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The Man Who Planted Many CCC Parishes, Baba Phillip Hunsu Ajose (Elias: Mungo Park) Baami Ajose… Baba kú, Bàbá kú. I had been holding this tribute in my heart since Papa’s memorial, waiting for the right moment to speak about a man whose impact stretches far beyond what words can fully capture.
Rev. Pastor Phillip Hunsu Ajose! Some of your Celestial children lovingly gave you the nickname “Mango Park” or “Mungo Park.” I honestly never quite understood the mystery behind the name—just as Baba Ajanlekoko became “Baba Ajas”. But the name carried weight. It spoke of strength, fearlessness, spiritual authority, and your extraordinary gift for church planting.
To me, you were far more than your titles, accomplishments, or nicknames.
You were a father. A true one.
When Baba Ajanlekoko brought my brother, John, and me to London in 1988, you stepped into that fatherly role without hesitation. Even though we didn’t live directly with you at the Elephant & Castle Vicarage, you were always present—watching over us at Clapham Parish under Baba Oke, where Baba Saakete Adeogun also served. Those two men played vital roles in shaping my journey. I will never forget.
Baba Ajose, you planted over 200 Celestial Church parishes across Nigeria and beyond—an achievement that still echoes today.
This scripture paints your legacy perfectly:
“Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you…” — Joshua 1:3
Your divine grace in church planting earned you the appointment as Diocesan Head for Great Britain, Europe, Canada, and the USA. A well-deserved honour.
When I left London for the U.S., I quietly wondered whether your fatherly role would fade with distance. But it didn’t.
It never did.
I still remember your joy when you visited Washington, D.C.—seeing that your “daughter” had graduated from choir member to Shepherd’s wife. That joy was genuine. It warmed your heart, and it warmed mine.
With God’s help and the support of dedicated pioneers, we planted Majemu Parish, Washington, D.C., from our small two-bedroom apartment in 1993. And year after year, you were there—present at our milestones, celebrating, encouraging, and praying.
Majemu Parish became your home away from home, and I dare say, one of your favourite children.
Baba Ajose, you laboured for us, prayed for us, and intervened in our family struggles—until the day you wept, and God gave usa breakthrough.
Yet within a month of your passing, we left the Celestial fold for the Pentecostal path. I never got to say a proper goodbye. I never got to celebrate your transition with the people who loved you.
Life’s journey became tough—really, really tough—and eventually, we went our separate ways.
But not once did your impact fade.
Your leadership, your humility, your generosity—even from your modest earnings—remain unforgettable. For all these reasons and more, I am forever grateful.
And I cannot end this tribute without honouring Baba Oke and Baba Saakete Adeogun—both from Clapham Parish in the late ’80s.
Baba Oke gave me my first shelter in London. I can still picture that little room to the left of the hall—cosy and safe—while my brother and others slept on the carpet in the main hall.
I sang in the Clapham choir and the central choir led by Baba Ayoo.
Baba Saakete, now Rev. Pastor Adeogun, provided spiritual direction before my move to America. Everything he prophesied came to pass—right there at JFK Airport, New York.
To all Clapham Parish alumni, I salute you too—the parish once filled with the most prophets and prophetesses.
Baba Ajose, continue to rest in the bosom of your Maker.
Your legacy is our history, and we must never forget history.
Courtesy: Ajax Archives
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