Olushola Abidemi Ishola

Olushola "Shola" Abideml Ishola, a Master of Arts student in the Peace & Conflict Studies program at UNCG, received a cancer diagnosis during his first month of studies. He was only 39. He fought a brave battle within the short period of his treatments.

Shola took each day in its stride, projecting nothing but positivity and hope, never complaining, even when he was visibly ill from the medications. His health unexpectedly deteriorated and he lost his battle with cancer on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital. He led a short, but very impactful life and will be sorely missed by friends, family, and his fellow international Spartans.

He is remembered for being an amazing husband to his wife Ikeade, a doting father to his son Desire, a supportive brother to his four siblings and a dependable person to his friends. He was an easy-going person, free spirited, and always willing to go the extra mile for his loved ones.

Shola is survived by a wife and son back home in Nigeria, his sister and brother-in-law who live in Ohio, an aged mother and three older siblings.

A campus vigil to honor Shola’s memory was held Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Shola will be laid to rest on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greensboro, NC, USA. As Christians, we look to God for comfort and solace at this time of grief and we firmly believe that our beloved brother is resting in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.