata Pata, the story never finish oh... The Marathon continues. I will continue talking to you everyday cuz I know you're still here with me. This is not the end, this is just a see you later. My beautiful Brother, till we meet again. Chai, e pain me....but we shall meet again. I love you forever. Omo Oba Jack Thursby. It is well. Love For Ever More. Stay Bless.

I was fortunate enough to have finally met many of my cousins, including Tobi, in 2017 during a memorable trip to Lagos.

I was 27 and Tobi was 15. He was away at his boarding school when I arrived, but a few days into the trip, we picked him up from school to attend our grandfather's funeral.

In hindsight, I suppose I had a bit of a baby-face in my 20s, but I didn't think anything of it when I met Tobi and he let his true, hilarious personality shine. He was welcoming, fun, goofy, and quirky, making me laugh and dance with him. The next day, Tobi came up to me apologetically.

"Allison, you're 27?! I am so sorry, I thought you were my age. No, really, I thought you were 16." Suddenly, our dynamic shifted. With the new knowledge that I was the much older cousin, he began to approach me with a new level of respect. He now approached me as an "elder" as opposed to a peer. I am sure the family members he grew up with got to see the real Tobi, but being a new face – and an older one at that – Tobi began showing me a new level of respect that I hadn't expected.

Seeing the shift in him taught me something about him. Tobi had a golden heart. And his parents had bestowed on him deeply-rooted manners.

I, however, sometimes wish he still thought I was his age. I will forever treasure the moments that this sweet and electric 15-year-old boy gave me a window into his world and treated me with the warm personality he greeted his peers with. Those who enjoyed this side of Tobi will surely never forget what a treasure he was to behold.

Tobi was my best friend in Kings college, so many afternoons spent in dinning hall talking about our interests in anime, video games and food… he shared everything with me as I did him
He made me want to be a better person, to be empathetic, to be caring, to put others before myself because that’s the type of person he is
I hoped we’d be able to play “Sims” one more time Elemo… just one more time so you can tell me how I should be considerate of the decisions I make towards fictional characters
I’ll continually miss you my friend
Rest in perfect peace

Life has a way of playing pranks on us, and this one has not gone down well. In all my six years of secondary school with Tobi, he was one of those students you could vouch for to steer clear of trouble. His calm, quiet, and charming nature coupled with his inquisitiveness made him a bright spark. REST ON PEACEFULLY BROTHER. SPERO LUCEM. HONOUR TO OUR DEAD

Rest well Tobi,

Where do I start? How do I put my feelings into words? This is one of the greatest shocks of my life, and I still haven’t come to terms with it. I met Tobi in King’s College, and he was one of the brightest, cheerful, and innocent fellows I had ever met. I never understood how he managed to always have a smile on his face, despite how challenging the school environment was. But I guess that was the beauty of Tobi – he really did turn the lemons of life into lemonades. I’ll miss our chats about anime and arguments about how Ironman is the greatest superhero ever. Keep resting in the Lord where there is no pain and no sorrow.
Goodbye.

Still can't believe I'm actually writing this. We were a relatively large group of friends, but you were one of those who was there from the very beginning. We spent all six years in the boarding house together, and every single one of us was glad to call you our brother.

You were always the best of us, the kindest, most calm person ever. Even when other people would try to take advantage of you sometimes, you never let it get to you, always responding with a smile instead. Any time we spent together was always a fun time, and I cherished all our lengthy talks about anime and movies, all the games we cooked up and discussed, even the ones you me and Henry would make up while waiting for church on Sundays, like that was really part of the highlights of my stay in that school.

I wish you didn't have to go so soon, but I know that God has a reason for calling His people back to His side. And truly you were one of His people. One of the good ones. And none of us will ever forget the friend and brother we had in you, Tobi Elemo. May your soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

Your legacy will live on.

Tobi was one of my best friends at CSUN. At the start of our geology program, Tobi and I met because we sat in the same area on campus while on our computers during our online class. He introduced himself and right off the bat seemed like such a friendly person. It wasn't long before we bonded and complained about the millions of bees flying in our faces while we tried to focus on class.

In another class, Tobi and I were assigned as partners for group work and we became even closer because of that. He always asked me questions to get to know me better and we talked together about our interests. During that class, I battled with insecurity a lot because I struggled with science. I said something self derogatory and I'll never forget how Tobi stayed behind to encourage me to believe in myself.

Tobi was someone that always stayed by your side when you were falling behind. During our first geology trip, I was inexperienced with hiking and was the slowest in the group. Despite that, Tobi never left me and even offered to carry me. His unwavering kindness and consideration ran so deep that it truly amazed me. The amount of admiration and love I had for this guy goes beyond than what I can describe in words.

I'll never forget all the times we spent on call working on homework together and lifting one another up. Tobi and I were both the underdogs in the geology program compared to everyone else, so we were like a team that stuck together to improve. We were both afraid of heights (and it didn't help that our shoes weren't the best for hiking) but we faced that together and became unstoppable. It was wonderful to watch how far Tobi came through his strength, hard work, and determination.

Tobi was a great friend, one of the best I've ever had and I'll never forget the positive impact he made on my life. He was a blindingly beautiful beacon of light that spread for miles and reached everyone that surrounded him. I'll never forget the way he cared for me and respected me for the way that I am. I'll never forget all we've been through and all the memories we made. It's very bittersweet to look back on everything and I am tearing up writing this.. God bless him and his family and may he rest in peace.

Oluwatobi Oluwatobi Oluwatobi you started live so beautifully. From a very tender age you had the wisdom of an old man. I learnt from your words of wisdom at age 8 where you told me never to promise anybody, all I said was Oluwatobi I promise that the next time you'll be in office I would've subscribed for our DSTV and scolded saying " Mummy do you promise people? What if I come tomorrow?
Huuuuuuuumph Tobi so many good memories kept flying my mind.

Oluwatobi you are a beautiful soul. In life I love you dearly, in death I love you still, in my heart you hold a dear place, I cried endlessly, I won't let the tears Mar the smiles that you've given when you were alive.

I know you are listening from above, cos I am hearing you ask me even now "I hope I have not disappointed you" you haven't Oluwatobi, you fought to the end.

Sun re o! In the bosom of your Creator.

Some souls are too pure, too radiant for this world. Toni fought bravely, held on with strength beyond measure, and was surrounded by nothing but love, prayers, and the unwavering hope of a family that adored him. The Elemos gave him everything—time, sacrifices, faith—because love knows no limits.

Though his journey here was brief, his impact was profound. Tobi was deeply cherished, and that love will never fade. Angels like him are not meant to stay; they grace us with their presence, then return home, leaving behind a light that never dims. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may the hearts of his family find comfort in knowing that love, true and boundless, never dies.