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The Classy Engagement Ceremony of Fopefoluwa Adelowo and L’erin Davis

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By Eric Elezuo                                                     Photos: Koya Adegbite and Ken Ehimen

 

It was a moment of pure love, undeniable joy and thanks to God when first class beauty, Fopefolowa  Kikelomo Adelowo had her traditional wedding with American, L’erin Marcus Davis

The ceremony held at the Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, was filled with colour, class and culture.

The bride, who is the niece of Ovation International’s Associate Publisher, Chief (Mrs.) Bolaji Momodu was filled with glee throughout the ceremony.

The parents of the bride, Prof Oluwafemi & Engr. Mrs. Christie Adelowo as well as that of the groom, Mr. Marvin Davis & Ms. Denita Maria Tittle spared no cost to ensure that the event was top-notch and fun-filled.

Dr. Abisola Seriki, reading the proposal letter

After the engagement, where the couple’s parents exchanged pleasantries and gifts, they were joined to the delight of all.

Chief Dele Momodu with Olorogun Dr. Sunny Kuku

The cultural ceremony soon dove-tailed into the superlative reception, with Tunde Adewale (Tee A) as compere, and guests were treated like royals.

(from right) Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Hon. Bimbo Ashiru with Mr. Foluso Adeagbo

They savoured assorted gourmet meals, drinks served by IceBox and canapes while the Faith Band and DJ Crowd Control thrilled guests till late into the night.

Mrs. Remi Odunsi, Mrs. Bolaji Momodu with Mrs. Folanke Fatogbe

Some notable guests at the event included Ovation International publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, Ambassador Musiliu Obanikoro,  Olorogun Sonny Kuku, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Hajia Bisi Shuaibu, Dr Muiz Banire, SAN, Foluso Adeagbo, Mrs.  Funmi Ajayi, Prince Damola Aderemi, Princess Kemi Aderemi, Mr & Mrs Gbenga Olunloyo, The Orolugbagbes, Bankole Omishore, Mr Tunde Oshinowo & Bode Opeseitan.

Rachel Keae, Maria Lawrence, Christin Calloway wth Victoria Ferguson-Young

 

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Tears As Billionaire Businessman, Kola Adesina, Buries Mum in Lagos

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By Funmi Ilelabayo

Mrs. Adejumoke Awero Adesina, mother of leading Nigerian energy executive and industrialist, Kola Adesina, was given a befitting burial to the delight of all present at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Trinity Towers, Lagos, after a high-powered and well attended Service of Songs and Evening of Tributes at the Harbour Point Event Centre in Victoria Island, a day earlier.

Tributes have poured in from across Nigeria’s business and civic space, with many acknowledging Mama Adesina’s influence in raising a son whose leadership continues to shape critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.

The funeral service which was conducted by Pastor Gbenga Tapere, Pastor Alex Okoh, Pastor Supo Oluwasakin and Pastor Segun Olujobi began with a processional hymn, titled ‘The Strife is O’er as The Havens pall bearers also joined the procession with Mama’s casket.

Thereafter, the first bible reading was observed, which was taken by Miss Famimora Adesina while Mr. Oladosu Adesina took the second bible reading.

After a special performance by Beejay Sax, Pastor Sesan Adebowale read Mama’s biography.

During the sermon, Pastor Gbenga Tapere described the deceased as woman of timeless grace and inner strength who embodied calm wisdom, deep generosity, and a quiet resilience that would become her legacy. Her life was marked by grace, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and community, he added.

After the sermon, prayer for the family was said, and all roads led to Ikoyi Cemetery were the remains of the deceased was committed to mother earth.

In attendance were former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan; former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; Chief Wole Olaonipekun (SAN), President of African Development Bank, Mr. Akinwunmi Adesina; Mr. Tunde Ayeni, Mr. Debola Williams, Co-founder and former Group Executive Director of Sahara Group an Energy Conglomerate, Tonye Cole among others.

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‘An Evening with Glo’: Ebenezer Obey, K1, Kiekie, Others Serenade Ijebu Ode

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The duo of Juju Commander Evangelist Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi and king of Fuji music, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, on Friday held the ancient town of Ijebu Ode spellbound at a superlative event organized by Globacom to kickstart the 2025 Ojude Oba celebrations.

This year’s Ojude Oba marks the 20th anniversary of Globacom’s sponsorship of the festival during which it has helped transform it into a cultural icon and global tourist destination.

Tagged an “Evening with Glo “, it was a night of fun, splendid music, good cuisine and riveting jokes from the trio of Gbenga Adeyinka, Bash and  Kiekie.

For more than two hours, the legendary Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi sang from his repertoire of music to which the audience which filled the Conference Hall venue to the brim, vibed and mimed.

Globacom explained that the “Evening with Glo” was organised to thank the Ijebu community for their support for the brand for 20 years of its sponsorship of Ojude Oba festival.

“We decided to bring together great sons and daughters of Ijebuland to celebrate our shared heritage, and indulge in the melodious rhythms that resonate deeply throughout Yorubaland”, the company stated.

Speaking on its choice of musicians for the event, Glo added that  “the  ageless icon and Juju music maestro, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey,  has contributed decades of good, sonorous and philosophical songs to our society. His songs are still as fresh and full of inspirational messages as they were yesterday”.

On KWAM 1, the company disclosed “For decades, King of Fuji, K1 De Ultimate, the Fuji master, has been a great part of the music firmament in Nigeria, with his unique brand of Fuji that has elicited huge interest”.

Eminent sons and daughters of  Ijebuland including the Olori of Oba Awujale, Chief Mrs. Olukemi Adetona; the Coordinator of Ojude Oba Festival Planning Committee, Professor Fassy Yusuff, and member of the committee and Iyalode of Ijebuland, Chief Mrs. Bisi Osibogun, attended the event.

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Davido’s Daughter, Imade Adeleke, Celebrates Magical 10th Birthday

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By Ruth Akpan

Imade, the first daughter of Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, celebrated her 10th fairytale birthday on Sunday.

The event, which held at The Maradiva Twinwaters, Okunade Bluewater Scheme, Lekki, had family members including the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Folashade Adeleke, B-red Adeleke, Aare Dele Momodu, friends and well-wishers in attendance.

With nature-inspired decor and floral setups, the event themed “Imade’s Enchanted Forest” witnessed moments filled with laughter, warm interactions, dancing and fun.

Her billionaire father’s presence at the event reaffirms his unyielding love for his daughter and also served as an avenue for deeper bonding between father and daughter.

The adorable celebrant cut her cake flanked by her mom, Sophie Momodu, and dad, Davido followed by a retinue of photo operations with family members and guests.

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