Guy Murray-Bruce, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo & Ayodele Subair
Prince Nduka Obiagbena & his daughters
Prince Nduka Obiagbena, Tony Elumelu, Godwin Emefiele, Mr Jim Ovia & Governor Ifeanyi Okowa
Top Nigerians raise toast to a living legend
Prince Nduka Obiagbena Obaigbena saying thank you
Tony Braxton performing on stage
Prince Nduka Obiagbena & Tony Braxton
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Wizkid performing on stage
Tiwa Savage performing on stage
THE OKOYAS HONOUR PARENTS WITH SPECIAL FIDAU PRAYERS Photo: Adekoya Adegbite
Chief Rasak Okoya, Alhaja Wosilat Seriki, & Alhaji Tajudeen Okoya
Otunba Funso Lawal, HE Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu & Chief Rasak Okoya
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Chief Missioner, Anssr-ud-deen Society, Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Ahmad with other clerics
iillionaire businessman and Aare of Lagos, Chief Rasak Okoya has honoured his parents big time. Chief Okoya who is Chairman, Eleganza Group joined by his siblings, Alhaji Tajudeen Okoya and Mrs Wosilat Seriki hosted a fidua prayer session in memory of their parents: Alhaji Tiamiyu Ayinde Okoya and Alhaja Idiyat Abeke Okoya. Held at Chief Okoya's imposing Oluwanisola Estate home in Lekki, Lagos, the event which featured koranic recitation and prayers by various islamic clerics saw Chief Missioner, Ansar-ud-deen Society Of
Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya, Chief Rasak Okoya, HE Dr Femi Hamzat with Alhaja Tajudeen Okoya
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Mrs. Remi Hamzat & H.E. Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
Nigeria, Shiekh Abdur-Rahman Olanrewaju Ahmad delivering the sermon. Sheikh Ahmad harped on the need for children to honour their parents, respect them, love them, pray for them and never abandon them. He stated that no matter how rich children are they must serve their parents till they die. He praised Chief Okoya and his siblings for inviting everyone to pray for their parents and prayed for their continued success In his remarks, Chief Okoya stated that his father died when he was 25 years old and he had to grow up
fast, taking care of his siblings and mother. He noted that despite having established his own business, he was compelled by his mother to work in his father's outfit till he died, noting that the remembrance was to show that he appreciated their impact on his life. The prayers over, the venue exploded into a classy party venue with loads to eat and drink. As usual for Chief Okoya's events, the prayer session was attended by the cream of Lagos society including the Governor, Mr Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat with their wives.
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Senator Lanre Tejuoso, Alhaja Kuburat Okoya & Chief Demola Seriki
Chief Samuel Adedoyin, Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya & Chief Rasaq Okoya
(R) Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye
L-r: Mrs. Joko Oni & Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya
Mr. Gbenga Obasa, Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya & Alhaja Kuburat Okoya
R-l: Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye & Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya
Olori Muyibat Oyefusi of Ikorodu, Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya & Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu
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Oba of Lagos' Wives & Erelu of Lagos, Princess Abiola Dosunmu
Mrs. Maiden Ibru, Chief (Mrs) Shade Okoya & Alhaja Risikat Jakande
Chief (Mrs). Iyabo Martins-Kuye & Chief (Mrs.) Bisi Abiola
Chief Missioner, Ansar-ud-deen Society, Shiekh Abdulrahman Ahmad
Chief Rasak Okoya delivering his speech
(R) Maureen Onigbanjo
Prince Aderemi Sijuwade & Mr. Tunde Oshinowo
Mr. & Mrs. Bojwani with Chief Rasak Okoya
The Okoyas with Chief Missioner, Ansar-ud-deen Society, Sheikh Ahmad
(L ) Wahaab Okoya
(R ) Subomi Okoya
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Chief & Chief (Mrs) Rasak Okoya with Chief S.O. Babalola
(L ) Alhaja Rashidat Okoya
Mr.& Mrs. Ayodele Subir
Gen. Ike Nwachukwu (Rtd) with wife, Gwen
Chief Rasak Okoya, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya & Hajia Abah Folawiyo
Chief (Mrs) Moji Dokpesi, Otunba Seni & Janet Adetu with Kenny St Best
Alhaja Kuburat Okoya, Biola Okoya, Tokunbo Okoya & guest
Hajia Abah Folawiyo & Risikat Jakande
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Princess Adebimpe, Princess Folashade & Princess Adesola
Mr. & Mrs. Ashaye with Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya
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ANIFALAJE CELEBRATES 70TH BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STYLE Photo: Ken Ehimen
riends, family members, colleagues and well wishers gathered at the All Souls Anglican Church, Bodija, Ibadan to celebrate the goodness of God in the life of Olori Adesolabomi Olufemi Anifalaje as she joined the septuagenarian club in grand style. The well attended event was an admixture of testimonies, songs, thanksgivings and outright wining and dining. Fondly called Olori, the very agile woman, who defied age to dance her
heart out in happiness, was full of gratitude to God, her children and friends alike for the opportunity to celebrate such a glorious event. In his message, the Officiating Minister, Venerable B. B. O. Obaweya, praised the outstanding virtues of the celebrant, and prayed she continues to serve in the vineyard of the Lord. With the thanksgiving service over, guests moved to the Civic Centre, in the heart of Ibadan, for a classy one-in-town reception and were treated to the best of food and drinks. 121
Olori Adesolabomi Olufemi Anifalaje, celebrant Ven. Engr. B. B. O. Obaweya
The birthday celebration was attended by dignitaries including Oba Eddy Oyewole, Oba Kolawole Adegbola, Prof. & Chief Mrs. A. O. G. Adeuja, Engr. Olu Abogan and many friends of her son, a marketing communicstions topshot, Jiire Ainfalaje such as Hon. Shina Peller, Mr. Abisoye Fagade, Hon. Bola Fatoki Ale & his wife, Mayor Akinpelu, Hon. Giwa Amata, Hon. Akin Akinrodoye, Agbaakin Olajide Adeniyi, Engr. Ayodele Ogunlana, Mr. Wale Ewedemi, Prince Adeyemi Aseperi, Prince Yinka Oyedeji, Mr. Biodun Kupoluyi, Mr. Akin Adeoyo, Mr. Mike Dada, Pastor Mayokun Oreofe, Kunle Afolayan, Kayode Alfred, Gbobaniyi Femi Davies, Mr. Biodun Oshinibosi, Michael Effiong, Wole Olagundoye, Kayode Olagesin and Mr Tade Adekunle. Mrs. Adedoyin Alausa with Mrs. Ayodele Odigie
Mr. Bayo Sanni with Tutu
Kess Oreofe with Pst. Mayokun Oreofe
Olori Adesolabomi Olufemi Anifalaje with the officiating Ministers of God
Olori Adesolabomi Olufemi Anifalaje with the Church Choir
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Olori Adesolabomi Olufemi Anifalaje with her family