Gbenro Adesina
A graduate of the University of Ibadan, and Owner of VOZEMPIRE Media, Raphael Akinniyi Akinbowale, has died on September 4, 2020. He was 28 years old.
Born on August 2, 1992, Raphael graduated from the Department of Philosophy in 2014 from the University of Ibadan and also obtained a Master Degree in Peace and Strategic Studies in 2018 from the same University.
He was laid to rest at the Anglican Cemetery, Olodo, Ibadan today, September 6, 2020.
His friends, who were all shocked at his sudden demise, has taken to the socila media to mourn his death.
Some of the comments on Twitter read:
‘Derin @DerinBecks – “Ralph!! The ever so friendly… He was literally everyone’s friend. Always smiling.. Ibadan social media festival can never be the same again. Rest in power Akinbowale Raphael”.
arámíde @ms_pettyamazon – “Akinbowale Raphael was everything kind in a human.
Very hardworking, if it was illegitimate, Raphael wasn’t there. I can’t believe we are referring to him in past tense. @el_Raph1, I wish our tears could bring you back. Rest well my friend, I will miss you so much”.
Wálé @Sir_waless – “Man… Ralph turned up for me in one of my most defining moments in school till the point I had to acknowledge him in my project work.. Yeah, that’s how much of a good being he was. May your gentle soul RIP, Akinbowale Raphael”.
*Oreofeoluwapo* @Oraay__ – “You can’t graduate from UI or live in Ibadan and not know Raphael Akinbowale. Your death hit me really deep.Death took you away so early for you to even name your future child ‘Oluwashindara’. Rest well Raph”.
CONNECT IBADAN @connectibadan2 – “It rained heavily this evening. We were soaked in the rain. But that’s not too much of a sacrifice for a worthy brother. Good night Raphael Akinbowale”.
