•As K1 & EBENEZER OBEY Performs @ JOGA-ORILE
•Exclusive Details Of The Burial
All
roads led to Joga Orile in Ogun State on Friday,
21st of June, as stylish Ogun king, Oba Adeyemi
Adekeye, the Abepa of Joga-Orile, buried his mum, late
Chief Florence Adekeye, who is the Iya Oba of Joga-Orile. She
died at 83. The 2-day event, played host to many Ogun Obas, top
government officials, politicians of note and many friends of the Oba of
Joga Orile who came to pay their last respect to Yeye Oba.
Not only did the party boost the economy and social activities of the
town, it was also an event that would not be easily forgotten. Many couldn‘t
stop talking about the late Iya Abiye of Ayetoro who had made a lasting impact on many lives. City
People’s Assistant Society Editor, ABIOLA ORISILE, was at the event
to capture the moment. Below is her report.
POMP AND PAGENTRY MARK MAMA’S ARRIVAL IN
CHURCH
There
is no doubt that the Late Yeye Oba of Abepa-Joga Orile will
surely be missed in Joga-Orile because of her kindness. That was
one of the reasons many indigenes of the town shut their stalls to honour the
late Iya Abiye. At few minutes past 1pm, many of them accompanied
pall bearers who, danced with mama’s remains round the town. She was later
taken to St Peter’s Anglican Church, Joga Orile for funeral
thanksgiving service.
Though,
the service was short, but RT Venerable M.A Oluwarohunbi, Ven
Sola Ladipo Ajayi were among those
who led other men of God to the church. They all eulogised
mama for being a woman of exemplananry character who lived by good example to
other women in Joga Orile town. Many also describe Mama as
a virtuous woman, right from her youthful days till she breathed her last. A
close family member revealed that Mama gave without looking back.
He also recalled that recently, mama
bought a special gift for all women in the church to make them happy. There
was nobody who asked for favour from
mama and never given. Mama was a cheerful giver, he revealed.
At
few minutes past 3pm, her remains were brought out of the church
to leave for her son’s palace where she was later laid to eternal rest.
WHY KABIYESI
COULDN’T BID HIS MUM GOODBYE
Ask
in Joga Orile Town, you would
be told that one man who is the closest to Mama Abiye among
all her children is Abepa, Joga Orile. This is because “Iya
Oba” lived With Him In The Palace And They were Always Together Whenever
Kabiyesi was in town. Kabiyesis, also revealed to City
People in an exclusive interview that he made sure he saw Iya Oba
first thing in the morning to pay homage and chat with her and also saw
her before going to bed. They didn’t just share a strong bond as son and
mother, the Late Mama Florence was Oba’s closest
friend. It was so painful that tradition didn’t allow kabiyesi pay his last
respect as he couldn’t see Mama’s corpse or remains before she
was buried to rest. But all this he made up for at the palace by providing a
special place for mama to be laid. It was a special cemetery, well finished
with white marble tiles. It was beautified to befit a royal as the
Late Madam Florence Kikelomo Lokoluwa Aduke Adekeye.
MEET MAMA’S OTHER
CHILDREN, WHO ARE ALSO VERY SUCCESSFUL
To
say that the late Mama Florence Aduke Adekeye is blessed will be
an understatement. Not only are all her children successful, they also share a
very strong bond as siblings. They are all successful in their chosen careers
and so are their children too. This was why all of them made sure their Mother
got a befitting burial. Prince Abiodun Adekeye and Princess
Adetoro were the ones who led their siblings to the burial. Many
of them also had, their special musicians who were on the band stands throughout the ceremony.
KABIYESI LATE
FATHER’S REMAIN WERE EXHUMED BESIDE HIS WIFE
Not
only did the Late Mama Florence Adekeye’s remains were laid to rest inside the palace, the late
father of Kabiyesi whom was buried many years ago, was also
exhumed and buried beside her darling wife, whom he spent many years with
before he breathed his last.
OLORI OLANIKE
ADEKEYE STEALS SHOW@ BURIAL
If
there was anybody who had no hiding
place at the burial, it was Olori Olanike, the youngest
wife of Oba Adeyemi Adekeye, who flew in from United
Kingdom. Looking stylish, she walked into the well decorated St
Peter’s Anglican Church, Joga Orile in glamour of the chosen aso-ebi
for “Mamas kids and their wives” which was transformed to suit
her body shape. She later changed into a special Komole Iro and Buba,
matched with unique 18carat gold set. One needed not be
told that Olori Olanike love timeless jewellery. She dazzled in 2-set
of 18carat gold. She also showed love to her hubby during the reception.
AN ARRAY OF
OGUN OBAS
Let’s
gist you about how loved Oba Joga Orile is among Ogun
Kings. It was so evident at his Mother’s burial as many of them were
not just early callers, but those who were absent sent their staff of office as
early as 10am. They also spent many hours at the reception. Among Obas sighted
were: Oba Abdurasak Adenugba, Oba Alaye Ayetoro, Oba Iboro and Oba
Owode-Egba.
MANY TOP PERSONALITIES
PRESENT THE EVENT
There
is no doubt that Abepa Joga Orile is in the frontline of active
and this was brought to fore at his mother’s burial. He is not just socially
active, he is also well connected. This
was why many of his friends in the social scene made the event. Among many
sighted were Tokunbo Fakoya, Peter Babafemi, Alhaji Sanoy Okesanjo and
wife Monta, Senator Tolu Odebiyi and wife and many others
K1, EBENENZER
OBEY SUPPLY MUSIC
The King of Fuji music,
king Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, was on the bandstand dishing out music
to the large crowd. He was an early caller because it was an afternoon
party, so also was Juju Maestro, Evagelist Ebenezer Obey.
He was also one of Mama’s favourite musician like K1.
they spent many hours at the event till it ended at few minutes past 10pm.
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