Sunday, 15th August, 2021 was an eventful day in Ibadan, as about 250 London & US celebrity ladies stormed the city to honour popular socialites, Hakeem & Banke Adetoro whose brother had his wedding party.
It was
the wedding party of Mojisola Funke and Akinkunmi Olalekan which was held at
the Hall of Grace, the largest hall inside the renowned Jogor Event Centre
located along Liberty Road in Ibadan, Oyo state. The party was the talk of town
considering the large pool of socialites and celebrities from home and abroad.
Below are details of moments from the epoch
event.
HOW THE PARTY WAS STORMED BY LONDON & US CELEBRITIES
One of
the reasons why there were a huge number of celebrities at the party was linked
to the groom’s sister, Banke Adetoro, who is a London celebrity fabric
merchant. She plies her trade on Liverpool Street in London.
Banke and her husband Akeem are big on the
social scene both in London and Ibadan. The presence of the couples alone at
events comes with glitz and glamour. The lovely couple attracted a large pool
of socialites from London and US not leaving out the ever lively socialites
rocking the Nigerian social scene. They were all looking radiant in their
stylish dresses which made the event highly colourful.
Prior
to the day of the event, these celebrities had arrived Ibadan. Some of them had
already booked virtually all the prominent hotels in Ibadan as they really came
home to felicitate with Akeem and Banke Adetoro as well as enjoy their brief
stay in Nigeria to the fullest.
IT WAS
AN EVENT FILLED WITH PAPARAZZI
The
party saw lots of paparazzi. Activity on the red carpet alone was eye catchy
and quite enticing. The red carpet was the first point of stop for virtually
all the socialites that graced the event. This was where guests began to have
the feel of what the event would look like.
Journalists from reputable media houses were
all on ground conducting interviews with some of the socialites and
celebrities, while photographers were busy taking shots of the stylish and
outstanding guests.
MEET
THE COUPLE AND THEIR PARENTS
The
bride of the day is Mojisola Funke Shipe. She is the daughter of Madam
Folashade Adunni Shipe. Akinkunmi Olalekan Sanusi is the groom. He is the son
of Alh. and Alhaja Wahab Sanusi. The coming together of the couples has taken
the relationship between both parents to a level of greatness.
HOW THE
WEDDING PARTY WENT
The
party proper began with the grand entry of the Groom’s parents ,Alhaji and
Alhaja Wahab Sanusi.This was immediately followed by the entrance of the
bride’s parent, Madam Folashade Adunni Shipe. Their entrance into the hall was
colourful and classy, as each parent danced into the hall with a large crowd of
family members accompanying them to the special seats reserved for them.
The couple was ushered into the hall in super
style which was glamorous and full of excitement. They both digged the danced
out, as DJ Applemix supplied them with trendy music.
Calling the shot was the tall and handsome MC,
Yinka Salau, the anchor of the day. He delivered the programme of the day as
expected in his usual engaging way. Guests really had a fun filled event as the
3000 capacity event hall was filled to the brim.
The
couple was called on to cut the well decorated, white but classy wedding cake.
The couple of the day and their three charming children proceeded to the dance
floor for a romantic display of true and unending love, while the children
surrounded them as they danced to the Blues brand of music churned out by the
DJ.
Few
minutes later, K1 D Ultimate and his band mounted the stage. They gave a mind
blowing performance that shook the hall. After he had done a couple of
displays, the couples stepped out right at the front of the stage to dance as
the Fuji icon sang to praise and wish them a happy marriage celebration.
Later on, family, guests and associates joined
them to dance on stage as the party had already hit its peak.
About
the 3 DIFFERENT ASO-EBI
The
event was one which many celebrities in attendance would remember forever. They
stormed the party and really showed class with their alluring outfits making
remarkable fashion statements. Three different Aso-ebis were chosen for the
party; one was the general Aso-ebi, there was another one called Aso-Ijo while
the third one was a beautiful fabric worn by friends of Banke who flew in from
London and US. These abroad based celebrity women stood out, looking sparkling
and gorgeous in their dresses. The fashionable Akeem and Banke also looked
outstanding and marvelous in their outfits. The dominant colour of the day was
powder blue which gave the event a special outlook.
NOTABLE
CELEBRITIES WHO MADE GRAND ENTRY
There were lots of remarkable moments to relish at the party. A lot of celebrities stormed the venue and their grand entrance was indeed electrifying and worthy of note. Among those whose arrival caught the attention of the entire hall was the chairman of the day, Chief Lowa Odusesan. This was also followed by the arrival of Senator Teslim Folarin, Chief Akin Fijabi, popularly called Onile Obi, Olugbon Orile Igbon, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Francis Olushola, Iyaloja General, Folashade Ojo, and Fuji maestro, K1 D Ultimate. The presence of Olubadan was also felt as representatives of the king and the staff bearer was in attendance.One of Baba's Olori’s attended.
Other dignitaries whose presence didn’t go
unnoticed at the event were popular socialites like Shina Alabi Bobagunwa, Hon.
Yinka Taiwo Borokini, Chief Kayode Adanla, Alh. Lateef Ashiru, Hakeem Adetunji,
Hon. Murphy Adigun Akogun, Oloye egbon gomina, Alh. Tope Shipe, and many
others.
K1
MOUNTS THE STAGE
Fuji
Icon and Mayegun of Yoruba land, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly called
K1 was the star of the night. The highly revered musician is a big fish and the
most sought after entertainer on the social scene right now.
He now
performs back to back at events. In the last couple of weeks, K1 has performed
almost every day at top social events in Lagos, Ijebu, Ibadan and beyond. His
performance that night was top notch as he kept all the society ladies on their
feet all through the duration of his stage performance which last for about 7
hours. Even the big boys at the event couldn’t hold the vibes when sitting as
they rose to enjoy the groove.
HOW IYALOJA GENERAL DAZZLED
Iyaloja General, Yeye Folashade Ojo was fully
on grand. She hardly stays long at events but this time around she stayed long
and dazzled at the party. She danced to popular tunes from the DJ and to K1’s
music and her dance steps caught the attention of many. She is a great dancer. This
she showed to a great extent as she enjoyed K1’s music.
By
Jamiu Abubakar
08085185886
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