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House of Phreeda Celebrates CEO with Glamorous Birthday Party

Published

5 years ago

September 30, 2019

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By Eric Elezuo

The House of Phreeda over the weekend spared no expense as it celebrated with pomp and pageantry the birthday of their Chief Executive Officer, best known and referred to as Phreeda.

A classic social lady, Phreeda was all smiles as guests from all walks of life gathered at her spacious residence on Ayodeji Otegbola Street, Gbagada Phase 2, Lagos, to celebrant with her as she clocked 46 years.

Dresses in all forms of elegantly designed black entire, friends, family members, entertainment buffs, Nollywood practitioners, colleagues and the general public lit the venue with much love that can only be imagined.

Stepping into the arena, the celebrant, clad in a free flowing black gown with golden embellishments was a beauty to behold. She was flanked by very close friends as she made her triumphant entry, with Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, leading the pack as others followed. Her dance steps were a beauty to behold necessitating a quantum appreciation from as many that thronged the lively venue. Some expressed their likeness with triumphant screams from every quarter while many others went a step to rain currencies on it.

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With assorted dishes of both local and continental origin supplied from a variety of acclaimed caterers, as well as lively music from the wheel of steel, the crowd of guests couldn’t ask for more.

Speaking with The Boss, Phreeda, whose joy knew no bounds at the level of turn up of guests, said she was highly overwhelmed and full of gratitude. She heaped appreciation on her friends, the organisers, her company and everyone that contributed in no small quantity to the gracious day she had.

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“I feel like a movie star. On a day like this, I feel so joyful, more so as even those who did not receive my invitation are all here…just for Phreeda. Honestly, I am so happy,” she said.

Phreeda, who said she is an amazing and easy-going person, also disclosed that she could be stubborn sometimes.

Hear her: “I am amazing, easy-going but can be stubborn sometimes. All in all, I am a selfless person, hardworking and I don’t take life for granted,” she said.

The ever happy and cheerful celebrant is already is already looking forward to her fiftieth birthday, saying that it would be the mother of all ceremonies as the party will be held in the beautiful city of Dubai.
“In four years, I will be hitting the golden age, and I must tell you, it will be bam. We will be heading to Dubai for a mother of all ceremonies,” she enthused.

She described life as so beautiful, saying that hard work, focus and steadfastness have been the power behind her existence and life achievements so far.

Also speaking to the Boss, her close friend and Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, described Phreeda as “a kind hearted warm perso, who has a very open and good heart. In addition, Phreeda is very generous, full of life and hard working.

I wish her all the best, success, every good thing including long life in good health”
Born as Farida, Phreeda, is an expert in body care and spa.

Photos: Ken Ehimen

Events

Adedapo Amoo Gives Dad Befitting Burial in Ogbomosho

Published

4 weeks ago

December 16, 2024

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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

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The Splendid Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Barr. Daniel Aramide

Published

6 months ago

July 28, 2024

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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

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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.