The Nation Journalist Celebrates Son’s Milestone After Father’s Demise

A journalist with The Nation Newspapers, Mr Damola Kola-Dare, is rolling out the drums to celebrate the birthday of his son, Korede Kola-Dare, who clocks a year today, May 11,2022.

Kola-Dare, who noted that his joy is boundless, explained the he and his wife welcomed  their son  months after the demise of his father, Omololu Kola-Dare, who was a Frontline journalist.

The Education writer noted that the birth of his  son is symbolic, hence, he is thanking the Almighty God for this glorious milestone.

In an interview,he said: "When my father died on July 7, 2020, my world darkened with grief. It was beyond tears.  I found it hard to cope because we were like Siamese twins.

But on May 11,2021, my wife put to bed and delivered a buxom baby boy. It was delight and delirium for us. The story changed for good. Our son brought ineffable joy to erase our grief. It was not up to a year I lost my father. God put smiles on our faces, to Him alone be all the glory and honour."

Kola-Dare continued: "It is worth celebrating. Korede is an amiable and amazing son, full of fun and mirth,just like my late father. Being my first child and son, I gave him the moniker: Captain Phenomenal (el-fenomenon). Mom and Dad wish you a delightful birthday with overflowing divine blessings of longlife, opulence and bliss. Son,may your glory shine in full effulgence. All the love in the world for you."

The Journalist who described the joy of fatherhood and parenthood as second to none, went on to express gratitude to friends, colleagues  and well wishers who sent goodwill messages.