By Oladapo Sofowora
Those who have come in contact with Princess Toyin Kolade would attest to the fact that; she loves the Yoruba culture dearly. She is always at the forefront of propagating the rich yoruba culture, tradition and festivals with support of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
Effortlessly, with her God given wealth, Kolade has single-handedly taken the annual Aje Festival(the spirit of wealth and market profitability) outside the shores of Nigeria.
The Fisolak Global Resource boss has always displayed her midas touch in business. The Iyalaje Apapa replicates her midas touch when it comes to hosting classy soirees and top events. She is ready to spare no cost at giving her guests a memory to take home.
As the Chief Promoter of the annual Yoruba Aje Festival in Ile-Ife, regarded as the second largest festival in Yoruba land, the ancient city of Ife, Osun State, came alive on Monday February 24, as the festival was celebrated amidst pomp and pageantry. This time, with a different twist and touch to previous editions.
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The generous philanthropist left no stone unturned as she packaged this years’ edition to attract tourists from Brazil, Cuba, Venezuela, and other South American countries. Many previous attendees confessed to the large turnout.
A close source reportedly confirmed that to make the festival top notch, Kolade parted with millions of naira on the festival which attracted top government functionaries, monarchs, tourists, as well as sons and daughters of Yoruba land.
After performing the rites at the sacred Aje shrine, invited guests retired to the Ooni’s palace where they were treated and pampered the royal way. The meals and drinks served showed class. There was endless supply of local and continental dishes.
On the band stand to serenad the audience was the Apala maestro, Musiliu Haruna Ishola, who held the audience spellbound with his electrifying musical rendition.
Later that night, the event rounded off with a festival competition that assembled performers from across the Southwest in dance, song and acrobats. They were all rewarded with cash prizes and edible items by the monarch.
Palace sources also confirmed that momentum is currently gathering as Oba Ogunwusi is currently planning towards the annual Olojo Festival and his fifth coronation anniversary.
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