On Wednesday Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian Flag is dead.
Akinkunmi reportedly died at the age of 84.
His son Akinkunmi Akinwumi Samuel confirmed his demise on his Facebook page.
He wrote “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly you lived a life with a landmark. Continue to rest on, my father!
“Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R) Great Man has gone.”