Our dear, loving, kind, caring Mama Victoria Adetunji Kalejaiye was born on July 25, 1925, to the royal family of Odo Olowu, Okun Owa, Ijebu land, Nigeria.

Education 

Mama traveled to the United Kingdom in 1962 to study catering. She returned back to Nigeria in 1964. In 1978, she completed a course work in hotel management at Cornell university, Ithaca, New York.

Hobbies

Mama was an avid reader and prolific writer. A reflective intellect. Very inquisitive and given to honest introspection. She was thoughtful and articulate. She loved knitting, made beautiful baby blankets and items of clothing, that are now family heirlooms.

Marriage

Mama was married to Chief Alaba Kalejaiye. The marriage produced five awesome children - Yomi, Kayode, Ayo, Tunde, and Dupe.

Career

Mama worked for the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria from 1966 until her retirement in 1979.

Faith

Mama was a devout Christian and lover of Christ and his teachings. She was a founding member of the Women's Chapter of YCF, Young Christians Fellowship at King's Church, Enu-Owa, Lagos, Nigeria. She provided great leadership, teaching, guiding, and influencing many members, and their families. She was affectionate, endearing, charming, and cheerful. She was a force for good and the beacon of hope for many!

Family

Mama Kalejaiye as she was lovingly called by all, was the embodiment of all that is noble, good, loving, and graceful. She was classy, distinguished and elegant. A devout disciple of Jesus Christ. She lived the teachings of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as the Light of God in all aspects of her life. She was generous of spirit, sharing love with all of God's children. She was a loving mother to many beyond her own children - Yomi, Kayode, Ayo, Tunde, and Dupe Kalejaiye. A virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31, the fruitful vine in psalm 128 with ... grandchildren .... great-grandchildren, and one precious one on the way. She was predeceased by her son Ayọ̀dele, grandson Ayodeji and granddaughter Peju.

Mama's life is best captured in psalm 112, she was blessed for loving and fearing the Lord in whom she found great delight. Her children and grandchildren are making their mark in the world, acquitting themselves as responsible members of their communities, all rooted in her values of honesty, integrity, and spirit of service with care, and kind consideration for others. A heritage of righteousness, wealth and riches that will endure the test of time. Mama's light continues to shine brightly. She was a beautiful candle that lit many lives beyond her own. She was gracious, compassionate, righteous, and generous of spirit. She conducted her life in accordance with Micah 6:8. She lived justly with mercy, and loved God all through her 99 years, 2 months and 9 days of a well lived life. We give all glory to God!

Arise and shine. Be The Change!!!