TOLA JOHNSON CLOCKS 50 IN STYLE
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Story: Eric Elezuo Photo: Funmilayo Adeyemi
he Managing Director, Agboola Farms, makers of quality soya beans, Ms Tola Johnson was full of thanks to God when she hosted a lively hybrid event to mark her 50th birthday. With guests logging in virtually and a few close friends and family members turning up at her Lagos residence, the event began with an opening prayer by Pastor Toromade.Wearing a gorgeous all white outfit, the angelic-looking celebrant was filled with joy as Ogunjobi Adebola, the Master of ceremonies steered the event seamlessly. He it was, who introduced Pastor Abraham Olufemi Ojeme to deliver a word of exhortation. The man of God after giving everyone a sumptuous spiritual meal then prayed for the celebrant's long life and good health. What could be
Left: Mr Bimbo Oyeneye & Prince Adekunle Adeyeba
Tola Johnson
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Tope Amoo & Fehintola Owoeye
Lawiza, Dupe Dada, Dayo Yusuf & Ayokunmi Abdul
regarded as the highest point of the event was when guests took turn to shower the celebrant with encomiums. Those who spoke about the golden girl included Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Bashorun Dele Momodu and Managing Director Keystone Bank, Mr Olaniran Olayinka.In her remarks, Ms Tola Johnson disclosed her passion for widows empowerment. She stated that because she was a widow, she knows full well the struggles widows encounter and went on to splash hefty cash on some of them as business start-up capital. Later, she cut a lovely white cake and rollicked to a medley of popular jams by DJ Olad. The few guests on ground really had a great time.
Tola Johnson
Wunmi Mustapha & guest
Bimbola Ogunjobi
Funke Roberts Quadri
Prince Adekunle Adeyeba
Mr Sola Adekunle, Mrs Lola Adekunle &Yetunde
Mr Sola Adekunle
Tola Johnson &Mr Wole Oyedepo
Mrs Bukky George
Mr Adebola & Mrs Bimbola Ogunjobi
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Bunmi Komolafe, Bose Adegunwa (Lawiza), Tola Johnson, Funke Quadri Roberts, Dupe Dada & Bimbola Ogunjobi
Dupe Dada, Bukjy George, Tola Johnson, Lawiza, Ayokunmi Abdul & Dayo Yusuf
Otunba Fasawe, Tayo Amodu
Prince Adekunle Adeyeba, Mr Bimbo Oyeneye
Kemi Adeleke, Victoria Giwa & Lekan Abdul
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Chief Adeniji Ilori, guest, Tola Johnson, Deola Ilori, Elder Toyin & Fehintola Owoeye