The Color Purple represents Royalty. That is what comes to mind when I remember the Late Great Charles Alaba Joseph. A selfless Man, a through embodiment of a modern Nigerian of Great repute. Charles Alaba Joseph was the Father of my great friend and brother of excellent repute - Olumide Joseph-. Through my Interactions and relationship with Mide ( as he was fondly addressed by family and friends), I had to honor to know the Late Charles Alaba Joseph as a Father, a Mentor and a selfless learner who was always willing to give sacrificial to all people in need irrespective of Creed, Race or class. His Life was full of impact and I write to attest to that. His legacy will live on through the many people like me that he impacted while he was here with us.
Thank you so much to Mrs Joseph and family for having the initiative to create an opportunity for me and many others who were impacted by Mr Charles Alaba Joseph to express gratitude and honor a great Iroko of the Mighty African Forest.
This candle was first lit on the 29th of January 2021 and will burn for 96 years 8 months and 26 days.