Source: Gold Myne TV On Sunday 23rd of April, 2017all roads led to Havilah Event Centre, Oniru Lekki area of L...
Source: Gold Myne TV
On Sunday 23rd of April, 2017all roads led to Havilah Event Centre, Oniru Lekki area of Lagos as a popular actress and Etisalat Ambassador Eniola Badmus hosted friends, families, colleagues and associates to an unforgettable evening of her father’s final burial ceremony.
The event which was a celebrity-studded event will remain memorable to those who attended as it was one of a kind and not an everyday burial ceremony. The event also witnessed all the who is who on the Island. From the solid planning by Event By Ms. K, to the mind blowing decor by Subtle Elegance, to numerous A-list caterers while Ice Box took charge of assorted soft drinks, champagne, and wine. King of music K1 was on the bandstand while popular comedian Gbenga Adeyinka and Baba T compered. Y
THE EARLY BIRDS
Three popular actresses and producer who came early for the burial were Yemisi Jaiyesinmi, Toyosi Adesanya all the way from Akure and popular English Movie Producer, Emem Isong. Although Emem Isong came with her friend while the other two Yoruba actresses came together, but they were all on the same table and they enjoyed the party till evening before taking their leave.
TIWA SAVAGE AND DIJA From MAVIN RECORDS
Those who know Eniola Badmus very well knows that she cuts across both the Yoruba and English Movie Industry and also the showbiz industry. She has a lot of friends in the music industry and sometimes features in their videos, this explains why the Mavin Queens, Tiwa Savage and Dija came to represent their record label. The two came early too, Tiwa looked cute in her blue wrapper and blouse lace. Dija also rocked a simple cord lace gown. Although they didn’t stay long but they enjoyed their little time at the event with a delicious menu and assorted drinks.
ODUNLADE ADEKOLA SHOWED LOVE
Popular actor and rave of the moment, Odunlade Adekola was also among the Nollywood stars who showed love. The Glo Ambassador who no doubt came all the way from Abeokuta Ogun State came early too. As soon as he arrived the venue and took his seat, all attention was diverted to his table, while people left their seats to exchange pleasantries, some took their time to have a photo session with the talented actor, while different media took their turns for interview sessions.
EVENT BY Ms. K
TOOK CHARGE
For anyone who is a regular attendee of an A-list event on the Island, then the name Event By Ms. K will definitely ring a bell as the outfit has been taking charge and planning top events on the Island for a while now. The outfit planned Eniola Badmus’ Dad” burial. What stands Event By Ms. K out is their professionalism and experience, they also have competent hands as supervisors who see to the overall events and guest satisfaction at all times, they are no doubt good at what they do. The brain behind the outfit is Abimbola Kinoshi and she has been in the business for many years now.
SUBTLE ELEGANCE’S MIND BLOWING DECOR
Speaking of an Event Decor Company that takes charge of A-list events both on the Island and mainland then Subtle Elegance Events will come to mind, she has been in the business at first as an event planner for close to a decade now , but her love for beautification made her go fully into strictly decor and florist. Abimbola Oladiran, the brain behind the outfit keeps upgrading every day with beautiful centrepieces, chandeliers, and candelabras. She made Eniola Badmus father’s burial venue something to talk about, guest can’t get over the beautiful settings anytime soon as she sure knows how to play with colours. Another thing that added class to the event was the aisle which was meant for Eniola to sit, it was beautifully decorated with white and pink flowers and florals with a huge chair placed in the middle for the princess, it was no doubt a sight to behold, not to mention the mind blowing pieces on each tables, Subtle Elegance Events is no doubt good at what she does.
AREMO SEGUN
ONIRU CAME
Popular Lagos Prince and Ex-Commissioner, Aremo Segun Oniru, the ex-Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development and the first son of Oba Idowu Oniru, the Oniru of Iruland was among Island dignitaries who came to show love to Eniola. His reserved table was on the front roll and he arrived the venue with his full entourage, he no doubts enjoyed himself as he stayed till almost the end of the event.
OYINSCOBERRY TURNS HEAD
Oyin Aicoberie is one of the new Island big babes rocking Lagos partied right now, she is popular called Oyinscoberry and she is married to a popular Lagos big boy called Obascoberry and the union is blessed with a handsome boy, who had a fairytale 1st birthday a few weeks back and it is still the talk on the Island. The family is close to the Oniru and the Eletu Edibo’s, Oyinscoberry is pretty and blessed with a great physique, which brought out the beauty of her well-designed aso ebi, she got a lot of attention with the front revealing some cleavage as she stepped into the venue with her friends. Her table was reserved beside Aremo Oniru, but was later joined together as they share almost the same friends in common.
CHURCHILL, PRAIZ AND THE ENTIRE CHURCH GROUP FULLY ON GROUND
Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband who is also a Ghana-Naija big boy, Churchill Olakunle was fully on ground for the burial. He came with the whole Church Group Crew and also the brand Ambassador of his company who is one of Naija’s talented music act, Praiz. Their table became the center of attraction as they came in. One can tell Churchill is a shy person as he was glued to his phone most of the time at the event except when he went on stage to cheer both K1 and Eniola Badmus. Eniola Badmus is not just a friend to Churchill, but also very close to the entire Church Group crew.
DAVIDO ABSENT
Anyone on Davido’s social media would be looking forward to seeing the popular music act at the event, considering the fact that he, Eniola Badmus and his record label share a close bond. Davido has been talking about the burial on social media even a week to the event, telling fans how he can’t wait to storm the event, support Eniola and enjoy himself. All that was shattered when the news of the death of his Uncle, Senator Isiaka Adeleke broke in the early hours on the day of the event. Senator Isiaka Adeleke, the first Civilian Governor of Osun State and a serving Senator is the immediate elder brother of Davido’s father, his death came as a shock, considering the fact that he was at a function full of life on Saturday and died on Sunday, this explains why Davido who is known to be a family person could not make the event as planned.
WITH LOVE FROM UK
Odunmolorun Agbojo is one of Eniola Badmus close friend, although she lives in London but she came to Nigeria because of the burial, to support her friend. Odun is not just a pretty babe, but she is also very fashionable, she was among the ten people who wore the peach aso ebi with Eniola and she shone from head to toe, top with a perfect face beat which brought out her beauty.
ROTIMI AJANAKU STOLE THE SHOW
Ibadan politician and Lagos big boy Rotimi Ajanaku stormed the event. Recall that Rotimi and Eniola are a close ally. He was the first to mount the stage, and he stayed long as K1 was singing praising him in a way that attracted many to the stage.
NOLLYWOOD STARS STORMED THE EVENT
Nollywood stars, from both the Yoruba and English industry, all turned up for Eniola and it shows how good she must have been to many in the industry. Ronke Osodi Oke and Ayo Adesanya were together all through the event, although they came separately but the were together most of the time. Rukky Sanda was looking chic in her chiffon ankara cut out blouse with a sexy skirt which she made with the aso ebi. Foluke Daramola didn’t look bad in her high-low top with black jeans to match. Bimbo Thomas slayed in her monochrome pink on pink attire and her make up was on point. Tayo Sotayo was among the ladies in peach. Other stars present were Funke Adesiyan, Abey Lanre, Beverly Osu, Adunniade, Iyabo Ojo, Tayo Odueke, Abike Domina, Dayo Amusa, Tope Oshodi to mention a few.
SHINA PELLER
TURNED UP
Quilox Boss, Shina Peller was among Island big boys who turned up for Eniola. He was also on stage with Rotimi Ajanaku. Dressed in white Agbada with a Hausa cap to match. This big boy enjoyed the party as he engaged in a chit chat with friends as he enjoyed his champagne.
OTUNBA SESAN
RUFAI TOO
Otunba Sesan Rufai, the brain behind GoldmyneTV who is also into hospitality business in Ijebu was also on the round. The media guru came at the middle of the event, although his crew has been on the ground, but he also came to show love to Eniola Badmus.
ABOUT ENIOLA BADMUS Marmaid Dress
Eniola Badmus showed guests how stylish and fashionable she could be on her father’s burial. One can easily take this plump actress for a bride as her two dresses were beautifully Couture with a mind blowing face beat to compliment the attire. Her first outfit was a green and gold skirt and blouse , the top was neatly and fully beaded while the skirt had layers and tail which was made with beautiful gold fabric , she wore the same fabric with her sister , the fabric was from Kubis Fabric while it was designed by popular celebrity popular designer Luminee , her face beat was done by Oshewa beauty. Her second outfit was a peach French lace also worn by ten of her friends , the fabric was from Bunniebess fabrics while Elegant by Tianna styling made a lovely skirt and blouse for Eniola , the head gear was by Molbaks Alaso Oke.
INSIDE HAVILLAH EVENTS CENTRE
The venue was Havilah Events Center, Oniru Estate located behind the City of David Church, Victoria Island Lagos. When Eniola initially named Havilla as her venue, many were wondering how rowdy it may be with traffic because of her crowd, but the management of the garden proofed everyone wrong as they’ve already prepared enough parking spaces inside the premises.
ETISALAT COMPANY STOOD BEHIND ENIOLA
Telecommunication company Etisalat stood solidly behind Eniola for her father’s burial. The main entrance of the venue, had a big banner with Eniola’s photograph and Etisalat logo, welcoming guests to the occasion. Moving forward.
Some of their staff were present as Eniola is a brand ambassador for the telecommunication company.
AN ARRAY
OF CAUCUSES
The issue of supremacy has always existed among our screen divas and this was also noticed at the party. The movie stars, especially the ladies were sighted in groups. The likes of Iyabo Ojo, Dayo Amusa, Regina Chukwu, Biodun Okeowo, Sikiratu Sindodo, Bimbo Thomas and co belonged to one caucus. The likes of Tayo Sobola, Kudi Ogunro and co were another set of the group. Ayo Adesanya, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Toyosi Adesanya were also sitting in another group.
IJEBU PRIDE NETWORK DAZZLED
AT THE PARTY
Eniola a true daughter of the soil and we have to give her the necessary support she needed. That was the statement on the lips of every member of the Ijebu Pride Network {IPN}. It is a new group comprising all sons and daughters of Ijebu Land who are in the entertainment industry and also accommodate successful people in other professions. The likes of Femi Branch, Ayo Adesanya, Toyosi Adesanya, Dupe Jayesimi, Otunba Sesan Rufai, Doyin Owobamirin.
FOLUKE DARAMOLA WAS AT THE PARTY WITHOUT HER
HUSBAND
Since she got remarried a few years ago to Kayode Salako, they have both been attending functions together, and fans were surprised for not seeing her. With her husband.
UGEDE ADEJO WORTHY TO BE “PRAIZ”
Nigerian R&B songwriter and singer, Praize real names Ugede Adejo aka Praiz took his time to be part of the show. Praiz, who came to stardom after being the second runner-up at the maiden edition of MTN Project Fame, was clad in a black “Agbada”.
FUNKE AKINDELE MISSED THE PARTY
Funke Akindele and Eniola Badmus are known to be best of friends. Funke has on several occasions contributed to the career of Eniola especially after she featured in Funke’s blockbuster movie, Omo Ghetto. They both left the Yoruba movie industry to join Asaba-based filmmakers. Guests were surprised that Funke Akindele was not at the party.
TAYO SOBOLA DAZZLED
If you were at the party, there is a probability that you will mistake this glamour babe, Tayo Sobola aka Sotayo Gaga for a beauty queen. She was looking radiant in her Millionaire’s attire for the event. According to information, we gathered, apart from the general Ankara Aso Ebi used as the entry ticket for the event which was sold for #5000, Eniola also took another outfit which was lace and Gele for her friends. The outfit was sold for #100,000 and Sotayo was the only actress to purchase the outfits.
CHIDI
MOKEME CAME
Some of the actors from the English speaking part of Nollywood, who came out to support Eniola Badmus at the occasion was star actor, Chidi Mokeme. He had fun to the fullest at the party.
FUNKE ADESIYAN LOOKED RADIANT
Elegant looking babe, Funke Adesiyan, who is a politician, actress cum farmer looked nice at the occasion, but the Ibadan, Oyo State-born thespian has this carriage that gets her noticed anytime she steps out. She was a cynosure of all eyes at the event.
SUMBO WILFUNKE SPENDS HARD
Lagos big boy, Sumbo Wilfunke, one of the sons of the owner of the popular Water Parks Event Center located at Toyin Street, was on spending spray. He wowed every guest at the occasion particularly when he was spraying k1 De Ultimate Nigerian currency in the bundle.
MC OLUOMO & KOKO ZARIA CAME
NURTW top shots, Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo and Koko Zaria were also at the event. They stormed the occasion with their entourage.
SHINA PELLER
PARTIED HARD
Though he got to the event a little bit late but the Lagos big boy, Shina Peller who is the owner of Quilox Nite Club really partied hard when he arrived.
CONFUSION OVER BOBRISKY’S IDENTITY
You need to be there to witness it yourself. When the renowned online controversial star, Bobrisky arrived the event, people were confused about his identity. As usual, he sewed his Aso Ebi in women’s style and also made his hair with weave on. Those who knew him took selfies with him while others shunned him.
GBENGA ADEYINKA
& BABA TEE WERE THE MC
Popular stand-up comedians cum masters of ceremony, Gbenga Adeyinka De First and Tunde Brainard aka Baba Tee were the MC of the event. They really gave the account of professionalism in them as they cracked everyone up with their hilarious statements.
K1 ON BANDSTAND
The event kicked off few minutes to 6pm when the official musician of the day, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde aka K1 De Ultimate mounted the stage for his first performance. With him at the party, there was never a dull moment as he was dishing out his stuff diligently.
WHO DID WHAT?
The event would not have been on point if not for the great hands that Eniola Employed to cater for the event. They are Amala On Point owned by Alhaja Sekinat who have her offices at Chevron Estate, Adeola Odeku and Lagos Island, Laredo Small Chops, Scopy Fries, Bidikam Food Limited, Ice Box, Madam Lolly Kitchen, S World, Funmi T, De Cheff Service, Subtle Elegance Decoration, Events by MS. K, Rosohan Security, Swallow it, Royal Taste and many others.
GUESTS’ LIST
Tiwa Savage, Dija, Iyabo Ojo, Odunlade Adekola, Foluke Daramola, Baba Tee, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Femi Branch, Ayo Adesanya, Praiz, Gbenga Adeyinka, Sumbo Wilfunke, Tchidi Chikere, Bobrisky, Shina Peller, Segun Oniru, Adunni Ade, Dayo Amusa, Eme Isong, Ini Edo, Toyosi Adesanya, Kamilu Kompo, Sotayo Sikiratu Sindodo, Dupe Jayeosimi, Kaka, Olasheu Abana, Sunny Ali, Bukky Ayetigbo, Seyi Gboyega, Olamilekan Chuchill, Lepacious Bose, Bode Dosunmu, Funke Adesiyan, Abbey Lanre, Kudi Ogunro, Enitan Fashina and many others.
