The joy of every mother in their latter days is to live to witness the success of their children and reap the sweat of their labour and exemplary upbringing. It is also gratifying and heartwarming to see your children celebrate you while still on mother earth.
This was the uncommon feeling of Alhaja Nimota Shittu Adeleye, the mother of Corporate, Amazon and unbeatable, delectable elegant diva, Dr. Mrs. Shade Okoya (MON) as she alongside her ever supportive hubby, The Aare of Lagos, High Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya threw a private but superlative birthday bash for her dotting mother, Alhaja Nimota Shittu Adeleye on the occasion of the matriarch’s 80th birthday in grand style.
The commerce and industrial Amazon, widely serenaded for her exploits as the dutiful and hard working Vice President of the magnificent Eleganza Industrial City, Dr. Mrs. Folashade Okoya (MON) left nothing to chance as she gave her mother an unforgettable 80th birthday celebration.
Though the birthday had been marked on Wednesday December 13th, 2023 which was the actual date, the Okoya well known for hosting high class parties the Nigerian top celebrities cycles were not done as they hosted the cream de la creme of the Lagos society to a grand reception for their beloved mum on Saturday December 23rd, 2023.
From all antecedents and drawing from the never disappointing tradition of the Okoya for giving talk of the town parties, the Lagos high society were feted yet again by Chief Dr. Mrs Sade Okoya with unmatchable hospitality.
The delectable boardroom guru together with her industrialist husband sure know how best to pamper their guests to endless fun at their events and Mama’s party was no exception. Guests were treated to every bit of class, pomp and pageantry.
The golden birthday banquet which held inside the exquisitely magnificent Oluwanisola Estate of the Okoyas was co-hosted by leading comperes, Tunde Adewale (Tee A) and Gbenga Adeyinka and had in attendance cream de la creme of the society.
Amongst the special guests at the event are the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Engr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, his wife, Oluremi, the First Lady of Lagos State, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako, the former Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Deputy Governor of Lagos, Princess Sarah Sosan, the Oba of Lagos State, HRM Oba Rilwan Akiolu ably represented by the White cap chiefs of Lagos and HRM, Oba Saheed Elegushi, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, Prince Samuel Adedoyin, Chief Sunny Kuku, Sir Olu Okeowo, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Aare Bashir Fakorede and Yeye Aare Fakorede, Chief Mrs Joko Oni, Mrs Jokotade, Prince Fuhad Olotto and Wife, Chief Adebola Dosunmu, The Akinsiku Of Lagos. (Olori Ego),
Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Modupeola Oguntade, Esther Ajayi, Chief Dele Momodu, the MD/CEO of Eve Xtra Ventures, Jokotade Adeusi, the Chairperson of Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa and her husband, Segun Erewa, The Iyalode of Lagos, Chief Dr. Bintu Tinubu, wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Bola, Chairman of Lagos Internal Revenue Service, Ayodele Subair, the Chairman of APC in the State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelade and the Chairman of Ine Mike Motors, Chief Mike Inegbese were in attendance.
Guests were treated to endless fun moments by top entertainers including Sir Shina Peters of Afro Juju fame, the Waka music crooner, Salawa Abeni, highlife maestro, Musiliu Haruna, and gospel sensation and Oniduromi exponent, Adeyinka Alaseyori among others who took turn to dish out sonorous numbers that captivated the magical evening of adulation.
The epoch making birthday jig came to a crescendo when the celebrant and octogenarian, Alhaja Adeleye in company of her children and grandchildren danced after the cutting of the birthday cake.
Of course, when the Okoyas are playing host, there must be plenty to eat and drink, and Mama’s birthday was no an exception as guests were served different menus ranging from local delicacies to continental dishes with choice wines to accompany the food.
