It was a well attended event when Mrs Modupe Ogunlesi, the CEO of popular homewares store, Adam And Eve hosted a classy 70th birthday party in Lagos on September 24th. Families and friends all turned out to celebrate with this elegant woman whom God has shown grace of stepping into the septuagenarian club. The birthday celebration mass took place at Catholic Church of Presentation, GRA Ikeja while the classy reception was at the Skin Beauty Lounge, Oregun.City People Society Editor, TAYO OYEDIJI (08111811219) captured the party.
AT THE CHURCH SERVICE
The birthday thanksgiving service in honour of Mrs Modupe Ogunlesi, the MD/CEO of the popular homeware stores, Adam and Eve held on the 24th of September at the Catholic Church of Presentation in GRA Ikeja. It was a very colorful celebration where the celebrant was joined by her husband, Lanre Ogunlesi and their children, Teni, Sobu and Ore. The service started at about 2pm, songs of worship and praises were observed, followed by sermon then holy communion took place. The celebrant and her family participated in all the activities. The celebrant and her husband both declared the service close after their short vote of thanks.
THE BODY OF CLERGY
At the birthday service were a handful of clergy who ministered. There were over 10 reverend fathers who were incharge of the service. It was a beautiful sermon that was rendered and also there are officiating ministers from other parishes in Lagos and other states. Presiding over the service was Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins,the Archbishop of Lagos, he was joined by Bishop Fadairo, Reverend Phillip and others.
MODUPE OGUNLESI- AGELESS AT 70
For Mrs Modupe Ogunlesi, indeed life just began at 70 because she does not look it a bit. She looked 20 years younger than her age and so also in stature. All this complemented her beauty which made her ageless. She was over joyous on her day, she beamed smiles all through, danced, sang and made sure she greeted everyone who has come to celebrate with her. She is one woman who is very fashionable and this you can even see in what she does, she sits atop a very luxurious homeware store, Adam and Eve where you get the best. On her birthday , she was seen rocking a sky blue Aso Oke with navy blue head gear and paired with a white diamond jewelry. She knocked the outfit off with her shoes, she did the irregular, she wore a half white Trekkies which made movement so easy for her at the same time setting the fashion pace at 70!
LANRE OGUNLESI- THE SUPERB HUSBAND
He prides himself as one of the most industrious individual. He sits atop the thriving and long standing fashion brand, sophisticat. He sews for the high and mighty. He is the amiable husband of the celebrant. He was all around his wife, and made sure everything went well and guests had fun at the birthday party.
THE OGUNLESI BROTHERS SHONE LIKE STAR
At this party were the 3 popular Ogunlesi brothers who came to support their brother, Lanre Ogunlesi. Anywhere these brothers, Fola,Kayode and Ade are, you will surely notice because they rock the social and business scene like colossus. The story of this party will not be complete without the input of this close knit brothers who does things together. You will notice the strong bond between all of them as they made sure that, their wife, Modupe Ogunlesi enjoyed her day.
AND THEIR WIVES TOO
Their wives amongst Nene and Nike were also up and doing at the birthday party. They were conspicuously seen at every area making sure all things went well as planned.
THE CELEBRANTS CHILDREN STOOD BY THEIR MUM
The celebrants children, Teniola, Sobukunola and Ore all stood by their mum, infact they were involved from start to finish. Teni who is the only daughter took up some roles to read bible citations in the church.
SENATOR REMI TINUBU HONOURED THE OGUNLESIS
At the birthday service was Senator Remi Tinubu, the former First Lady of Lagos and wife of the APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She was one of the early callers at the service and she stayed all through the church service. She looked beautiful in her green colour outfit and was seen in a well bonded mood with the celebrant.
ABOUT THE POPULAR CHARISMA TWINS
Popularly called the Charisma twins, muka and Nina are 2 Lagos celebrity ladies who whom we have seen in a long while. Muka Nwokedi and Nina Agunwa are the eclectic and beautiful brains behind the Charisma Cosmetics company. Twins by birth, the stylish duo are revolutionalizing the business of beauty in Nigeria.They looked good in their outfits at the party.
CHIEF MRS TAIWO TAIWO DAZZLED ALL
Coming in contact with chief mrs Taiwo Taiwo for the first time, you will be amazed at her love for Fashion, she wore a very beautiful and well detailed lovely dress for the birthday party. She was at the church service and Infact she was the first person to storm the dance floor at the reception while the band played for few minutes for her. She looked so ageless too for her age. She is a real estate expert and founding chairman of Atlantic Hall School.
ST ANNES IBADAN OLD STUDENTS WERE THERE
Some old students of St Anne’s Girls School in Ibadan were at the party. This is the school the celebrant attended. They did a presentation of gift and also sang their popular school Anthem to the admiration of all.
BARR. SHADE BALOGUN WITH HER DANCING SKILLS
Despite her tall, plumpy stature, Barrister Shade Balogun will give any young adult run for their dance. The woman who is going close to 70 stormed the dance floor and did some amazing steps whith a loud ovation. The pretty woman who is the Iyalode of Itori Land and an Aso Oke guru is one of the closest families of the Ogunlesis. She was part and parcel of all the prepariations.
IDOWU OGUNLESI ROCKED A BEAUTIFUL HAIR FASCINATOR
At this party was mrs Idowu Ogunlesi. She was conspicuously seen at the party and looked good in a lovely tulle dress which she rocked with an expensive but unique hair fascinator.
RECEPTION WAS AT SKIN BEAUTY LOUNGE
The reception for the party took place at the Skin Beauty Ground, The hall was well decorated, the all white cake was very beautiful, over 10 vendors catered at the venue, and guests had lots of fun.
STAR ACTRESS, JOKE JACOBS SPOTTED
Nollywood legend and Star Actress, Joke Jacobs was all shades of beautiful at the party. She wore a lovely teal blue dress and stepped out to say few good things about the celebrant while doing the birthday toast.
OTUNBA GIWA ONANUGA AND WIFE CAME
Ogun socialite, Otunba Giwa Onanuga and his wife, Yetunde Onanuga, who was the former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, were there. The Onanugas and the Ogunlesis shares a close family friendship hence there presence for many hours at the birthday party.
QBAND PERFORMED
To serenade guests at the party was Q band on stage. They played all through for many hours . They were seen dishing out music’s from all genres. They made sure they kept guests on their toes.
TOP CELEBRITIES WHO MADE IT
Nike Erogbogbo, Dupe Lawale, Chief Mrs Enitan Akerele, Chief Mrs Taiwo Taiwo, Barr. Shade Balogun, Mrs Uche Majekodunmi, Mrs Joke Jacobs, Chief Taiwo and wife, Mrs Taiwo Taiwo and many others.
-TAYO OYEDIJI
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