FIFTY AND FAVOURED:
THE FOLAKE
OSHINOWO
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CELEBRATION Photo: Funmilayo Adeyemi
f only our hearts can be read like a book when giving thanks, then everyone would have seen how thankful Hon. Folake Olunloyo Oshinowo was when the beautiful politician clocked 50. Held at her lovely home in Osborne Foreshore Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, the classy vintage-themed dinner began with a session of worship, praise and prayers. The birthday kicked off with a prayer delivered by Mrs. Adetoun Agbebi who gave glory to God for blessing and protecting the celebrant all these years.
Then the popular gospel group, Ayan Jesu took over, dishing a pulsating medley of sing-along songs and choruses. In line with the spiritual feel of the occasion, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Senior Pastor, Harvesters Church was then invited for another round of prayers. He urged God to grant Hon. Folake long life, joy and blessings unlimited. This was followed by reading of a Bible passage by the elated celebrant who was beaming with happiness. Her daughter, Jomiloju also read a moving passage during the event.. Her loving husband in the course of
Celebrant cutting her birthday cake
Jomiloju Oshinowo
Pastor Bolaji Idowu giving the sermon
Celebrator's elder sister, Ms Dunni Olunloyo, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Mrs. Okunowo & Chief (Mrs.) Bolaji Momodu
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Tunji David & Funmilola Onamusi
The joyous birthday girl & sweet mother
Hon. Folake Oshinowo with family
H.E Mrs. Noimat Salako-Oyedele, Deputy Governor, Ogun State, Mr. Bode Oyedele & Senator Musliu Obanikoro (right)
Mrs. Sola Adesina, Mrs. Bolaji Momodu, Funmi Adeyemi & Pat Faniran
R-l: Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okunsanya, Mr. Iranola Ayodele & guest
Tokunbo Taylor, Mrs. Bolaji Momodu, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru & Mr. Yinka Oropo
Babatunde Okeniyi, Bimbi Okeniyi & Ibrahim Okeniyi
Femi Ogundere with friends
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Hon. Folake Oshinowo & friends
Oye Balogun, Hon. Folake Oshinowo, Mrs. Bolaji Momodu, Gbenga Olunloyo & Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas
Bashorun Dele Momodu & Dr. Taiwo Afolabi
Mrs. Caroline Adeneye, guest & Mrs. Folashade Afolabi
Bashorun Dele Momodu & Otunba Lai Oriowo
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Adegorowa of Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Oba Semiu Kasali, Obateru of Egbin Land, Oba Oriyomi Akeem, Celebrator, Chief Adewunmi Ogunsanya & Barr. Tunde Oshinowo
Funmi Adeyemi, Miss Kemi Adewunmi, celebrant, guest & Miss Dunni Olunloyo
Prince Kola James, Alhaji Jide Adeagbo & Mr. Yinka Oropo
Tilewa Adebajo & Kayode Odukoya
Akinsinku of Lagos (Olori Eyo), Chief Adebola Dosunmu & Jomoto Onabolu
Dolla Bamgboye & friend
Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency Noimot Oyedele, His Excellency Bode Oyedele, Mr. Bayo Abdul, Barr. Tunde Oshinowo & Hon. Shodinmu
Hon. Dayo Adeneye, Dr. Femi Adenuga & Mr. Shodipo
Teni Zacheus & Kunle Ogunmefun
Funmi Adeyemi, Angela Folarin & Tayo Daisi
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MRS. RANTI
JOHNSON THANKS GOD AT 60
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Photo:Adekoya Adegbite
t was praise, prayers and thanksgiving galore when glamorous and ever glowing Mrs. Ranti Johnson celebrated her 60th birthday in Lagos. The day was bright and beautiful as family and close friends gathered inside the Church of Nativity, Parkview, Ikoyi, for what turned out to be a lively session. Apart from the soulful songs and prayers, in the course of the service, many guests took turns to shower the celebrator with encomiums. They all acknowledged the fact that she is a friend in deed who never ever abandons those close to her. The service over, guests were hosted to a sumptuous reception at the same venue by the delectable birthday girl, who is the younger sister of the Doyenne of Nigerian high society, Hajia Abah Folawiyo. Guests at the occasion included Dr Doyin Abiola, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Mrs Olayinka Adadayo and Olori Riskat Adamson.
The Elegant Celebrator, Mrs Ranti Johnson
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Alhaja Kuburat Okoya, Hajia Abah Folawiyo with Dr. Doyim Abiola
Mr. & Mrs. Doherty with Mrs Ranti Johnson
Arrival of the Celebrant