The first time I met Jomi (whom I also fondly refer to as JJ, and PMJJ [Pastor Mrs. JJ - somebody shout hallelujah ]) I thought: chai, babes are not smiling, this girl might be mean lol. We met at a Perfected Praise Choir Rehearsal and I was definitely going to keep my distance, no new friends Drake status.
However, our mutual friend Tiwa, told me she was cool peoples so, I decided to be cool with her. A few weeks after, we started a bible study and the rest is history.
Jomi is a rider. You can trust she is always down for an adventure - anytime, anywhere. Energy level is unmatched. Correct dance partner and party companion. Truly rooted in her walk with God. I honestly can’t choose one favorite memory. We have too many adventures to choose from. That one time we did the cherry blossom festival in DC. The whole Naij faaji and festivities. An unforgettable “Cayman left experience”; at least we didn’t get lost lol. That time in Cartagena we were doing our funky translations, we sha made it work. That other time in Cartagena, that will stay in Cartagena lol. But even more than adventures we have overall life experiences to share from. I thank God for the experiences shared and the many more to come. And the free healthcare for me, my hubs, my children, and my children’s children lol.
Congrats JJ and Tope!! I am so excited for y’all. May the Lord guide you both and teach you how to be the spouse He has called you to be. May you always remember the Lord in all you do and may you prosper. Your wedding will be an amazing day and the start of the amazing journey of marriage that lies ahead of you. And may your union always be MnTy fresh. Love you both!!
#MnT2Be2020 is finta be littyyyy!
I met Mofi in college at our on-campus ministry ‘UCFellowship’. It was one big family back then and I always loved to invite people over for game night or movie night. I probably told Mofi she had to come by because I was immediately captivated by her fun personality. We later became roommates and even studied for the same classes. She was definitely the smarter one and I look up to her in so many ways.
I have painful memories of us pulling all-nighters in our living room. Me barely processing what I was reading in my textbook, and Mofi keeping me up and leading the way. At the end of one semester I got a C and she got an A and she definitely called me out to try harder haha. She made me a better person overall. We spent majority of our time together laughing, talking about our natural hair or talking about God. My nickname for her remains ‘Mof Mof’ and I’m so glad she’s in my life as a true friend and a sister I admire.
I wish nothing but a life-time of happiness, laughter and eternal love for Mofi and Temi. I am extremely blessed to witness and be apart of a union made by God. You guys deserve every good thing coming your way. I love you so much - Antoinie
I met Mofi at work but we didn’t hit it off right away. She was fronting for me but eventually, she had no choice but to talk to me because we were on the same team lol. On a serious note, we met at a very difficult time in my life and she was really there for me. She was caring but open and real with me and this drew us closer.
My fondest memories are when we would leave work to look for food. We would always wind up in this shady Jamaican restaurant where the food was really good. She liked food as much as me so sometimes we will end up finishing the food in the car talking about everything and anything. Those were good times!
Mofi is very kind and loving. She is also very down to earth so you get the sense that she is a real one. She is fiercely loyal and knows how to protect her own. But her sass though... I guess it comes with the package lol.
I wish Mofi and Temmy all the best that life has to offer. As you both embark on this journey I pray for compassion and understanding through the difficult times. As God breaks both of you as individuals to form this eternal bond, I pray for a lot of laughter even as you deal with the beautiful and sometimes crazy process of joining yourself to another human. Last but definitely not least I pray for beautiful Goddaughters, maybe the boys can come later. Amen
My Jomjom, my daughter's godmother of life. This is a friend that sticks closer than a sister. I remember meeting her at one of the RCCG YASM conventions in ATL where we immediately clicked, gisted and parted ways - fast forward, as God would have it, we met again at JHDC when she moved to MD and the sisterhood has been the realest. One of our best memories is traveling out of town to attend a wedding, staying up all night gisting and laughing until we literally fell asleep. I'm super excited that my sister and Bobo (who has become my brother) are finally tying the knot. Triplets loading
Jom Jom aka ‘The Main The Main Bae’, aka the sister I never had and always prayed for. I am beyond thrilled to be one of the few people you selected to stand by your side on one of the best moments of your life.
I remember the first day I met Jom Jom, September 23rd 2015, we were both sitting on the floor at the MCAT testing center nervous, what am I even saying, we were TERRIFIED lol! I tried to take my mind off the fact that I was about to take the test that every premed student dreads, so I initiated a conversation by asking her if she was Nigerian, she said yeah. I said oh, me too. Told her I liked her hair (she had her natural hair in a bun, with a big ole puff), she said thank you. We chatted a bit then went back to boning our faces while trying to get in our zones.
Jom Jom finished her test before I was done so we never had the chance to exchange numbers.
One Sunday at church, this girl came up to me saying "hiiiiiii" like we knew each other (she had a different hairstyle). She said you took your MCAT last month right? Perplexed, I was like yeahhh? She said it’s me, I was the one talking to you. (She definitely had it all wrong cause IIIII was the one that was doing all the talking, but now she wants to be social, lol). Ever since then we clicked and have been inseparable.
Jom Jom, you have been my sister, my crying partner, my accountability partner and my travel partner and the only friend bold enough to call me out when I am wrong. Babes, you are the total package and I thank God for you. I am forever grateful to Tope (Bae #1) for agreeing to share you with me lol. I have learned so much from both of you and I wish you two a beautiful, Christ centered marriage!
Love always,
Titi aka Bae #2
Mofi and I met while attending the University of Central Florida in 2011. One day we were on the shuttle bus from campus to the apartment complex and I approached her to say hello. I could tell she was Nigerian and I was new to the city so I wanted to make friends. I'm so glad I did that because Mofi and I have been friends ever since.
Fast forward a couple years, we bump into each other at Jesus House DC. Over the years we would attend young adults service and fellowship events together. Since knowing Mofi I love how patient, fearless and ambitious she is. She's also so smart that a master's degree wasn't good enough so she pursued a doctorate degree.
I'm so happy that Mofi and Temmy found each other and can't wait to celebrate their union
I have known Temmy for four years. We met at church. At the time we were both attending RCCG, Jesus Centre Dublin. I had seen him a few times and decided to say hi. As we spoke I realized that like myself, he was doing a PhD and we were both at similar stages in the process. After speaking to him for the first time, it seemed as though we had a lot in common. The more time we spent together, the more my assumption was confirmed. We do in fact have a lot in common! I soon realized that Temmy Sasore would not be my friend, but rather a brother (in Christ).
Indeed, on several occasions, people have asked if he is my brother, to which I’ve proudly replied, ‘yes, he’s my little brother’. Temmy is a year older than I am, but I’m taller than he is, so him being the younger brother is a more compelling narrative! But on a serious note, I regard my relationship with Temmy as a very special one. Temmy never ceases to make me (and the rest of the Diligent Workmen (DW) bible study group) laugh or smile. After just a few weeks of knowing Temmy it felt as though we had known each other for years.
My favorite nickname for Temmy is ‘Temmy-Tem’. I have a habit of creating these kinds of nicknames. Other members of the DW group include Ebenezer (AKA Ebby-Ebz) and Paul (AKA Paulie-Paul)! At the height of our banter, I often refer to Temmy as ‘Show-Feezy’, which originated from one of his bad jokes and has kind of stuck. If I’m trying to get back at him for making fun of me while we’re with the guys, I might call him ‘Tinnier-Tempah’ (as opposed to ‘Tinie Tempah’, the name of a British rapper) or ‘Kevin Harts little brother’!
Over the last few years I’ve been fortunate to share many enjoyable moments with Temmy. It’s difficult to identify my fondest memory but one thing that is consistent when I recall the time that we’ve spent together is laughter. There are two particular instances when I remember laughing quite uncontrollably. The first was after we served together at a church event and we found ourselves in a car in the church parking lot in an interesting predicament that involved a lot of Jollof rice.
The second was at Afo’s house on Christmas day several years ago while playing monopoly. It wasn’t that Temmy was making jokes that most people would find incredibly funny, but rather that while we played, we seemed to find the smallest things to be incredibly amusing. So much so that our bouts of laughter terribly disrupted the flow of the game.
I love Temmy’s character and his sense of humor. My appreciation for the latter quality is quite evident from my previous comments. I’ve been privileged to see Temmy achieve a number of notable things and I’ve been glad to have the opportunity to celebrate with him. Temmy has shown himself to be a God-fearing, honest and diligent young man. I know that as he continues to diligently pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ, his future will always be bright. He’s a scholar and a gent.
I’m very happy for Mofi and Temmy. I’m glad that God has blessed my bro with someone like Mofi, who complements him perfectly. I pray that their marriage will be heaven on earth and that they will forever grow in friendship and love. I love you both and wish you the very best.
Temmy and I have an inseparable relationship. Just to put into perspective how close we are, he is the person who named me. He is my advisor, role model, motivator and also my navigator. I can genuinely say that my brother is my best friend. He is my go-to person when I need advice when it comes to school, career and other life choices. He has been there for me during the highest peaks of my life and also during the lowest moments.
He’s watched me grow in many ways. Our bond goes deeper than that of the average brother, it is backed by a deep and unspoken love. We can watch a game together and not say a word and still be happy. I’ve also had the privilege of watching him grow into the man he is today. He has always strived to be an example for our siblings, nieces, nephews, and church mentees. I like to think that I’ve impacted his life in some way but really, he’s impacted mine more than he can imagine. He’s helped me build my sense of humor and giving me an ego boost along the way. He’s really helped me to become a better man myself. We are partners in crime, wingmen, and best friends.
My fondest memories with Temmy would have to be our time in Ireland, these are memories that I will always cherish. As a young boy at the age of seven, he taught me how to ride a bike. He would also drag me out in the cold to play basketball even though I hated basketball at that time. We’ve made even more memories here in America.
What I love most about my brother is that when it comes to family, he puts his family before himself. Another thing that I love is that I am one of the few people that he shows his goofy side to.
I have been blessed to have him for 24 years of my life. The idea of sharing him, is one that I dreaded, but because it is with you JJ, I will survive. I am so happy that he’s chosen to spend his life with you. If I was able to mold a woman specifically for my brother, it would have been you, in every way. You’ve been both so blessed. I wish you both nothing but the best. I pray that God showers your marriage with love, strength, happiness and with endless opportunities.
Temi is a friend, a brother, a spiritual brother, a bible study partner, a prayer partner, a confidant, a superman and an absolute diligent workman. My favorite nickname for Temmy is ‘Tem-Tem’.
I met Temi in JCD (Jesus centre Dublin) in 2015. We had just completed a career event at the church and I walked into a room where I saw Temmy seated with my other brothers, Ebenezer and Michael.
The first thing that came to mind when I heard Temmy speak was “who is this American gramma king” with so much confidence. I fell in love (Mofi forgive me) with his demeanour. Temi is pleasantly funny, receptive and witty. His jokes and smart commentary actually make me laugh. After our first pleasant acquaintance, we bonded so well as brothers. Temi is someone I can trust and confide in.
I don’t know how to explain this, but have you seen Temi dance? Haha! Temi dances with confidence. He does a single move, pauses, looks around and then changes position. Most recently at Ebenezer’s wedding in Portugal, his dance moves are just….
What I love most about Temmy is his love for God, personality, fashion sense, drive for progress, generosity, and how he references Mofi in her absence. Temi’s dedication is admirable. He literally waits until midnight, after a long day at work on Fridays to pray with us and do bible study. Hence why I called him a superman. Temi is a friend I have so much respect for and I can trust him. Yes I trust him. I wish Temmy and Mofi the very best in their union, I pray that God will continue to bless them in Jesus name. Amen.
I’ve known Temmy for about 4-5 years now. We first met through a church fellowship group and since then we’ve gotten closer and I now consider him a brother. Temmy has a lot of nicknames but I think ‘Temmy-Tem’ and sometimes ‘Tem-Tem’ are my two favorite nicknames for him. I have many great memories with Temmy, especially those 2am banter sessions that we had after our prayer meetings. We would end up staying in church even until 3am just joking and laughing with the group. Those were great times.
There are many things that I admire about Temmy but what I love most is his personality and humorous demeanor. Basically you cannot be around Temmy without him joking around and making everyone laugh. I wish Mofi and Temmy all of God’s goodness on this journey they are starting and I know God will keep them. I pray that their marriage will be fruitful and that they experience peace in their home in Jesus name. Amen!
I met Temmy at a professional conference in 2016, in Seattle. I remember him lingering around my poster board until Dr. Ma came around and officially introduced him to me as a new post-doc. We had a quick chat over coffee that day, and the main thing I remember about the first interaction is his taste in socks—I knew we could get along then.
Our relationship began as co-workers in Dr. Ma’s lab in Oklahoma. When Temmy first joined the lab, I was excited not only to have a male co-worker around my age, but also someone with a sense of humor! It didn’t take us long to open up to each other, and we became very close friends soon. Besides, we happened to live 10 feet away from each other, so we were like gum on each other’s shoes a lot of the times, haha. Joking aside, doing life together with Temmy, while waves of sadness or happiness washed over us (mostly sadness if you work in the lab—true story), have made the normal ebb and flow of life so much more enjoyable.
He is my brother in Christ, and one of the coolest friends I’ve ever had.
I used to call him “fake Irish” for not drinking beer with me. But I acquiesced in his imperfections and still made him my friend anyways ; -)
My fondest memory was while waiting at a railroad crossing one midday. I jokingly told him to get out and dance in the middle of the road, in front of other drivers. I didn’t think he would, but he got out and did the chicken dance with no music. I wasn’t the one dancing, but I felt so embarrassed and wanted to lock the door and drive away.
He always carries a contagious positive vibe, and I definitely love that about him. Also, I love that he generously compliments people without being obsequious and make people feel good about themselves. I mean, it’s hard not to like the only guy at work who calls you a “gentleman and scholar” with a pseudo-Irish accent and notices your new haircut!
I am so happy that Temmy gets to continue his journey through life with the woman of his dreams. I wish God’s abundant blessings upon their marriage for a lifetime of happiness and love. You know, love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy. . . and love is letting Temmy do all the laundry (he would not shut up about how he wants the biggest laundry room in the world, so let him have it, Mofi!)
Wow, how do I start this? Temmy is someone that I would refer to as being playful, fun, intelligent and thoughtful. Even though we got to know each other through being Children of the Kingdom of God, I quickly realized that Temmy doesn’t mind letting his hair down, so to speak. He’s ever ready to provide the laughter needed for the souls of those around him and wittingly interact with them.
My Favorite nickname for Temmy is ‘Temmy Terrazzo’. I met Temmy through attending the same church in Dublin and our relationship deepened through working together in the Diligent Workmen group. My fondest memory of Temmy was during a Diligent Workmen gathering where there was so much banter, that Temmy found himself lying on my back for a little while. This made for a very cool picture.
I love the humility that exudes from Temmy. Despite his intelligence and great professionalism, he is able to switch when necessary and have fun with the brothers without a care in the world. I also love the fact that Temmy can take as much as he gives when it comes to banter.
Mofi and Temmy, I pray that your marriage will be an example to many, demonstrating what God had in mind in the very beginning when he instituted marriage. You guys will greatly prosper and be mighty in the land. Your children will be a great arrow in your hand. Mofi you will be called highly blessed among the blessed in Jesus name. Amen. Love you both and continue to rejoice in the Lord.