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All roads led to the ancient city of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, when Adefemi, a lawyer and son of former Osun State Commissioner of Works, Chief Soji Longe, got married to former Miss Adepeju Onikoyi. OSEHEYE OKWUOFU reports.

It was, indeed, a memorable day when Adefemi, a lawyer and son of former Osun State Commissioner of Works, Chief Soji Longe, took his jewel, Adepeju Onikoyi to the altar.

The elaborate wedding, which took place in Ilorin, was preceded by an engagement on Friday, where the two lovebirds received their parents’ blessings.

Before the dignitaries filed out to the reception Hall, there was a service at the Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, situated a few metres away.

Inside the church, colourful tapes and beautiful linen were used to decorate the inner part of the church.

The parents of the couple who were decked in Aso oke, sat in the front roll; next to them were the couple – the bride wore a white flowing wedding gown and the groom, a well made black suit.

The bridal train wore a colourful dress. The women adorn a uniform red head-gear and a yellow strip buba lace. But the young men put on red caps to match. Others wore light brown yellow ankara.

For more than two hours, the dignitaries at the sprawling church edifice listened to counsel from the officiating minister, Pastor Segun Oni, and his co-Pastor, Abraham Adeyemi, who interpreted into Yoruba language.

The cleric reminded the couple that marriage was instituted by God; hence it should be honourable because God is honourable.

He said: “That is why a husband and wife must treat each other with honour. Honour is the opposite of shame. Another virtue expected in marriage is joy, love, goodness and favour, which brings peace.

“Love is what cements marriage. Husband and wife should live a healthy prayer life and cast everything unto the Lord. They must pray together. Marriage is not a traditional institution, not man-made; therefore to get the blessings of God in a marriage, you must honour and celebrate God, the owner of marriage institution.”

Members of the church choir rendered gospel songs intermittently.

At the reception hall, guests marvelled at the well-decorated tall wedding cake and two royal chairs prepared for the couple. The stage was decorated in white linen.

Soon, the couple were ushered in with dance and music rendered by the Nigerian Police Band. Other family members joined the chorus to welcome the couple to their seats.

The arrival of the couple kicked off the reception. There were various local and continental dishes as well as assorted wine.

After cutting the cake, the couple hit the dance floor.

On how the two lovebirds met, Adefemi said: “Well, I came to Ilorin for the first time ever in April, last year with the intention to relax and to attend my friend’s introduction and she happened to be the friend of the bride and so my friend introduced her to me and since that day, the whole thing developed. That is how it happened.”

Chief Longe was full of joy and gratitude to witness the day.

“I feel very extremely good because it’s a long journey for this young boy. He is a lawyer and he has been a very good son to us in the family. So seeing him getting married is a very joyful moment,” he said.

A consultant, Mr Bola Enilari of BOEN Consult, has given out the hand of his daughter, Fatimah, in marriage to Babajide, son of a retired surgeon at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof Bolaji Akinsanya. The event was held at Haven Events Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. OLATUNDE ODEBIYI was there.

THE Haven Event Centre in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, was agog last Friday when two lawyers – Fatimah and Babajide, got married. They met in the line of duty and formalised their relationship after a year of courtship.

Fatimah, daughter of a consultant firm personnel, Mr Bola Enilari of BOEN Consult, was all smiles in her white flowing gown with silver design around the waist. Her beau, Babajide, son of a retired Surgeon at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof Bolaji Akinsanya, was charming in his black suit on top of a white shirt, grey inner jacket with bow tie and a pair of eye glasses. His best man wore the same outfit while Fatimah’s best lady wore a pink long dress.

The couple’s mothers, Justice Dolapo Akinsanya (groom’s mother) and Mrs Ronke Enilari (bride’s mother) wore orange buba and iro with gold head gear and ipele to match. Their fathers looked elegant on their complete white agbada with cap.

Most guests were in traditional outfits of gold and pink colours.

The venue was decorated in white with lights.

The white chairs were set around glass tables, which had a glass flower vase with white and green flowers on it.

There were lots to eat and drink.

The hall had blacking with white centre rug.

Dignitaries made a stopover at the red carpet outside the hall greeting each other. Photographers had ran after dignitaries to take their shot.

Itinerant drummers were not left out as they sang the praises of arriving personalities, who amply rewarded them.

D Jewel ushers, dressed in wine life with gold design around the waist handled guests’ welfare. They were led by Mrs Bukky Kayode.

The hall was filled to capacity; there were huge screens in strategic places, beaming the event to guests.

The groom’s parents were the first to enter the hall followed by the bride’s. They both entered in the company of family members and friends amid songs by Bee Jay Sax and his band.

The couple came next. They came in from the entrance to the centre stage in company of family members and friends amid hip pop songs by the band the dance until they couple took their seat.

The opening prayer was said following which the Chairman of the occasion, and Interim National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, mounted the stage.

He said it was a great joy for him to see the couple married.

Alhaji Mohammed described marriage as a unique institution where you get your certificate before you start and you spend the rest of your life in it.

The chairman told Babajide to always exercise patience and Fatimah, not to listen to gossips about Jide.

“Let him be your best friend, brother and confidant,” he told the bride.

The gathering laughed when Alhaji Mohammed told Babajide to “answer your wife on time and we will come back soon to rejoice with both of you again”.

The event continued with the cutting of the cake. It was led by Pastor Kunle Onafowokan and his wife, Wunmi. The couple cut their three-step white cake after the spelling of ‘JESUS’.

The couple performed their first assignment of feeding each other with the cake. The bride knelt down to feed her husband; the groom responded sitting. They kissed afterwards.

Replying the Master of ceremony, Jonathan Georgewill, Fatimah said Babajide proposed to her at dinner.

“He told me that he was tired of my being his girl friend but wants me to be his wife. He got down on one of his kneels and brought out a ring which he put on my finger,” she said.

“I thanked her and we sealed it up with hugs and kisses,” he interjected.

After the toast, the couple took to the dance floor, where they were joined by family members and friends.

Earlier in the day, the couple was at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of God Parish in Ikeja, Lagos for the Holy Solemnisation.

Pastor Onafowokan urged the couple to stay together in love and be patient with one another.

“Love yourselves and do it all to make each other happy even in the times of trials and temptations,” the cleric said.

Speaking with The Nation, Babajide said his wife is everything to him.

Fatimah said she loves everything about him.

The bride’s father, Mr Enilari uged the couple to put their trust in God always.

The groom’s father, Prof Akinsanya told the couple to love each other.

The sister of the groom’s mother, Alhaja Amatul-Kafeel Oshodi, said the couple should allow God in all they do.

Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Olayinka Oladunjoye, urged the couple to be patient.

“Hold on to God amid all ups and downs, help each other and always be willing to bring out the best of each other,” Mrs Oladunjoye said.

Present at the event were Lagos State Solicitor-General Alhaji Lawal Pedro (SAN), who stood in for Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN); Prof Oladele Akinla; Chairman Nampala Nigeria Limited, Otunba Matthew Akinlade; Senator Femi Lanlehin; former interim Administrator Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mr Emmanuel Ikazoboh; wife of Oba Ikorodu,Lagos State, Olori Muibat Oyefusi; Mrs Tomi Asenugi and Prof Kunle Wahab, among others.

Former University of Ibadan (UI) Vice-Chancellor Prof Ayodele Falase has celebrated his 70th birthday in a grand style in the ancient city. His family members, friends and associates came to share in the joy of the occasion. OSEHEYE OKWUOFU reports.

AS an academic, he rose to the peak as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI). In the spiritual realm, he was lead organist and choirmaster. So, when he turned 70, the academia and the church celebrated Prof Ayodele Olajide Falase.

The birthday was marked with pomp and ceremony. The congregation held on to every word from the Most Revd. Joseph Akinfenwa, Bishop of the Ibadan Anglican Diocese, at the church service. He noted that Falase passed through many stages to become an enigma in medicine, the academia and the church. It was a moving story of a man who used his God given talent to touch many lives.

Many at the All Saints’ Church, Jericho, Ibadan venue of the thanksgiving service were enthralled by the story of Falase’s humility and selflessness, especially in his relationship with others.

According to Revd Akinfenwa, he and the church could not have found a better way to say “thank you Falase” for giving all to the church.

Revd Akinfenwa described Falase as a role model, thanking his wife, Adeola, for making it possible for him to excel.

After the service, guests proceeded to the new Multi-purpose Hall, named after Emeritus Professor Theophilus Oladipo Ogunlesi, at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan for the reception.

Prof Falase’s birthday was the first event to be held in the hall since it was opened last November.

The facility’s expansive car park was filled with exotic cars. Security men had a hectic time controlling traffic.

Guests wore attires of their choice as no uniform fabric (aso ebi) was chosen for the occasion. Falase’s professional collegues were there in large number; so also were diplomats, politicians and top government officials.

The hall was tastefully decorated with tables and chairs wrapped in yellow linen.

The moderate birthday cake was placed on a stand visible for all to see as the celebrator, his wife, children and some friends cut it.

Prof Olufemi Jaiyesimi, a bosom friend of the Falases, who chaired the reception, eulogised the celebrator.

He described him as a colleague at Alexander Hall of the University of Ibadan.

“Having been friends with Dele for over 50 years, we have leaned on each other during many critical periods of our lives. It is my prayer that God will grant Dele many more years of joy, love to the family and friends, and service to our country,” Prof Jaiyesimi said.

There was plenty to eat and drink as the guests freely made their choice on the menu of tasty African and continental dishes and wines.

In attendance were are former University of Ibadan Vice-Chancellor, Prof Olufemi Bamiro; Prof Afolabi Bamgbose; Chief Medical Director, UCH, Prof Temitope Longe; Prof David Olaleye; Prof Francis Egbokhare; Prof Abiodun Falusi; Prof Emilolorun Aiyelari; Prof Dele Layiwola; Prof Adedoyin Soyibo; Prof Idowu Olayinka; Mr Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) and Ambassador Gabriel Falase, among others.

A mother’s dream to get a wife for her son has been fulfilled, with the union of Olaide, daughter of elder statesman Chief Deji Fasuan, and an army officer, Lt Adegbenga Oluwaseyi Adesina, in Afao-Ekiti, Ekiti State, last Saturday. SULEIMAN SALAWUDEEN reports

They met in an unusual way. A few years ago, Olaide Busola, daughter of an elder statesman, Chief Deji Fasuan, boarded the same bus with Mrs Juliet Mojoyin Adesina, who is today her mother-in-law, from Lagos to Abeokuta in Ogun State. Before departing, they exchanged contacts.

Unknown to Olaide, the elderly woman had taken an interest in her. The woman wanted Olaide as her daughter-in-law and today she has succeeded in her plan.

For her, the wedding between Olaide and her son, Lt Adegbenga Oluwaseyi Adesina, at the St. David’s Anglican Church in Afao-Ekiti, Ekiti State, last weekend, was a dream come true.

Amid songs by the choir, the couple arrived in the church about 10am, arms locked and in measured steps. They were followed by their parents, family members and friends.

Adesina was in the ceremonial dress of the Nigerian Army; Olaide donned a white silk gown, which flowed behind her.

The town stood still for the wedding. Residents, who could not attend the church service or the reception, stood in front of their houses to behold posh cars and gorgeously dressed guests streaming by.

The sitting arrangement in the church reflected the couple’s closeness to those in attendance: their parents sat in the middle bench on the front row; other dignitaries sat at the back row. A specially made settee was placed after the last benches in the front for Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi.

Itinerant drummers made brisk business, singing people’s praises and doing stunts with the drums. Commercial photographers took shots of dignitaries and displayed their works for sale at the reception.

In his sermon, Ven Ariyo Agbaje urged the couple to be ready to make sacrifices, saying: “The husband has to offer sacrifices to his wife while the wife equally would have to reciprocate the gesture.”

He said the couple should follow the teachings of the Bible, adding: “Those who refuse to follow Christ are gnashing their teeth today.”

“In this 21st century, the hand phone has been doing wonders in peoples’ lives. The wife should beware of those who would be telling your husband a different story while he is right there beside you and the husband should equally beware.

“Genuinely submit to your husband. See him as the head of your household. The practical way of being a good Christian is to be a successful husband and the other way round. You are a true Christian when your marriage has been successful.

“Your temperament will always be tested by your wife. Don’t be temperamental. Always be in control of your temper and emotions. So many things will put your temper to test. Don’t lose your temper,” Ven Agbaje said.

The couple then signed the dotted lines, with their parents. A thanksgiving followed, with the couple holding two large bowls to collect donations.

Before leaving, Governor Fayemi noted the role of the bride’s father, Chief Fasuan, in the creation of Ekiti State.

Fayemi, who said he was qualified to advise the couple having been married for 25 years, enjoined them to sustain the bond of conjugal unity by remaining true and sincere to their marital vows. He added: “You both have a connection with God”.

Just before guests moved to Omolayo Civic Centre for the reception, former presidential candidate Chief Olu Falae advised the couple to refrain from comparing their marriage with others.

“This is a dangerous attitude which has ruined many families,” he said.

The bride’s mother, Mrs Modupe Fasuan, thanked God for what He has done for her daughter.

“I have never experienced any problem with my daughter. Ever since she came into the world, it has been one success story or the other. My daughter has never given me cause for worries. I wish her a very successful marriage,” she said.

The groom’s mother, Mrs Adesina, urged the couple to trust each other, saying: “The secret of a lasting and peaceful marriage is mutual trust. If a marriage will collapse, it will start by mistrust and suspicion.”

At the reception, the chairman, Dr Kunle Olajide, urged the couple not to discard the counsels given them by the cleric and other guests.

On the dance floor; the couple was joined by family members and friends, who sprayed them with mint fresh naira notes.

The reception was jampacked. No fewer than 2,000 guests jostled for 800 seats, but the intervention of Dr Olajide brought the situation under control.

Among dignitaries at the ceremony were former Governor of the old Ondo State Chief Bamidele Olumilua; Senator Clement Awoyelu; former Minister of Education Prof. Tunde Adeniran; Chief Bisi Egbeyemi; Chief Ojo Falegan; father of former Ekiti State Deputy Governor Chief Segun Famuagun; Chief Seinde Arogbofa; Chief Dayo Okondo; Mr Sunday Arogbofa; Chief Bosun Osaloni; Hon Duyile Korede and Prof. Tunde Akilaya.

The monarchs were led by the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, the Alara of Aramoko, Oba Olu Adeyemi, the Alaaye of Efon Kingdom, Oba Emmanuel Aladejare and the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Ademola Ajakaye.

Politicians turned out in large numbers last Sunday when Aishat, daughter of All Progressives Congress (APC) Interim National Publicity Secretary Alhaji Lai Mohammed, got married to her beau, Boonyamin Taiwo, in Lagos. TAJUDEEN ADEBANJO reports.

It could have passed for a political gathering; but it was not. It was the wedding of Aishat, the petite daughter of Alhaji Lai Mohammed, image maker extraordinaire. All roads led to the All Seasons Plaza on Lateef Jakande Road in Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos last Sunday when Boonyamin Taiwo, Structural Mechanical Engineer, hooked Aishat.

Being members of her father’s constituency, politicians were there in large numbers.

The top echelon of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he is the Interim National Publicity Secretary, was well represented at the event.

Sunday’s ceremony was the climax of the three-legged wedding. The first two legs of introduction and engagement had been held at the bride’s father’s Ikeja GRA home. Throughout that day, the expansive plaza was brimming with guests.

As at Seven o’ clock in the night, guests were still trooping on to the plaza.

The couple exchanged rings during the solemnisation of their union. They also signed the marriage certificate.

Wife of Ekiti State governor Erelu Bisi Fayemi supervised the cutting of the five-layered cake.

The bride, Aishat Oluwaseun, danced with her father before he handed her over to Boonyamin.

The couple thrilled guests with their dance steps. Aishat was too much for Boonyamin to match on the dance floor.

Guests joined the couple on the floor, ‘spraying’ them with new naira notes.

On returning to their seat, the couple took time to share their love story with The Nation.

Aishat said she met Boonyamin through a friend.

Clad in a fitted white wedding gown, a headscarf, veil, white bracelet, white earrings, golden wrist watch, the bride was the cynosure of all eyes.

She could not wait to let people into her happy world.

“I am very happy and grateful to God almighty for making this event happen,” she said.

Aishat, a civil servant, described her husband as loving and caring.

Boonyamin described her as wonderful.

He wore blue suit on top of a white shirt, waist coat, bow tie and dark eye glasses.

“The first time I met her, she spoke well and we had instant connection and ever since we have never looked back. She has all the qualities you would expect from a wife; a mother, a best friend and she is wonderful,” the groom said.

According to him, it took six months of friendship for him to propose.

“We courted for six months before I proposed in July, this year,” he said.

He described her as a “phenomenon and special.”

He had nice words for his in-laws, saying: “They are a wonderful family; I am blessed to have married from that family. I do not see them as my father and mother in-law; they are my parents also.”

Alhaji Mohammed thanked Allah for making the day a reality.

“It is a thing of joy and we must first give thanks to Almighty Allah, that made the day possible and everybody that came here and we pray Allah to give them a good life they have never known before. It is the joy of every parent to marry out their daughter,” he said.

Dressed in a flowing Agbada Aso-Oke, a befitting cap, eye glasses, a long royal bead and necklace, and a beautiful wrist watch, Alhaji Mohammed enjoined the couple to be prayerful and very close to Almighty Allah.

The groom’s mother, Mrs Taiwo prayed God to bless the marriage.

Decked in a lace material, Ipele, headgear, eye glasses, a tiny long necklace and a silver wrist watch, Mrs Taiwo urged the couple to love each other and always pray together.

The Great Nigerian Awards of Hallmarks of Labour Foundation has been held at the Oriental Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos. OLATUNDE ODEBIYI was there.

The decoration blended with the national colours of green and white. There was some gold design also.

Guests looked respledent in their traditional and dinner dresses. They converged on the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos for the 17th anniversary celebration of Hallmarks of Labour Foundation. Highlight of the ceremony was the conferment of the Great Nigerian Awards on some role models for the younger generation.

A bevy of beautiful women in gold dress with high heeled shoes took them to their seats.

The hall had lights all over and sparkling floor tiles. It was filled to capacity and guests cut across all ages; both black and white people were there including students, academics, lawyers, bankers, doctors and many other field marshals.

Chairs were stylishly set around tables which had flower in a vase. Many exchanged pleasantries and taking of photographs followed by friends who seemed not to have seen each other for a while.

One Force Sound and Entertainment led by Chaplain Bovi Mukoro electrified the hall.

The event also featured the projection of the achievements of foundation.

The night was one to remember. Awards were given to both individuals and organisations for their accomplishment in time past.

It kicked off with an opening prayer. It was followed by the National Anthem which was led by Evaezi Ogoro (a.k.a EVAEZI.)

The Chairman Board of Trustees of the foundation, Prof Umaru Shehu said the foundation is set to change the mind set of Nigerians and awaken the spirit of nationalism and hard work.

The foundation, Prof Shehu noted, also aims to identify Nigerians, Africans and people of the Black race, who have achieved success through hard work, honesty and integrity in their fields.

He said the awards was meant for Nigerians who have made giant strides and significant contributions to the nation.

Chairman on the occasion Mrs Grace Alele-Williams said the foundation has projected hard work, integrity and excellence.

“The awardees have worked selflessly to deserve this honour,” Williams said.

Guest speaker Prof Pat Utomi urged leaders to exhibit good leadership.

The foundation Executive Secretary, Mrs Patricia Otuedon-Arawore clad in a green native skirt and blouse with was head gear to match. She was on the move throughout the event, welcoming guests and ensuring that everything was in order. She could have been mistaken for one of the ushers.

She told the awardees that they should keep on their good work.

“They have been identified for the various good things that they have done and we believe that they are good examples for the younger generation, we pray that they should be of good use to Nigeria,” she said.

“The foundation aims to develop a positive attitude among Nigerians especially the youths and to encourage them to reject fraud, dishonesty and greed as means to success. To help make Nigeria a decent society that deserves the respect of other nations and the attendant benefits,” Mrs Otuedon-Arawore said.

The award session followed.

National High School, Benin City got the award of the Best School in WASSCE, 2012.

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc got the award of excellenceas Nigerian’s Most Outstanding Bank 2013. Dr Josephine Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin got Gani Fahwehinmi Life Time Achievement award for consistent advocacy for human rights and civil liberties in Nigeria. Prof Oyewale Tomori got Umaru Shehu Life Time award for consistent advocacy for positive change within the University system.

Other awardees were Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, who got Role Model award for outstanding contributions to sports development and the automotive industry. Prof Joseph Ogbonnaya Irukwu (SAN), got Role Model award for outstanding contributions in the fields of insurance and risk management. Prof Adetokunbo Oluwole Lucas got Role Model award for outstanding contributions in the field of Medicine. Ambassador Oluyemi Adeniji got Emeka Anyaoku Life Time award to Nigeria’s outstanding international icon.

Justice George Adesola Oguntade got the Life Time Achievement award for exemplary/courageous service to the achievement of legal system, particularly in adjudication and Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie got Role Model award for outstanding contributions to religious harmony and social justice.

The guest of honour, Chief Emeka Anyaoku congratulated the awardees, urging them to continue their good works.

Responding, Chief Okoya-Thomas said he was happy for the award.

Cardinal Okogie described the award as a good one for the recognition of their contribution in morals, good conduct and right living in the society. He was represented by Rev Francis Ogunmodede.

Justice Oguntade congratulated the foundation and other awardees. He urged Nigerians to take it as a habit to comply with the laws on the country and also teach their children the same, saying “that this is one of the ways we can reduce our problem as a nation.”

Dr Segun Badipe and his wife Bukky were installed as the Otunba and Yeye Tadeshe of Oguduland by the Ologudu of Ogudu, Oba Waidi Fashola at a colourful ceremony last Friday. NNEKA NWANERI was there.

Small wonder how funny it sounds for one to leave America and come home to receive a chieftaincy title. Many think its strange and diabolic. Others see it as an opportunity to give back to their fatherland. Among those who took a step of courage is United States based medical practitioner, Otunba Segun Badipe and his wife, an auspice nurse Bukky.

In their own little ways, they have been contributing to the development of their community in their primary area – medicines.Their good works did not go unnoticed as their community recognised them and added another feather to their caps last Friday.

They were conferred with the title of Otunba and Yeye Tadeshe of Oguduland by the Ologudu of Ogudu, Oba Waidi Fashola.It is the monarch’s own way of reaching out to those outside the country to come back home to contribute their quota to the development of the country.

It is also a way for the monarch to honour and acknowledge them based on their contributions to the community.

The ceremony held at the palace ground.

It began when the Badipe’s came in with a ram, kola and gin that were presented to the Oba to kickstart the event.Clad in a uniformed yellow and red agbada to match the white lace which they wore underneath, they were the cynosure of all eyes as everyone who entered the palace ensured they caught a glimpse of the new chiefs.

They bore a white big calabash with their crowns and beards in it. It bore the inscription: Yeye and Otunba.

On presenting the calabashes to the traditional ruler, they knelt for prayers and on many occasions, the Yeye, who is a professional Master of Ceremony, sang praise songs to the monarch to make him stop his subjects from asking them for dollars.

They were decorated with beads on their wrists, Oba Fashola blessed the celebrators with a bunch of leaves several times on their foreheads. As he did so, he kept muttering some words, after which he placed the beaded caps on their heads.

The caps blended well with their dressings.“These are whom the caps fit”, whispered one of the guests.

The couple went round and gave everyone each a handshake. The excited guests eagerly stretched out their hands, waiting for turn.

Chief Badipe, a Lagosian, told The Nation how the honour would spur him into doing more for the country, having spent over 30 years in the U S.

“My wife and I have finally made up our minds to comeback, redouble our efforts and contribute to the upliftment of the country.

I have plans of delving into politics, starting with the local government chairman or Lagos State House of Assembly,” he said.

He thanked the monarch and promised to do more for the community.

The Yeye, also a professional events planner, just got an award as the most fashionable female MC in Houston, Texas. She plans to come home to use the knowledge acquired there for the country.

“Home is home anytime. We do what we do in the US, voluntarily help people so it hasn’t been difficult doing it here.

The only problem people complain of is lack of support for those who have the resources,” she said.The proud father of the new Otunba, Elder Ebenezer Badipe, said he was proud of his son and the achievements he had made. He described his daughter-in-law as a pleasant socialite.