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Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by God1000(op): 7:37pm On Sep 06, 2024
The designer of the Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has been laid to rest after a year-long wait for a promised state funeral.

Akinkunmi, who passed away at 87, was celebrated for his iconic contribution to the nation.

His funeral service, organised by the Oyo State government, was held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, attended by a large gathering of mourners, including family, friends, and government officials.

The funeral service was conducted by ministers from the Gospel Faith Mission International.

Akinkunmi, fondly known as “Mr. Flag Man,” designed the Nigerian flag in 1958 and received a £100 award for his chosen design.
https://punchng.com/pictorial-nigerian-flag-designer-taiwo-akinkunmi-buried/

Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by God1000(op):
May his soul rest in peace


Imagine if he was an American, the president, ex-presidents and state governors would attend his funeral with lot's of eulogies, but it's a different story in Nigeria, we don't honor our heroes


they could not give him State burial or fly the flags at half-staff for the man that designed it, not in Abuja, not in Abia, not in Ogun or Kano
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Nobody: 7:42pm On Sep 06, 2024
Wetin he design, green white green? Like Mungo Park discovered river Niger weh don dey exist before they born his ancestors. grin
Rip to papa though.
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Mariangeles(f):
May his soul rest in peace.

At least, they didn't try to change the colour of the flag in his lifetime. undecided
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by OneCandleAway(f): 7:45pm On Sep 06, 2024
He probably was a honest man who didn't engage in corrupt practice hence he retired poor
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by illicit(m): 7:47pm On Sep 06, 2024
Nice one...
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Flangelo12: 9:02pm On Sep 06, 2024
May his soul rest in peace.
🙏🏾
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Seefinish: 9:22pm On Sep 06, 2024
OneCandleAway:
He probably was a honest man who didn't engage in corrupt practice hence he retired poor
in Nigeria we don't celebrate honest people rather we crucify them and then celebrate heartless and wicked people.
The life of the man reminds of a Nigerian movie I watched titled " died wretched"

In life, he was not celebrated neither in death.
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Walai(m): 9:22pm On Sep 06, 2024
If I hear say this man reincarnate in Nigeria, baba dey go Rwanda if angel Gabriel no give am slot for outside Africa grin
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by BluntCrazeMan:
Chaaiii..!!

And Tinubu No Go There.??
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Elevate01:
RIP to him.

Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by happney65: 9:22pm On Sep 06, 2024
The federal government is a werey administration.

After they promised the family a state burial and didn't fulfil it or do anything about it. Oyo state government had to come to the rescue.

Why promise when you know you can't do.

Awon werey. grin
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by chukwuibuipob: 9:23pm On Sep 06, 2024
sad Good nite Pa AKIN
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by EdiskyHarry: 9:23pm On Sep 06, 2024
R. I. P
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by oayluenise: 9:23pm On Sep 06, 2024
Ok
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Kingking001(m): 9:24pm On Sep 06, 2024
Rest on sir,u inspire me greatly
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by abobote: 9:24pm On Sep 06, 2024
OneCandleAway:
He probably was a honest man who didn't engage in corrupt practice hence he retired poor
No be person wey get opportunity de engage in corruption?
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Tayorshd87(m): 9:24pm On Sep 06, 2024
He deserves to be placed in 5000 new naira note Obi promise to create if he emerges president in 2097 .


APC may God publish una óò 😢😭
4unit for 1k 😭😭😭😭
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by StJasper(m): 9:25pm On Sep 06, 2024
Nonexisting1:
Wetin he design, green white green? Like Mungo Park discovered river Niger weh don dey exist before they born his ancestors. grin
Rip to papa though.
Mention just one thing you have ever done or achieved that can be celebrated.
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Akwamkpuruamu: 9:25pm On Sep 06, 2024
Buried like a commoner. Yorubas indeed love themselves
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by TheWinterBird(m):
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Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by 99thEnemy(m): 9:26pm On Sep 06, 2024
Mariangeles:
May his soul rest in peace.

At least, they didn't try to change the colour of the flag in his lifetime. undecided
Tell the later to Obasanjo.
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by IceLip: 9:27pm On Sep 06, 2024
Corn3 way i no know d colour we dea now sef


Rip

Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by BobbieZion(m): 9:27pm On Sep 06, 2024
Arise O'Compatriots!!
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by sirconcord(m): 9:27pm On Sep 06, 2024
Rest on, great man. Your name has been written in the sands of history.
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Heffalump(m): 9:27pm On Sep 06, 2024
I hope the government didn't leave him to die poor.
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by 99thEnemy(m): 9:27pm On Sep 06, 2024
BluntCrazeMan:
Chaaiii..!!

And Tinubu No Go There.??

DID PETER-OBI GO.??
grin
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by sharminator5: 9:28pm On Sep 06, 2024
Rip
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Ugonero(m): 9:28pm On Sep 06, 2024
Chaiii who go design the flag oooo
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Nice2023(m): 9:28pm On Sep 06, 2024
Sincerely speaking,he died in a wrong country.

May his soul rest in peace.
Re: Taiwo Akinkunmi Buried (Photos) by Patriotic9ja(m): 9:29pm On Sep 06, 2024
He got 100 pounds 💷 back then too. Well rest in peace 🙏
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