Toyin Lawani Pays Tribute to Late Mother, Atinuke Babalola, on Mother’s Day

• Nigerian designer Toyin Lawani is commemorating Mother’s Day by honoring her late mother, Atinuke Babalola.

• Toyin reminisces about her mother’s iconic look, praising her for teaching her hard work, dedication, kindness, and compassion.

Renowned Nigerian fashion designer Toyin Lawani has honoured her late mother, Atinuke Babalola, in a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute.

Taking to Instagram, Toyin shared a striking photo of herself recreating one of her mother’s iconic looks. She expressed deep gratitude for the profound impact her mother had on her life, crediting her for instilling values such as hard work, dedication, kindness, and compassion.

Despite their royal background, Toyin recalled how her mother ensured they remained disciplined and hardworking. Now a mother of three herself, she expressed sadness that Atinuke Babalola is no longer here to witness her achievements, see the woman she has become, or watch her raise her children with the same principles her mother taught her.

Her tribute serves as a touching reminder of the lasting influence of a mother’s love and guidance.

“I had to do this Recreation of my moms look,
Thanks to Aunty Wosilat Okoya for giving me this fabric
I owe it all to my amazing mom,
Princess Atinuke Babalola
She taught me everything I know,
from the importance of hard work and dedication to the value of kindness and compassion.
Regardless of Our Royal status, she made us work hard daily,
I wish she was here to see the King of Fashion that I’ve become. I wish she could see the successful entrepreneur and business mogul I’ve grown into.
I wish she could see the good mother I’ve become, passing on the lessons she taught me to my own children.

But even though she’s not here physically, I know she’s smiling down on me, proud of the person I’ve become.
I’m grateful for the values she instilled in me, for the sacrifices she made for our family, and for the unconditional love she showed me every day.

I’m honoured to be following in her footsteps, and I hope to make her proud in all that I do. Thank you, Mom, for being my rock, my inspiration, and my guiding light.
I love you forever!
Happy Mother’s Day.
Keep Resting in peace, King Of All Queens”.