LOSING a mother is without doubt one of the deepest sorrow that a man’s heart can experience. Giving your mother a grand farewell is therefore the least a son can do for a loving mother.
Otunba Olumide Araoyinbo did not disappoint as he gave his mother, Deaconess Roseline Oluwakemi Araoyinbo, a befitting burial, penultimate weekend.
The former Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly and businessman spared no expenses to make the event a memorable one.
The historic town of Irun Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State stood still for days, as the event turned into a festival of celebration that lasted for seven days.
Signs of what to expect came early in the week when activities kicked off traditional rites. Each day was allocated to traditional groups and musicians who rocked the ancient town.
On the bandstand, Juju music legend, King Sunny Ade (KSA), was at his best as he dished out scintillating tunes that left the guests spell-bound, with many rushing to have a glimpse of the maverick music superstar.
The ceremony, which began on Monday, climaxed on Friday when the A-list guests began to troop into the town. Among the guests at the church service were former Minister of Tourism, Culture, and National Orientation, Adetokunbo Kayode; former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi; former Attorney-General of Ondo State, Seinde Kumuyi; and the APC Chairman of Ondo State, Engineer Ade Adetimehin.