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| The Stylish Chief Bode Akindele; A Parakoyi still looking fashionable @ 80 |
It is often said that there are
three major days in a man’s life-the day he is born, the day he gets married
and then, the day he bids earth goodbye. But the truth remains that there are
several other equally important days in a man’s life that all add up to a life
worth living-among which would be the day children are born to him as well as
the day he records some academic achievements.
three major days in a man’s life-the day he is born, the day he gets married
and then, the day he bids earth goodbye. But the truth remains that there are
several other equally important days in a man’s life that all add up to a life
worth living-among which would be the day children are born to him as well as
the day he records some academic achievements.
Also, his first big-break in life
and several big breaks afterwards are undoubtedly significant and then there
are those milestone birthday anniversaries that remind us all of just how far
we have come in life, how much we have achieved and how grateful we should be
for all that providence has blessed us with.
and several big breaks afterwards are undoubtedly significant and then there
are those milestone birthday anniversaries that remind us all of just how far
we have come in life, how much we have achieved and how grateful we should be
for all that providence has blessed us with.
It was one of such day of
tremendous significance, pure joy, immense gratitude, unreserved thanksgiving
and of delightful reflection on the goodness of God that unfolded when one of
Nigeria’s and indeed Africa’s entrepreneurial icons, enduring billionaire
businessman, Chief Bode Akindele,
popularly known by his traditional title of Parakoyi of Ibadanland clocked 80.
Chief Akindele who owns Modandola
Investments Limited with a
strong foothold in Real Estate and Property Development also has business
interests that span the Maritime and Manufacturing sector spread all across the
globe.
tremendous significance, pure joy, immense gratitude, unreserved thanksgiving
and of delightful reflection on the goodness of God that unfolded when one of
Nigeria’s and indeed Africa’s entrepreneurial icons, enduring billionaire
businessman, Chief Bode Akindele,
popularly known by his traditional title of Parakoyi of Ibadanland clocked 80.
Chief Akindele who owns Modandola
Investments Limited with a
strong foothold in Real Estate and Property Development also has business
interests that span the Maritime and Manufacturing sector spread all across the
globe.
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The Parakoyi relished the special occasion with loved ones in the city
of Ibadan—his home town. On the day of his celebration, virtually all roads
leading to his part of town where the celebrations unfolded, were on lock down as friends, associates, admirers,
well-wishers and loved ones of the magnate set out in their numbers from
various parts of the country and the world to keep a date with the celebrant
and give him a truly memorable day.
of Ibadan—his home town. On the day of his celebration, virtually all roads
leading to his part of town where the celebrations unfolded, were on lock down as friends, associates, admirers,
well-wishers and loved ones of the magnate set out in their numbers from
various parts of the country and the world to keep a date with the celebrant
and give him a truly memorable day.
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The Church
The
Methodist Church Cathedral,
Ibadan
where the Chief holds the esteemed title of “Baba Ijo”
was more than a fitting venue for a glorious thanksgiving service to celebrate
the awesome wonders of God in his life, family and business. Officiated by the Archbishop of Ibadan Archdiocese, Methodist
Church Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Kehinde Stephen, the joy-filled service
witnessed a lot of singing, dancing and prayers for the continued prosperity
and well-being of the celebrant and his family members.
Methodist Church Cathedral,
Ibadan
where the Chief holds the esteemed title of “Baba Ijo”
was more than a fitting venue for a glorious thanksgiving service to celebrate
the awesome wonders of God in his life, family and business. Officiated by the Archbishop of Ibadan Archdiocese, Methodist
Church Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Kehinde Stephen, the joy-filled service
witnessed a lot of singing, dancing and prayers for the continued prosperity
and well-being of the celebrant and his family members.
Archbishop
Stephen was full of praise for
Chief
Akindele, calling him a committed Christian who has continued to serve
God with all his strenght, leaving enviable legacies for others to follow.
Stephen was full of praise for
Chief
Akindele, calling him a committed Christian who has continued to serve
God with all his strenght, leaving enviable legacies for others to follow.
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The
celebrant who is renowned for his legendary generosity to the less privileged
was in his characteristic generous spirit when he presented goodwill gifts to
the Church stating gladly, “It is my
pleasure on this joyful occasion of my 80th birthday thanksgiving
service to present to God and this congregation the following items of God and
this congregation the following items of need for this Cathedral:
Air-conditioning systems, padding for the Pews and an Organ”.
celebrant who is renowned for his legendary generosity to the less privileged
was in his characteristic generous spirit when he presented goodwill gifts to
the Church stating gladly, “It is my
pleasure on this joyful occasion of my 80th birthday thanksgiving
service to present to God and this congregation the following items of God and
this congregation the following items of need for this Cathedral:
Air-conditioning systems, padding for the Pews and an Organ”.
“It is my joy and hope that the
difference these gifts will make, will further enhance the quality of worship
and make this Cathedral a wonderful shelter for those seeking the face of God” he added after which the Church Ministers, with
conspicuous gratitude showered prayers
and blessings upon the celebrant.
difference these gifts will make, will further enhance the quality of worship
and make this Cathedral a wonderful shelter for those seeking the face of God” he added after which the Church Ministers, with
conspicuous gratitude showered prayers
and blessings upon the celebrant.
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The Party
Party
time followed as the invited guests moved to the Banquet Hall of Ibiyemi
Villa, Alomaja Village, Ibadan,
for a grand reception to kick off the celebration in style. A good number of
prominent personalities came to share in the Octogenerian’s joy among whom were
Chief
Alex Duduyemi, Alh. Aliko Dangote, Otunba
Niyi Adebayo, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, Dr.
Olu Falomo, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Mrs. Roli Bode George and Mrs.
Lawunmi
Bibilari.
time followed as the invited guests moved to the Banquet Hall of Ibiyemi
Villa, Alomaja Village, Ibadan,
for a grand reception to kick off the celebration in style. A good number of
prominent personalities came to share in the Octogenerian’s joy among whom were
Chief
Alex Duduyemi, Alh. Aliko Dangote, Otunba
Niyi Adebayo, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, Dr.
Olu Falomo, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Mrs. Roli Bode George and Mrs.
Lawunmi
Bibilari.
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The
amiable celebrant was all smiles and glowed with the majesty of a true royal in
a smart agbada outfil bedecked with
royal beads, emblematic of his traditional title. His joy was inexplicable and
there was no doubt that even he, in spite of his prominence and far-flung
influence, would have been overwhelmed with awe at the mammoth crowd that came
from their various destinations to celebrate him.
amiable celebrant was all smiles and glowed with the majesty of a true royal in
a smart agbada outfil bedecked with
royal beads, emblematic of his traditional title. His joy was inexplicable and
there was no doubt that even he, in spite of his prominence and far-flung
influence, would have been overwhelmed with awe at the mammoth crowd that came
from their various destinations to celebrate him.
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The
reception venue was decorated delightfully with blends of gold, white and
silver, and his exquisite birthday cake was also designed with hyming colours
that blended very well into the colour schemes of the event.
reception venue was decorated delightfully with blends of gold, white and
silver, and his exquisite birthday cake was also designed with hyming colours
that blended very well into the colour schemes of the event.
The
day started and ended joyfully for Chief Akindele, furnishing him with
memories of what the future holds for him in the next couple of decades.
day started and ended joyfully for Chief Akindele, furnishing him with
memories of what the future holds for him in the next couple of decades.
Culled
from Ovation
Magazine
from Ovation
Magazine
