Queen Mother Best Kemigisa

“He was my shield who always stood for me,”

Queen Mother Best Kemigisa · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13

At St John's Cathedral during the mourning period, the Queen Mother remembered her son as someone who had always protected her.

“He [God] decided to take him [King Oyo] first. I said, ‘Why? Because he was closer to You than me.’”

Queen Mother Best Kemigisa · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13

The Queen Mother reflected on her son's death, saying God took him first because he was closer to Him.

“When I was in the hospital, I said, ‘God, please leave my son alone; take me first,’”

Queen Mother Best Kemigisa · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13

The Queen Mother recalled praying for her son's life when she was hospitalized, asking God to take her instead.