part of the talk-of-the town traditional wedding ceremony of Barrister Kayode Sofidiya, second son of Lagos
business woman and hotelier, Chief
(Mrs.) Alake Olurotimi Adejonwo
Oshun, the Otunba Boroji of Egbeda
Land and Iyalaje of Aiyede Ekiti in Ekiti state, South West Nigeria.
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pictures from the wedding reception which has Lagos state Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Adejoke Orelope Adefulire
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Kayode & his new wife Olarike steps into the hall for the reception |
The Couple with Representative of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Risikat Akiode conducting the cutting of cake |
Speaking to Asabeafrika at the venue of the
traditional marriage, the groom Barrister
Kayode Sofidiya expressed his
joy and gratefulness to God for making it possible for him to marry Olarike Olaiya who is first niece of Nollywood Actress, Moji Olaiya “I feel so good, I am delighted I am getting married to
my wife. I married her because she is pretty and down to earth, she is a
complete woman and I am very happy to be married to her. As you can see, she is
from a well mannered and well respected home and I didn’t expected anything
less than that”; on what his favorite meal is and if his Olarike can actually cook it,
Kayode replied with a dashing smile “My favorite meal is pounded yam and Egusi soup and I will tell you that my
wife can cook it very well, I can tell you that is not a challenge for her”.
So, how did both meet? “We met here in Nigeria
and the chemistry just connected and today we are one”. The groom gave us his
brief resume “My name is Kayode Sofidiya
from Ogun state, Abeoukuta. I am an
hotelier by profession but I read law in school. Marriage to me is like an
adventure, I have not really been in one before. So, I am looking forward to it
and I believe it is going to be peaceful in Jesus name”. Kayode ended the interview with enthusiasm written all over his
face
Star Actress Foluke Daramola with Asabeafrika’s Gbenga Dan Asabe |
all guests returned back to Jonshland
Castle and Royal Suites for the after wedding reception, it was certain to
all that the party was a big one as the interior of the hall and the array of
food vendors at the beck and call of the organizers spoke volume of the
hospitality at play by the Oshuns.
On the band stand was Glo ambassador,
Mrs. Abiola Atanda aka Madam Kofo. Madam Kofo who flew in from Houston
Texas in the United States of
America to honor Alake Oshun was
at her best. She was ably supported by the 15 man Faith Music Band
Dancing Time for Kayode & Olarike |
which started on a gradual level at 1:30pm soon snowballed into a bigger party
as numerous Lagos Lady Textile merchants dressed down for Alake Oshun as they stormed the event in the yellow Aso-Ebi Uniform for the event. This
group of Lagos textile merchants cut across various markets from Lagos Island down to Oshodi and Ikeja. Prominent among this
group of busy women is what is known as The
Royal Executive Club made up of Alhaja Kike Odutayo, Erelu Aderonke Ijale, Alhaja Ejide Bolade Hassan, Alhaja Azizat
Olukoga, Sister Serah Balogun
alias Sidi-Ewe, Alhaja Titi Alabi, Alhaja
Ranti Oluwe, Alhaja Titi Ahmed, Sister Ranti Ademola Alao, Alhaja Tawa Anibaba, Alhaja Amina Folawiyo, Alhaja Monsurat Faronbi, Alhaja Sherifat Dada, Alhaja Kike Adeyemi, Alhaja Kudirat Ajetumobi and Alhaja Monsurat Mafe. This elegant
group of Lagos business women took over the hall and gave the event a Lagos
color.
The newly wedded Couple in Nigeria Barrister & Princess Kayode Sofidiya @ Reception |
The Owanbe Dance continues with Lady Alake Oshun with conglomerate of friends on the dance floor |
Otuba Oshun takes charge @ wife’s
event
master strategist and you won’t be wrong, this Lagos top estate developer and
husband of the indomitable business woman and Otunba Boroji of Egbeda
Land/Iyalaje of Ayede-Ekiti, Otunba Fatai Rotimi Oshun took over the reception
party of his step son as he moved around to ensure friends and well wishers
from both the bride and the groom families were well catered for. The
Chairman/CEO of CIV Built Nigeria Ltd, a leading estate
development firm in Lagos was the cynosure of all eyes as he moved with his
very beautiful wife, Alake
inspecting guests and making sure everything was in top mood for all. Both the Otunba
and the Otunba Boroji were all
stand through out the event.
Woman Leader of APC, Ojokoro LCDA, Alhaja Basirat Olayinka Ojugbele with friend Chief (Mrs.) Ajike Sule |
The man, Kayode Sofidiya feeds his wife, Olarike for the first time in history…. |
Lagos state Deputy Governor is mother
of the day
Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Adejoke
Orelope Adefulire was the mother of the day. But due to urgent state matters, the Lagos
state Deputy Governor who is said to be a very close friend to Chief (Mrs.) Alake Osun sent in one of
her senior special assistants, Chief
(Mrs.) Risikat Akiode who is
also a former Permanent Secretary in charge of Lagos state ministry of Water
Corporation. The very distinguished lady who represented her boss very well
later conducted the cutting of the wedding cake at the reception. She was
joined by the royal father of the day HRM,
Oba (Alhaji) Adebayo Orisagbemi the Attah
of Aiyede Ekiti.
All for Alake Oshun from friends |
The Iyaloja of Gutter Market, Lagos Island, Chief (Mrs.) Risikat Amori Odumosu |
Iyaloja of Oshodi was there
powerful woman who also stormed the high society wedding of the Oshuns is the Iyaloja of Oshodi land, Alhaja Mujidat Alebiosu. This very
powerful market leader led a lot of her executives to the event. She was there
for four good hours showing love to her friend, Alake Oshun. Alhaja Alebiosu is one of the prominent market leaders
in Lagos state.
The Bride, Princess Olarike Sofidiya (Nee Olaiya) giving votes of thanks to all who made her day a success. |
The Chief Host of the Wedding Reception, Otunba F.R & Chief (Mrs.) Alake Adejonwo Oshun |
How SAI BUHARI slang took over the
venue
also turned into a big gathering of All
Progressive Congress enthusiasts as they took over the entire event with
the Sai Buhari Sai Baba slang
renting the air. The reason was not far fetched; many of the APC women leaders
were in the house, starting with APC Woman leader in Lagos Mrs. Iyabo Akerele and Chief
Mrs. Basirat Olayinka Ojugbele, the APC Women leader in Ojokoro area of Lagos and many of the
market women leaders who are equally passionate about the ruling party in
Lagos. It was almost like the official slang at the event as Madam Kofo and many others in the house
chanted the APC slogan which received a loud reception from the crowd of
guests.
The Groom, Barrister Kayode Sofidiya giving vote of thanks to Family, Friends & Well-Wishers |
A group of Nollywood Stars with Mr. Kayode Salako, husband of Nollywood Actress Foluke Daramola |
Nollywood Stars storm the Wedding
that Bride’s aunty is famous Nollywood
queen Moji Olaiya and she showed how
powerful and influential she was by dragging few of her colleagues to the
event. Some of the notable Nollywood
faces at the event are Foluke Daramola
who stormed the event with her handsome husband, Kayode Salako. Others are Actor/Producer, Lasun Ray Eyiwunmi, Moji
Ojonla and many others. Moji Olaiya
later spoke to the gathering of celebrities on the war on piracy, begging the
crowd of guests not to encourage pirated copies by buying them. Lasun Ray also spoke to the crowd of
guest on the same issue; both artistes thanked Nigerians for patronizing their
works.
Iyaloja of Oshodi, Alhaja Mujidat Alebiosu, others serenade Alake Oshun |
Big Dance from the Big Mamas; Princess Omolara Osipitan of First Royal Oil & Gas with Iyaloja of Gutter Market, Chief (Mrs.) Risikat Amori Odumosu |
Iyaloja of gutter market storm event…
CEO, First Royal Oil and Gas,
stormed the party. She stormed the event in her gorgeous self and all eyes went
in her direction. Amori Odumosu is
the Iyaloja of gutter Market in
Lagos Island.
Female guests of Bride’s mother, Princess Funmilayo Olaiya-Kuti |
The Chief Organizer and Otunba Boroji of Egbeda Land, Chief (Mrs.) Alake Olurotimi Adejonwo Oshun |
More Lagos women storm event
influential friends of the equally influential woman, Chief (Mrs.) Alake Olurotimi Adejonwo
Oshun kept trooping into the party towards the evening as they rocked on
till night. Some of them are Mrs.
Ariyike Fadahunsi, this very charming fair complexioned lady from the
presidency was the cynosure of all eyes at the party. Another very influential
woman was textile merchant, Mrs. Bisi
Kuye. Others are Chief (Mrs.) Sola
Jimoh, Princess Ajike Sule, Princess Farayola Shakirat, Princess Adebukola Negro (From Ijebu), Alhaja Ejide Adeyanju CEO, Socopao, Mrs. Abiola Bamgbose, Alhaja
Adebimpe Oshiyemi a Chief matron at the Lagos State University Teaching
Hospital (LASUTH), Chief (Mrs.)Aduke
Olufunmilayo Ogunsanwo, Alhaja Lola Adeoye Kushimo of Bilolad Global
Concepts (A leading Agro Dealer), Mrs.
Mopelola Akinlabi, Vice Chairperson, Christ
the King International School, Gbagada,
owned by her husband Otunba Ademola Akinlabi. We also had Alhaja Ganiyat Nurudeen, Alhaja Titi
Owolabi (CEO, Lady B Custard) Mrs.
Sola Jimoh, Olori Aderonke Ijale
(Erelu of Iperu Remo), Alhaja Moji Sanni and Alhaja
Afusat Abioro, the Iya Sunna of
Ikeja Central Mosque among many
others.
Some VIP Society Ladies @ the event |
Imediate younger sister to Oyo state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi Chief (Mrs) Simiat Alabi (Nee Ajimobi) (L) with Alhaja Azizat Olukoga |
Governor Ajimobi’s younger sister in
the house
sister of the executive Governor of Oyo state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Her arrival at the event elicited lots of
applauses and camaraderie as many who knew her in the house stood to give her a
rousing salutation. She was one of the powerful women who elevated the status
of the All Progressive Congress Party
(APC) to all time popularity at the event.
Some beautiful ladies @ the Kayode & Olarike’s Wedding |
first daughter of late Ikorodu born Apala music sage, Alhaji Nasiru Atuwon. This very
beautiful Ikorodu born female
socialite Alhaja Silifat Atuwon was
the cynosure of all eyes at the event. Her table was very near the special table and
a lot of female socialites went to pay homage to her.
Royalty meets Politics as HRM Adebayo Orisagbemi, the Attah of Aiyede Ekiti & APC Strong woman, Basirat Ojugbele & Other celebrates with Alake Oshun |
Royal blessings from Attah of Aiyede Ekiti as HRM Oba Adebayo Orisagbemi dazzles leader of Faith Band with Naira and Blessings.. |
Staff of Bride’s mother’s school came
earlier informed you that bride’s mother is an educationist, members of staff
of Princess Funmilayo Olaiya Kuti’s school Home
Economic Center and Handy Craft
center, Gbagada were in the
house. The nicely dressed women who all wore blue attires were led by Mrs. Adebayo and Mrs. Babatunde. They had their table at a strategic part of the
hall.
Royal blessings for the couple as HRM Oba (Alhaji) Adebayo Orisagbemi, the Attah of Aiyede Ekiti blesses them after cutting of cake |
Groom’s Parent & Bride’s Parent take a pose with Lagos Deputy Governor & the Attah of Aiyede Ekiti |
Pastor Joe Agboighale of RCCG,
Maranatha did the opening prayer
Christian Church of God, Maranatha Parish, Gbagada, Lagos stormed the event with top members of his church. That
is bride’s parent’s church. This gifted clergy was equally the one who did the
opening prayer at the reception.
There was more than enough food and drinks for all |
Dance! Dance!! Dance!!! from the ordinary folks at the party |
Food & Drink in abundance
one thing that dotted the occasion apart from the crowd of guests from all
walks of life, it was the availability of choice wines, drinks and water.
Talking about food, it was over served as many guests had more than enough to
eat and drink. The organizers of the event ensued that all the over 150 tables
in the hall were properly served with both amala,
rice, yam porridge, pounded yam,
tuwo, salad (With Assorted meat, snail and fish)and many assorted drinks
of various brands. Later in the evening small chops were again supplied in
dozen plates to every one both inside and outside the hall. There was no
classification of guests when it came to serving of meals.
Another Very Important Female Guest and Friend of Chief (Mrs) Alake Oshun |
The Youngest Oba in Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sejiro Olalekan Ogungbe James (JP) the Aholu Henwa of Kweme Kingdom, Badagry (R) with an aide |
And Lagos youngest Oba stormed the
party
arrived in the late hour of the evening, all attention immediately shifted to
him as he took the stage with the couple. He is said to be a very old friend of
the groom Barrister Kayode Sofidiya. He is His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Sejiro Olalekan Ogungbe James (JP) the Aholu
Henwa
of Kweme Kingdom in Badagry,
Lagos. Decked in all white regalia with his paraphernalia of office, the Aholu Henwa of Kweme Kingdom dazzled
guests at the party and also add color to the event. He was one of the last
VIPs who stormed the wedding bash of Mr.
and Mrs. Kayode Sofidiya. The Aholu
Henwa of Kweme Kingdom in Badagry
is equally the youngest traditional ruler in Lagos and has occupied the position
in the last 7 years.
The Four Step All white & green Cake |
Some Staff of Home Economics Center, Bride’s mother’s school in Gbagada |
Hakeem Olawepo’s SUPER SECURE ensured total secutity at the venue of the event |
Groom’s step father, Otunba Fatai Rotimi Oshun, Chairman, CIV Build Constructions Ltd |
Good gesture from a caring step-dad, Otunba F.R. Oshun honors Kayode & Olarike with dance & naira |
Friends and hubby showers Alake with Love & Naira |
Chief Solomon Ekundayo Olaiya with Otunba Fatai Rotimi Oshun |
Chief (Mrs.) Alake Oshun with Hubby, Otunba Fatai Rotimi Oshun welcoming guests to the event |
Chairperson of the women wing of Independent Petroleum Markters Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Princess Omolara Osipitan (R) with a lady guest |
Celebrities join Alake Oshun on the dancing floor |
An array of well spread cutleries for onward serving of meals |
All the Dance from the big Mamas as the party winds down |
Alhaja Lola Adeoye Kushimo of Bilolad Global Concept (R) with Mrs. Mopelola Akinlabi Vice Chairman, Christ the King International School, Gbagada-Lagos |
A section of the well designed hall |
A cheering appreciation of naira wads from a hearthrob; Otunba F.R. Oshun showers his ‘Sweet Alake’ with crisp of naira notes |
Princess Funmilayo Olaiya, Senior sister of Nollywood Actress Moji Olaiya and imediate junior sister to bride’s dad |
Otunba Fatai Rotimi Oshun shares dancing moments with bride’s dad, Chief Solomon Ekundayo Olaiya |
One of the Special Tables reserved for Mrs Oreoluwatomi Adeosun & Guests |
Nollywood Star Actress and Bride’s aunt, Moji Olaiya with Madam Kofo at the event |
Nollywood Actor & Producer, Lasun Ray with Actress Moji Ojonla |
Newly wedded Barrister Kayode & Princess Olarike Sofidiya arrives for their Reception |
Members of Faithband on the band stand |
L-R; Chief (Mrs.) Bisi Kuye, Lady Alake Oshun & Mrs. Ariyike Fadahunsi |
Kayode’s golden kiss meets Olarike’s diamond lips as guests render applauses |
Representative of Lagos state Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Adejoke Orelope Adefulire, Chief (Mrs.) Risikat Akiode |
Master of the ceremony & Glo Ambassador Madam Abiola Atanda aka Madam Kofo with Groom’s mother Chief (Mrs.) Alake Oshun |