Omije Ojumi’s daughter opens up on family struggles

The eldest daughter of the late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi, has delivered a heartfelt tribute to her mother, portraying her as a woman of strength and virtue who remained committed to her family despite the difficulties she faced in her marriage.

Speaking at the service of songs held in the singer’s honour on Wednesday, her daughter, Jomiloju, reflected on her mother’s unwavering presence in their lives, noting that she consistently stood by her children even at times when their father was not around.

She explained that Ojumi was deeply driven by the desire to raise disciplined and responsible children, determined that they would not repeat what she believed were her own mistakes in marriage.

“She was always there for us, even when our father wasn’t,” she said during her tribute.

“Her focus was to make sure we turned out responsible and did better than she did in her marital journey