Events

The Grand Wedding Ceremony of Yewande Adebayo and Owolabi Bankole in Abuja

Published

6 years ago

August 18, 2018

Eric

By Olasumbo Otagbo Photos: Segun Lawal

Every parent relishes the joy that comes with giving away their daughter in marriage to the man of her dreams, and this was the situation when a former Controller of Customs, Comptroller Adebayo Adekunle (Rtd), gave out his beautiful daughter, Yewande Oge Adebayo in marriage to her prince charming, Owolabi Mohamed, son of chairman, Board of Trustees, Action Democratic Party (ADP), Chief Alani Bankole, in Abuja.

Couple with Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole

The exchange of marital vows, which took place at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja, was a great gathering of friends, family members, well-wishers and the general public, who witnessed the traditional exchange of rings and signing of the official marriage register to signal a new beginning as one.

Mr. Adekunle Adebayo, Owolabi Bankole & Chief Alani Bankole

Harping on the well-known belief that marriage is not a bed of roses, the Officiating Minister, Rev. Godseed Ekeleme, took time to intimate the couple on the rudiments of living a happy married life, advising them not them not to allow any intruder into their marriage but to always sort out issues between themselves.

Officiating Minister, Rev. Godseed Ekeleme

Thereafter, having performed the basic rites, Rev Ekeleme pronounced the love-birds man and wife to the applause of all present, who followed it up with thanksgiving in both cash and kind.

Bridal Train & Grooms Men

The party afterwards shifted to the popular International Conference Centre, Abuja, which was perfectly decorated by Perfect Integrated Deco, where a grand reception was held. The hall sparkled with combination of lights from dangling chandeliers, giving the atmosphere a touch of classic love, and KAS Security was firmly on ground to ensure the celebrants and guests enjoyed the day without rancour.

Cross Section of Guest

The bridal train and groom’s men set the party in motion with a well-rehearsed dance performance, where each of the bride’s maids danced into the reception hall with a groom’s man. The spectacle was mind blowing, and elicited commendation from the guests.

The couple cutting their wedding cake

The entrance of the train paved the way for a more grandiose entry of the couple. The groom, decked in a three piece suit and black bow tie, and looking like a fairy prince, in company of his prized possession, the adorable bride, who wore a tubeless wedding gown happily danced to a very loud ovation.

Members of Inner Will club Garki

All seated, the guests remembered the late mother of the groom, late Chief Mrs. Aduni Bankole, one time Iyalode of Gbagura land, Abeokuta, and honoured her with a moment of silence.

Couple with Bride’s Family

Adding to Rev Godseed’s admonition, the chairman of the occasion, who is also the former Director of Bureau of Public Procurement, Chief Bayo Awosemusi, encouraged the couple to love each other and live in one accord.

Couple with Groom’s Family

With fanfare and very wide jubilation, the couple performed their first joint function when they cut their gigantic three steps cake, professionally perfected by Cakes LA, surrounded by friends and family members.

Couple with Groom’s Parent

It was an emotional setting afterwards as the bond between father and daughter was displayed as both took to the dance before he permanently handed her over to her husband.

Mr. Femi Adejuwon, CEO, Scoobadoors, Adelanke Adetoyin & Olaposi Oladugba

Guests were treated to local and continental dishes with choice wine supplied by Classic Golden Point, and Mope food in addition to various species of small chops made available by 12 Baskets.

Couple with Brides Parent

Among dignitaries that graced the occasion were former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Dimeji Bankole, National Chairman of the Reformed All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Buba Galadima, Barr Olusola Ojutalayo, Mr. and Mrs. Balewa among many others.

Chief Iboro Ige Edaba, Barr Afolabi Fasanu SAN & Adewale Awodele

Events

Adedapo Amoo Gives Dad Befitting Burial in Ogbomosho

Published

6 days ago

December 16, 2024

Eric

By Eric Elezuo

It was a period of solemn reflection and thanksgiving as the Director, Department of State Services (DSS), Lagos State Command, Mr. Adedapo Amoo, dedicated three whole days to bid his beloved father, Pa John Adewole Amoo JP, farewell to the great beyond.

The events, which gathered friends, family members, colleagues, associates and members of various communities, was a testament to the life the octogenarian lived in his 87 years of existence on earth.

The obsequies kickstarted with a Commendation Service at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Eleyele, Ile-Ife, where members of the public eulogised the life and times of the patriarch of the Amoo dynasty, labeling him a moralist and disciplinary of no mean fit.

The day after, the ceremonies moved to the residence of the deceased at Castle of Mercy, Arinkinkin, along Oyo-Ibadan Road, Ogbomoso, where a Wake Service was held in his honour amid rendition of hymns, reading of distinct chapters of the Bible and exhortation as presented by the presiding minister.

A well attended funeral service was observed on the third day at the Stadium Baptist Church, John A. Amoo Street, right behind Stadium Complex in Ogbomosho.

With a solemn presentation of the enviable life of the deceased via the reading of his biography by his son, Adedapo Amoo, the Service delved into Bible readings, songs and sermon. One of the highlights of the Service was the prayers said for the repose of the soul of the dead, and for the fortitude to bear the loss for members of his family.

After the service, members of the family, selected members of the leity and officiating members proceeded with the remains to its final resting place within the premises of his residence. After a very short encouraging exhortation, the remains were committed to mother-earth amid solemn hymns and silent sobs.

The final part of the ceremony, which was the reception, was held at the Viva Continental Event Centre, Irese Apa Road, also in Ogbomosho, where guests were treated to sumptuous delicacies, good music and choice beverages.

Pa Amoo was born in 1937, and answered the call to glory in 2024. He is survived by his son, Adedapo Amoo and a host of others.

May his soul rest in peace!

Photos: Tunde Bolarinwa

Events

The Splendid Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Barr. Daniel Aramide

Published

5 months ago

July 28, 2024

Eric

By Eric Elezuo

The ancient city of Abeokuta was agog when celebrated lawyer and businessman, Barrister Daniel Aramide, pulled all stops to give himself a well deserved diamond jubilee bash.

The event, which took place in his palatial residence at Boldan House, Kemta Housing Estate, Zone II, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was a beehive of activities as friends, colleagues, family members and well wishers came in their numbers to grace the spectacular event.

It was a moment of joy and visible emotion as the birthday boy beamed smiles after smiles and grinned from ear to ear in absolute ecstacy amid cheers from guests even as he danced away to the sonorous voice of music maestro, Yinka Ayefele, and tunes from the wheels of DJ Secxy, who rocked the house with a combination of oldies and present sounds.

The event, planned by Que-Brand Events, also made available plenty to eat and drink as Topsy Catering, Jimmysgrillz, Pop House Cocktails, Slot Films, Amala Iya Oyo, Sansan Pots Catering and Annidre’s Food were all on hand to serve both local and continent dishes as well as assorted beverages.

Among dignitaries in attendance were the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, HRM (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, Otileta VII; the Olowu of Owu Kuta, HRM, Oba Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude; Mrs. Funmi Kehinde, Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola and friends from the United Kingdom.

A seasoned lawyer, Aramide graduated with LLB honors from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, and later attended the Nigerian Law School. He was called to the Bar in 1989, and afterwards, returned to England to start his law career, working in several organizations to gain valuable experience.

Barrister Aramide is also a qualified Notary Public, having completed two years of studies at University College London. His firm is based in Dagenham, East London.

He is married to Alhaja Aminat Bolupe Aramide and they are blessed with three children: Bola, Emmanuel and Olamide.

Photos: Segun Lawal

Events

Sights and Sounds from Bimbo Oloyede’s ‘Command Your Stage’ Book Presentation

Published

7 months ago

June 9, 2024

Eric

Photos by Koya Adegbite

Veteran broadcaster, Mrs Bimbo Oloyede, on Thursday, hosted a public presentation of her new book, Command Your Stage, at the Metropolitan Place, in Victoria Island.