FIFTY AND FAVOURED:
THE FOLAKE
OSHINOWO
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CELEBRATION Photo: Funmilayo Adeyemi
f only our hearts can be read like a book when giving thanks, then everyone would have seen how thankful Hon. Folake Olunloyo Oshinowo was when the beautiful politician clocked 50. Held at her lovely home in Osborne Foreshore Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, the classy vintage-themed dinner began with a session of worship, praise and prayers. The birthday kicked off with a prayer delivered by Mrs. Adetoun Agbebi who gave glory to God for blessing and protecting the celebrant all these years.
Then the popular gospel group, Ayan Jesu took over, dishing a pulsating medley of sing-along songs and choruses. In line with the spiritual feel of the occasion, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Senior Pastor, Harvesters Church was then invited for another round of prayers. He urged God to grant Hon. Folake long life, joy and blessings unlimited. This was followed by reading of a Bible passage by the elated celebrant who was beaming with happiness. Her daughter, Jomiloju also read a moving passage during the event.. Her loving husband in the course of
Celebrant cutting her birthday cake
Jomiloju Oshinowo
Pastor Bolaji Idowu giving the sermon
Celebrator's elder sister, Ms Dunni Olunloyo, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Mrs. Okunowo & Chief (Mrs.) Bolaji Momodu
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Tunji David & Funmilola Onamusi
The joyous birthday girl & sweet mother
Hon. Folake Oshinowo with family
H.E Mrs. Noimat Salako-Oyedele, Deputy Governor, Ogun State, Mr. Bode Oyedele & Senator Musliu Obanikoro (right)
Mrs. Sola Adesina, Mrs. Bolaji Momodu, Funmi Adeyemi & Pat Faniran
R-l: Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okunsanya, Mr. Iranola Ayodele & guest
Tokunbo Taylor, Mrs. Bolaji Momodu, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru & Mr. Yinka Oropo
Babatunde Okeniyi, Bimbi Okeniyi & Ibrahim Okeniyi
Femi Ogundere with friends
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Hon. Folake Oshinowo & friends
Oye Balogun, Hon. Folake Oshinowo, Mrs. Bolaji Momodu, Gbenga Olunloyo & Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas
Bashorun Dele Momodu & Dr. Taiwo Afolabi
Mrs. Caroline Adeneye, guest & Mrs. Folashade Afolabi
Bashorun Dele Momodu & Otunba Lai Oriowo
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Adegorowa of Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Oba Semiu Kasali, Obateru of Egbin Land, Oba Oriyomi Akeem, Celebrator, Chief Adewunmi Ogunsanya & Barr. Tunde Oshinowo
Funmi Adeyemi, Miss Kemi Adewunmi, celebrant, guest & Miss Dunni Olunloyo
The band, Ayan Jesu performing
Mr. Jide Coker
Sijibomi Ogundele & celebrator
Mr. & Mrs. Muyiwa ige with celebrator
Mr. Tope Abere
Mr. Deji Okoya-Thomas
Eburu of Iba, Osun State, HRM Oba Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji II
Mr. Gbenga Olunloyo, celebrator & Mr. Bolaji Ayorinde
The Obanikoros, Oba Saheed Elegushi with guests
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Tayo and Tutu Ayeni with celebrator
Lanre Gbajabiamila & Larry Adeniyi
Hon. Jide Obanikoro, Gbolahan Obanikoro, & Prince Aderemi Sijuwade
Monash, Dayo Momoh, celebrant & Mrs. Runsewe
Hon. Funmi Tejuoso with Prince Kayode Tejuoso
Mrs. Funke Akinyera, Joke Shogunro & Olori Sekinat Elegushi
Mr. Kabaka Aderibigbe, DIG Taiwo Lakanu & guest
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Mr. Ayo Subair & Mr. Tayo Ayeni
the event took centre stage to openly pour endearment on her. “She is my Jewel, my crown, my mother, my sister, the love of my life, she is the true definition of what I call a woman as she is full of virtue and she is a blessing to all around her� Mr. Tunde Oshinowo said. She later cut her cake surrounded by friends and family members and thereafter it was dancing all the way. Guests at the event included: Deputy Governor of Ogun State, H.E. Mrs. Niomat Salako-Oyedele, Oba Saheed Elegushi, Mr Hakeem Muri-
Mr. Tunji Olaniyi & Hakeem Muri-Okunola
Okunola, Bashorun Dele Momodu and wife, Senator Grace Bent, Ayo Subair, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro and wife, Mr & Mrs Tayo Ayeni, Honourable Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Deji OkoyaThomas, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Prince Bisi Olatilo, Mr. Gbenga Olunloyo, Joke Sogunro, Mr. Adewunmi Ogunsanya, Sijibomi Ogundele, Otunba Lai Oriowo, Mrs. Kemi Adewunmi, Mr Tope Abere, Prince Adedamola Aderemi, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi and wife, Chief Dayo Adeneye and wife, Mrs Genny Adeosun and Prince Aderemi Sijuwade.
Prince Kola James, Alhaji Jide Adeagbo & Mr. Yinka Oropo
Tilewa Adebajo & Kayode Odukoya
Akinsinku of Lagos (Olori Eyo), Chief Adebola Dosunmu & Jomoto Onabolu
Dolla Bamgboye & friend
Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency Noimot Oyedele, His Excellency Bode Oyedele, Mr. Bayo Abdul, Barr. Tunde Oshinowo & Hon. Shodinmu
Hon. Dayo Adeneye, Dr. Femi Adenuga & Mr. Shodipo
Teni Zacheus & Kunle Ogunmefun
Funmi Adeyemi, Angela Folarin & Tayo Daisi
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MRS. RANTI
JOHNSON THANKS GOD AT 60
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Photo:Adekoya Adegbite
t was praise, prayers and thanksgiving galore when glamorous and ever glowing Mrs. Ranti Johnson celebrated her 60th birthday in Lagos. The day was bright and beautiful as family and close friends gathered inside the Church of Nativity, Parkview, Ikoyi, for what turned out to be a lively session. Apart from the soulful songs and prayers, in the course of the service, many guests took turns to shower the celebrator with encomiums. They all acknowledged the fact that she is a friend in deed who never ever abandons those close to her. The service over, guests were hosted to a sumptuous reception at the same venue by the delectable birthday girl, who is the younger sister of the Doyenne of Nigerian high society, Hajia Abah Folawiyo. Guests at the occasion included Dr Doyin Abiola, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Mrs Olayinka Adadayo and Olori Riskat Adamson.
The Elegant Celebrator, Mrs Ranti Johnson
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Alhaja Kuburat Okoya, Hajia Abah Folawiyo with Dr. Doyim Abiola
Mr. & Mrs. Doherty with Mrs Ranti Johnson
Arrival of the Celebrant
Celebrant with family & friends
Celebrant thanking God
Mrs. Okuduh Adenike, Mrs. Olayinka Adedayo, Mrs. Funmin Ajayi-Ladipo & Enitan Allen
R-l: Mrs Bola Awolowo, Mrs. Ranti Johnson with friends
Mrs. Okuduh Adenike, Mrs. Olayinka Adedayo & Funmi Ajila-Ladipo
Mrs. Onibudo with celebrator
Mrs. Toyosi Folawiyo with Celebrant
Hajia Abah Folawiyo & guests
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Maureen Onigbanjo & Hajia Abah Folawiyo
Delectable Mrs. Ranti Johnson
Taiwo Majekodunmi, Yinka Benson & Kehinde Majekodunmi
Celebrator cutting her cake with elder sister, Hajia Abah Folawiyo, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa & friends
R-l: Omolara Alakija, Enitan Allen, Celebrant & Joke Sogunro
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Tokunbo Ajidua, Celebrant & Junior Martins
Mrs. Adenuga, Celebrant & Mrs. Onibudo
Celebrant, Toyosi Folawiyo & Mrs. Adebowale
Joke Sogunro & Omolara Alakija
R-l: Mrs. Joko Oni, Mrs Ranti Johnson & guests
Akin Braithwaite
Elated Mrs. Johnson dancing fllefully to praise jams
Mrs. Adenuga with Mrs. Ranti Johnson
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