OJ Best, who once made footwear for Osinbajo, is dead

OJ Best, the Nigerian shoe designer who made footwear for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in 2020, is dead.

His death was announced via his Twitter page — a few hours after it was revealed that he suffered a “serious attack”.

“Painful exit! Call to Glory. The CEO of OJ Best footwear is Dead,” the post read.

The announcement is believed to have been from the family of the deceased.

PAINFUL EXIT!! Call to Glory, the CEO of OJBest footwear is Dead. pic.twitter.com/FDUM53NxKc

— OJBEST👞👞🕑 (@Ojbest5) February 27, 2022

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Osinbajo, in 2020, surprised OJ Best when he sent his aides to the shoe designer who said he would make footwear for the VP.

I really wants to thank everyone who retweeted my tweet in reference to make shoes for @ProfOsinbajo. The tweet got to him and he sent some of his people to my shop today… We talked at length and lot of promising things are coming my may.
Thank you all my Twitter family.. pic.twitter.com/EO2Bekz1QE

— OJBEST👞👞🕑 (@Ojbest5) November 26, 2020

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Osinbajo, who had been at the forefront of promoting Nigerian-made products, bought a number of shoes from the entrepreneur.

The VP later invited the young Nigerian entrepreneur to Aso Rock where OJ Best took his measurements for the footwear.

“I really cannot contain my joy in expressing this… this is a dream I never thought would happen,” he had written on Twitter.

“Words have failed me and I may not use the appropriate words but I really want to thank his Excellency @ProfOsinbajo for his patronage and support for ojbest footwear.

“I was in the office of the Vice President to take measurements of his feet and later returned to make delivery of the order. Never have I seen a man as humble, simple and ready to support like His Excellency. He is highly friendly and jovial and this made my communication with him easy.

“… My initial tweet was to gift a pair of my product and meet him in person, this has been fulfilled  I am greatly happy to see that His Excellency uses my product with joy and satisfaction… Once again thank you so much for your patronage @ProfOsinbajo I am most grateful”.

I really can not contain my joy in expressing this.. this is a dream I never thought would happen. Words has failed me and I may not use the appropriate words but I really what to thank his Excellency @ProfOsinbajo for his patronage and support for ojbest footwear.. pic.twitter.com/JADfAB1s0L

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— OJBEST👞👞🕑 (@Ojbest5) March 28, 2021

This had also attracted patronage from top politicians, including Dino Melaye, the former senator.

OJ had ventured into shoemaking after many years of being unemployed despite being a graduate.

Admirers of the shoe designer have begun to tributes to the deceased.

With deep heart broken 💔 to announce your departure for this sinful world.
Rest in peace OJbest 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/WxDdiWCkgw

— Omar47 (@Omaryaqub47) February 27, 2022

I get to know this young promising guy called Ojbest after the trend of him making a sandal to the Vice President of 🇳🇬.. such a promising young man shouldn’t have gone untimely 💔

This is really sudden and sad. Condolences to the family. 🕊 #ojbest

— AYO (@Yooba_boi) February 27, 2022

We are always reminded by nature of how short this life is and goodbye can come knocking at anyone's door at anytime.

Go well, OJBest. May the light emanations from all your good deed lighten up your path as you continue your journey through the spheres of Creation. 🌹

— Maxvayshia™ 🇦🇺🇳🇬 (@maxvayshia) February 27, 2022

" We did our best but God knows the best.
Thanks to whoever followed us to Church and hospital. Omale Ojbest 💔💔💔💔💔 " — Comr. Sofred Paul

Rest In Peace Celebrity Shoemaker 😭😭😭 R.I.P 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/W664qJ92TQ

— Naija Reality News (@Mc_Highness) February 27, 2022

R.I.P. Ojima-Ojo Omale (OJ Best @Ojbest5). You were truly the best. pic.twitter.com/V5iN7bMVph

— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) February 27, 2022