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| Fernandez’s Yemoja Yatch |
In the third series
of our expose on late African Billionaire Diplomat and business man, Ambassador Chief Antonio Oladeinde
Fernandez, we give you the story of his world class all white affair Yemoja Yacht which was one of his
favorite article of pleasure and leisure while alive. The African statesman who
contributed to the development of Africa in the area of business and diplomacy
died last Tuesday September 1st 2015 inside his Brussels, Belgium home.
He was 79 years of age. Find a quite moment with a delightful drink and snack
by your side as you enjoy the out of this world story of a rare legend who
lived a rare life till death. Enjoy!
of our expose on late African Billionaire Diplomat and business man, Ambassador Chief Antonio Oladeinde
Fernandez, we give you the story of his world class all white affair Yemoja Yacht which was one of his
favorite article of pleasure and leisure while alive. The African statesman who
contributed to the development of Africa in the area of business and diplomacy
died last Tuesday September 1st 2015 inside his Brussels, Belgium home.
He was 79 years of age. Find a quite moment with a delightful drink and snack
by your side as you enjoy the out of this world story of a rare legend who
lived a rare life till death. Enjoy!
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| Chief Walkway Study room on Yemoja |
Wealth and Panache
Nothing
perhaps, compares to it. Those who have
come across real wealth, and what good use money can be put, are still
astounded when they are faced with the magnificent objects of desire, which
that incredibly blessed colossus, international businessman, Ambassador (Chief) Antonio Oladeinde Fernandez has assembled.
perhaps, compares to it. Those who have
come across real wealth, and what good use money can be put, are still
astounded when they are faced with the magnificent objects of desire, which
that incredibly blessed colossus, international businessman, Ambassador (Chief) Antonio Oladeinde Fernandez has assembled.
Without
modern technology, the wondrous feats of this torch bearer, the pride of
Africa, would have sounded like legends woven by elders to titillate younger
people, encourage them to aim for the sky.
We would all have thought it impossible for a mortal to be this
rewarded.
modern technology, the wondrous feats of this torch bearer, the pride of
Africa, would have sounded like legends woven by elders to titillate younger
people, encourage them to aim for the sky.
We would all have thought it impossible for a mortal to be this
rewarded.
“His
adorable yacht, Yemoja is a
delight. The two-storey wonder has
spectacular sitting and dining rooms, a lavish master bedroom with two baths,
two children’s rooms, a gym and entertainment centre among other heavenly
paraphernalia”.
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| Yemoja’s main deck lounge is separated from dinning area by han |
the pictures are there for us to see. In
living vivid colors; the resounding successes of Nigeria’s most colorful
billionaire, a recurring perpetual echo, is a tale we are proud to tell.
Renowned
and well-known round the globe, the tall, dark and refined 64 year old man of
commerce and diplomacy is an embodiment of good form, surrounding himself with
exquisite things only money alone can not buy.
and well-known round the globe, the tall, dark and refined 64 year old man of
commerce and diplomacy is an embodiment of good form, surrounding himself with
exquisite things only money alone can not buy.
From
his superlative yacht, Yemoja, six
luxurious private jets, head turning beautiful popping chateau in France, the eulogized master of the game has that rare
gift of discern splendor that is impeccable.
his superlative yacht, Yemoja, six
luxurious private jets, head turning beautiful popping chateau in France, the eulogized master of the game has that rare
gift of discern splendor that is impeccable.
With
his eye for details and uncommon panache, Ambassador
Deinde Fernandez tower anywhere.
his eye for details and uncommon panache, Ambassador
Deinde Fernandez tower anywhere.
Romanticized
by most of Nigeria’s richest men, and women, his is the icing on an elaborately
decorated multi-tier cake.
by most of Nigeria’s richest men, and women, his is the icing on an elaborately
decorated multi-tier cake.
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| Yemoja’s Family Room laced with African Artifacts & Beautiful |
Lucky
to have a rich Lagos Yoruba heritage, he was born to Mr. Camut Akinwale and Mrs. Juliana Fernandez in 1936.
to have a rich Lagos Yoruba heritage, he was born to Mr. Camut Akinwale and Mrs. Juliana Fernandez in 1936.
“His
homes around the world have awards and gifts from every where. And his dinning rooms usually have flags of
visiting head of states. And some of the
most popular world leaders have special seat made for them”
Holy Cross, Lagos was where he
began his education. He moved on to CMS Grammar School, Bariga and St. Gregory College, Obalende (both in Lagos) for
secondary education.
began his education. He moved on to CMS Grammar School, Bariga and St. Gregory College, Obalende (both in Lagos) for
secondary education.
Brooklyn College and St. John’s University were the tertiary
institutions the Apesin Ola (Onije
Onimu) of Egba land attended.
institutions the Apesin Ola (Onije
Onimu) of Egba land attended.
Married
to Erelu Apesin Ola, Chief (Mrs.) Aduke Fernandez, they have
two ravishingly beautiful daughters, Princess
Atinuke and Princess Abimbola.
to Erelu Apesin Ola, Chief (Mrs.) Aduke Fernandez, they have
two ravishingly beautiful daughters, Princess
Atinuke and Princess Abimbola.
Well-grounded
in Yoruba culture and tradition, Chief
Fernandez owns a 340 square kilometers diamond plant in Angola. The Ambassador-at-large for Congo, Angola and Mozambique is
United Nation’s permanent
representative for Central African Republic.
in Yoruba culture and tradition, Chief
Fernandez owns a 340 square kilometers diamond plant in Angola. The Ambassador-at-large for Congo, Angola and Mozambique is
United Nation’s permanent
representative for Central African Republic.
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| The Driving Deck of Yemoja |
shinning light has friends in the highest places, mixing with super
heavyweights of all races. During his
lifetime, beloved John Fitzergerald Kennedy, assassinated United States of America’s president
was a friend.
Among
his inner circle of friends are ex-president George Bush (of USA), Gnassingbe
Eyadema (of Togo) and Samora Michel
(Samora & Gnassingbe are late)
his inner circle of friends are ex-president George Bush (of USA), Gnassingbe
Eyadema (of Togo) and Samora Michel
(Samora & Gnassingbe are late)
The
stamp of luxury and splendor are trademarks of the high chief’s fancy but
classy and timeless possessions.
stamp of luxury and splendor are trademarks of the high chief’s fancy but
classy and timeless possessions.
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| The Yemoja @ Full Speed |
Sea Home
His
adorable yacht, Yemoja is a
delight. The two-storey wonder has
spectacular sitting and dining rooms, a lavish master bedroom with two baths,
two children’s rooms, a gym and entertainment centre among other heavenly
paraphernalia.
adorable yacht, Yemoja is a
delight. The two-storey wonder has
spectacular sitting and dining rooms, a lavish master bedroom with two baths,
two children’s rooms, a gym and entertainment centre among other heavenly
paraphernalia.
“Well-grounded
in Yoruba culture and tradition, Chief
Fernandez owns a 340 square kilometers diamond plant in Angola. The Ambassador-at-large for Congo, Angola and Mozambique is
United Nation’s permanent
representative for Central African
Republic”.
The
goddess of the sea (which is what Yemoja
translates to in Yoruba, the rich language of Nigerians who live in the South
Western part of the African nation), the yacht designed by F de Voogt, built by Van
Lent with interior décor by Lavor has
dominant African themes.
goddess of the sea (which is what Yemoja
translates to in Yoruba, the rich language of Nigerians who live in the South
Western part of the African nation), the yacht designed by F de Voogt, built by Van
Lent with interior décor by Lavor has
dominant African themes.
Lion
skin rug and statues of warriors are prominently displayed on special carpets
or white washed oak paneling.
skin rug and statues of warriors are prominently displayed on special carpets
or white washed oak paneling.
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| Chief’s bathroom on Yemoja |
all-steel motor yacht is 46.90 meters in
over all length, 8.60 meters in beam
and 2.75 meters in draft.
The
gracious lady on water exceedingly satisfied its discerning owner.
gracious lady on water exceedingly satisfied its discerning owner.
The
lower deck provides roomy accommodation for Chief Fernandez and family.
lower deck provides roomy accommodation for Chief Fernandez and family.
The
owner’s suite has an exquisite sitting room area, his and hers bathrooms,
walk-in wardrobes and a lavish bedroom.
owner’s suite has an exquisite sitting room area, his and hers bathrooms,
walk-in wardrobes and a lavish bedroom.
Atinuke and Abimbola’s cabins (the children) both
have different themes. There are
butterfly and parrot themes.
have different themes. There are
butterfly and parrot themes.
The
yacht’s magnificent stairway spanning three decks have carved antelope heads in
the balustrade.
yacht’s magnificent stairway spanning three decks have carved antelope heads in
the balustrade.
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| The Deck Lounge of The Yemoja |
If
you think Ambassador Antonio Fernandez’s
taste is lavished only on Yemoja,
come with us to his paradise on an island in New York (United States of America). With all the modern services a
town might require including a fire service station, and a long bridge leading
to the palace, this mansion takes the cake.
you think Ambassador Antonio Fernandez’s
taste is lavished only on Yemoja,
come with us to his paradise on an island in New York (United States of America). With all the modern services a
town might require including a fire service station, and a long bridge leading
to the palace, this mansion takes the cake.
Lavishly
decorated rooms, with golden balustrade, dining room with golden chandeliers,
it is splendor at its highest.
decorated rooms, with golden balustrade, dining room with golden chandeliers,
it is splendor at its highest.
When
the water level is high, the state-of-the-art cars are automatically raised
above sea level, protecting all objects on ground.
the water level is high, the state-of-the-art cars are automatically raised
above sea level, protecting all objects on ground.
Well-fortified,
the Island home is impenetrable.
the Island home is impenetrable.
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| Chief’s Suite with a sitting area and Large Bed |
chateau in France, once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte is another
architectural master piece. With
everything you can think of, it is on a large expanse of land as big as a
village.
And
the interior bears the indelible signature of the wealthy merchant. Only the best is good enough, and the chateau
displays all the beauty under the sun.
the interior bears the indelible signature of the wealthy merchant. Only the best is good enough, and the chateau
displays all the beauty under the sun.
His
homes around the world have awards and gifts from every where. And his dinning rooms usually have flags of
visiting head of states. And some of the
most popular world leaders have special seat made for them.
homes around the world have awards and gifts from every where. And his dinning rooms usually have flags of
visiting head of states. And some of the
most popular world leaders have special seat made for them.
The
guardian of panache and prosperity travels in style. He has six up-to-the minute private jets (Two
Gulf streamer G4 and 900 Boeing).
guardian of panache and prosperity travels in style. He has six up-to-the minute private jets (Two
Gulf streamer G4 and 900 Boeing).
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| Yemoja’s Birds-eye mapple, pomele mahogamy rosewood dinning table |
planes are designed like his homes with the same touch which only accepts the
very blessed. Roomy interior, bedroom
and sitting area are standard features.
Permitted
to belong to the exclusive club of the super rich is an honor granted Chief Antonio Oladeinde Fernandez who
has mastered the art of mixing with the very best and brightest humanity has
produced, relishing the most beautiful things ever conceived by the human mind
to belong to the exclusive club of the super rich is an honor granted Chief Antonio Oladeinde Fernandez who
has mastered the art of mixing with the very best and brightest humanity has
produced, relishing the most beautiful things ever conceived by the human mind
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| Fernandez with Mobutu & others on his yatch |
Words by; Olakunle Bakare.
Pictures: Courtesy OVATION Magazine.
