PASTOR KUMUYI'S WIFE GOES HOME IN A BLAZE OF GLORY

The remains of late Mrs. Abiodun Kumuyi, wife of Deeper Life Christian Ministry's General Supretendent, Pastor Williams Folorunsho Kumuyi, was committed to mother earth on Friday at the Church's headquarters in Ayobo, Ipaja-Lagos. Aged 57, she died after a brief illness. She is survived by 2 sons, John and Jerry who are said to be currently schooling in America..Below are some of the pictures captured at the burial ceremony by SOLA FOLOWOSELE on Friday 24th April, 2009.
                                                   The late Mrs Abiodun Kumuyi

                                                 The entrance to the Church's premises


                                                   The Church's main auditorium

                                                         Pastor Kumuyi arriving

                                             Pastor WF Kumuyi alighting from his SUV

                          Gov. Fashola (left) and Gov. Gbenga Daniel of Ogun state (right)

                 Former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon(left) and Pastor W.F. Kumuyi(right)

                                                              .....at the graveside


                                        Pressmen hanging on the fence to capture the event

                         Crowd of sympathizers paying their last respect to the late woman of God


                              Pastor Kumuyi flanked by his two sons, John(left) and Jerry (right)


                                               People departing after the burial


                                                   People leaving after the burial


    ..a portion of the road leading to the area. Governors Fashola and Gbenga Daniel passed through the road    THANKS FOR VIEWING

EYO FESTIVAL 2009 IN PIX

The rich cultural heritage of Lagos was on display yesterday when the EYO FESTIVAL 2009 took central stage..The very exciting event, which was staged in honour of the late Otunba TOS BENSON, took place inside the main arena of Tafawa Balewa Square, Race Course, Lagos.The festival was sponsored by GLOBACOM.below are the pictures of the event as shot by SOLA FOLOWOSELE.


(Above)-OBA OF LAGOS, HRM OBA RILWAN AKIOLU(left) & THE GOVERNOR OF LAGOS, MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA

(Above) THE MINSTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, DEMOLA SERIKI(right) with TH E SPEAKER OF LAGOS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, HON ADEYEMI IKUFORIJI(middle) & HIS WIFE, MAYOWA(left)

(Above)-MR GORIOLA(left) with the SOGUNRO SISITERS, YINKA AGORO,(2nd left in white), TOYIN ,& KAFILA(right)

(Above)--ODUA PEOPLE'S CONGRESS (OPC) LEADER, GANI ADAMS(in white agbada)

(ABOVE) -CROWD OF SPECTATORS

(Above)--EX-GOVERNORS DONALD DUKE(left) & SEGUN OSOBA(right)

(Above)--GOV BABATUNDE FASHOLA(middle) flanked by his DEPUTY, PRINCESS SOSAN(left) & his wife MRS ABIMBOLA FASHOLA(right)

(ABOVE)--SOME EYO MASQUARADES ON PARADE

(ABOVE) KI DE ULTIMATE ON STAGE

(ABOVE)--ex-Gov SEGUN OSOBA & HIS WIFE, DERIN

(ABOVE)--A TOURIST BEING ENTERTAINED BY AN EYO MASQURADE

ABOVE)--AN EYO PRAYING FOR PEOPLE WITH HIS "OPA MBATA" (the rod)

(ABOVE)--ONE OF THE SPECIAL "POLICEMEN" FOR EYO (OLOPA EYO)
(ABOVE)--AGOGORO EYO (MOYO FUN E, MOYO FUN RAMI)
(ABOVE) THE TAFAWA BALEWA SQUARE TBS, VENUE OF THE FESTIVAL

(ABOVE)--A BLACK MARIA ON STANDBY TO CARRY ANY EYO OR INDIVIDUAL THAT MISBEHAVE

(ABOVE)--A CULTURAL ACTIVIST, AJINMIRI(see red arrow) OUTSIDE THE VENUE TO SEND HIS MESSAGE ACROSS

(Above) fellow pressmen and women on duty

(ABOVE) -A TOURIST BUS ABOUT TO BE INTRODUCED BY GOV. FASHOLA

(ABOVE)--SOME TOURISTS AT THE EVENT

(ABOVE)-- A SEA OF HEADS AT EVENT

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NIGERIAN HIGH SOCIETY HONOUR SENATOR OYOFO'S WIFE @ 50

Sen. Victor Kassim Oyofo is a notable lawmaker representing the people of Edo State in the upper chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja. Recently his wife of 28 years, MRS OYINKANSOLA OYOFO attained the golden age of 50. And as expected, the family rolled out the drums to celebrate the woman who means so much to them..the party took place at THE CIVIC CENTRE on Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos..Below are some of the faces at the event as captured by SOLA FOLOWOSELE.
(Above): The celebrant, MRS OYINKANSOLA OYOFO(right) & her husband,SEN. V. K OYOFO,(left) in a joyous mood..They'v been happily married for 28years and they are blessed with successful children

(Above): Venue of the party, THE CIVIC CENTRE standing elegantly in a class of its own..It's believed to be owned by ZENITH BANK MD/CEO, JIM OVIA. The Lagos lagoon is at its back and quite a number of expensive boats and yachts, belonging to the Nigerian super rich class, are anchored there.

(Above): This is IBIDUN AJAYI-IGHODALO(standing right). Her event planning outfit, ELIZABETH R is one of the most sought-after event planners in Nigeria especially when it comes to high society occasions like this.Before her voyage into events planning, she had earlier reigned as Miss Lux Queen about a decade ago. Now married to suave RCCG Pastor ITUA IGHODALO, Ibidun is no doubt an entrepreneur to watch out for..THIS DECORATION WAS DONE BY MRS AKIN ARIYO'S OUTFIT, "OPEN HANDS LTD"..Ibidun's ELIZABETH R did the coordination.

(Above): ODIO OSENI(middle) flanked by Mrs AMIL(left) & CHINELO ANOLU. Odio is the daughter of the celebrant, she runs a flourishing fashion designing outfit on the Island called ODIO MIMONET..Happily married to big boy FOLABI OSENI, ODIO is a massively gifted designer. Her high sense of creativity came to the fore again during the event as her mother looked gorgeous and stunning in two of ODIO MIMONET'S designs.

(Above): Odio Oseni(middle) flanked by her husband, FOLABI OSENI(right) & Angie Hundah(left)

(Above): Event's compere, TEE-A(right) & ALIMA OYOFO( left)

(Above): Ex-Cross River State First Lady, Mrs Onari Duke exchanging numbers with Senator Daisy Danjuma

(Above) Fast rising designer, Lanre Da-silva Ajayi(LDA) looking cool at the event

(Above) One of the bouncers from VOLTRON SECURITY

(Above) (L-R) Tokunbo Akerele,Ebiabi Emafo & Jide Balogun

(Above) The Sugar Band entertaining guest at the event

(Above)(Left-Right) Chief (Mrs) Tuminu Akogun, her husband, Hon Tunde Akogun(MHR), & Ex-Cross Rivers First Lady, Mrs Onari Duke.

(Above) Principal Private Secretary to President Yaradua, OLOROGUN DAVID EDEVBIE & RONKE, his wife.

(Above) Ex-Minister of state for Finance, Jubril Martins Kuye & his wife, Iyabo

(Above) Sen. Emma Agboti & Cordelia, his wife

Sen & Mrs Oyofo reawakening their chemistry

The celebrant, 50-year old Oyinkansola Oyofo(right) and her mother