Ovation magazine issue 172 by t2eOvation

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SINCE 1996

TOP BROADCASTER, BOLA RAY’S GRAND 40TH BIRTHDAY IN GHANA

THE REGAL WEDDING OF

SIDIKKA SANUSI AND ABUBAKAR KURFI IN KANO, NIGERIA

AT THE COLOURFUL NUPTIALS OF

AISHA EGALA AND MORGAN DAVIES IN ACCRA, GHANA POLITICIAN PAR EXCELLENCE

ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU

SHAKES NIGERIA ON TH HIS 65 BIRTHDAY

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ISSN-1362-7309 Issue 172

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SIDIKKA SANUSI AND ABUBAKAR KURFI THE REGAL WEDDING OF

IN KANO, NIGERIA

Story: Michael Effiong Photo: Adekoya Adegbite & Abraham Falodun

t was classy and cultural, it was religious and wondrous, indeed, it was four-days of romance, elegance and glamour fitting for a member of the royal household when Princess Hafsat Siddika Sanusi, daughter of the Emir of Kano, HRM Muhammed Sanusi II wedded Mallam Abubakar Umar Kurfi The Emir of Kanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palace in Kofar Kudu area of the ancient city hosted many of the activities starting from the Kunshi ceremony. The adorable bride was quartered in the home of her mum, the Emirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first wife, Hajia Sadiyya, who was obviously filled with joy. The ceremony itself was held at her fore court at the Giwa Wing. Traditionally, the Kunshi is like the bridal shower, where the bride is specially prepared indoors for matrimony. It also an occasion where she dances and generally has fun with friends and members of the family. We were told that though other wives of the Emir could attend, the mother of the bride could not savour this occasion. Thus, Siddika was heralded with royal trumpets and drummers as she arrived the venue, every step she took was met with cheers. When she settled into her specially-crafted seat, the short ceremony began. There were a few speeches before the ceremony dovetailed into a session of eating and dancing. The following day, it was another important ceremony known as the Kamun Amariya, this literarily means catching the bride. It was at this ceremony that many of the guests caught a first glimpse of the handsome groom, his friends

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KUNSHI

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Bride with mother, Hajia Sadiya Ado Bayero

Bride & sisters: Yusra & Saliha

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Hajiya Sadiya Ado Bayero & Hajia Salma with bride

Bride with sisters

Hajiya Suraya & Hajia Zainab with bride

Hajiya Innu Sanusi, bride & Hajiya Maryam Barbe

Brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with brother, Adamu

Imam Sanusi with bride

Imam, Asad, bride & Amir

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Hajiya Gambo, Bride & Umarsoro

and family members. According to Hajiya Zainab Sanusi, the bride’s aunt, Kamu Amariya is one of the important events of the wedding ceremony. “Kamu Amariya” literarily means “catch the bride”. The groom’s family comes and negotiates with the bride’s friends for her release to them. It is usually a fun-filled night.This was no different. At night, Hajiya Sadiyya Sanusi treated guests to a royal feast at the Mother's Night inside the upscale Meena Hall, which was attended by mostly women of both families. The couple made an appearance, and because they were not officially

Hajiya Rakiya Sanusi, bride & Hajiya Zainab Sanusi

married, one could see that they tried hard not to be too intimate in the open. The Walima or Wedding Fatiha was the official nuptials of Siddika and Abubakar. This was the ceremony where in the presence of Islamic clerics, the two families will agree on a bride price, exchange pleasantries and become one. This all important ceremony was held at a special area within the Emir’s Palace. The Emir himself was not there. In fact, the invitation to this event read “Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero, Chiroman Kano invites….” Elders of both families were there and the ceremony took less that ten

Hajiya Rakiya, bride & Hajiya Zainab Sanusi

Bride with family

Hajiya Tafade Sanusi with bride

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Hajiya Zainab Bayero with her friends

Bride & her friends

Hajia Bola Shagaya dances with bride

Hajiya Amina Hanya, Hajiya Rakiya Sanusi & Hajia Bola Sagaya

Bride dances with her friends

Vivenne & bride

Bride & cousins

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Bride, Muhammed Sanusi & Hajia Bola Shagaya

Hajiya Rakiya Sanusi, Bride & Hajia Bola Shagaya

Bride with aunties

Brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends

Mujahija, Hutuna, Bride & Shahida Sanusi

Rakiya Sanusi, Bride & Gogogo

Bride & grand aunties

Cross section of guests

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Hajiya Zainab Sanusi, bride & Hajia Bola Shagaya

The beautiful bride

Bride & aunties

Hajiya Rakiya Sanusi & bride

Yayaramu & bride

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The Resplendent Bride

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THE LOVELY AMARIYA

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minutes before the Clerics declared the marriage sealed and cheers emanated from all corners of the venue. This was a male-only ceremony. The pomp and pageantry of the royal household soon unfolded within the Palace immediately after the fatiha. This was when His Majesty stepped out from his inner chambers into public glare in a sumptuously decorated horse. It was such a spectacular sight to behold as indigenes and guests stood in awe while he gingerly galloped along. The Emir, soon dismounted and spent time receiving guests who had come from far and near to felicitate with his family. The show of obeisance and his open door policy of receiving. All poor was quite instructive. Emir Sanusi later hosted some of his select guests to a private lunch in an inner part of the palace. The guest list was so scrutinized that all those who partook of this royal gourmet feast, including this reporter, were less than 15! Those at the table with the Emir included Mr. Wale Edun, Chief SOB Babalola, NBA President, A.B. Mahmoud, SAN and businesswoman, Hajia Bola Shagaya. Later that evening, the couple and their families treated guests to a first-rate Wedding Dinner at the popular Afficent Centre. This was when the Siddika and Abubakar were at their sparkling best. The bride was resplendent in her lovely gown, and her makeup was flawless, it had to be because it was handled by no one but BMpro boss, Banke Meshida-Lawal.They therefore arrived the venue in smiles heralded by their friends who had danced into the arena earlier. The décor was top notch. Everywhere glittered as exotic chandeliers and candles glowed.Fresh flowers and lovely centre pieces combined to ensure that the venue was

welcoming and cosy. The Special Guest at the occasion was First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari who was represented by First Lady of Sokoto State, Hajiya Miriam Aminu Tambuwal. In her welcome address, Hajia Bilikisu Bello, an aunt of the bride described the event as the wedding of the year. She noted that it was great that the families were ending the year with such a joyous occasion. She thanked God for bringing the families together and prayed that the couple will enjoy marital bliss. Hajia Bola Shagaya in her own speech,also prayed for the success of the marriage. According to her “May Almighty Allah bless their marriage with wonderful children, and my only word of advice is patience, patience and patience all the time, you understand where she is coming from and she will live up to expectation” For Hajiya Hadisa Galadanshi Adehi, she stated “I wish the couple very happy married life, My advice to them is to understand that marriage is a journey; to handle all their differences without any third party, be patient, be peaceful, become great friends and always wear a smiling face. Most especially, put God first in everything, always be prayerful. When there is a problem, pray first, don’t discuss it with anybody, even your mother, talk to God, pray to him and Insha Allah, it would be solved” Friends of the couple also took their turn to speak: The Maid of Honour, Aisha Madugu was full of praise for the beautiful brde “You are everything I ever asked for in a best friend. There are really not enough words to describe the kind of best friend you have been to me, and there are really not enough words to describe how happy I am for you tonight.

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Mallama Fassala, Hajiya Saddiya Ado Bayero & Hajia Bola Shagaya

Hajiya Zuwaria Gambo (right)

Hajiya Jahun, Hajiya Inna Sanusi & Hajiya Zainab Sanusi

Hajia Bola Shagaya & Hajiya Rakiya Sanusi

Hajiya Ummi, Hajia Huda & Hajiya Mubaraku

Sadiya Kabiu, Fatima Sherrif, Maryam Ummar & Hafsat Martu

Bride & Bridal train

(R-l) Hajiya Maryam Sanusi & Bride

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Shaida Sanusi & Bride

Yusra, Bride & Saliha

Hajia Zainab & Bride

Bride & Hajia Maryam Sanusi

Bride & Hajia Fatima

Bride & Sister, Innu

Saliha & Bride

Bride & Bridal train

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MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NIGHT

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Saliha Sanusi, Muhammed & bride

We have laughed, we have also cried together. All I can wish you is to be a wonderful wife and in the future a great mother. I know that you have found a good man. I love you so much and May Allah bless your marriage abundantly. Groom’s friend, Abba Garko was next to take centre stage. “Congratulations my friend; let me say that Siddika is lucky to marry a man who is the epitome of devotion and decency. You are great guy and I know from all you have said, you truly love this lady and so we are all so happy for you both. Congratulations my friend” The session of speeches were rounded off by the Special Guest of honour, Hajia Tambuwwal who was very brief “I wish this newly wedded couple, happy married life and more blessings from above” Thereafter, the hilarious Master of ceremonies invited the couple for their very first dance. Later, they cut their cake and guests were entertainment by a rising musician. The groom later thanked all guests on behalf of the two familes. He was so full of thanks for the Sanusi Family for allowing him all the way from Katsina take their daughter's hand in marriage. "I will love and cherish her forever", he rounded off -everyone cheered. He thanked his parents and members of their family for the immense support and then rounded off that he will love and cherish Saddika forever-and everyone cheered! From then on, the event took a life of its own, guests had a full course meal, assorted drinks and then danced till well into the night.

Hajia Salma Bayero & Hinday

Aisha Sheriff & Aisha Shehu

Bride & friends

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EXQUISITE RECEPTION AT MEENA EVENTS CENTRE

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Bride & groom

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Sumaiya, Ali & Fatima

Aisha, Nujib & Hafsat

Aisha Sheu, Hassan Mahe & Fatima Lawal

Aisha & Husna Sanusi

The couple

Maryam Umar, Sadiq Kaoye & Maryam Ailka

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Hajia Bola Shagaya & Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo

Hajia Binta Abdullah, Hajia Jamila Buhari, Hajia Bola Shagaya & Hajia Zuwaira Gambo

(R-l) Ajua Edun & Hajia Zainab Sanusi with friends

Nafiu Rabiu & Amin Mubarak

Usman Isa Jnr. & Mustapha Yakassi

Hajia Mary, Fatima Bayero & Asia Bayero

Hajia Zainab Bayero, Couple & Salma Bayero

Couple with Talada Sanusi

Couple with Mr. & Mrs. Abdulkadir Buda

Couple with Uncles

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Hajia Bola Shagaya & Aisha Sanusi

Imam Bayero, Aunty Kyanta & Asiya A. D

Dr. Bilkisu Kogun, Fatima Barda, Dr. Zulaiha Bagiw & Habiba Koauna

Saratu Barda, Jamila Barda & Hajiya Fatima Barda

Patrica Usi Amula, Hajara Yakubu Sadiq & Amina O. Sull

Fatima Kabir Abubakar & Mardiyya Shehu Giant

Dr. (Mrs.) Binta Kurfi, Titflee Fatimah & Dr. (Mrs.) Zainab Turkur

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Hafsat Kaita

Mr. & Mrs. Abdulkadir Buda

Imam Bayero & Ammana

Anisa Matuwalle

Hajiya Salma Bayero & Hindatu

Zara Balu & Nani

G. Mariya Sanusi, Zainab Sanusi, Mariya Sanusi & Hajia Tafada Sanusi

Ammama, Mrs. Damdazau & Zainab Bayero

Habib Daura & Fatima Babagana

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Hajiya Mariya & Hajiya Samira

Yusra Sanusi & Hajia Zainab Sanusi

Hajiya Fatima & Hajiya Zainab Bayero

Imamu Bayero & Relatives

Mary, Fatima & Asiya Bayero

(L-r) Hajiya Jahun & Hajiya Zainab

Rakiya Sanusi, Saadatu Sanusi & Hajiya Tafada Sanusi

Hajiya Aminu Yaya & Fatima Bayero

Kiddy, Ummi & Aisha

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Mrs. A. Monduno & Mrs. Fatimah Umaru

Ruhinutu Abdullahi & Hajiya Zainab Sanusi

Iyar Gari, Hajia Bola Shagaya & Marrya Sanusi

Hajia Bola Shagaya

Adamu, Halilu & Hajia Bola Shagaya

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Aminu Sanusi

Asiyu & Zainab

Salma & Zainab Bayero

Maryam, Aisha & Hindalu

Haj. Hadiza

Ceadiu & Inna Balewa

Hafsat Kaita & Aisha Madugu

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Hajia Bola Shagaya & Mrs. Damdazau

Suraiyu Hasim, Zainab Sanusi & Innu Sanusi

Azaima, Mima, Hudu, Zainab, Zaina, Inna & Surraju

Wulidu, Rahma

Sarai Bayero

Adam Sanusi, Aminu Sanusi & Amina

Amina, Aisha & Haj. Bola Shagaya

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Groom and his family

Amira & Ammama

Asiyab, Anisu, Maiya, Umma & Bride

Harara Warawa & Farida Bayero

Bride with Cousins

Couple with groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends

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Aliyu Kurfi, Sadiq Kaoje & Ibrahim

Hajara Bayero, Sadiya Munjibir Hajira & Zainab Sanusi

Saudat Ado Bayero & Maryam Umar Jega

Ummaliti Bayero, Sadiku Bayero

Mrs. Funmi Alonge, Mrs. Tinu Bade Mosi & Hajiya Binta Abdullah

Harara Dandago and Hadiza Bayero

Couple with Brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends

Usman, Abdulkadir & Jamil

Hauwa Ado Bayero & Asmau Ado Bayero

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Couple with bride’s family

Aminu Sanusi & Zakari Ado Bayero

Aisha, Shahida, Husna, Inna & Hajia Bola Shagaya

Innu Sanusi, Couple, Maliyu Sanusi & Hudu

Couple with Aunties

Bride’s cousins

Bilkisu, Safir, Couple, Mimu & Vivinne

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MC Jay with the bride

Imam Bayero, Couple, Sani Bayero

Yahanasu Bayero, Salihu Sanusi

Aisha Haruna, Zainab Haruna & Naima Saidu-Baba

Aisha Bayero, Amina Dutse & Jidda Sani-Madiegu

Farida Nasir Bayero, Hadiza Aminu Bayero & Saâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;adatu Bayero

Nafisa Garo, Asiya A. D & Nani Bilkisu

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Couple with bride’s aunties

Couple with groom’s family

Couple with bride’s mother’s family

Groom & the family

Couple with Surry, Zainab & Sadiya

Salma Ashiru couple & Viviene

Couple & family

Aunty Ajua & friends

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Cuting of cake

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HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II Stepping out in royal grandeur

HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II getting ready for prayers

HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II on his way to the mosque

Emir meeting point

Saâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;I Daura & Groom

Cross section of dignitaries

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Senator Umaru Ibrahim Kurfi & Arch. Mausir Ahmadu Kurfi

Alhaji Kabir Muhammed Mashi & Alhaji Husainu Mahuta

Alhaji Bala Shehu, Alhaji Tata Adamu & Alhaji Bala Borodo

Chiroman Kano, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero

Lawal Yahutu Sawlawa, Alhaji Aminu Yusuf & Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim

Alhaji Bala Borodo & Sheriff

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Chief S.O. Babalola , Chief Francis Ogboro & Mr. Yomi Edun

Francis Ogboro & Alh. Abubakar

Abdullai Baba, Ahmed Yusuf Abubakar & Saheed Ibrahim

Dauda Umaru , Alh. Usman Sardauna Gama & Shaikh Abul Fatahi Almiskin

Umaru Altijiba & Dallatun Dutsinma

A.M. Donnan & Mohammed A. Wala

(L ) Chief S.O. Babalola

(R ) D.I.G. Maigari Dikko

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Couple & Hajia Zainab Sanusi stepping out of the mosque

Adam Yabani, Kalifa Mohammed, Bashir Farinwata & Albba Shewu

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Saiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;dura, Dr. Alba Kaligo, Abu Sheu & Adamu Yabani

Sanusi Family

Abbas Dalhatu, Hajia Saddiya Ado Bayero, Darman Abbas & Ndayoko

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His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano

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Gov. Aminu Bello Masari of Kastina State

(Middle) Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahaman Dambazzau (Rtd)

Former Minister of FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed (right)

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Couple & Hajia Zainab Sanusi

Hajia Umma Garadua, couple & Hajia Fidusi

R-l: Imam Sanusi & couple

Sadia & Mariam

Saddiq Kaita & couple

Michael Effiong (Editor Ovation International) with Mr. Joshua Hosea

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The bride

The Couple

Adamu Sanusi & Aminu Sanusi, bride mum, with the couple

Bride with Mum, Hajiya Sadiyya Ado Bayero

Hajiya Sadiyya Ado Bayero, brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & aunt, Hajiya Zainab Sanusi

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Aminu Sanusi, Aliyu Kurfi & couple

(R-l) Adamu Yabani, Abib Daurasa-Daura Jemil Dan-Kano, couple & Aliu Kurfi

(R-l) Adamu Yabani, Jemil Dan-Kano, Aliu Kurfi, couple, Ali Nazal, Usman Dabai & Kasim

Hajia Zainab, Amina, Couple, Hajia Umma Yaradua & Aminu Sanusi

Hajia Zainab, Salima Bayero, Couple, Zainab Bayero & Aminu Sanusi

Adamu Yabani, Ibrahim Banye, Couple, Aliu Kurfi & Dan Kabo

(R-l) Ibrahim, Aliu, Couple, Ibrahim, Musa & Dansaho

(L-R) Ahmed, Abdulmalik, Aliu, Couple, Bilya & Abu

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(R-l) Masab, Magaji, Aliu, Couple & Zarah Deen

(R-l) Mohammed, Adamu, Zarahdeen, Couple, Aliu & Jemil

(R-l) Farouk, Peter, Adamu, Khalifa, Couple, Aliu & Jemil

Jemil, Aliu, Couple, Kalifa & Adamu

Sadiq, Aliu, Couple, Kalifa & Adamu

Sadiq, Mustapha, Aliu, Couple, Mohammed, Atiku & Fahad

Kabiru Bayero, Couple & Atiku

Bride's uncles

Shamaki, Couple & Mai-Ingila

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Couple with the HRM Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano

Couple with Brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parents: HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II with Hajiya Sadiyya

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Couple with the HRM Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano & family

Couple with family

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Couple with HRM Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano

Couple, Hajia Amina with HRM Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano

Family with couple (L) Aliu Kurfi, family with HRM Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano

Groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s men with HRM Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano

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Aliu Kurfi, Idi Sanusi, Aisha Madiugu & Couple with HRM Emir of Kano

Aisha Sanusi & Couple with HRM Emir of Kano

Bride friends with HRM Emir of Kano

Imman, Aliu Kurfi, Couple & Aminu Sanusi with HRM Emir of Kano

Hajia Rikiya, Couple, Hajia Mariam Sanusi & & Hajiya Sadiyya Ado Bayero

Zainab Bayero, Couple, Mohammed, Ummi & Salima Bayero with HRM Emir of Kano

Hajia Rakiya Sanusi, Couple, Aliu & Hajia Saddiya Sanusi

Sanusi family

Sanusi Family

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Abubakar Aliu Kurfi & Sanusi Family

Aminu Sanusi, Hajia Zainab Sanusi, Couple & Yusra Sanusi

Hajia Zainab Sanusi, Couple & Aliu Kurfi

Emir & Couple with L-r: Michael Effiong, Adekoya Adebgbite, Bolarinwa Olusanjo, & Staff Of BOS

Couple with Hajia Mariam Sanusi

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EMIR â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S PR IVAT E L UN CH W IT H CLO S E FR IEN D S

HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano

Hajia Bola Shagaya, Chief S.O Babalola with HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II

HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, Mr. Wale Edun & Mr. Abubakar Mahmoud, SAN, NBA President

Dr. Hassan Mohammed, Micheal Effiong (Editor, Ovation Magazine), Saddiq Kaita, Sadiq Usman & Aminu Kabara

Mall Mansur Ringim & Abban Gwale

Dr. Hassan Mohammed & friends

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Mr. Abubakar Mahmoud, SAN, NBA President, Emir Muhammad Sanusi II, Hajia Bola Shagaya & Chief S.O Babalola

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L-R- Michael Effiong (Editor) Ovation International guests & Emir

Couple with Hajia Bola Shagaya

Hajia Bola Shagaya

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R ECEPT IO N IN S ID E T HE PA L ACE

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Haj. Fatima Wali & bride

The lovely couple

Muhammad, bride & Fatima Shutti

Muhammad, Bride & Anisa

Fatima Shati & bride

Aisha Balimdo & bride

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Bride & Hajia Bola Shagaya

Mother of the bride, couple & siblings

Saliha, Couple & Yusra Sanusi

(L-R) Awal Kojoli & Ali Nazir

Hindatu, Anisa, Hafsat & Damela

Aisha Barkindo & Children

Magaji Barda, Kalifa Anka & Abba Sheu

Usman Dabai & Mohammed Kai & Kasim Mohammed

R-l: Sanai El-Rufai, Abdumalik Abba Sheu & Kasim Mohammed

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Hafsat Kaita

Hajia Zainab Sanusi & Hajia Bola Shagaya

Salias Sanusi

Habib Daura Sa-I Daura

Dr. Radiya Kurfi

Dr. Abba Sani Kalgo

Aminu Sanusi

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(L) Masud Tukur Mani

Adamu Yabani, Sadiq Dangiwa & Habib Daura Sai Daura

(R-l) Peter Yakowa & Abdul Hamid Dan Saho

(R-l) Jemilu Kabir Mashi, Mustapha Aleiro & Ibrahim Aleiro

Ahmed Dabia, Sadiq Kaoje & Nura Hanafi

Aliyu Molid Gettado, Sadiq Kabir & Faiz Rasheed

Atiku Abba & Mohammed Lawal Barda

Maah Bishu, Salim Ahmad & Abdulhalm Ahmad

Hajia Mariam, Hajia Hadija Dambazau & Hajia Zainab Bayero

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Hafsat Kaita, Mariam Matawalla & Hindatu Sakanau

Farida Ado Bayero, Fatima Ado Bayero & Ummatili Ado Bayero

Sadiq Mouktar Mohammed, Farouk Bani & Abdul-Jalil Batagarawa

Hajia Salma Yusuf, Bilkisu Mammah, Asabe Muhammed & Aisha Shehu

Adamu Ashraq Lamido Sanusi, Assam Bayero Asham, Assad Ado Sanusi & Safir Ado Sanusi

Anas Umar, Mustapha Imam Sanusi, Adamu Dambazzau & Umar Miuktar

Maryam & Yusla Sanusi

Couple & groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family

Aisha Kurfi, Nafisa Kurfi & Aisha Jari

Bride, Siddika Sanusi & Maryam Shetty

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Fatima Barda and sisters

Umma Wali, Aminu Sanusi & Family Members

Hajiya Sadiyyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests

Hafsa Kaitu, Couple, & Fatima Kurfiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests

Adam Sanusi, Couple & Asad

Haj. Iya Kurfi & Haj. Safiya Banye

Mother of the bride & friends

Maryam Kurfi, Kaltum Banye & Dr. Radiya Kurfi

Mother of the bride & friends

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THE DURBAR

Groom & Brother, Aliyu Kurfi with Family Members

Groom & Dr. Radiya Kurfi & Maryam Kurfi

Brother, Aliyu Kurfi

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THE GLAMOROUS GRAND DINNER AT THE

AFFICENT EVENT CENTRE

The Emir's mum (middle), Hajia Bola Shagaya with Sanusi Family members

Hajiya Hunda, Hajiya Fa-Iza, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Muji Tafa, Hajia Mariam & Hajia Sefiyya

Grandchildren

Mama Lekan & Mary

Hajia Zuwaira Gambo , Hajia Bola Shagaya & Hajia Jemila Buhari

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Dr. Radiya Kurfi & couple

Couple, Hajia Bola Shagaya & Haj. Maryam Mairo Tambuwal

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Hajiya Amina Shekarau, Hajiya Fati Mohammed Abacha & & Hajiya Mairo Tambuwal

Aisha Bayero, Hajiya Amina Shekarau & Nafisu Bayero

Couple and the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family

Saudat Ado Bayero, Mama Ado Bayero & Hajiya Hafsat Ado Bayero

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Haj. Asiya Bayero

Fatima & Haj. Hadiza Dambazau

Zuhrah Imam & Jauhar Imam

Zainab Sanusi, Suraira Husim & Inna Sanusi

Hadiza Bature, Fatima Bashir, Caddy Abdel & Adama Bature

Aisha Bashil Maaji

Halima Maitama

Asiya Yola, Mary Aibangbe & Azeezah Giwa

Haj. Farida

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Mahadi, Abba Kalyo & Habib Daura

Sani Bayero, Ado Bayero & Badde Bayero

Friend & First Lady of Sokoto

Ummi, Maburuka, Hajiya BSI with Hajia Bola Shagaya & Huda

Safir , Bride, ihsan, Iklas & Husina

Haj. Afiyu & Haj. Bunmi Kago

(L-r) Haj. Asiyu Bayero & Hajia Shekarau

Haj. Bola Sagaya (R )

Hajia. Shekarau & Haj. Fati Abacha

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Aisha & Basma (L-R)

Amina Ramallan , Naima Ali , Lhama Bayero & Yusra Bayero

Fatima & Bilkisu

Aysha & Basmah Matawalle

Saudah Bashir Galadandi , Saudah Muichtar Maje & Limmul – Khair Bathir Sa’ad

Mabruka Ali Haruna & Nafisat Sani Inuwa

Inna & Asiua (R-L)

Hajia Bola Shagaya (Middle)

Nafisa Yaro, Ummi Hudi & Minal

Hafsat, Hawwa & Walida

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Couple & friends

Maryam, Salma, Sadiya, Hafsat & Fatima

Abu Marato, Ahmed Sanusi, Couple, Dan Saho Kano & Sai Kin Dawakin

Muhammad & Inna Sanusi with Couple

Huda, Zainab, Mubruka, Inna, Ummi & Faiza

Haj. Mubruka & friends

Haj Tafada, Saaduly, Jahum, Inna & Rakya

Maryam Bayero, Asiyu Bayero & Zainab Bayero

Zainab Sanusi, Suraiya Hasim & Inna Sanusi

Zainab Sanusi, Dubu & Inna Sanusi

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Ali Nazal

Ibrahim Kurfi & Abdulkadir Marafa

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Grandmothers of the bride

Nanin Hanebege & Goggo Tadole

Great grandmother of the bride

Master of Ceremonies & friend

Saidu Bayero & Farida Bayero

Amir, Zainab Sanusi, Shahidi, Safii, Imam, Adam & Asad

Rahamu Bayero

Maryam Amisu, Mama Haize

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Nana, guests & Rabi Isyaku

Mohammed, Khalifa, Sani & Zarahdeen

Zainab Dambazau & friends

Abba Gwali & Sadiq Kailu

Bashir, Adamu & Sadiq

Aminu Sanusi, Ibrahim Matawali & Zakori Bayero

Sanusi, Nosir, Saliman, Muhamad, Sadiq & Nura

Asiyu, Kadija, Nani & friend

Adnan, Ibrahim Lijahin Hasim & Alamin Baba

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Lil Kesh Performing

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Thank You All

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DR. RAMON ADEDOYIN TH CELEBRATES 60 BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STYLE By Funmilayo Adeyemi

His Royal Eminence, Dr. Ramon Adedoyin (Chancellor & Founder, Oduduwa University Ile-Ife) & family cutting the birthday cakes

Dr. Ramon Adedoyin & wife, Chief (Mrs.) Iyabo Adedoyin

Princess Adeline Adedoyin-Adeyemi, Dr Adedoyin, Chief (Mrs) Adedoyin, Princess Adewunmi Adedoyin, Pemisire Adeyemi & Fesobi Adeyemi

Prince Raheem Adelani Adedoyin, Aishat Adedoyin , Princess Adewunmi Adedoyin, Dr. Adedoyin, Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin, Princess Adeline Adedoyin-Adeyemi, Prince Rilwan Adedoyin

The celebrant, Dr. Ramon Adedoyin

r. Ramon Adegoke Adedoyin, business mogul, Founder and Proprietor of Oduduwa University, Ile Ife was full of joy when friends, family and well-wishers gathered to honour him on his 60th birthday. The amiable gentleman spared no cost to ensure that the occasion was not only grand, but the ancient city of Ile-Ife where the celebrations were held 86

reverberated with festivity. As a man who is passionate about philanthropy and giving a helping hand to the needy, the landmark birthday was another occasion to give back, therefore he began the celebration by spreading joy and putting smiles on the faces of the sick through visiting and presentation of gifts at the Charity Home located at The Polytechnic, Ile Ife, which was also established by the

celebrant, an Educationist Par Excellence. That day, Dr. Adedoyin not only presented items, he actually spent time with them, eating and drinking and exchanging banters. A true evidence that he was a genuine Man of The People. Later, that day, the celebration hit a higher tempo when a mega celebration unfolded at the Hilton Hotel, Ile Ife.

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TIME FOR CHARITY

Princess Adeline Adedoyin-Adeyemi, Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin (Yeye Maye of Ile-Ife)

Rev. (Dr.) Makusota of the Celestial Church of Christ

Josiah Oyebisi

Mrs. Elugbaju & Pa Awoyeku

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Dr. Adedoyin, Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin with Senior Management Staff of OAUTH, Ile-Ife

This second session began with an opening prayer co-ordinated by Ven. Elijah Olaide, after which the proceeding progressed seamlessly without any hitches. What can be described as the highest point of the occasion was the cutting of the cake. Here, the celebrant was joined by his closest and dearest, his family members who were full of cheer throughout the occasion. Guests which included Senator Iyiola Omisore, Olori Odunola Sijuwade, HRM, Oba CDR Adebisi Segun Layade, Alara Okoaye of Ara Ife; HRM Oba Adesemi, Adepapo-Alayemore of Ido-Osun, HRM, Oba Engineer Olajuwola Adereti, Obawara of Iwara-Ife, HRM Oba Adekunle Adebowale, Agbolu of Abaje, Ife Kingdom were well pampered with first-rate victuals. Born on 1st January, 1957 into four ruling houses in Ile-Ife; two major and two minor. His Royal Eminence, Dr. Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin, a distinguished educationist and notable business mogul, could best be described as a role model worthy of being emulated by many Nigerians. In a bid to revamp education in Nigeria, Dr. Ramon Adedoyin founded The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife in 1984 and Oduduwa University in 2009. He is a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Statisticians. 88

THE MAN: DR. R.A. ADEDOYIN Dr. Adedoyin also had his Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Mathematics and Education from All Saints University of America, Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Century International University, USA. Adedoyin has earned various Honorary D\octorate degrees from many Universities, Local and Overseas. His great love for education prompted him to establish the following educational outfits in Nigeria and Overseas: 1. ODUDUWA UNIVERSITY www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng 2. THE POLYTECHNIC, IFE www.thepolytechnicife.edu.ng 3. OUR SAVIORS UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA www.saviorsuniversity.com 4. ODUDUWA POLYTECHNIC,LAGOS www.oduduwapolytechnic.edu.ng 5. UNIQUE CITIZENS (UNIVERSITY) COLLEGE, GHANA And also in the world of other businesses, he has: (1) OUR SAVIORS TOURS AND VISITORS COMPANY OF AMERICA, NEW YORK,USA www.saviorstours.com (2) HILTON HOTELS, IFE www.hiltonhotelsife.com (3) OUR SAVIORS UNIVERSITY PROPERTIES LLC,USA.

(4) RAY POWER GUARDS LTD, LAGOS. A security outfit. (5) FIRST ACCESS MICROFINANCE BANK LTD and a host of others. Dr. R.A Adedoyin has made monumental contributions to the development of Ile-Ife community in particular and the society in general. He is a great philanthropist who has been giving scholarships and awards to outstanding students and non-students. It was in recognition of these that he was conferred with the chieftaincy Titles of Balogun of Parakin Eleyele Community, Ile-Ife and Maye of Ife by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the late Ooni of Ife, Also a town covering 9 square miles was also named in his honour by the late Ooni of Ife. This is called Maye Town and is situated in the New Ife City which shares boundary with Ijebuland. His Royal Eminence, Dr. R.A Adedoyin as widely travelled. He is a Justice of Peace and Alhaji Kudus, after several visits to Makkah and Jerusalem. He is married to a devoted wife, Chief (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Iyabo Adedoyin, the Yeye Maye of Ife and blessed with promising children. He, with other notable princes formed THE ROYAL BROTHERS CLUB OF IFE KINGDOM with the aim of making Ile-Ife greater. All members of The Club are addressed as His Royal Eminence.

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CEREMONY AT ODUDUWA UNIVERSITY

Aerial view of Oduduwa University entrance

College of Post-Graduate Studies, OUI

OUI Senate building

His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi & Dr. Ramon Adedoyin

Dr. Ramon Adedoyin presenting an award of excellence to Ooni of Ife

His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, Chief (Mrs.) Iyabo Adedoyin, Yeye Maye of Ife Kingdom & Sen. Iyiola Omisore

Dr. Ramon Adedoyin with Mr. Femi Falana, SAN

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Prof. Olajire Bamisaye of (OAU) with Dr. Ramon Adedoyin

Chief Mrs. Adedoyin with lecturers of OUI

Comrade Dr. B.O Ifonedo (former Registrar of OUI) with Professor

Prof. Anthony Elujoba (VC OAU) & Dr. R.A Adedoyin being honoured by Obafemi Awolowo University

Prof. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dibu Ojerinde, (Former Registrar, JAMB), Dr. Ramon Adedoyin & Prof. Chibuzor Nwoke (VC, OUI)

Chief Muyiwa Omisade with Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin & Dr. Adedoyin

Chief (Mrs.) Iyabo Adedoyin, Yeye Maye of Ife Kingdom

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RECEPTION

Dr. Ramon Adedoyin with wife, Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin, Yeyemaye of Ife Kingdom

Dr. Ramon Adedoyin with Senator Iyiola Omisore

Prince Bayo Adediora-Chief Agboola Odeyemi (Obasewa of Ife), Dr. Adedoyin & Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin

From left-Oba Aderemi Adedapo (Alayemore of Ido Osun), Oba Segun Layade & Chief Segun Atofeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ru (Emese Ooni) at the background

A Traditional ruler shaking hands with Senator Dr. Iyiola Omisore

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Prince Adediora & his wife

Dr. Adedoyin, Chief Agboola Odeyemi, Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin

Sooko Bunmi Adegoke & Sooko Babatunde Adediwurade

Prof. Chibuzor Nwoke, Dr Adedoyin & Chief(Mrs.) Adedoyin

Oba Omisore, Prince Phillip of Ife Royal Bros club flanked by his wife during a prayer session

Olori Odunola Sijuwade & the Olori of Oba Oloyere of Oyere land

Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin, King Tope Akano & Dr. Ramon Adedoyin

Olufemi Mebude with Dr. Ramon Adedoyin during an interview

Oba Adereti (Obawara of Ife) in a handshake with Sen. Omisore, while Hon Rotimi Makinde looks on

Prof. Muib Opeloye & Engineer Awotorebo (Former, Minister of Water Resources)

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HRM Oba Adefarakan Adeoye

Oba Mefoworade of Mefoworade Ile Ife

Oba Asoya of Isoya land

Oba Aderemi Adedapo exchanging pleasantries with Dr. Adedoyin

Dr. Adedoyin in a handshake with Oba Omisore

Olufemi Mebude

Guests at the event

Princess Adeline Adedoyin- Adeyemi flanked by daughters, Fesobi & Pemisire Adeyem

Celebrant & wife

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Dr. & Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin flanked by traditional rulers to cut the cake

From left; Hon. Rotimi Makinde, Prof. Muib Opeloye, Prince Sikiru Adetona Ayedun, Dr. & Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin, Engineer Awotorebo

Dr. & Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin flanked by the Iyalodes of Ife with Olori Odunola Sijuwade

Dr. & Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin with other dignitaries

Dr. & Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin cutting the cake with guests

Dr. & Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin flanked by traditional rulers. Extreme right is Osoogun of Ife land

Celebrants cutting the cake with dignitaries

Dr. & Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin with children, second from left is Mr. Kayode Adeyemi

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Entrance of The Polytechnic Ile-Ife

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THE GRAND FUNERAL OF

ALHAJA NIMOTA MORADEUN ASHIRU Story: Eric Elezuo Photo: Funmilayo Adeyemi

eath is inevitable, and comes to who it will, when it will and where it will. But sometimes, it comes to those who are quite irreplaceable like Alhaja Omo’ba Nimota Moradeun Ashiru Nee Adelaja. A great personality who impacted many lives she came across, Alhaja Ashiru was an achiever, fervent Muslim, caring, loving, and responsible mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and above all a strict disciplinarian. This explains the reason God had to grant her quite a glorious 96 years of existence. The Princess was a highly successful woman, whose life and times impacted on her biological children and other family members who have now become giants in their chosen profession and are doing great things for Nigeria and around the world. Her passing really pained her family who depended on her for wise counsel and a soothing motherly affection, but when the inevitable happened, she was buried according to Islamic rites. As it is the norm, over a month later the family hosted a worthy reception at the Dipo Dina Stadium, IjebuOde, and was professionally anchored by veteran Broadcaster, Prince Bisi Olatilo. The high calibre of the guests who were at the ceremony led by the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and his wife was evidence that Alhaja Ashiru and the entire Ashiru family had the right clout, connection and 96

were well respected in the Nigerian society. King Sunny Ade was the main artiste who entertained guests on the day, and everyone were pampered well with superb victual. The late Alhaja Ashiru was born in Ijebu-Ode on June 1, 1920. Her father, Late Pa Adeshina Adelaja, a well-respected Ijebu Royal and extremely elegant man, was from the Fidipote Ruling Family of IjebuOde, her mother; Mama Awonatu Adelaja, was from the family of Jagun Alausa of Imupa, Ijebu-Ode with lineage traced to the Owu-Ijebu royal family. She married Late Pa Adeyemi Ashiru Ashiru in 1940. She was one of Pa Ashiru’s wives in a polygamous home. The devout Muslim was very fond of her husband. She was installed as the Balogun Adinni Obinrin of the Obanle Obalode Mosque in Ijebu Ode in 2014. Despite her faith, she never dictated her children’s religion. She is survived by all her children and there spouses: Otunba (Prof.) Oluwatoyin Ashiru & Olori Adenike Ashiru, Deaconness Oluyemisi Okubote & Deacon Olusla Odubote, Mrs Ibironke Okikiolu & Mr Olufemi Okikiolu, Mrs. Mojisola Sanni and Mr Abayomi Sanni, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru & Olori Olukemi Ashiru and Engr. Adedoyin Ashiru & Dr (Mrs.) Olubisi Asiru. Of course she had grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Iyalode Alaba Lawson & Senator Olorunibe Mamora

Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun

Butch Ford & Boyega Adebukunola

Ashiru family members & dignitaries

First Lady of Ogun State, Her Excellency Olufunso Amosun

Bashorun Dele Momodu

Dame Abimbola Fashola

Princess Kemi Aderemi

Prince Damola Aderemi

Mr. Meg Opeoluwa

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Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, The Otunba Adekunle Ojora & The Erelu Ojuolape Ojora

Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Gov. Ibikunle Amosun, Segun Awolowo & friend

Prof. & Mrs. Toyin Ashiru

Olorogun (Dr.) Sunny Kuku & Otunba Wahab Oshinusi

Senator Olorunimbe Mamora exchanging pleasantries with Otunba Gbenga Daniel

Dr. Toyin Akande, Bolaji Kazeem, Mrs Kemi Ashiru & Amb. Folake Marcus-Bello

Amb. Folake Marcus-Bello, Prince & Princess Ade Adetona

Engr. Makoju, Prof. Toyin Ashiru & Mr.Seni Adetu

Edmond Otudeko & Bashorun Dele Momodu

Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Prof. Toyin Ashiru & AIG. Tunji Alapini (Rtd)

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Iyalode Alaba Lawson & Senator Olorunimbe Mamora

Butch Ford & Gboyega Adebukunola

Alhaja Kuburat Hassan & Dr. Toyin Ajala

Mrs. Yinka Oni & Chief (Mrs.) Bosun Shittu

Seyi Macaulay & Bose Adegunwa

King Sunny Ade & Otunba Bimbo Ashiru

Mr. Victor Gbolade Osibodu & Chief Kunle Aluko

Otunba Bimbo Ashiru & Dr. Kayode Fayemi

Hajia Abah Folawiyo & Mrs. Ranti Johnson

Hon. (Mrs.) Dayo Gbajabiamila, Mrs.Toyin Olowoporoku & Mrs. Agbeke Adeyemi

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Mr. Kayode Odukoya, Bashorun Dele Momodu & Mr. Tayo Ayeni

Bashorun J.K Randle, Arch. Lanre Towry-Coker, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru & Otunba Funso Ajayi

Mr. Dewunmi Ogunsanya & Segun Awolowo

Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Prof. Toyin Ashiru & Amb. Folake Macus-Bello

Omoba Dewunmi Ogunsanya, Mr. Segun Awolowo, Banky Animashaun, Jide Coker & Dola Bamgboye

The Oshiboguns

Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Otunba Deji Osibogun, Prof. Toyin Ashiru & Mr. Toyin Okeowo

Modupe Jegede, Abiola Sanni, Moji Okuboyejo & Hon. Ronke Sokefun

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Hon. Dayo Adeneye, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru & Biola Akinola

Dr. (Mrs.) Kehinde Ashiru, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru & Prof. Sade Akinkugbe

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THE COLOURFUL TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY OF

DR. AISHA EGALA AND

MR. MORGAN DAVIES IN ACCRA, GHANA

Story: Michael Effiong Photo: Adekoya Adegbite, Ben Dzakah & George Okoro

hat began as a chance meeting of two persons with similar interests in Bristol, England has ended in a wonderful celebration of love between Dr. Aisha Egala and Mr. Morgan Davies in Accra, Ghana. The lovebirds got married following three days of cultural, colourful and religious ceremonies that were witnessed by family and friends who came from all corners of the globe. This spectacular celebration kicked off with the very cultural “Lalle” Ceremony. This is an occasion where the bride is beautified with henna ink-and the females in the family come round to sing, cheer and generally rejoice with her. Aisha, a practising Medical Doctor was full of smiles, as she sat through the whole ceremony with a joy on her faceshe obviously was looking forward to this day-and from all indications it turned out exactly as she had imagined: Special. Later that day, Aisha changed to lovely traditional attires, and the venue, her family home in Accra, Ghana, erupted with jollity as traditional and contemporary music wafted from the PA System. It was at the prestigious Labadi Beach Hotel that the most elaborate reception was held the next day. For those who don’t know, Labadi is Ghana’s most iconic hotels. It was the hotel preferred by Buckingham Palace when Her Majesty The Queen visited Ghana-little wonder that royal treatment was also laid out during the wedding reception for Aisha and Morgan, a well-travelled Executive Chef. Guests who arrived early were treated to cocktails and canapés before they were eventually allowed into the heavenly decorated hall. The Event Planner and decorator went the extra-mile to ensure that the venue was welcoming, warm and splendidly arranged. The floral and lighting arrangement were simply spectacular. This lovely setting formed a perfect backdrop when the couple were ushered into the venue by the Master of Ceremonies. The whole event was seamless: From the couple and friends dancing excitedly into the arena, the cutting of the cake to them feeding and serving each with drinks, there was no dull moment. However, what could be considered as the highest point of the ceremony was the emotional speech by the bride’s grandmother.

The lovely couple: Aisha & Morgan Davies

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RICH CULTURE ON DISPLAY AT THE SA LALLE CEREMONY

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Honourable ladies with Sadia

Jonny & Morgan

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Mr. Osman Egala, Amira Egala, Alhaji Idris Egala & Farouk Egala

Mr. Osman Egala & Farouk Egala

Sharon & Mr. Osman Egala

Farouk Adams & Samira Adams

Aisha Haji, Yemisi & Tatiana

Tatiana, Sharon, guest & Mrs. Yemisi Adegbusi

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Andrea, Naomi & Tatiana

Annie, Amira & Ngaio

Tatiana, Aisha, Sadia & Isabella

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Mr. Osman Egala, Modupe (Sharon), Aisha, Chief (Mrs.) Lola Ojewale

Michael Effiong (Editor, Ovation International), Terry, Mr. Egala & Babs

Isabella, Aisha, Tiziana, Modupe with friends

Jonny, Annie & Morgan

Johnny, Chenice, Annie & Ngaio

The Egalas with family members

Honourable Ladies

Mma Kankani, daughter & guest

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Salma Farouk

Fainu & Rafia

Hajia Mariama Adams

Rafia, Amira, Bashera & Chenice

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Samira

She recalled the days of Aisha as a baby, and go-getting, serious-minded teenager, she thanked Almighty Allah for keeping her alive to witness the day. She wished the couple a blissful marriage life. Thereafter, the couple hit the dance floor, and were joined by guests-the dancing went on till the wee hours of the following day. The Islamic Marital rites better known as the Wedding Fatiha was held the following afternoon. This was what could be described as the official joining of the Egala and Davies families. The Master of Ceremonies was none other than Popular TV Personality, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu. he, it was, who introduced both families and also the Imams that were present. Mr. Osman Egala, father of the bride and Mr. Robert Davies, groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father were both present as the rites which included prayers and payment of the bride price took place. When the couple were formally joined according to Islamic injunction there was a loud Allahu Akbar from all guests, and everyone was joyous.

Amira Egala

Chenice Adams

Hajia Nahid Egala (r)

Hajia Mother & Jemila

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The gorgeous bride

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Bride, sister & friends in joyous mood

Mama Ruki & Amira

The bride & her grandmother

Hajia Maame, Hajia Nahid & Fauzia

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THE EXQUISITE WEDDING RECEPTION

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Dr. Aisha Egala & Amira Egala

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HAPPY PARENTS OF THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE

Parents of the bride

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Hajia Nahid Egala

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Hajia Rama Egala, Mr. Osman Egala & Hajia Nahid Egala

Hajia Rama & Hajia Nahid Egala

Mr. Osman Egala, Hajia Rama Egala, Alhaji Idris Egala & Hajia Nahid Egala

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The beautiful, Dr. Aisha Egala & Her maids

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Honourable Ladies

Honourable Ladies with Hajia Rama Egala

Mr. Issifu Wemah, Alhaji Idris Egala, Prof. Joshua Alabi, Mr. Osman Egala & friends

Alhaji Idris Egala, Hajia Rama Egala, Dr. Issah Egala, Hajia Nahid Egala & Mr. Osman Egala

Parents of the bride with friends

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Mrs. Bolaji, Hajia Zuwiera & Madam

Dr. Laila & Hajia Rebecca

Mrs. Mahama & Ayisha

Abiba & Hajia Hawa

Hajia Hawa & Hajia Mother

Hajia Fati Mohammed

Annie Lauren, Jesse & Jaz

Hajia Amina & Sharon

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Mr. & Mrs. Bolaji

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Parents of the bride & groom

Friends of the couple

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Ore & Yomi

Ben & Amira

James & Zuliaha

William & Chenice

Camil & Fauzia

Johnny & Hiba

Basit & Bashera

Bobia & Rafia

Tom & Salma

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Groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad, Robert Davies catching fun on the dance floor

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Ngaio & Chenice

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Annie, Jesse & Lauren

Safura Sayibu & Mr. Gibrill Abdulai

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Kabutey (MC)

Later, the venue was re-arranged for another session of eating, drinking and merry-making. It was a fitting finale to a colourful celebration which saw two hearts and two families become one! In an interview with OVATION, the bride told us that his beau has always been full of lovely surprises and that has kept the flame of the relationship burning. According to her, his proposal was so romantic “He booked a table at a lovely restaurant overlooking the bay of Naples, Italy, and the scenery was so wonderful. I had no idea he was going to propose and so when he popped the question, I said an instant Yes!” Aisha told us that she loves his kindness and

honesty and that throughout their five years of courtship, she never pressurized him over marriage because they were happy and comfortable in each other’s company. About her experience with the henna ink, Aisha said she loved every second of it, though it took all of four hours, she noted that “The experience made the whole wedding extra cool.” For Morgan, he really loves Aisha’s personality, her intelligence and her beauty. Reliving how he proposed, he told us that he wanted to make it as dramatic as possible and that was why he chose the restaurant with a spectacular view. According to him “I went down on my knees and proposed and was overjoyed when she

Alhaji Hussien

Hajia Rama, Hajia Nahid & Mr. Osman Egala

Couple with family

Dr. Issah Egala, Auntie Muni & Mrs. Matilda Nantogma

Mr. & Mrs. Bolaji

Stephanie & her brother

Alhaji Idris Egala & Dr. Issah Egala

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Randa, Richard & Masoud

Dr. Issah Egala, couple & Alhaji Idris Egala

Zakia & Ruwieda

Yasser, Alhaji Salma & Nasir Sumbaa

Fainu, Muni & Alhaji Salifu

Mark of Mark's place & wife

Elton & Kwebena

Hajia Mamata, Haruna & guest

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Farouk, Tom & Johnny

Nasir, Alhaji Salam, Hajia Nahid, Hajia Mamata & Yasser

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Couple with family

Couple with Dr. Issah Egala & Alhaji Idris Egala

Hajia Rukaya, Mr. Issifu Wemah & Mma Afiriwa

Parents of the bride with groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;smen

Ben & Alex

Becky, Hajia Nahid & Rabi

Samira & Chenice

Alhaji Malik, Hajia Rama & Alhaji Ahmed

Nana Ofei Nkansah & The Egalas

Hajia Mamata, Zakiaya, Mrs. Nahid Egala, Auntie Muni & family

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Hajia Amina, Mma Kankani, Mrs. Egala, Hajia Katumi, Mama Ruki & Hajia Baryeu

Sharon & Hajia Nahid Egala

Sharon, Hajia Nahid, Mr. Osman & Mr. Issah Adam

Naomi, Sharon, Hajia Nahid, Andrea & Hajia Jemi

Aisha, Hajia Amina, Isabel, Hajia Nahid & Hajia Jemi

Ngaio & Ovation TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daala

Hajia Nahid with friends

Alhaji Yakubu, Alhaji Karimu, Hajia Nahid, Alhaji Iddrisu & Masoud

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Hajia Rama, Mr. & Mrs. Quayson with Hajia Hawa

Hajia Fati, Hajia Zubiada & Madam

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Farouk & Hajia Nahid Egala

Fauzia, Aisha, Hajia Nahid, Andrea & Hajia Jemi

Jesse Dyer & Lauren Scott

Mrs. Ayele Mills Tettey, Ms Awoyo Tamakloe, Hajia Nahid & Mrs. Kafui Barden

Zalia Zimpare & Agnes Nanjo

Hajia Nahid & Hajia Mother

Hajia Nahid & Andrea

Richard, Hajia Nahid & Masoud

Terry, Zakia, Masoud & Babs

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said yes” Morgan told us that he had been to Ghana three times so far and loves the culture, weather and the hospitable nature of the people. He also loves the food. His favourite being Banku & Tilapia with some Shitto. He revealed that he had no qualms marrying an African, for him “The questions I asked myself were: do I love this woman? Is this the lady I want to spend the rest of my life with? And when all the boxes were ticked? “And she felt the same way about me, this was a no brainer for both of us. I am happy it has happened at last” The bride’s mother, the gorgeous Hajia Nahid Egala says the wedding of her daughter was the best day in her life yet. “As a mother, I am very proud of Aisha. She has always been an intelligent and obedient daughter and I am happy that this day has come and I can see joy written all over her face” “This is the first of my children who will be getting married so you can imagine the excitement and preparation. But we thank God it all went well, and we are grateful to friends and family who came from far and near to share this joyous occasion with us” Mrs. Egala told us that Aisha is a Princess and she really needed a Prince to complement her and in Morgan, she has seen a Prince Charming. Having been married for 33 years herself, she wishes her daughter the very best and revealed that despite living in the United Kingdom, Aisha from childhood had always wanted to be married like an African “And I thank God that her father and I as well as all

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the family members have made her dream come through”. She also eagerly awaits taking up her new role as grandmother . Robert Davies, the father of the groom said from his observation, the couple are genuinely in love with each other and so he had not hesitation when it was time to give his blessing. Asked what is reaction was when Morgan brought Aisha home, Mr. Davies stated “As an Executive Chef, I know my son mixes well with all kinds of people, so when we met her for the first time, we were happy for him. We were just glad that he had found love and was now ready to settle down to start his own family. Soft-Spoken Mr. Osman Egala, father of the bride said the family is happy to receive Morgan into their home as their son. He told us that Aisha will make a good wife because her mother has been a wonderful partner and good role model for her to emulate. “If she follows our teachings, she will do very well as a married woman. I am very happy for her” Mrs Jayne Davies, the groom’s mother stated that she was very pleased for Morgan and Aisha. Like other members of the family, this was her first time in Ghana and she has been enjoying every moment of it. While advising the couple to be true to each other, she reveals that she will definitely be back on vacation. According to her “The Egala family are very warm and beautiful people, and I sincerely thank them for allowing our son marry Aisha”. She wished them the very best.

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Honourable Ladies

Mrs. Gloria Nosegbe & Chief Mrs. Lola Ojewale

Mrs. Remi Ekundayo & Mrs. Adedoja Labinjo

Mr. & Mrs. Quashie with guest

Ayisha, Zakia & Rewieda

Ridwan, Felix, Leslie & Jason

Ayisha, Samira, Gago & Hajia Mamata

Alhaji Alidu Egala, Hajia Rama Egala & Hajia Nahid Egala

Dr. & Mrs. Kuji

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Hajia Maame, Hajia Adiza & Hajia Sadia

Hon. Ridwan Abass & guest

Dr. & Mrs. Mohammed & Alhaji Malik

Hajia Salamatu Adamu, Hajia Zariatu Dauda & Hajia Zulfawu Achilo

Alhaji Ahmed & Hajia Mother

Madam Theodora Lowiah & friends

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Alhajia Hussien & Mr. Salifu Abukari

Hon. Adama & Mrs. Zalia Zempare

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Prof. Joshua Alabi

Zuliaka Lowiah

Hajia Fati Egala

Dr. Issah Egala & Hajia Rubaba Aminu

Hajia Rabi Egala

Mrs. Doris Mahama

Hajia Rubaba & Agnes Nanjo

Jemila Essah, Hiba Egala & Zariatu Dauda

Hajia Barika

Hajia Nahid & Modupe

Hajia Mother, Kande & guest

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Mr. & Mrs. Mahama

Mr. Osman with Hajia Rama & Hajia Nahid Egala

Mrs. Margaret Adongo with Mr. & Mrs. Adam

Mr. & Mrs. Bukari, Adamu Tornia with guest

Prof. Alabi, Mr. Tornia, Mr. & Mrs. Mahama

Mother with husband

Hajia Sherifa Strong & Hajia Halila Ibrahim

Mr. Haruna Adamu with Hajia Salamatu Adamu, Hajia Zariatu Dauda & Hajia Zulfawu Achilo

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HHajia Hawa & Nana Offei Nkansah

Safura with her husband & guest

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Hajia Maame & Mrs. Matilda Nantogma (Madam)

Chenice Adams

Mr. Osman Egala & Sharon

Madam Zuliaka Lowiah with friend

Hamdia Fusieni

Mrs. Tiziana Bello

Sadia Ibrahim

Bashera Atikpo

Sharon & Mrs. Oluyemisi Ayegbusi

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Dr. Abu Sakara & guest

Theodora Lowiah & guest

Hajia Maame, Esi & Hajia Adiza

Babs, Zakia & Terry

Hajia Muni, Hajia Ramatu. Hajia Anda & Hajia Fati

Esi, Adiza & Ayisha

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Hawa, Malik, Nadia, Samira, Jemila & Hiba

Samira, Nimbi, Ayisha & Gago

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Hajia Nahid & guest

Couple with Sharon

Mr. Osman Egala & Guests

Amira & Zuliaha

Salma, Hiba & Bashera

Hajia Alima, Alhaji Awudu, Hajia Zalia & Gifty Mahama

Naomi with friends

Bashera, Fauzia, Annie & Carrie Ann

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Couple with family members

Sharon, Tizi, Amira, Mr. Egala, Isabel, Aisha & Naomi

Mrs. Jayne Davies & Mr. Osman Egala

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Elton, Dr. Issah, Alhaji Iddi & Mr. Osman Egala

Andrea & Naomi

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Chenice Adams

Farouk Egala

Carie Ann Evans

Madam Nasum Adama

Hiba Egala & Elton Egala

Amira Egala & Hajia Nahid Egala

Lauren, William & Jesse

William Davies & Jesse Dyer

Bride with Juz & Alex

Groom & brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother

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Alhaji Idris Egala

Mr. Robert Davies

Mrs. Matilda Nantogma, brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmother

Mr. William Davies

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Couple with bride's grandmother

Couple with guests

Amira, Tom & the bride

Hajia Rama & Hajia Nahid Egala

Honourable Ladies

Couple with Hajia Sherifa & Halila

Mr. & Mrs. Quashie & guest

Couple with Alhaji Yakubu

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Couple with Hajia Adiza Egala ( bride's grandmother)

Chenice, Amira, William & Fauzia

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The bride with Dr. & Mrs. Mohammed

Couple with Mr. Osman & Farouk Egala

Couple with Mr. & Mrs. Davies

Couple & Naomi

Couple with Jonny & Ben

Jesse, Annie & Carie Ann

Aisha, Issabella with the Honourable Ladies

Groom & brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family

Farouk Egale, the couple & Amira Egala

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Brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family

Camil, Zeena, Basherav, Masoud & family

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Fauzia, Aisha, Hajia Nahid, Andrea, Hajia Jemi & Issabella

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THE NIKKAI CEREMONY

The couple

Chief Imam of Madina (Ghana) & Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu

Mr. Osman Egala, Alhaji Iddi Egala & Mr. Issifu Wemah

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Farouk, William & Jonny

Mr. Robert Davies & guests

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Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu

Amira with Mrs. Nantogma

Dr. Issah, Mr. Osman & Alhaji Iddi Egala

Alhaji Malik Essah

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(R-l) Hajia Azume & Madam Fulera

Mrs. Jayne Davies & guests

Honorable Ladies

Isabel & friend

Tizi Bello & Aisha Haji

Amira Egala & guests

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Annie, Lauren & Ngaio

Carie Ann & Juz

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Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu & the couple

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A RECEPTION TO REMEMBER

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Masoud, Aisha, Mr. Egala, Tizi & brother

Couple with groom's parents

Samira, Masoud & Fauzia

Couple with Mr. Masoud Adams

Michael Effiong with the groom

Mr. Tornia, Mr. Issah & Mr. Osman Egala

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The groom, Morgan with his men

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Hajia Mother & Samira

Yemisi, Tizi & guest

Hajia Zalia & Mr. Egala

Sharon, Aisha & Sadia

Mrs. Ayisha Haruna

Mrs. Freda Haruna

Mark of Mark's Place

Mark with the Honorable Ladies

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Honourable Ladies

Mrs. Aiyegbusi, Aisha & Sharon

Mr. & Mrs. Gyan

Mma Kankani & guests

Ben Fionda & Alexandra

Amada & Alhaji Yakubu

Farouk, Mr. Egala, Alhaji Yakubu & Alhaji Sadik

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Dr. Issah Egala & guest

Sihaam Sayuti & Salma Farouk

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Mr. Egala & Alhaji Sadik

Rafia Amams

The Davies Family

Lauren & William

Naomi De-Alwis

Ruweida, Ayisha, Salifu, Fainu & Zakia

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Halila, Hajia Sherifa & guest

Halila & husband

Hajia Nadia

Stephanie with guests

Alhaji Saidu & guest

Felix & guest

Hajia Rabi with family

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Sherifa & Hamdia

Hajia Zubaba Aminu & guest

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Mr & Mrs. Davies, William, Lauren with Annie

Samira & Mr. Egala

Groom with parents

Annie Mrs. Davis

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Bride with siblings

Hajia Rubaba Aminu

Jason, Ayisha & guest

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Stephanie & guests

Couple with Annie Davies

Aisha, Farouk, Sharon & Tizi

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Nimbi, bride with the bride’smaid

Groom’smen

Farouk Egala

Tom, Ben & Alex

Groom’smen with Farouk, Nimbi & Alhaji Amuda

Ovation TV’s Daala Oruwari with the bride

Hajia Nahid, Masoud, Ruweida & Leslie

Tizi, Brother, Aisha & Farouk

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ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU S HA KES N IGERIA ON HIS POLITICIAN PAR EXCELLENCE

65 BIRTHDAY TH TH

Story: Michael Effiong Photoshoot: Dayo Adedayo & Photo: Adekoya Adegbite

istory is full of individuals whose presence changed the course of human events and altered the fate of nations. One man whose actions will never be forgotten in the political history of Nigeria is Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu The former Governor of Lagos and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader it was who used his sagacity and wit to ensure the occurrence of one of the greatest upsets in Nigerian politics where an incumbent President was upstaged by the opposition candidate, Muhammadu Buhari. It was for this rare feat and more that the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos was filled with AList guests including Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote when he celebrated his 65th birthday. Not one to opt for the ordinary, the main event of his birthday was marked in extraordinary fashion with the 9th Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Colloquium with the theme, “Make it in Nigeria: Use what we make, make what we use". Indeed no politician has faced greater existential challenges or perfected the technique of quiet adjustment to shifting realities with greater skill like Asiwaju Tinubu, little wonder that everyone including Dangote now fondly refer to him as Jagaban of the World. The Colloquium recognising the need to engage the youths and prepare for generation next, began with a Youth Segment-and the speakers and panelist gave very good accounts of themselves. In his address, Asiwaju Tinubu said it was time that Nigeria changed its economic model as it was obvious that the old model, where the country relied solely on revenue from crude oil export, had crashed. He said it was good that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government had realised this and had begun the painful process of salvaging the nation’s economy by embarking on diversification. He, however, advised the Federal Government to

team up with Private Sector Players in its quest to diversify the economy. He added that the country must borrow a leaf from the experiences of countries such as England, America and China, which had today become self-reliant by taking tough decisions. “We must learn from England, which barred the migration of its master craftsmen and the export of

textile looms at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution; to America and high tariffs it imposed on foreign manufactured goods for over 150 years from its independence until after the second World War; to China which implemented a most radical and comprehensive protectionist regime to become the world’s most prolific manufacturing nation", Tinubu said.

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“Whether we decide to focus our attention on steel, textiles, cars, machinery components, or other items, the truth is that we must focus on manufacturing important, useful things",

He said, like England, America and China, Nigeria too must decide what its economic strength should be and focus on same. “Whether we decide to focus our attention on steel, textiles, cars, machinery components, or other items, the truth is that we must focus on manufacturing important, useful things", Tinubu said. Tinubu also used the occasion to appreciate the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, for his exemplary values. Tinubu stated, “For a moment, may I dispense with the formality of titles and protocol. Osinbajo is many good things. Today, may I simply call him my friend and brother. I must applaud President Muhammadu Buhari. He meticulously followed our constitution by temporarily transferring the helm to the VP. As such, the two excellent men exemplified teamwork and true meaning of unity of purpose. “These two men, although from different backgrounds, faith and professional experiences, have forged themselves into a team that manages complex matters of state and governance in a seamless and smooth manner. Try as critics might, they could not create any space between the President and his deputy.” In his goodwill message, President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented by Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), said the theme of the colloquium was relevant to the country’s current realities. Buhari noted that the country ran into trouble due to over-reliance on imported products, which he alleged the past government did nothing to address. He said his administration was serious about facilitating local industries to make what the country needed, adding that only products that were strategic to the country’s 170

development plan would be imported. Also speaking, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, admitted that the economic model that the Federal Government adopted was borrowed from the templatecreated by Tinubu in Lagos State which was being built upon by his successors. Billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, revealed that his cement factory had attained the capacity to export seven million tonnes of cement, adding that US was one of his company’s export targets. He thanked Tinubu for facilitating his company’s acquisition of 208 hectares of land in Lekki, for the Dangote Refinery which, he noted, was six times the size of the entire Victoria Island, adding that his refinery would turn out 650 barrels of refined oil per day, which would be consumed by both Nigeria and 15 states of the Economic Community of West African States. Dangote said the nation’s population, projected to hit 210 million in 2020, must be seen by all as a blessing. In his speech, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode described the celebrant as a great Nigerian political product and a successful leader who not only mentored many leaders in the country but laid the solid foundation for the sustained progress of the State. Ambode likened Tinubu to a coconut blessed with divine task to be fruitful and useful to humanity, versatile, courageous, which could bear fruit for a long time. “Like the coconut, some by-products/fruits will get bad along the way or after being sold in the market; in actual fact, the

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AT THE 9TH BOLA TINUBU COLOQUIUM “MAKE IT IN NIGERIA”

H.E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, Oba Rilwan Akiolu & Governor Nasir El Rufai

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Abdulahi Ganduje, H.E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo & Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode

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Chief (Mrs.) Remi Tinubu, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode & H.E. Bolanle Ambode

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu & Sen. Oluremi Tinubu

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Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, H.E. Bolanle Ambode & Hajiya Salamotu Umar

H.E. Dolapo Osinbajo & H.E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Alhaji Aliko Dangote & Air Marshal S.B Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff

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Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Otunba Niyi Adebayo & Sir. Kessington Adebutu

Cross section of guests

Gov. Abiola Ajumobi & H.E. Florence Ajumobi

Former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (Rtd), Minister of Interior & Senator Ahmed Lawan

From 2nd left: Senator Babajide Omowarare & Senator Olorunimbe Mamora

Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker, Lagos State & Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu greeting Alh. Lateef Jakande

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu & Alhaja Abimbola Jakande

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Pastor Paul Adefarasin & Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Otunba Gbenga Daniel & Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola

Otunba Gbenga Daniel & Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

(L-r) Otunba Gbenga Daniel & Oba Saheed Elegushi

Senator Sola Adeyeye, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu & Senator Oluremi Tinubu

Former Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole & H.E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Oba Saheed Elegushi & Senator Robert Boroffice

Oba Lateef Adams of Ikate (right)

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I.J Yahaya, K. Aliu & L.J. Yahaya

Hon. Rotimi Agunloye with Oba Rilwan Akiolu

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Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Sen . Oluremi Tinubu & Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode

Sir Kessington Adebutu & Oba Saheed Elegushi

Prince Bisi Olatilo

Hajiya Abba Folawiyo, Mrs. Jibike Babatunde & friends

Alh. Rasaq Okoya

Air Marshal S.B Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff

Alh. Aliko Dangote

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(middle) Senator Annie Okonkwo

Far right: Mr. Jimi Aina

(r) Hakeem Muri-Okunola

Uncle Sam Amuka-Pemu (middle)

H.E Lulu Louis Mnguni, South African Ambassador (left)

Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye

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Hon. Adetoun Adediran

(r) Senator Ganiyu Solomon

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(R-l) Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Barr. Adebayo Shittu & guest

Mrs. Bewaji Kuku, Chief (Mrs.) Nike Akande & Sen. Binta Masi Garba

Senator Ganiyu Solomon, Former Deputy Governor Sarah Adebisi Sosan & Otunba Femi Pedro

Dapo Abiodun, Abdulsamad Rabiu & guest

Mr. Jide Sanwo-Olu with Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa

Alh. Ali Olanusi & Mr. Jide Sanwo-Olu

Erelu Abiola Dosunmu & Chief (Mrs.) Sena Anthony

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Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, Minister of Finance Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode

Mrs. Abiola Alabi

Chief Mike Inegbese, Atunwase of Lagos

Mrs. Olayinka Olagunjoye

Chief (Mrs.) Opral Benson (right)

(Middle) Hon. Babafemi Ojudu

(R-l) Gov. Aminu Tambuwal & Ayiri Emami

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Gov. Rochas Okorocha, Gov. Rauf Aregbesola & Alh. Lateef Jakande

Hajia Salamotu Umar & Oba Ademola Elegushi

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Alh. Kashim Imam, Gov. Rochas Okorocha, Chief Jim Nwobodo & Alh. Lateef Jakande

Oba Ademola Saheed Elegushi, Mrs. Olayinka Olagunsoye, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope Adefulire & Hon. Gbolahan Lawal

Mr. Ayo Subair. Princess Kemi Aderemi & guest

Chief (Mrs.) Kemi Nelson with Governor Abiola Ajimobi

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Cutting of the cake with Celebrant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, H.E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Alh. Rasaq Okoya, Celebrant & Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola

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Hon. Babafemi Ojudu, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, Celebrant, Sen. Jide Omoworare & Sen. Solomon Adeola

H.E. Akinwunmi Ambode, H.E. Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, H.E. Sherifat Aregbesola, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, H.E. Mrs. Bolanle Ambode & Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola

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GOVERNOR AMBODE HOSTS DINNER FOR TINUBU AT LAGOS HOUSE, ALAUSA, IKEJA

Otunba Femi Pedro, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, H.E. Akinwunmi Ambode & Sen. Ibikunle Amosun

H.E. Akinwunmi Ambode, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu & Sen. Oluremi Tinubu

H.E. (Mrs.) Bolanle Ambode & H.E. (Mr.) Akinwunmi Ambode

political product may not be the favourite of some other people. “The bottom line, however, is simple. If Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, were a coconut; I dare say, with all simplicity, I would be among the forefront liners that will eat, drink and sleep B.A.T. 24/7,” Ambode said. While alluding to Tinubu’s contribution to the growth of the State, Governor Ambode said: “There is no doubt the Asiwaju political dynasty is a made in Nigeria product. The foundation laid and blueprints developed during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State which cuts across all sections of the State’s economy have actually simplified the process of governance till date. It was an intellectually stimulating session that was enjoyed by all. As expected for a man of his stature, (Middle) Mr. Peter Obi & H.E. (Mr.) Akinwunmi Ambode

there were many other birthday events, but one that was exceptional was the super exclusive Birthday Dinner hosted by Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi at the Lagos House, Alausa. It was an evening to relax and enjoy good quality food, drinks and musiceveryone, including the birthday boy had a great time. There were a couple of speeches as expected by his admirers but the quality of guests especially top politicians from the North and the East was a testament to the clout of Asiwaju Tinubu. A very emotional Asiwaju Tinubu told OVATION that he was thankful to God for keeping him alive and healthy. He also had wonderful words for all those who contributed to the success of his birthday. 181

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H.E. Sen. Ibikunle Amosun & wife, Olufunso Amosun

Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, H.E. Dr. Idiat Adebule, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola & wife,

Mrs. Jibike Babatunde & Chief (Mrs.) Kemi Nelson

Mr. Dele Alake & Mr. Gbenga Oyebode SAN ( far right) with guests

Aremo Segun Osoba & wife with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

(L-r) Hakeem Muri-Okunola & Oba Ademola Saheed Elegushi

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Hajia Abba Folawiyo, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onileere & Hon. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa

Michael Effiong (Editor, Ovation), Steve Ayorinde (Hon. Commisioner of Information & Strategy) & Mike Dada (CEO, AFRIMA)

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H.E. Akinwunmi Ambode

Mr. Tunji Bello (SSG)

H.E. Sen. Ibikunle Amosun

Sen. Gbenga Ashafa

Alh. Kashim Imam

Hon. James Falake

Mr. Jide Sanwo-Olu

Olori Shekinat Elegushi

Chief (Mrs.) Nike Akande

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THE EIB NETWORK CEO,

NATHANIEL ANOKYE ADISI (BOLA RAY) CELEBRATES 40TH BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STYLE By Ben Dzakah

The celebrant acknowledging cheers, supported by his beautiful wife, Dorcas

performance. He serenaded the audience especially the Adisis with his hits, and added a deft touch by introducing a special composition strictly for Bola Ray. It was Shatta Wale who really rocked the party to its very foundation. He was energetic throughout-and his special dance routine became the order of the day for all, especially the ladies who hit the dance floor. That was not all, DJ Vyrusky of Starr Fm was also superb. Knowing full well that the audience was made up of people from different generations, his music selection did not leave any section out. He bridged the generational gap effortlessly. One of the major highlights of the night was the screening of a documentary on the celebrant. There, everyone heard first-hand that it had not always been rosy for Bola Ray. She recounted the early days when he was club hopping and struggling to get clients to pay him. She described him as a hard-working man who is driven by his passion for music, a committed and loving husband and a wonderful father. On his part, Bola told OVATION, that he was thankful to God for everything. According to him during his speech, the evening was wonderful. “I am humbled by this awesome, wonderful, hilarious and outstanding night. This what family represents and this is what friendship is all about. I thank you all. “On behalf of my lovely, able, gorgeous, amazing and sexy wife, I say a big thank you to you all. Above all, I thank God for all his His blessing. It has been great fun. I am happy, I hope you all are happy and enjoyed it all” The kind-hearted Bola Ray also used the evening to raise funds for the SOS Children Villages in Ghana. Six of his lovely portraits were auctioned and all the proceeds went to the internationally-recognised charity. This was one party, that many of the guests as they headed to their rooms at about 3am when it faded, exclaimed “Oh What a Night!

e are just in the middle of the year, but famous Ghanaian Broadcaster, Nathaniel Anokye Adisi aka Bola Ray has certainly hosted the classiest and most exciting party of 2017. Dubbed “Bola Ray @40”, the spectacular evening was conceptualised by close friends and coordinated by his beautiful wife, Dorcas-and it must be said that they delivered an evening to remember. Bola Ray who has touched many lives with his craft, nurtured many artistes from nothing to something and spread joy to many homes felt like a real King that day. For some this was an occasion to say thank you to a man considered to be a dependable friend Hosted by Starr FM’s Anita Erskine with Comedian DKB as her sidekick, the celebration which unfolded at the scenic Royal Senchi Resort, Eastern Region of Ghana was attended by 300 of the celebrant’s family and friends: His dearest and closest were carefully selected to savour this occasion On this day, where his incredible success in the media was celebrated, it was an evening of more music, less talk, and so after the opening prayers, the floodgate of performances opened with a praise session by the Tagoe Sisters. Moved by spiritlifting songs, the celebrant and wife soon joined them on stage, singing and giving praise to God. The Music Maestro, Kojo Antwi was also at his best, he it was who first ignited the party-and there were many memorable moments. He belted his popular tunes which was enjoyed by the couple whose friends formed a ring around them in excitement. Next was the surprise appearance of Marcelito Pomoy, Grand Winner of Phillipinas Got Talent 2011. We heard the celebrant loved Pomoy who has a high-pitched “female” voice and his wife, shocked Bola Ray by flying the singer to Ghana for the party. He gave a good account of himself. The celebrant and wife certainly rejuvenated their love for each other when Sarkodie hit the stage. His was a gentle, slow and easy 184

The celebrant cutting his birthday cake with the wife

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Anthonia Quest, Bola Ray & Leeford Bannerman

Gerard Bonso, Eunice Bonso, with Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Anokye Adisi

The celebrant, Stacy Amoateng & friend

Kena Dotse with friends

Hon. Bridget Okiti Duah & KKD

KOD & Lawyer Kwame Akufo

Bola Ray, Peggy & Dorcas

Nathaniel Attoh & Bola Ray

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Kobbie, Celebrantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother delivering an emotional speech

Bola Ray embracing his brother after the song

Hon. Adu Asare, Lady Jayne Awunoo, Hon. Bridget Okiti Duah & husband

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Ocquaye Jnr.

Mr. & Mrs. Kwabena Anokye Adisi & Marcelito Pomoy

Jornye Amedume & Mrs.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Theresa Ayoade

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Mr. & Mrs. Darkey

Jerry & Josephine with children

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Mr. & Mrs. Kwabena Anokye Adlsl with guests

Cecilia, Dorcas, Margarette & Robetta

Bola Ray embraces Madam Afi Amoro

Mrs. Yvonne Brobbey, Peggy, Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Anokye Adisi with Diana

DJ Mensah, Terry Masso & Bismark Tettey

Dela, Maabena & Richard

Bola Ray, Stacy Amoateng & friend

Bola Ray & Kwame Bee

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Mrs. Kwabena Anokye Adisi with children

Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Anokye Adisi

Mr. & Mrs. Kwame Sefa Kai

Kate & Martha

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Ewuara Adwoa

Joan Pomoy

Sandra

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Mr. & Mrs. Anokye Adisi

Mr. Iyiola Ayoade (left)

Madam Lucy & celebrant

Mr. & Mrs. Anokye Adisi with a friend

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The Tagoe sisters

DKB

Sakordie

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Bashorun Dele Momodu with celebrant & wife

Mr. & Mrs. Kubach Atakora with Mrs. Elaino Russel

Celebrant & wife with guests

Mr. & Mrs. Acheapong with Millicent

Stacy Amoateng & Anite Erskine

Bola Ray

Bola Ray & Jayne

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Shatta Wale performing

Bashorun Dele Momodu with Mr. & Mrs. Anokye Adisi

Sakordie singng for the celebrants

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Bashorun Dele Momoduwishing Bola Ray Happy Birthday

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SAHARA ENERGY FETES CLIENTS AND STAFF IN GRAND STYLE Story: Victoria Ephraim Photo: Segun Lawal

Mr. Tonye Cole & wife, Mrs. Sylvia Cole with Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi

Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi with the Cole family

Sahara Energy MD/CEO, Mr. Tonye Cole

op CEOs and professionals of all walks of life gathered at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos for the annual unforgettable evening of fun and entertainment hosted by Sahara Group. Sahara Group, one of Nigerians leading Energy, Oil, Gas and infrastructure conglomerates is known for setting the pace in all areas of its operations, and this event was no different. To the surprise of all present, it was announced that the Group for the second year running was also marking its 20th Anniversary. The Company had stated that the evening was to thank God as well as to create an atmosphere for everyone to relax and have fun-and they did not disappoint. Like the previous years, from

Ade Odunsi family

beginning to end, there was no dull moment as top artistes performed back to back. The only little interlude was when Co-founders: Tope Shonubi and Tonye Cole were invited for a brief speech. They revealed that the beginning of what has today become a behemoth with operations across Africa and beyond was very though. According to them, very few people believed in their dream and supported them and they showered those individuals and companies with praise. Of course, they did not forget the Godfactor too. They later also recognized staff who have served the company from 5-20 years. Artistes that thrilled guests that night included Adekunle Gold, Orezi, Mr. Eazy, and Sir Shina Peters. The atmosphere was indeed turbo-charged. Mr. Tonye Cole, Olumide Akpata & Mr. Adebola Williams

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Chief Joseph Penawou, Bashorun Dele Momodu, Mr. Kola Adesina

Wale Ajibade, Barr. Olumide Akpata & Lanre Onasanya

Uche Onwuzu, Grace Iwuanyanwu, Evangeline Opara & John Samuel

Tonye Cole, Bashorun Dele Momodu & Mr. Kola Adesina

Bashorun Dele & Mr. Tope Shonubi

Tayo Afolabi, Mr. Tonye Cole & Tewa Onasanya

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Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi, Mr. Tonye Cole & Mr. Oscar Onyeama

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Kate Henshaw

Mr. Bethel Obioma with Mr. & Mrs. Ogungbemi

Mr. Tobi Shonubi & Mr. Kunle Afolayan

Oladimeji Alabi, Event Organiser, Remy Adeleke (C.E.O Cruise Events) & Tomiwa Adesida

Bukky, Ibukun & Olawunmi

Asharami Babes

Kunle Afolayan & Kate Henshaw

Jibola Adebayo

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Speech by Mr. Kola Adesina

Comedy by Akpororo

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Mrs. Moroti Adedoyin Adeyinka & Demilade Adedeji

Mr. & Mrs. Kuti

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Mr. Uzoma Dozie (r) MD/CEO, Zenith Bank

Mr. & Mrs. Bethel Obioma

Meg Alabi, Monica Bamidele &Tonye Peters

Sharon& Oonye Okoye

Mr. Tonye Cole & guest

Mr. & Mrs. Ofulue

Kate Henshaw & Tonye Cole

Sylvia Cole & Nonny Ugboma

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Mr. Olisa Metuh & wife, Kanayo Metuh

Temi, Lola & Fola

Constance, Olabisi & Ijeoma

Tonye Cole, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi & guest

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Mr. Tonye Cole & guests

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Gloria & Kemi

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OZIGBO

MR. AND MRS. CELEBRATE 60TH

BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING

ANNIVERSARY IN GRANDSTYLE

Chief Andrew & Ezinne Christiana Ozigbo

Dr. (Mrs.) Chinelo Ozigbo, Chinyere Ezeobiora, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, Chief Andrew & Ezrine Christiana Ozigbo

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Officiating Ministers

Story: Donald Asakitikpi Photo: Segun Lawal

ne day love is something to greatly appreciate. It is therefore a glorious honour when love exists and lastS for six decades in bliss, health and prosperity as in the case of Andrew and Christiana Ozigbo, who were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The great occasion attracted a large assemblage of family and friends who defied all the elements to be physically present at the event held in Amesi, Anambra State. Mr. Ozigbo is a retired school Headmaster, who had served in many schools. He has served as former Secretary and Manager at Amesi Multipurpose Co-operative Society, former Secretary of St. Vincent’s Catholic Mission, Amesi, (Aguata Branch) from 1976 – 1984, and is the pioneer Principal and Bursar, Akalabo Comprehensive Institute, Amesi. He also acted as Patron and Treasurer for the Akwunechenyi Dance and is an Executive member of CMO St. Vincent’s Parish, Amesi. Mrs. Ozigbo on the other hand, is presently a Businesswoman, as well as the former Chairperson, Alutaradi Umumeudu. She is also the Matron, Akwunechenyi Dance, Member of St.

Jude’s Society and the Akolabo Women Club. The couple, who were married on the April 2, 1956, is blessed with four sons and three daughters. They also have twenty-seven grand-children and four great grand-children, and had lived happily ever since. The three generations of the Ozigbo were there to witness this rekindling of love by the family’s patriarch and matriarch. Goodwill messages at the grand event flowed from notable personalities which included Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano FCA; Managing Director/CEO, Transcorp Hotels, and son of the couple, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo; Chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa Plc and Transcorp Nigeria Plc, Tony Elumelu, CON; Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke; Treasurer, World Bank, Arunma Oteh OON; CEO, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Oscar Onyema OON; HRH. P. I. Egbuachor, Igwe Akalabor II of Amesi, and Professor Bartholomew Okolo, OFR of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Chairman of the International Advisory Committee of UNESCO.

Mr. Valentine Ozigbo with parents: Chief Andrew & Ezinne Christiana Ozigbo

Bible reading by grandson, Cherechi Ezeobiora

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Responsorial Psalmm, Frank Okoye & Blessing Agu

Presentation of ring & prayer

Tribute by Mr. Valentine Ozigbo

A Poem by Lady Inspirologos

Music by Abiodun Koya

Exchange of marital vows

Couple displaying their special marriage certificate

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Chubby,Dubem, Ijeoma & Ozioma Ozigbo

Onwuka Chiamaka & Obialor Jennifer

Ezeobiora Chiagozie, Udochj & Tochi

Chief Andrew & Ezrine Christiana Ozigbo with children

Chief Andrew & Ezrine Christiana Ozigbo with Elder brother & children

Chief Andrew & Ezrine Christiana Ozigbo with Ozigbo family

Grandsons, Mario & Chimdi Ozigbo

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Ezeobiora Cherechi, Ozigbo Chioma & Mr. Gerry Ozigbo

Onwuka Chiamaka, Mrs. Ojiugo Ozigbo & Mrs. Masirna

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Bishop, the Ozigbo & Mr. Peter Obi

Mrs. Emilia Onwuka (nee Ozigbo), Dr. Mrs Chinelo Ozigbo, Mrs. Calista Ozigbo, Mrs. Fidel C. Anya (nee Ozigbo), Mrs. Mary Ozigbo with grandchildren, Mesoma, Oluchukwu & Ogochukwu Ozigbo

Cutting of the cake

Fayol, Valentine Ozigbo, Korede Rhiogbere & George Olorogun

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Cutting of the cake with children & family members

Cutting of the cake children & grandchildren

Mr. & Mrs. Valentine Ozigbo with Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano & wife, Mrs. Ebele Obiano

Mr. Valentine Ozigbo & Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo

Recipients of Ozigbo Excellent Award with Mr. Valentine Ozigbo

Chief & Mrs. Ozigbo, Kene Mkparu with Helen & Obi Iwuchukwu

Mr. & Mrs. Valentine Ozigbo with Former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi

Mr. & Mrs. Valentine Ozigbo with Rev. father Ozeli

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Mr. Valentine Ozigbo with friends

Robert, Vivian Umeozulu & Amaka Okpala

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Ajiri, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo & Faith Osiobe

Uju Umeozulu

Chioma

George Olorogun, Valentine Ozigbo, Rev. Fr Dr. Anthony Mario Ozele' Amaka Uchidiuno & Basil Odenore

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Mrs Calista Ozigbo, Chinyere Ezeobiora & Mary-Callista Ojiugo Ozigbo

Senator Andy Ubah with The Ozigbos

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Angel Adelaja & Mary-Callista Ojiugo Ozigbo

Mr. & Mrs. Valentine Ozigbo with Mr. Abdul

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(MRS.) REGINA AKANDE IBADAN STANDS STILL AS

GOES HOME Story: Eric Elezuo Photo: Segun Lawal

t is not everyone that lives up to 100 years on earth, and when such a person eventually passes on to glory, it is more of joy than grief. And this was exactly what happened to Chief (Mrs.) Regina Olayinka Akande, the mother of top businessman, Chief Harry Akande. Her final journey home began with a service which took place at the Cathedral Church of St. David, Kudeti, Ibadan, Oyo State, attracted international business men and women, community leaders, industrialists, political bigwigs and a host of others. Proceeding began when her remains were received at the entrance of the church by the team of officiating ministers led by the Bishop of Ibadan South Diocese, The Rt Revd J. A. Ajetunbi. He was assisted by Very Revd A. A. Alalade Ayinla, the Provost and Ven. O. O. Popoola (Canon in Residence). Once the casket assumed a prominent position in the church, selected Bible verses were rendered including John 11:25, Job 19:25-27, Psalm25:7 before hymn CH544 was presented by the congregation anchored

by the melodious voice of the church mega choir. With songs after songs, especially the rendition of The Strife is Over, the mood of the atmosphere was lively and it set the right tone for the sermon which was presented by the officiating minister. The Bishop charged congregants to emulate the exemplary life of the centenarian. He also admonished all in attendance to live to please the Lord in anticipation of Judgment Day when everyone shall give account. He rounded off by showering the departed and her family with prayers. As it is the norm, Akande family was invited for special thanksgiving session, they danced to the altar joyously as the choir rendered Chief (Mrs.) Akande’s favourite song: “Christi Mama Feran Julo”. The church ceremony was soon over and Mama was interred after a private ceremony at the church cemetery. The Late Chief (Mrs.) Regina Akande was born on June 14, 1915 in the city of Ibadan as one of seven

Chief Harry Akande & wife, Chief (Mrs.) Tolulope Akande

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Cross section of Akande family members

Mr. & Mrs. Akande

Officiating Ministers: Archbishop Mike Olukayode Akinyemi

Barr. & Mrs. Adebayo Ojo with Senator Tunde Ogbeha

Mrs. Odunni Ogundipe & Mrs. Yeside Shodipe

Mr. & Dr.(Mrs. Kalejaye

Lagos white cap chiefs

Abiodun Owonikoko SAN, Rickey Tarfa SAN, & Hon. Justice A. Mustapha (Retired Chief Judge of the Federal High Court)

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Chief Ayo Adebanjo & Chief Harry Akande

Senator Tunde Ogbeha & Col. Jide Ekundayo

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Chief Bisi Omidiora

Chief (Mrs.) Bola Obasanjo

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa & Chief(Mrs) Tolulope Akande

Mr. Akande, Hon. Muyiwa Ige & Sola Okediji

Chief Harry Akande & Mr. Wale Oshun

Mr. & Mrs. Akintoye

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajumobi, Chief (Mrs.) Tolulope Akande, Chief Harry Akande, Chief Bisi Omidiora & Chief Kareem Daramola

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Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole

Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Chief JK Randle & Chief Bisi Omidiora

Tola Sogbesan, Adeola Idowu, Nike Ojeabulu, Tola Ashiru & Sola Sodipe

Bishop & Mrs. Ajetumobi, Mrs Tinuke Akande -Simons Chief (Mrs.) Tolulope Akande & a guest

R-l: Ms Adeola Idowu, Dr. Mrs. Sola Sodipe & Miss Dupe Idowu

children to the family of Pa James Alao Dina Olagoke of Ijaiye and Mrs. Victoria Morenike Abegbe Olagoke (Nee Ojelabi). She had her primary education at St. Paul’s School, Yemetu, Ibadan before moving to Ile-Ife to stay with her brother, Chief Olatunji Olagoke. There, she attended Aiyetoro Day School, Ile-Ife before moving to St. John Primary, Iloro, Ilesha, and finally to Sacred Heart Convent School, Ibadan. She is known to be brilliant, accessible and highly skilled in most vocational craft. Her business acumen led to her appointment as Distributor to

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various companies including John Holt, PZ, Nigeria Breweries and others. She got married to her husband in 1933, who died when she was 55 in 1957. With inner strength, grace of God and support of her children, Mama lived another 46 years after her husband’s death. It was a great feat! In his tribute to his mother, Chief Harry Akande said: “My mother was much more to me than just a parent. She was a friend and a supporter, a guidance counsellor and a realist, a fan and someone who kept me grounded. For this, I will forever cherish, love and respect the woman I so fondly call Ma’mi”.

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa & Senator Tunde Ogbeha

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Tinuke Akande & Foluke Akande

Tayo Idowu, Modupe Idowu & Damilola Adebutu

Chief (Mrs) Joko Oni

Gbeminiyi Daramola

Olawunmi Damiro

Princess Adeola Adeyemo

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Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajumobi, Oyo State Former Governor, Victor Omololu Olunloyo & Major General Raji Rasaki (Rtd)

Dr. Victor Olunloyo, Former Governor of Oyo State & Chief Kareem Daramola

Mr. & Mrs. Tayo Ajayi

Mr. & Mrs. Supo Jayeola with a friend

Tinuke Akande, Chief Harry Akande & Foluke Akande

Guest, Mrs. Bose Akande & Dr. Sola Sodipe

King Sunny Ade

Mrs. Shade Bankole, Chief (Mrs.) Tolulope Akande & other guests

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Mrs. Femi Adegbuyi, Chief (Mrs.) Tolulope Akande & Mrs Kehinde Akande

SULTAN OF SOKOTO

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CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY ON THE THRONE Story: Eric Elezuo Photo: Adekoya Adegbite

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, HRH Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar (Sultan of Sokoto), President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Aminu Tambuwal & Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara

Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II & Sultan of Damagarin (Niger Republic) Abubakar Omar Sanda

t was pomp, pageantry, colour and glamour all the way when the world gathered in the ancient City of the Caliphate to celebrate with The Sultan of Sokoto, HRH Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III on the occasion of his 10th Anniversary on the throne. The grandiose event drew the likes of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, the Emir of Kano, who doubled as the Chairman of the Committee, Sanusi Lamido, royal fathers from all over the country among many other high profile personalities.

HRH Oba Adedotun Gbadebo Alake of Egbaland (right)

His Royal Highness, Sa’ad Abubakar III was appointed under the Bafarawa administration in 2006 to succeed his elder brother, Sultan Muhammad Maccido-and his has been a wonderful decade of service to the people. In his speech at the Polytechnic, Sokoto, venue of the grand ceremony, the Sultan, urged state governors to have plans that will be beneficial to the masses than developing projects that keeps enriching the wealthy. Seen as a bridge builder between Nigerian Muslims and non-Muslims because of his disposition to the peace and progress of the country, the assemblage of people of all enthnic groups and religions was a

testament to the qualities of The Sultan, a worthy Nigerian and citizen of the world. One of the highlights of the event was the elaborate prayer session where the Sultan and his guests gathered at the Sultan Muhammadu Bello Jumat Mosque opposite the Sultan’s palace for supplication and appreciation of Almighty Allah. The prayer session was co-ordinated by the Chief Imam of the Mosque, Mohammed Aqwara, who prayed for peaceful co-existence of the nation. He further prayed for the Sultan, asking God to grant him long life and crown all his endeavours with great success. In his address, the Sultan urged the people to be law-abiding, obey all the necessary rules and

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Alhaji Dawodu Akinola (Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland)), Chief S.O. Babalola & Sheikh Jamin Kiwulere

R-l: Alhaji R.A Ebiti, Chief S.O. Babalola & guest

Dr. Yusuf Tajudeen, Sheikh Jamin Kiwulere & Alhaji Dawodu Akinola

Alh. Abibullai Akinpelumi & Sheikh Musa K. Nojimudeen

Alh. A. Ojulari Alalukimba, Alh. Sanni Yakubu & Prof. K.K. Oloso

Alh. Bello Abdullahi, Imam Fuad Adeyemi & Alh. Mustafa Olawuyi

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Alh. Kabiru Yusuf, Alh. Ahmed Jemo & Alh. Dunlami

(R-l) Alhaji Gbajabiamila, Alhaji Yusuf, Mr. C. Nwuoha & guest

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Yoruba Representatives

HRH Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II with Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi

Ife Traditional Chiefs & Alhaji Dawodu Akinola

Representatives of Benin & Igbo Chieftains

His His Imperial Majesty Oba Enitan Ogunwusi (Ooni of Ife) & His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwole (Olu of Warri)

(Emir of Kano) Muhammadu Sanusi II, Chairman, Organising Committee

Arrival of Alh. Sulu Gambari (Emir of Ilorin)

Benin Chiefs

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Emir Of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris

HRH Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar (Sultan of Sokoto)

Senator President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, President Muhammadu Buhari & Sultan of Sokoto

Eregulations of the country, and maintain good relationship with other religions to avoid any form of discrimination and most importantly, to have the fear of God. The Imam, Sultan and other dignitaries later visited the Hubbarem of Shehu Usman Dan Fodio where all late Sultans of Sokoto were buried for special prayers. Later, there was spectacular Durbar that was enjoyed by all. The rich culture and tradition of the Caliphate really came to fore.. As part of the anniversary activities, there was an international Symposium at the Conference Hall of the Sokoto

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State Polytechnic where the Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo, highlighted that obeying all the necessary rules and regulations as listed by the Chief Imam were the basic principle of good government. “If such philosophy is imbibed, our leaders will do a lot to serve the people than focusing on their financial benefits in the economic sector,” he said. He further commended the Founders of the Sokoto Caliphate. According to him: “The founders of the Sokoto caliphate through history have shown true sense of leadership as they fight for the common good of the people.”

Oba Adedotun Gbadebo & Emir Of Zazzau Alhaji Shehu Idris (far right)

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THE COLOURFUL DURBAR

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Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Rochas Okorocha & Governor Abdulaziz Yari

HRH Muhammadu Saâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ad Abubakar (Sultan of Sokoto ), Ooni of Ife, Imperial Majesty Oba Enitan Ogunwusi & Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwole

Emir of Bamagram, Abubakar Omar Sanda, Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo & HRH Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, Emir of Ilorin

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HRM Oba Enitan Ogunwusi Ooni Of Ife, Sen. Bukola Saraki & HRH Mohammadu Saâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;adu Abubakar Emir of Kano

The Sultan greeting former Vice President. Atiku Abubakar

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Sultan addressing guests

Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Otu

Abubakar Omar Sanda (Sultan of Damagaram Niger Republic)

Governor of Sokoto State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal

Osamawe Of Ondo Town) Oba Adesimbo Victor Kiladejo & Abubakar Omar Sanda (Sultan of Damagaram Niger Republic

Ayiri Emami & Tope Brown

Delivering his keynote address the Professor Murray Last of the University College, London, said that without the Sokoto caliphate there wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a nation called Nigeria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would not have a united nation and the sense of nationhood that gradually developed all through the 19th century but instead a series of petty warring states with one big but tired empire. The event chairman, Professor Shehu Galandanchi further stressed

that the symposium was organised to look into the past, present and offer solution to challenges. The event had in attendance notable guests including the President Muhammedu Buhari; Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the House of Representative, Mr. Yakubu Dogara and the Emir of Kano cum Chairman of the Committee, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II. There was also a colourful Durbar that was attended and enjoyed by everyone.

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BOBO’S CLOTHING HOSTS COLOURFUL 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND GALA NIGHT IN LAGOS By Funmilayo Adeyemi

CEO Bobo's Clothing, Tolu Omoniyi, Dayo Adeneye & Kanayo O Kanayo

Yomi Adeboye, Tolu Omoniyi & Harrison Ayonebi

n an effort to celebrate men of style and appreciate loyal customers for their patronage over the years, trendy fashion brand, Bobo’s Clothing, hosted a lavish gala night at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, as part of the activities to celebrate its 10th year in the business of providing first-rate outfits for all classes of fashionminded people. Owned by Mr. Tolulope Omoniyi, Bobo’s Clothing is a one stop men's shop which has been operating in leading Nigerian cities and has been re-defining the fashion industry with its unique apparels and accessories. Unlike other outfits, Bobo’s Clothing has a very

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Noble Alutu, Tolu Omoniyi & Mrs. Alutu

credible wardrobe and advisory service which has been in the forefront of recommending and giving advice to men on all matters relating to fashion. The brand has two branches in Lagos, one in Port Harcourt and another in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The event, which was tagged “Legends of the Runway”, was anchored by Rave TV Presenters, Femi Capital and Amina Atairu Amina. The lively duo took charge of the event expertly, taking guests through to the period of a raffle draw, which was anchored by another veritable duo; Nollywood great, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Abiona Babarinde. Guests, whose outfits added glamour to the already

colourful event, were given first-rate entertainment with spectacular performances by Demola Olota and Danny B. There was also plenty to eat and drink The event reached a crescendo when the winner of a return ticket for a couple to Mombasa, Kenya, Mr. Ukachi Savior, was announced during a raffle draw for customers that patronized the clothing outfit during its 100 days sales promo. Guests who graced the glamorous event, included successor of celebrity monarch, Oladele Olashore; Prince Akeem Ogunbamigbe, Honourable Dayo Adeneye, Veteran Actor Kanayo O Kanayo, Yomi BadejoOkusanya, Tex Egbedi, Femi Adeyinka, Abiona Babarinde and Kunle Bakare.

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Amina Atairu (Rave TV) & Femi Adeyinka (Capital)

Demola Olota

Tolu Omoniyi & Tope Fadaeyi

Abiola Babarinde & Kanayo O Kanayo

Lady Nike Jegede, Tolu Omoniyi & Sir S.A.O. Jegede

Sir Gbenga Badejo, Kunle Bakare & Azuh Arinze

Tolu Aladejebi, Yemisi Akinbo, Tolu Omoniyi & Lanre Akinbo

Niyi Olawuyi & Tolu OmoniyI

Sir Gbenga Badejo & Ade Oyenekan

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C.E.O Kijipa, Koki Saheed Faweyimi & Kanayo O. Kanayo

Prince Akeem Ogungbangbe (Owaloko-elect of Iloko-Ijesha) & Kanayo O Kanayo

Kayode & Adori Osunmakinde

Writer and friend of Boboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Akinola Akinropo, Pastor Oluseye, Tolulope Omoniyi, Pastor Muyiwa, Lekan Ogunyinka & James Agama

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Members of Staff

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