Meet the now grownup Omoruyi Soni Irabor who Muhammad Ali lifted as a baby in 1984

Had been looking forward to some pictures of Nigerians who have memorable pictures with "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali who sadly passed on earlier today, as many people shared theirs in tribute.

We had enjoyed the picture of the legendary boxer when he was rocking agbada and having loads of fun in the 1960s Nigeria.

 It's heartwarming to see this picture of ace on-air-personality, Soni Irabor and Genevieve magazine publisher, Betty Irabo's son, Omoruyi embraced by Muhammad Ali during his visit to Nigeria in the 80s.

The power couple shared the images on their Twitter handles.

Betty watching The Champ carry our Son in 1984. My head trying to rise above the girls in front of me behind Ali

The Greatest carrying our Son in 1984

The grownup Omoruyi of Edo-Benin descent, is fondly called Ruyi, He is a Director, producer, writer, editor at Maverick Films.

He is also the General Manager at his mother's Genevieve magazine.

At a Genevieve Pink Ball Charity Walk

Omoruyi when translated in his native Bini language, means a child with respect. Aawww.

Image Credit: Genevieve Magazine, LinkedIn