There was once a girl born in the quiet hush of July, under a sky that seemed to whisper promises to the future. At birth, she was named Foluke. Even as a child, there was something amazing, something remarkable, indeed, something phenomenal about her— an order to the way she moved, a peace to the way she spoke, a kindness to the way she listened, a grace to the way she waited, a quiet strength to the way she stood, a gentleness to the way she held, a purpose to the way she gave.

No one knew then that each day of Folu’s life would unfold like a carefully written verse in a sacred song. But behold her beautiful life evolving like a tapestry woven with invisible hands, each thread a sacred encounter, each colour a memory stitched with purpose. We appreciate the Almighty that, at 77, Mama’s life is blossoming like the petals of a sunrise lily, revealing depth and wonder in the gentle rhythm of her becoming. Good people now see her life speaking like a well-loved book, its pages worn with wisdom, its margins filled with laughter, prayers, and quiet triumphs. And like a river carving its way through stone, her life shapes hearts and places with persistence, grace, and quiet strength.

Today, we celebrate not just the passing of time, but the unfolding of a beautiful life—layer by radiant layer.As Foluke (fondly called Mummy G.O) grew, she took the first seven steps of her journey—childhood years full of curiosity, laughter, and discovery. Another seven, and she had become a young lady of substance: strong in body, luminous in mind, rooted in a quiet but fierce faith, tender in spirit, and steadfast in purpose.
And so, it continued—seven after seven — each season deepening her wisdom and sharpening her grace. With every passing seven, she touched more lives: teaching with her hands, inspiring with her look, envisioning new possibilities with her eyes, anchoring with her body, creating with her mind, and illuminating with her spirit.
Now, at the seventy-seventh level, Mummy G.O. stands not at the end—but at the pinnacle of her race. If seven is symbolic, representing perfection, Mummy G. O’s seventy-seventh level surely speaks of double spiritual perfection and wholeness. Here is a life not only lived with intention, but crowned with forgiveness, prophetic fulfilment, and divine justice.But her story is not just one of endurance—it is also one of renewal. Like a master craftsman restoring a cherished work, she has poured herself into others, breathing life into the famished and fainting souls through programmes such as Wholistic Outreach, Habitation of Hope, and Feast of Esther.

Through her activities, shattered spirits are mended, lost paths are illuminated, and burdens that once seemed insurmountable are lifted.
She is restoration personified – proof that prophecy is not just an ancient foretelling, but a living testament unfolding before our very eyes.But then, to overlook the mathematical significance of this mathematician’s remarkable milestone at 77—a living testament to goodness and a new age of profound wisdom and impact—would be an injustice.

At 77, Mummy G.O. reaches a profound milestone—one woven with mathematical elegance and spiritual significance. This isn’t just an age: It’s a statement, a revelation, a testament to wisdom accumulated and knowledge imparted, a celebration of grace received, a reflection of lives touched, a symphony of prayers answered, and a legacy of love poured out.

The number 77 itself carries extraordinary weight. It is the product of two prime numbers, 7 and 11—both symbols of strength and distinction. These exemplify the grace which Mummy G.O. carries. The number reflects an upward progression of mastery, evident in the squared sequence: (4 × 4) + (5 × 5) + (6 × 6) = 77— with each step of seven an affirmation of beauty, an attestation of learning, a remembrance of grace, a journey through service, a celebration of love, a harvest of wisdom, and the unfolding of life’s complexities.

Beyond its structure, 77 embodies the depth of accumulated experience, refined insight, enduring faith, sacred memory, earned authority, transcendental love and unimaginable strength. Being the sum of the first eight prime numbers (2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 = 77), this union of prime elements mirrors the layered intelligence of Pastor Foluke Adeboye –
as a mathematician whose journey has transformed minds, igniting spiritual discovery in ways that transcend mere calculations.

Furthermore, in the Book of Matthew (NIV), Jesus speaks of forgiving seventy-seven times – a number that now wraps around Mummy G. O’s legacy like a shawl of grace. Her magnanimity has been as generous as the sun, pouring its warmth freely without demand for recompense. Her understanding is as deep as the roots of an ancient tree, reaching into the unseen to grasp the essence of life. Her love is as boundless as the ocean stretching beyond the horizon. Her kindness is as infinite as the stars scattered across the night sky. And her forgiveness is as unmeasured and limitless as time itself—endlessly moving forward, never holding grudges, never turning back.

Interestingly, the most awe-inspiring mathematical revelation lies in the divine alignment of this number. This is because in the simple alphabetical system, the name “Christ” astonishingly adds up to 77:C (3) + H (8) + R (18) + I (9) + S (19) + T (20) = 77.This is a perfect parallel to Mummy G. O’s life – one shaped by grace, purpose, and a dedication to enlightenment.

As God placed the Book of Numbers in Scripture to unveil divine patterns and eternal truths, so has He written the life of Pastor FolukeAdeboye as a living testament – where mathematics, transcending scientific computations and inferences, becomes a sacred language of wisdom, discovery, and legacy.

In the spirit of Psalm 90:12 which enjoins us to “number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom,” her journey reminds us that every calculation, every moment, and every life, lived with purpose, is a step towards divine understanding.
Mama may this new chapter of yours at 77 be filled with inspiration, revelation, and wonders yet to be unveiled.
• Dr Bode Babatunde, a pastor (of the RCCGWinners Temple, London), lectures at London South Bank University, UK.