Many people in the events business in Nigeria, know about an organisation called APPOEMN, meaning the Association of Professional Party Organisers and Event Managers of Nigeria. They are infact members of this great association.
On Wednesday, 8th February, 2023 members of the group gathered at The Podium Event Centre in Lekki, Phase 1 in Lagos for what it called 2023 APPOEMN Owambe Thanksgiving Party. It was truly an Owambe party. The Appoemn Owambe party was a blast weeks after, it has remained the talk of town, which Appoemn members and guests are yet to recover from the enjoyment.
The food, the drinks, the music mode, it all fun galore . At the event, friends connected, new relationship begin.
Appoemn is known for setting trends and reason why they designed their own paper currency, which was sprayed on the dancing floor, so as not to flout the CBN policy of the new naira note in the country.
The money is not a legal tender, and it was only used at the event it could only be used within the confines of the event venue.
The event centre was a sight to behold. From outside the hall to the inside, everywhere was well decorated. The classy edifice located in the heart of Lekki phase 1, has the capacity of accommodating 1,000 guests at a go provides the most sublime setting for occasions and ceremonies with full exclusive use of the property and grounds.
Just before the pandemic struck, Appoemn had the very first edition of the Owambe party. This event is usually for event professionals, no thanks to the pandemic that pit a hault on the activities as the event industry was hugely affected. 3 years after, the second edition of the Appoemn owambe thanksgiving edition held during the week. It was such a delight, looking at how far the event industry has strived to recover from the huge blow of the pandemic. Here is Appoemn, thanking God for the great come back. It was such a thrilling experience connecting with all industry leaders and practitioners across board.
THEWOWBOOTH
It was a mother of all parties, which witnessed a massive turnout of all event managers, planners, decorators, caterers, and other event vendors. They partied as if, it was Saturday night. We duff our hat for these event industry professionals, nothing was spares by all means, WOWBOOTH shut down the event with 3 of their platforms, The Amphi, The Wow selfie mirror and the new ‘ kid on the block’ , The Wow snap booth XP. The hall was magnificently decorated, starting from the entrance of the hall to the green carpet with green colours, beautiful chandeliers, fliers all over the hall and more.
Dress code was Blue aso ebi Ankara fabrics, the Aso ebi went for 10k for 6 yards, the Ankara is mixed with a straight line and white colour, they all turned out in glamorous looks.
The Owambe party was planned by both immediate past exco and the newly elected exco’s. Can we also tell you, how Olufumbi Akinyosoye emerge as the newly elected President, and other exco’s that will be working with her in the next 2 years, there was an online election among Appoemn members.
THREE MC’s SHARE
ONE STAGE
Popular, MC/ Comedian/ Actor/ minister of the gospel, Abiodun Olapade, a.k.a as MC Abbey powered the mic to show his dexterity. He was co – MC with Endytalk and Irock, they all thrilled the guests with hilarious jokes and games.
AN ACCESS
CARD EVENT
If you are not on the invited guest list, you had no business at the venue because security was watertight. Clearly and bodly written on the Invitation letter was that, Access card is the prerequisite for entry. Many guests who stormed the event opening, were those invited for the Owambe thanksgiving, and this prevented all gate crashers from entering.
ARISTOS
AT HIS BEST
Give it to Aristos, his performance was scintillating, he displayed that part of his, at the event, with his classy music through his saxophone. Damilare Star, known as Deestarlite band, was also on the band stand, he is a great sugar, Damilare has got a sonorous voice, he got the guests dancing with his gospel juju music.
Dj
DJ Frech is also at the stand, dishing out both oldies and latest music.
INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW EXCO
Newly elected exco were introduced to the guests and members. The immediate past President, Mrs Adefunke Kuyoro gave a word of encouragement.
MEET IMMEDIATE
PAST EXCO
Adefunke Kuyoro- President. Olufumbi Akinyosoye-
VP
Omolola Balogun- Seccretary, Olajumoke Olatunji- Asst. Secretary, Bose Abisagboola-PR Director, Yemisi Peters- Education Director, Funmilayo Olaogun- Finance Director, Segun Okunuga- Logistics Director, Ojuolape Femi-Ayodele – welfare director, Pamela Nwonu- Events Director
NEW EXCO
Olufumbi Akinyosoye— President, Tijani Mohammed-Vp, Olajumoke Olatunji- Secretary, Ebunlomo Taiyese- PR Director, Funmi Latunji-oni – Education director, Adenike Akinyemi- finance director, Segun okunuga- logistics director, Felix Oyailo – Welfare director, Chinwe Attoh- Events director.
WHO DID WHAT?
There were over 100 event vendors handling different aspects of the catering. City People spotted some of them like: B&C Fabs, Decor- Inanwolay, Palm wine- Tripple A Palms, Drink 1- Ice Box, Drink 2- Otun Bizzle,V Main Food with place setting- Bankress, Light- Innovate media, Small chops 1- MBM small chops, DJ- Marctoons
Vendors Tent- Trosevents, Fruit- Fruitie World, Photo booth- Wow360, Food- FamFab, Security- Ksquare
Dessert 1- Temmie Bakes, Dessert 2- RL Dessert, Palmwine 2- Emuoguro, Small chops 2- Tripple O, Small chops 3- Owanbespicey, Amaka and Ofada- Buka2Go, Ladotspartycity, Akèwi- Amoke, Garri- Ipanuje, Food- Lolly Kitchen, Mocktails – Drinks and more, Small chops 4- Mr Johnson, Hot dogs- Grub spot, Amala- Amala Toh sure.
– Titi Oshunlalu
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