Official Family Statement
September 23rd, 2008



It is with a heavy heart, and joy at God’s perfect will that I announce the passing on to Glory of my father, teacher, mentor and friend, Mr. Olayinka Babasanya Craig, who went to be with the Lord at 6.00am this morning at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was a pioneer radio and television broadcaster, sports journalist extraordinaire and a national icon.

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Kehinde Craig, his sons, Mr. Olayinka Craig and Dr. Olamide Craig and his “one and only” Miss Temilola Craig.

Dr. David Olamide Craig
for and on behalf of the family





Thank You!!!

I would like to, on behalf of the Yinka Craig family, extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who called in and sent text messages. Your kind words of encouragement are truly appreciated and ever prayer said, whether whispered in quiet supplication or shouted on city rooftops has gone a long way in strengthening us as a family and most especially causing a turn around in our Father’s health.

Also I would like to say a big thank you to those who have contributed financially towards the Stem Cell transplant treatment that he is scheduled to have in the U.S. Please be aware that we do not take your kindness for granted and know that we are truly touched and greatly blessed by your generosity. We could not have made it this far without you!

Once again, thank you all very much and may God bless you richly, Amen!
Dr. David Olamide Craig


PS: I need more confirmation

may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.n i pray GOD in his mercy help his wife n children through dis period.YINKA u shall be greatly missed.kulallahu for the departed.

Shooooo. . .Eni ire lo

May his gentle, meek soul rest in the bossom of our almighty lord. What a great loss to the nation!

Adieu Yinka Craig ! ! !

Yes O. It's confirmed. I got that same message from his support group on facebook.com. It's a very sad day !

aww sad. i remember this man. He had a face that you say '' genuine'' R.I.P

No fucking way!!

For real Raymond

Its so so sad

I'll really miss him. RIP Yinka Craig.

Awwww. This is so sad

May he rest peacefully.

Yinka Craig is Dead? what?
This is so sad especia;;as i knew him and i am also in minnesota
I cant believe this?

Yimka ia dead, pls tell me was he ill ?

its rely a pity that we keep loosig our rare gems every now and then but i pray that his gently soul will rest in peace.we love you but God luvs you best.wel i'm goimg to miss his face on AM express.

may his soul rest in peace

o my GOd,,,, may his beautiful soul rest in peace

The news of Craig's death and Sonny Okosuns' have been very difficult to bear. These are people we grew up watching on TV and somehow they represented a measure of stability on a certain level. Craig's youthfulness and professionalism were also remarkable. May God strengthen his family at this time. Amen.

My heart is heavy.

Very sad

its unfortunate, on behalf of myself and family accept our condolence

with a very heavy herat, RIP

with a very heavy heart, RIP

He was one of my favourite anchors on the tube!
farewell