Odegbami who was with the deceased a day before he passed disclosed that they were working on a documentary project together before the tragedy struck. He described Gbeminiyi as a "highly gifted and multi-talented young man".
Announcing the passing of his son, Odegbami wrote "Four hours after our exchange, I received the first of endless phone calls that eventful day, last Thursday: Gbemi is not feeling well; Gbemi is being taken to a hospital; the hospital has referred Gbemi to another hospital."
He added "The hospital works on him for hours. Twelve hours after our first communication, and exactly five minutes past midnight, at the birth of Good Friday (a significant day in Christendom), the doctors call me for the umpteenth time that day to break my heart with the news that haunts me till now – Gbemi has passed on!".
Odegbami, who was an integral part of the Green Eagles team that won the 1980 African Cup of Nations added in his emotional tribute "I miss Oluwagbeminiyi Omo Odegbami, an absolutely brilliant mind that is encapsulated in the frail body of a simple and gentle pilgrim. He came to the world, played his part quietly amidst unbelievable challenges, and now departs leaving a legacy of love and kindness to all those he encountered on his journey."


So sad!
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