It is known that every landmark achievement in Africa and Nigeria particularly often calls for a big celebration. This and many other reasons made Prince Yommy Ogungbe, the CEO of De-Prinnoc construction company throw an elaborate party at his Badagry hometown on Sunday, May 30th, 2021 where it was all celebration galore.
From political juggernauts to
royal fathers and other notable celebrities, the event practically brought the
ancient Badagry city back to life again. It was simple, everyone came for
Prince Yommy Ogungbe who is now popularly known as Imole Eko and he didn’t
disappoint with the entertainment of guests.
In this report, DAMILARE SALAMI 08155134152 brings you in details, all that went down at the
event.
ABOUT THE CELEBRANT, PRINCE YOMMY
OGUNGBE
Prince Yommy Ogungbe is the MD,
CEO of De Prinnoc constructions, a company that works alongside the National
Inland Waterways Authority to construct link bridges in-between communities
that are separated by a body of water in Lagos. On Tuesday, July 15 2020,
Prince Yommy clocked 51-years and he had a very low key celebration due to the
lockdown rule.
A man of many sides, Prince Yommy
Ogungbe is a well-known philanthropist and businessman who is very popular in
Lagos because of the number of lives he has touched. His good works in business
and philanthropy earned him the prestigious City People Award for Excellence a
few weeks ago.
POPULAR YORUBA COMEDIAN, OKELE
ANCHORED THE EVENT
Okele is a popular comic Nollywood
actor in the Yoruba movie industry, his real name is Tunde Usman. He has been
acting for over 20 years and he is famous for his comic character in Yoruba
movies. Tunde Usman has been popular with the name “Okele” even before he
produced his own movie. He is not just an actor, he is a movie producer and
also an MC and he is so good at what he does. Okele is one of the few comic
actors making waves in the industry. He combined his acting skills and the
mastery of ceremony to give Prince Yommy Ogungbe’s guests an event of a
lifetime. You could tell from the audience, how well they enjoyed every bit of
Okele’s performance.
JIMMY AGBAJE WAS THE SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje popularly
known as Jimi Agbaje or JK is a Nigerian Pharmacist and popular Politician. He
was the 2015 PDP’s Lagos State Governorship candidate, but he lost out to the
eventual winner Akinwunmi Ambode. He was the 2019 Lagos State gubernatorial election
candidate for PDP in the 2019 general elections.
Jimi Agbaje is one of the
strongest faces of the PDP in Lagos, having contested for the Lagos governor
three times under the platform. He appeared at the event and changed the mood
of the party simply because many were not expecting to see him. He expressed
pure love for another shining star of Lagos and encouraged Prince Yommy to
continue his philanthropic works in Lagos. "Everyone that matters is
noticing what you are doing and I’m sure that you will get bountiful rewards
for it, he said.
POPULAR ISLAMIC CLERIC, SHEIKH
BUHARI OMO MUSA SERMONIZED
Sheikh Buhari Omo Musa is a
popular Islamic cleric in Lagos. He is known for the truth and his hard punch
messages. He was saddled with the responsibility of blessing the new house and
also preaching to the congregation. Did he do well? That is an understatement.
His messages were a huge take home for everyone at the event. He encouraged the
congregation to stay focused on Allah, remain kind to others and live in peace
and harmony with their neighbours.
DR ADE DOSUNMU WAS PRESENT TOO
A former Director-General,
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Ade Dosunmu is
a popular socialite and a former President of the prestigious Eko Club. He was
one of the VIPs that graced Prince Yommy Ogungbe’s housewarming party.
Everyone who knows Dr Dosunmu
knows that he is a very stylish man; he came in style and added glamour to the
event. He was one of the personalities that received huge cheers from the
teeming crowd.
…AND THE ROYAL FATHERS SHOWED UP AS WELL
Oba Claudius Dosa Akran the current paramount ruler of Badagry was unavoidably absent but he was fully
represented by his staff of office and two of his high chiefs who played all
the roles required of the Oba Akran himself.
The current Alapa of Apa Kingdom,
Oba Oyekan Adekanmi Ilufemiloye Ajose, Possi 111 came to celebrate one of his
own. There is no doubt that Prince Yommy Ogungbe is a son of the soil who has
attracted the high and mighty in the Badagry community and Lagos at large.
Apa is a historic community in
Badagry division of Lagos State. It is one of the oldest settlements in
Badagry. The majority of people from Apa are of Awori and Ogu extraction.
Located Northwest of Badagry division, the settlement is bordered to the north
by the Badagry creek and in the east by Badagry town and to the south are
settlements close to the Atlantic.
THE ESHINLOKUN FAMILY REPRESENTED
TOO
For many who don’t know that
Prince Yommy Ogungbe is a member of the Eshinlokun Royal family in Lagos, it
was brought to the fore at his housewarming ceremony. The Eshinlokun royal
family were led by the Olori Ebi, Prince Ibrahim Kolawole Eshinlokun. Other
members of the Eshinlokun family in attendance are Prince Tajudeen Fowowe
Ehinlokun and Prince Ogungbe Afolabi Peters.
THE IMOLE EKO FOUNDATION WAS
REPRESENTED
The Imole Eko Foundation is an
offshoot of Prince Yommy Ogungbe. It is a platform that represents all his
philanthropic gesture to Lagosians and beyond. In the last UTME exam, about 250
candidates were sponsored under this platform. Members of the foundation stood
out in their unique identity to felicitate with their boss.
SAHEED OSUPA SERENADED
King Saheed Osupa is a popular
Fuji maestro. He was on the bandstand at the event. He needs no introduction
when it comes to entertainment. He gave everyone at the event a reason to stay
back till the very end. Simply put, his entertainment was out of this world.
Saheed Osupa and Prince Yommy
Ogungbe has come a long way and it is no surprise that the latter takes up
performances at every Prince Yommy’s event. They are not just friends, they
have become brothers and the way they related at the event said it all.
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