Baba Ara’s Widow Reflects on Seven Years of Grief at His 20th Remembrance

At the 20th remembrance of late gospel singer Roland Olubukola Olomola, famously known as Baba Ara, his widow, Mrs. Idowu Olomola, shared her emotional journey since his passing. Speaking at the event organized by the Celestial Performing Artistes Association of Nigeria (CPAAN) in Ogun State, Mrs. Olomola revealed that after her husband’s sudden death in 2004, she spent seven years in deep mourning.

Baba Ara, who passed away at the age of 42, left a lasting impact on the gospel music scene with popular hits like “The Call and the Anointing” and “Adiitu Agbayanu Nla.” His widow tearfully recounted how his death led her to question God, and in her despair, she made the decision to return to her former religion, Islam. “I questioned God,” she said. “What was my husband’s offence? It shouldn’t have been him.”

After seven years of grief and spiritual conflict, Mrs. Olomola explained that she had a transformative moment. “Later, God told me that it was your husband that died, his voice didn’t die. Many people have died, and no one listens to their songs anymore.” This revelation helped her understand that while her husband had passed, his legacy lived on through his music. She eventually returned to Christianity, finding solace in the belief that Baba Ara’s voice and message still resonated with many.

The emotional moment was captured in a video, which has since gone viral. Fans and well-wishers expressed their sympathy and admiration for her strength, with some even asking for ways to support her.