Canada-based Nigerian lawyer, Ayokunle Odekunle dies after battle with cancer

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Canada-based Nigerian lawyer, Ayokunle Odekunle dies after battle with cancer

A Nigerian legal practitioner based in Alberta, Canada, Ayokunle Odekunle is dead.

Odekunle, popularly known as Oddy4real on “X”, died on Friday after a prolonged battle with cancer which was diagnosed in 2020.

He lost his life to stage 4 cancer.

Announcing his death on Saturday, one X user, @KayceeMaduYEG, tweeted: “It is with profound sadness that I bring to you that our dear brother, friend, and colleague, Ayokunle Odekunle, @oddy4real, lost his courageous battle with stage 4 cancer.

“Ayo was a brilliant young lawyer who sacrificed so much to be called to the Alberta Bar this past June whilst terminally ill. We had hoped for a miracle.”

Odekunle is an alumnus of the University of Ibadan, where he graduated in 2011 before being called to the Nigerian Bar.

He was recently called to the Alberta Bar in June 2023 while terminally ill. He was married to Halima with whom he had two children.

Friends and associates of the deceased have taken to social media to pay glowing tributes.

Social media commentator @Omojuwa, tweeted, “Rest in peace, my brother @oddy4real. I am glad I spent time with you and your beautiful family on my visit to Canada earlier this month. You were strong and dogged. You couldn’t have done more. I love you, brother. Rest in peace.”

Another X user, @OgbeniDipo, wrote, “Rest in peace @oddy4real. You fought a good fight. May God bless your soul and comfort your wife and kids. Amen.”

@alexlobaloba tweeted, “Rest in peace, my dear brother, friend and a great mentor! The writing seed you planted in me back in Mayflower and University of Ibadan will continue to blossom. Thank you for everything, I am grateful.  This hits to the marrow.