The Celebrator: Thanking God
Very Rev’d Adesola Kuyebi
Prof. Olukayode Oyediran
Venerable O. B. Ajomale
Mrs. Ayotola Ayodeji
Mrs. Kemi Aderemi
Sir. (Engr.) Adelana Odutola with Lady Oluranti Odutola
Mrs. Patience Oluwole with Mrs. Florence Ojo
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Princess Kike Akingbugbe
Constance Wokoma
The Elegant celebrator, Mama Funmilayo Adegbenro with her children, Prince Adeyemi Aderemi, Mrs. Omoze Layi-Adedayo with Prince Damola Aderemi
Oba Adedotun Abolarin, celebrator with Chief Dele Momodu
celebrator with Prof. Olukyode Oyediran
Mrs. Victoria Soyanwo, Olori Winifred Momoh with Mrs. Funke Daniel
Revd (Mrs.) Omotola Oyediran
Mrs. Kemi Sowemimo, Mrs. Omoze Layi-Adedayo with Mrs. Dupe Marc-Dawodu
Mr. Debo Ayoade with celebrant
Mrs. Funmi Odunsi with Mrs. Folanke St. Mathew Daniel
Mr. & Mrs. Akin Thomas
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Chief & Mrs. John Fademi
Mrs. Dupe Marc-Dawodu with Mrs. Kemi Sowemimo
Mrs. Alaba Durosaro with Mrs. Aduke Banjoko
Mrs. Yemisi Aderinto with Prof. Ayo Banjoko
Chief Ben Akin Akande, Dr. Kehinde Osifade with Hon. Justice G. Shoremi
Chief Niyi Adegbenro with celebrator
Mr. Toye Akinyode with Chief Jare Dada
Asiwaju Femi Somolu with Chief Ogunseye Babajide
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Mrs. Aina Oluyomi with Mrs. Florence Tiofuan
Engr. Sina Adegbenro, celebrator with Chief Niyi Adegbenro
Mrs. Olubukola Kuyebi, Mama Funmilayo Adegbenro, celebrator with Mrs. Bisi Sowunmi
Mama Funmilayo Adegbenro, celebrator
Prince Damola Aderemi & his family
Oba Adedotun Abolarin, Chairman Ovation Media Group, Chief Dele Momodu with Prince Damola Aderemi
Hon. Femi Kehinde, celebrator with Mr. Femi Osibona
Mrs. Kemi Aderemi with Nike Oshinowo
Mr. Bimbo & Funmi Ajiboye
Prince Towo Aderemi, Sir (Engr.) Adelana Odutola, celebrator with Lady Oluranti Odutola
The man of God who also referred to Mama Adegbenro as a sweet sixteen prayed that God will shower her with excellent health and keep her alive to continue enjoying her children, grand children and great grand children. In the course of the ceremony, the celebrant read Psalm 91 which expressed her deep faith in the power and protection of God. That was not all, her elated daughter, Mrs Omoze Aihe-Adedayo who was filled with happiness that her mother was healthy and strong at 80 during her speech also noted that the hand of God had indeed guided and guarded the family.She rounded off by reading Phillipians 4:9. It was not long after that the whole arena erupted in jollity as guests rose in unison to sing a happy birthday song to the amazing celebrator. Guests were later treated to meals
and drinks, while they were also entertained with a medley of songs by the DJ. The occasion was graced by personalities such as the Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Chief Dele Momodu, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, Princess Kemi Aderemi, Mr. Folusho Adeagbo, Hajiya Olabisi Shuaibu, Erelu Adeola Macaulay, Chairman of OGBC, Chief Jare Dada, Honourable Femi Kehinde, Professor Kayode Oyediran and his wife, Revd. (Mrs.) Omotola Oyediran, Barrister Funmi Odunsi, Chief Ben Akin Akande, Chief Ogunseye Babajide, Mr. Yomi Adenuga, Ms Nike Osinowo, Mrs Folake St. Matthew-Daniel, former General Manager, BCOS, Chief John Fademi and his wife, Mr. Segun Omoworare, Idowu Bonfo, Asiwaju Femi Sowolu, Mr. Femi Osibona.
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Mama Funmilayo Adegbenro, celebrator, Mrs. Patience Oluwole with Mrs. Florence Ojo
Nike Oshinow with Mama Funmilayo Adegbenro, celebrator
Mrs. Kemi Aderemi, Mrs. Omoze Layi-Adedayo, Prince Adeyemi Aderemi
Prince Damola Aderemi, celebrator, Mrs. Kemi Aderemi with Prince Adeyemi Aderemi
Mr. Iranola Ayodeji, Mrs. Ayotola Ayodeji, Prince Damola Aderemi, celebrator, Mrs. Kemi Aderemi with Mrs. Yemisi Subair
Mrs. Omoze Layi-Adedayo, Mrs. Kemi Aderemi, celebrator with Adekepemi Aderemi
Alhaja Sherifat Tijani, Hajia Olabisi Shuaibu, celebrator, Erelu Adeola Macaulay, Mrs. Temilola Rasaq-Lawal with Prince Damola Aderemi
Wonuola Aina, Oloruntoyin Durosaro, Prince Adeyemi Aderemi with Oyeyemi Falase
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Mrs. Kemi Aderemi with Mr. Folusho Adeagbo
Mr. Idowu Bonfo with Hon. Segun Omoworare
ENTERTAINMENT INDUTRY HOSTS SEND FORTH PARTY FOR US CONSUL-GENERAL IN LAGOS Photo: Adekoya Adegbite
Founder/CEO, HipTV, MD, Multichoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe making a presentation to Consul-General John Bray & wife
Nalak Deinjeleet & Rtd. CP Fatai Owoseni
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utgoing US Consul-General, HE F. John Bray was full of joy and laughter when he was hosted to a cosy sendforth party by friends in the Nigerian Media/Entertainment Industry. The party held at the Hard Rock Cafe, Victoria Island, Lagos was coordinated by HIPTV Founder/CEO, Mr Ayo Aninashaun. Comedians Bovi and MC Abbey who were Comperes also thrilled guests with elevated jokes. In his speech, Ambassador Bray noted that he would leaving with fond memories of Nigeria, noting that he enjoyed the country and the tenacity of its people throughout his seven years of service.
Wayne Nemmings & wife
Mr. Donald Duke, John Bray & wife
R-l: Ayo Aninashaun, John Ugbe, Mr. & Mrs. John Bray
Carol Cox & Hassan Deinjeleet
Shortly after that, the organisers presented the departing diplomat with a gift. During the very lively event, many poured encomiums on the top US diplomat for his sagacity and deft handling of issues. The party was attended by members of the diplomatic corps and professionals from different walks of life. Guests included Former Cross River State Governor, Mr Donald Duke. Former Lagos CP, Mr Fatai Owoseni, Daddy Showkey, Efe Omorogbe, Obinna Anichie, Wayne Hemmings & wife, Maryann Onwuchekwa and Shumana Gerada
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(L) John Bray & wife with John Ugbe, MD, Mulltichoice
Bunmi Gani Mustapha & Edi Bala
Shumani Gereda, Martin Mabutho & Obina Aniche
Padita Agu, Efe Omorogbe & Funke Kuti
Wayne Nemmings & wife, Mr. Donald Duke & John Bray
Uwa Idahosa & Libaty Ameye
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Maryanne Onwuchekwa & Zizi Cardow
R-l: MC Abbey & Moses Akeke
Wayne Nemmings & wife, Mr. Donald Duke, John Bray & wife & others guests
John Bray & Ayo Animashaun
Mr. Donald Duke, John Bray & wife
Rtd CP. Fatai Owoseni, Moses Akeke, Ayodeji Oye & Kelvin
Funke Kuti, Ayo Animashaun & Yinka Davies
(R) Wayne Nemmings
Daddy Shoky with Mr. Donald Duke
Nkateko Mabaso
Mr. Donald Duke, Korode Bello & John Bray
Joyce Esimogu & Okechi Esimogu
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ABATI
MRS. IYABO
Mrs. Iyabo Abati cutting her lovely cake with family: Daniel Abati, Elizabeth Abati, Dr. Reuben Abati, James Abati & Samuel Abati
CELEBRATES 50 AMIDST FUN AND LAUGHTER
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Celebrator: Mrs. Iyabo Abati
Photo: Segun Lawal
rs. Iyabo Abati, wife of famous columnist and former Presidential spokesman, Dr Reuben Abati was over the moon with indescribable joy as she marked her 50th in Lagos. Indeed, her joy was overflowing as her husband who is now making a mark as a broadcaster on Arise TV pulled on the stops to ensure that the day was extra special. The love in the air between that pair was indeed infectious. Little wonder that the celebrator was glowing all through the occasion. Held at Martinos Hotel & Events Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, the celebrator sparkled in a golden attire as family and friends gathered to shower the mother of four with love and affection. Guests at the event were entertained with good quality victual and music, little wonder that the party rocked till well into the night. Friends who came to enjoy the landmark occasion included Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Bashorun Dele Momodu, Publisher of Global
Excellence Magazine, Mr. Mayor Akinpelu, Publisher Encomium Magazine, Mr. Kunle Bakare, Ogun State Governorship aspirants, Senator Buruji Kashamu and Mr. Gboyega Isiaka, Ogun State Governorship Aspirant, Senator Buruji Kashamu, Mr. Akin Osuntokun, Former Commissioner for Information,Edo State, Mr. Louis Odion, CEO, Neo Media and Marketing, Mr. Ehi Braimah, Deputy Director Thisday Newspaper, Mr. Kayde Komolafe, Mr. Ehi Braimah, Arts Consultant, Jahman Anikulapo, MD/CEO, Proshare, Mr. Olufemi Awoniyi, Publisher Iwa, Oluwaseyi Adeyemo, Former DG, NIIA, Professor Bola Akinterinwa, CEO Flip TV, Mr. Biodun Kupoluyi, Editor, Ovation Magazine, Mr. Michael Effiong & wife, Kemi, Editor-in-Chief, The Nation Newspaper, Mr. Victor Ifijeh, Editor, The Nation Newspaper, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, Public Affairs Analyst, Mr. Segun Showunmi,Mr. Hakeem Bello, Mr. Habib Aruna, Mr Ayodele Aminu and Mrs Banke Alayiki.
James Abati, Elizabeth Abati, Dr. Reuben Abati, Mrs. Iyabo Abati, Bashorun Dele Momodu, Daniel Abati & Samuel Abati
Publisher Global Excellence, Mr. Mayor Akinpelu & Publisher Ovation International Magazine, Bashorun Dele Momodu
CEO, Neo Media and Marketing, Mr. Ehi Braimah, Bashorun Dele Momodu,Mr. Mayor Akinpelu & Former Commissioner for Information, Edo State, Mr. Louis Odion
Ojy Okpe, Bashorun Dele Momodu & Labo Daniel
Mr. Louis Odion, Mr. Ehi Braimah, Mr. Habib Aruna, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso & Mr. Victor Ifijeh
Mr. Akin Osuntokun, Mr. Hakeem Bello, Mr. Reuben Abati
Mrs. Kemi James, Dr. Reuben Abati, Mrs. Bamke Alayaki, Mrs. Iyabo Abati & Ovation Editor, Michael Effiong James
Mr. Gboyega Isiaka, Mr. Segun Showunmi & Arc Ola Ogunleye
Dr. Reuben Abati,Professor Bola Akinterinwa, Mr. Seyi Adeyemo & Mr. Kayode Komolafe
Mr. Gboyega Isiaka, Dr. Reuben Abati, Professor Bola Akinterinwa, Arc Ola Ogunleye & Mr. Debo Adesina
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The gorgeous celebrator
Mrs. Iyabo Abati dances into the venue
Dr. Reuben Abati with his wife sharing the joyous moment
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Mrs. Iyabo Tifase, Mrs. Jumoke Ajetumobi & Mrs. Oyebola Alebute Edison
Mrs. Iyabo Tifase, Akinshulure, Mrs. Oyebola Alebute & Folusho Olorundare Toyin
Mrs. Omobola Jeje & Ms. Tolu Adeyinka
Bose Alalade
Temitope Lawal
Mr. Femi Awoyemi, Dr. Reuben Abati, Dipo Dawudu & Masty Dollars
Afolake Jamiu & Mrs. Remi Aruleba
Mr. Biodun Kupoluyi, Lord Mayor Akinpelu & Mr. Kunle Bakare
Nelson Ogidan, Mosunmola Ogidan, Amarachi Nwaozuzu & Abibat Lamina
Mr. Paul Jide Peters & Mr. Rasaq
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Dr. & Mrs. Abati during the catting of the cake
Dr. & Mrs. Abati with Senator Buruji Kashamu
Celebrant with mum & her friends
Celebrant with friends
Mrs. Regina Igbinedion, Mr. Femi Awoyemi & Mrs. Victoria Osinuga
Mr. & Mrs. Seriki
Rtn. Michael James, Ehi Braimah & Mrs. Kemi James
Dr. Reuben Abati with friends
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Samuel Abati, Elizabeth Abati, Elizabeth Abati, Daniel Abati, Mrs. Iyabo Abati, Dr. Reuben Abati & James Abati
Celebrant with children
DAMILOLA BIOYO AND OMOTOLA OLUKOYA
THE WEDDING CEREMONY OF
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The cutting of Cake by couple
The couple
IN LAGOS Photo: Anuoluwa Openiyi
t was a moment of joy for both the families of Olukoya and Bioyo as their children, Damilola and Omotola tied the knots in a beautiful Nikkai and traditional wedding ceremony held in Lagos. The event started with the Nikkai process as Islamic clerics were on ground to perform a number of rites. The Imam who joined the couple happened to be Alhaji Imam Jubril Ajanaku who joined them advised the couple to be prayerful and should never cease loving each other. He also took time to outline the responsibilities of marriage and family. The event which was held at 10 Degrees Event Centre was the same place a fun-filled reception was hosted for the many friends and guests that came to share the great occasion with
the couple and their parents. Guests were served delicious meals by Maritas Catering while 19.8 Drinks and Cocktails took care of drinks. As for entertainment, it was handled by the famous Shuga Band led by Akin Tofowomo. The band was at its creative best, dishing out lively tunes that kept the guests excited for hours. The Father of the groom, Comrade Michael Alogba Olukoya, who is the immediate past President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) had a large number of his colleagues and fellow comrades in attendance, while the bride's family also had gaily dressed guests who added a touch of colour to the ceremony. It was such an enjoyable occasion.
Islamic Cleric
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Bride's parents: Mr and Mrs Tajudeen Ishola Bolaji-Bioyo
Groom's Parents: Comrade Michael Alogba Olukoya & Mrs Modupe Olukoya
Alhaji Aremu Olaifa & Groom’s Father, Comrade Michael Alogba Olukoya
The Couple
Agbasa Guys & Aso Ebi Ladies
MCs Larry J & Dare Ogunleye
Shuga Band
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The lovely couple
The Couple on the dancing floor