The funeral rites for Prince Felix Adebusuyi Ademuyiwa, a former staff member of the Central Bank of Nigeria, gospel minister, and prince of Ikun, Akoko Southwest Local Government Area of Ondo State, were held in Lagos. The burial ceremony drew family, friends, church members, former colleagues, and well-wishers from across the country. The rites began on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with a Service of Songs at the Apostolic Faith Church.
The Service of Songs, held at 5:00 pm, was attended by church members, neighbors, colleagues, and family, who shared tributes, hymns, and testimonies celebrating Prince Felix's life. His life was marked by quiet strength, diligence, and generosity. On Friday, October 9, 2026, a Funeral Service was held at the Apostolic Faith Church, featuring a procession, hymns, obituary remarks, scripture reading, and a sermon.
A solo performance of "Heaven Is Nearer" by Prince Anthony Ademuyiwa, the deceased's brother, was a particularly moving moment during the service. After the service, a procession to Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos State, was held, where Prince Felix was laid to rest. He was born on May 17, 1955, in Ikun Akoko, Ondo State, into the royal family of Ademuyiwa.
Prince Felix's early education began at Holy Trinity Primary School, Ikun, and St. James Primary School, Afo. He was raised by his maternal uncle, Mr. Thomas Bamidele Akinjogunla, a schoolteacher, who influenced his love for learning and discipline. He attended CAC Modern Secondary School, Ire-Akari Grammar School, and obtained a degree in Banking from the University of Benin and a master's degree from Adekunle Ajasin University.
Prince Felix began his career with the Central Bank of Nigeria in 1977, serving in Lagos, Kano, and Benin before returning to Lagos. He remained with the apex bank until 1996, when he moved into private enterprise. As a committed Christian, he combined his professional life with service to God as a minister of the gospel.
Prince Felix is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pat Ademuyiwa, and their children, Ruth and Stephanie. A Thanksgiving Service was held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Apostolic Faith Church, Jakande Estate, Abesan, Ipaja, where family, friends, and well-wishers gathered to give thanks for a life well spent.
The family expressed gratitude to all who supported them during this period and prayed that God reward every well-wisher abundantly. Prince Adejugbe Anthony Ademuyiwa, the President of the Centre for Empowerment of the Disabled and younger brother of the deceased, has been designated to handle enquiries concerning the funeral arrangements.
Key points
- Prince Felix Adebusuyi Ademuyiwa, a former CBN staff member and gospel minister, was laid to rest in Lagos on October 11, 2026.
- The funeral rites, which began on October 8, 2026, drew attendees from across the country.
- Prince Felix is remembered for his quiet strength, diligence, and generosity.
