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Service of Songs for Abuja society Lady, Chief Mrs. Kosor Akpapunam holds in Abuja with Great fanfare

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3 years ago

November 2, 2021

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The picturesque Redeemed Christian Church of God, Games Village, Abuja parish hosted the solemn but well attended Service of songs of Chief Mrs Kosor Akpapunam, an Abuja society personage and wife of Entertainment Guru and veteran Dj, Mr Henry Akpapunam aka DJ MANNIX.

It was an evening of high praise and worship in honour of a woman who was described as a pillar and mother of the church.

For those present, it was an evening to take stock of their lives and make amends as person after person who read tributes had glowing words for Chief Mrs Kosor Akpapunam.

Dr Kate Maduikwe said in her Tribute,
” She embodied the love of God and the love of man. She was like the oak tree where every human being found a place to nest”.

Deaconess Juliet Ayigba who lead the women of the parish to pay their tribute all gaily attired,
” She was full of life, she was a beautiful soul, she was a good woman, she was an encouraged”.
Others who have tributes were Mr Tony Agu, Mrs Ebi Tara, and Deaconess Ngozi Farouk and her only sister Hajia Hadiza Mohammed who broke down in tears while attempting to talk about her beloved sister.

The first Bible reading of the day was by her son Henry Chuks, Akpapunam, followed by the second reading by the junior son Ogechukwu Felix Akpapunam and the third by Mrs Ify Nzekwu.
Her hubby Mr Henry Akpapunam, surrounded by his sons and younger brother Ken, read her biography and recalled her last days in London,
In his words,
” Sugarbabe loved me so much and I cherished her”.

Crowd outside the church

The church service rounded up at about 7;15 to make way for refreshments at the home of the Akpapunam’s at Sunnyvale estate, lokogoma.
That turned out to be another cultural extravaganza and fiesta with singing and dancing from groups from Ezi and Asaba, the ascestral homes of the couple which went on till past midnight.
As Dj MANNIX Told our reporter,
“The quality of the crowd tonight, a Tuesday, is testimony of how well regarded and loved my wife was”.

Mr Henry Akpapumam, reading her tribute surrounded by his sons and younger brother, Ken

Present in the assemblage from Ezi were Mr Udeh, former comptroller General of Immigration, Barr. Ugboh, MD, Niger Delta Power Holding company plc, Mr Melvin Oboh Executive director, Finance, Federal Mortgage Bank Ltd, Engr Ogbuikwe, former Executive Director, NNPC Refineries Ltd and many others.
Mrs Kosor Akpapumam retired from the Nigerian Agip Oil Company after 35 years of meritorious service.

Events

Adedapo Amoo Gives Dad Befitting Burial in Ogbomosho

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3 days 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

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5 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

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

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6 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.