All roads led to Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital, on the 24th of July 2017 as Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, Osile of Oke Ona’s Oloori, Olabisi Tejuoso, celebrated her 60th birthday in grand style. Although, the event was held on Monday, which was the day Oloori clocked 60, but it was well attended by dignitaries from all walks of life in and outside Ogun state.
The event kick-started at the family church, The African Church Cathedral of St James, Idi Ape, Abeokuta where a thanksgiving service was held, while the reception took place at The Marquee, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Oke Mosan Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The event played host to many dignitaries such as the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and his wife, Mrs Olufunso Amosun, Alhaji Rasaki Okoya, Mrs Abimbola Fashola, Alake of Egbaland, Olu Ilaro to mention a few. BUNMI MUSTAPHA brings you gists from the celebration.
THE CELEBRATOR’S DRESS A SHOW STOPPER
When the celebrator, Oloori Olabisi Tejuoso, stepped out in in her first clothe for the day, it was a beautiful sight to behold as her thanksgiving dress was something to talk about. She wore a beautiful long off, white dress frilled with beaded and stoned gold accessories. Her off-white head gear was reaching for the cloud as feathers dangled around it. A very stylish celebrator stepped-into the church as an angel, walking down the aisle with her husband, Oba Tejuoso, hand-in-hand as a bride walks the groom.
GOVERNOR AMOSUN SHOWS LOVE
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, made it to the celebration despite his busy schedule on that day as he was playing host to be Southwest Governors. The Governor, whose family members are also close to the Tejuoso family made a brief appearance at the reception with his wife, who was earlier present at the church thanksgiving service.
MRS AMOSUN’S TWO DIFFERENT OUTFITS
Wife of the Ogun State Governor , Mrs Olufunso Amosun, was present at both the church thanksgiving service, and the reception. The stylish 1st lady wore a blue dress with a simple neck piece and head tie for the church thanksgiving service, while she spotted another clothe at the reception with her husband , a very beautiful blue fabric Iro and Buba.
MRS ABIMBOLA FASHOLA STANDS STILL WITH HER ENTOURAGE
Former first lady of Lagos State, Mrs Abimbola Fashola, whose husband is also a Minister came with a full entourage. The large-hearted woman came early for the event and one could have easily mistaken her for a member of the Tejuoso family as she was free with everyone present and also exchanged pleasantries with many guests. It was hard to tell if she is one of the specially invited dignitaries as she warmily welcomed everyone who came to her.
ALHAJI RASAKI OKOYA IS AT CHURCH SERVICE
Business mogul, Alhaji Rasaki Okoya, who is the Chairman of Eleganza Group, and also an In-law to Oba Tejuosho, was at the church thanksgiving service. He hardly misses any of the Tejuoso’s functions with his wife, Sade , but he came alone to the function.
ALAKE AND OLU ILARO PRESENT
The paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba (Dr) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo and The Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, were among traditional rulers at the event. Although, Alake and his Oloori, Tokunbo, were only present at the church service, Olu Ilaro was at both the church service and the reception and he spent quality time before leaving.
OLUWO OF IWO GRACES EVENT WITH HIS OLOORI
The Oluwo of Iwo , Osun State , Oba Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, who is one of the stylish kings in South West, came with his Jamaican Queen, Chanel Chin, who can pass for a model any day. The fashionable king was in a rainbow colour aso-oke, while his Queen wore mint-green-french lace with her monarchy cap, They were present at for both the church service and the reception.
ANU BANKOLE AND JOKO ODEBUNMI ATTEND
Dr (Mrs) Anuoluwapo Bankole, the proprietress of Mercyland International Schools, Abeokuta, who is also the wife of the popular bussinessman, Chief Ogooluwa Bankole attended, so also was Jokotade Odebunmi, a politician and the past running mate candidate to Gboyega Nasir Isiaka. She is married to Ogun Former Commissioner, Tokunbo Odebunmi. The two stylish women are close to the Tejuoso family, especially Dr Anu Bankole. This explains their presence at the thanksgiving service and the reception.
TORO FASHANU AND TINUKE AKIN TAYLOR TOO
Toro Fashanu and Tinuke Akin Taylor are two Ogun celebrity women, whose friendship has lasted more than a decade. Toro owns a beauty and cosmetics store popularly known as Body Shop, while Tinuke owns a fashion outfit , Twinkle Boutique, both shops are side by side on Oke Ilewo bank road Abeokuta. They stepped out looking pretty as ever in their blue matching outfits.
SARAFA TUNJI ISHOLA SHOWS LOVE
Former Minister, Sarafa Tunji Ishola, who was also a one-time secretary to the state government, during OGD’s administration, was among dignitaries, who came to celebrate with Oloori Olabisi Tejuoso on her birthday.
SPORTS CLUB’S PRESIDENT AND MOONLIGHT’S MAYOR PRESENT
Comrade Akin Ajayi , the President of Abeokuta Sports Club, and the newly elected Mayor of Moonlight Section, Abeokuta Sports Club, Honorable Lord Mayor Adijat Adeleye Oladapo, both came to honour the Tejuoso family. They came with other members of the club for the reception.
OGUN’S CHIEF JUDGE TOO
Ogun State Chief Justice, Justice Olatokunbo Olapode, also came, although, she was only at the church service and she sat close to Mrs Olufunso Amosun.
THREE OGUN CELEBRITY WOMEN, WHO ARE BEST OF FRIENDS HONOUR CELEBRATOR
Wife of the Seriki of Egbaland, Alhaja Fadare, a popular aso oke and aso ebi merchant, wife of Ogun popular bussinessman, Mrs Tom Daramola and Wife of Ogun former CBN top officer , Mrs Olusoga, are three Ogun celebrity women, who are intimate friends, they usually step out together at events and also did the same at the party too.
LAGOS BIG BABE, JUMOKE OYENEYIN, STORMS EVENT
Jumoke Oyeneyin is one of the Lagos big babes rocking parties, she has been on the social scene for a while and apart from being very stylish and pretty, her style of head gear, which is her signature, always stands her out ,she came to celebrate with the Tejuosos .
CHIEF AYO ADEBANJO LOOKS YOUNGER
Afenifere elder statesman, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, also came for the celebration. the Ijebu-born renowned politician, who is over eighty years old was not looking his age , as he still looked younger that his age. He was present at the reception and spent quality time there.
YOMI BADEJO OKUSANYA MAKES THE TOAST
Yomi Badejo Okusanya is the immediate younger and only brother of the celebrator, no doubt, the two love each other as they showed much affection at the event. Yomi also did the toast to her wonderful sister as she joins the sexagenarian team.
REV. OLAYINKA OMOLOLU PRESIDES
The Rev. Olayinka Omololu , the Provost of Christ Church Cathedral, Marina , Lagos was the Chairman of the birthday celebration. He is also an uncle of the celebrator, a friend and colleague of Oba Tejuosho. In his speech, he described Oloori Olabisi as a virtuous woman, a friend, and a down-to-heart person, who is always willing to lend a helping hand. He also prayed for her to live long in good and sound health.
THE THREE OLOORIS CAN DANCE
It is no news that tbe three Olooris of Oba (Dr) Tejuoso, the Osile of Oke Ona, Oloori Omolara, Oloori Yetunde and Oloori Olabisi, are very stylish and step out at events in uniform, which also was the case, at the event. Although, the celebrator wore a dress for the church service before she changed into another beautiful fabric. It was the same for the other two Olooris. One thing many people have not noticed is that the three Queens can dance, especially at their functions. They are good steppers and always show it, sometimes, they show the same dancing steps to wow guests.
THE CELEBRATOR AND SON, MOTHER, SON DANCE
Adedayo Tejuoso is Oloori Olabisi, the celebrator’s son, he was the one, who also gave the vote of thanks at the end of the party, but before then, he and his mother were on stage having a special mother- and-son dance moment, Oloori held Dayo’s head firmly, while they both danced and sang along with the thanksgiving tunes at the reception.
SUGAR BAND SERENADES GUESTS
On the band stand was the popular group, Sugar Band, all the way from Lagos and it surely knows how to keep guests on their feet as the band boys serenaded guests with different mind-blowing tunes.
GLOBAL HOSTESSES EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL
Global Exposure Events And Parties was the event coordinator, and it is good at what it does as it ensured guest’s comfortability at all moments. The event outfit also brought in beautiful hostesses called Global Hostesses, who spotted beautiful dresses, which was Colbat blue matched with a coral colour hair frill.
WHO DID WHAT
The consortium of caterers and those who did what are as follows, Ogun renowed drinks company, Ice Treat served chilled drinks till night time with their well-trained waiters in clean gold-and-red outfit. Choppies served finger-licking delicacies, Mama kass took charge of small chops and main meals, 2 Tees was also on ground for some mouth-watering meals , the outfit also catered for dinner the night before the event and also breakfast, while Hothobs served pasta from their pasta bar. Parfait was on standby for sweet desserts . The event was beautifully decorated by B Cubbed Events.
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