Madam Tawakalitu Abebi Anifowoshe was a proper Lagosian. Her father hailed from the Batula family in Idumota, Lagos while her mother was from Ilesa, in Osun State. Mama Tawakalitu was a very popular fabric merchant in Idumota, in fact, she raised all her children with the support of her husband and proceeds from the trade. She was well known by her contemporaries as one of the topmost businesswomen of her time within that circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in 1949, Mama Anifowoshe died at the ripe age of 78 in 2019 and was buried immediately according to Islamic rites but the burial party had to be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s also quicky tell you that Mama was a religious woman who doesn\u2019t joke with her prayer time. One of her children revealed to us that she was a very likeable person and very accommodating too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ANKARA ASO-EBI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the trademarks of a top Lagos Owanmbe is always hinged on the quality and beauty of the Aso-Ebi. This was a beautifully designed gold and black colour combination. Let\u2019s quickly tell you that apart from Mama\u2019s children and their spouses, virtually everyone at the event stunned in the aso-ebi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most fascinating part was the different fashion styles carved out by young ladies. One would have mistaken the event for a fashion show if not for some other activities that pointed out the fact that it was Madam Tawakalitu\u2019s burial party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FAST RISING COMPERE, WALE PUMPING ANCHORS EVENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The show started with war of words and music between the MC, Wale Pumpimg and the DJ. The MC didn\u2019t give room for any kind of boredom as he started the day on a very high note, dishing out rib cracking jokes and giving guests some awesome moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FAITH MUSIC BAND RUN SHOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You already know that the Faith Music Band is always up to the task when it comes to Owanmbe and if you don\u2019t know, let\u2019s be the first to tell you that they are one of the most sought after music bands in Nigeria currently. They thrilled from the beginning of the party till mama called. Every guest at the event felt their music which cuts across all genres and generation. From oldies, to blues, to contemporary, highlife and Juju, the Faith Music Band gave it their all and they in return received commendations from the guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TIMI SAX HOLDS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hardly will you see a special Saxophone performance at a regular Naija Owanmbe party. This was one of the activities that made Mama\u2019s burial party a very special one. One of Naija\u2019s fast-rising saxophone players, Timi Sax was on the spotlight at the event. He was required to entertain the guests. He did a great job and the guests sprayed him some cash to express their gratitude for a job well done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES STORM EVENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some Nollywood veterans and superstars were also spotted at the event. They tried to come in unnoticed but it became very impossible because they caught the attention of the MC and live band who immediately spilled their arrival into the P.A. system. Some of the stars spotted include Sanni Alli, Alesh Onilegbale, Kaka Odunfa and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PASTOR AKIN FASAWE SIGHTED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pastor Akin Fasawe, the founder of Wonderland Christ Assembly is a popular Lagos preacher who rarely attends public functions outside ministerial assignment. He was one of the celebrities spotted at the event. Pastor Fasawe was among those the Faith Music Band eulogised. He afterwards blessed Mama\u2019s children before taking his leave. He started his prophetic ministrations as an evangelist almost immediately he surrendered to Christ under the prophetic cover of Christ Apostolic Church CAC Omi Adio in Ibadan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MAMA\u2019S FIRST DAUGHTER, MRS YINKA ANIDUGBE\u2019S SPARKLING WHITE OUTFIT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gorgeously dressed in sparkling white attire with a touch of brown and gold was Mama\u2019s first daughter, Mrs Yinka Anidugbe. She opened the dance floor with her friends and family rightly behind her, giving her all the moral support she needed. She was everywhere making sure that her guests were properly catered to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n KING OF SMALLCHOPS, SAHEETO STEALS SHOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n His real name is Saheed Kekere-Ekun. But everyone simply calls him Saheeto. He is often called The King of Small Chops, because of how he turned the small chops business into a goldmine. He was one of the guests of Mrs Yinka Anidugbe and a further research revealed that they had met in London some years ago. Saheeto was spotted spraying cash on Mrs Anidugbe and other guests a couple of time. The Faith Music Band also had a share of his benevolence as he sprayed them too a couple of times before finally retiring to his seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MRS AZEEZA IDOWU\u2019S DANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mama\u2019s second daughter, Mrs Azeezat Idowu was the next to take over the dance floor. She did in style. She came in the company of her husband, friends and well-wishers and they rocked the music ably supplied by the Faith Music Band. Was there a spray of cash too? Definitely\u2026 they also showed a high level of affluence. The music band enjoyed the show simply because they were at the receiving end of the cash spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n OLORI EBI, MAYOR AKEEM ANIFOWOSHE STORMS DANCE FLOOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n He is referred to as the Olori Ebi because he is Mama\u2019s first son. Mr Akeem Anifowoshe is popularly regarded as Mayor and he is very popular in the Agege axis of Lagos. He stormed his mother\u2019s burial party dance floor with his wife, friends, colleagues and associates. Mayor was a hit back to back on the dance floor and even while he was amidst his friends. He was indeed the party plug for fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n VETERAN NOLLYWOOD STAR, OGOGO SILENTLY WALKS IN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many didn\u2019t know that popular Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan also known as Ogogo would be at the event. Yes, he came without any noise and quietly joined his friends and colleagues. 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