Birthdays are not just about cakes, candles, and balloons; they are about celebrating someone’s life, their journey, and the beautiful soul they are.
When it comes to a special person in our life, be it a close friend, family member, or significant other, their birthday is an opportunity to convey your deepest feelings, appreciation, and love.
Among those who hold a unique and special place in my heart is Reverend Dr. Kolade Oladele, a redoubtable Minister of God and the dutiful Personal Assistant to to His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, the Alaafin and the Titan of Yorubaland.
Rev. Dr. Kolade consistently prioritizes the well-being of others and typically exhibits high level of agreeableness—one of the core Big 5 personality traits.
He is fundamentally altruistic, empathetic, and compassionate.
He rarely holds grudges, preferring to move forward rather than dwell on past conflicts or slights.He invests significant time and energy in building and nurturing deep, meaningful relationships.While these traits foster deeply caring relationships,
He is proactive in helping others, whether by providing practical assistance, offering encouragement, or creating a safe and welcoming environment.
He intuitively senses how others are feeling and often absorb the emotional weight of those around him. He prioritizes the needs, feelings, and comfort of other self- aware, people, often finding genuine joy in acts of kindness.
The birthday Boy often exhibits traits that not only enhance his own life, but also positively impact those around him.
Rev. Dr. Kolade is optimistic, resilient, appreciative, kind, self- aware, open- minded, deep with sense of humour, purpose- driven, focus on solutions, and at the heart of positive psychology.
This exceptionally illustrious son of Oyo who is experiencing joy, gratitude, hope, and contentment, by being deeply involved in activities that align with his strength and interests, and building and maintaining strong, supportive connections with others, and pursuing a sense of purpose to something larger than himself is a year older today.
On this day, I celebrate not just your birth but also the incredible person you’ve become. Your presence in people’s lives is a gift beyond measure.
May this year bring you countless moments of joy, love, and fulfillment. You deserve all the happiness in the world.
With each passing year, your light shines even brighter. Your kindness, strength, and grace inspire everyone around you.
Today, I want to remind you of your incredible worth and the positive impacts you’ve had on so many lives.
As you blow out the candles today, know that you’ve ignited a world of happiness in my heart.
Wishing you a birthday filled with as much love as you’ve given to others. Happy Birthday to someone truly special.
To be continued ……
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BODE DUROJAIYE, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom and the Superior Head of Yorubaland .
