LAGOS Big Babe, Yeye Oba Hosts Classy 40th

 •Gists From The Yellow Affair Party

For Lagos big babe, Abimbola Adefuye Adaramola, popularly called Yeyeoba, life surely begins at 40. Last Sunday, precisely the 17th of July, this amazing lady hosted friends and family to her lovely 40th birthday in Lagos. The families of Adaramola and Adefuye gathered together to celebrate the beautiful life of their daughter and daughter-in-law, who hit the big 40 in style. The birthday party took place at the Ade-Adegbite Hall, of Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos.

Yeyeoba surely had a filled day as she made herself happy all through. She had a lovely time around her children and family. She looked very beautiful for the night and opted for a sequined multicolour lace paired with green headgear. She later changed to a beautiful black and gold sequined dress for her reception party and her 3rd outfit was a lovely black dress. She glowed in all her outfits for the day.

Her husband is Barrister Kunle Adaramola, whom she bore 3 beautiful children for. He was the perfect host for the day as his family stood in for him, making sure his wife, children and all invited guests were well catered for. He lives abroad and was not able to attend the party.

The 40th birthday party started with an opening prayer by Mrs Ogunshile and a few minutes after, the anchor welcomed the guests, and made everyone dance. The celebrant was then ushered in by her retinue of friends.

As soon as she stepped into the hall, guests gave her a standing ovation. The celebrant's mother, Chief (Mrs) Comfort Adefuye, popularly called Beere of the Universe by her teaming friends and fans, was at the party to support her daughter. She was one of the first callers at the event. She was spotted wearing a beautiful yellow lace with a matching gele, she stood solidly behind her daughter. She also brought in an entourage of celebrity women who came to celebrate her daughter. So also was her Dad, Prince Ajibola Adefuye, he was indeed the happiest seeing his daughter surrounded by friends and family.

The birthday dinner venue was decorated beautifully in yellow and a touch of white with the celebrant’s corner mounted on the stage and decorated in white colours. Guests were treated to sumptuous meals and exotic drinks while a one-man music band, Mr Don serenaded guests with lovely music and happy birthday songs for the celebrant. One of the celebrant's friends handled the birthday toast while Pastor (Mrs) Olajumoke Kosoko, one of the bosom friends of the celebrant's mum, coordinated the cutting of the cake, she did it beautifully well and rained showers of prayers on the celebrant and her family. What of the celebrant's siblings? They outdid themselves as they stood behind and supported their sister in making sure her birthday party was a success. The celebrant's children also added colour to the event, her daughter Wuraola read her biography while Obaloluwa gave the vote of thanks.

The party ended with an all-dance party. It was fun all the way as the DJ supplied both old and new school music and kept everyone dancing for hours. The yellow colour dominated the event as many guests wore it. It was a colour which came out well on all the guests. All the celebrant's friends turned up in yellow, and the celebrant's mum's friends also glammed up their fashion game. Amongst the celebrity women who graced the occasion were Pastor (Mrs) Jumoke Kosoko of Jumiks Fabrics, Chief (Mrs) Atinuke Abioro, Barrister Shade Balogun of Celebrant and Celebrities Aso Oke, Alhaja Rianat Owoyemi of Rikaz Fabrics, Apase Rasheed Amodu, Alhaji Taofeek Amodu, Oba Musiliu Olayinka Akingbala, Alhaji Sikirulai Abodunrin, Princess Bunmi Adefuye, Prince Demolu Adefuye, Chief Mrs Raolat Ninalowo, Alhaji Jamiu Ninalowo, Mrs Bola Olorunfemi, Beere Mopelola Adefuye, Prince Julius Ajibola Adefuye, Prince Sabitiyu Aliyu Fashola and others.

The celebrant, Elizabeth Abimbola Adefuye Adaramola (aka YEYE – OBA) was born into the family of Prince Julius Ajibola & Chief (Mrs) Comfort Mopelola Adefuye. (known worldwide as Beere of the Universe) on the 5th day of July 1982. It is noteworthy that she is the second daughter and child of a family of four.

She began her early education at Crownrise Montessori School, Mafoluku, Lagos State, Thereafter, she proceeded to Nigeria Airport Authority Staff School for her Primary Education. On completion of her 1st school leaving certificate programme, she was admitted into Anglican Girls Model College, Surulere, Lagos State where she was crowned MISS ANGLICAN in 1999, the same year she graduated in high school, and secured a provisional offer to study for Diploma in Law at the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos. In order to raise her stakes in her future life, she proceeded to the renowned and prestigious Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, where she was one of the pioneer graduates; she meritoriously bagged a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication.

Upon graduating, she aligned herself with the National Youth Service Corp by serving at the Kwara State Government House, Ilorin, Kwara State. In pursuit of her dreams, she sought and secured employment with Arik Airlines and performed exceptionally well at various job descriptions and roles.

She further embarked on some courses in the IATA training programme and simulation courses. After a compelling career in the Aviation industry, she joined Pacama Global Resources Nigeria Limited, a fully owned family business and helped steer the course of its growth.

She held several positions which include Human Resources and Corporate Relations Manager. She is currently sitting on the board as an Executive Director, she got married to Barrister Kunle Adaramola in 2009 and the union is blessed with three adorable kids.

An avid reader, she also loves cooking for her pet dogs, and her openness to learning is noteworthy. Her life’s values are Trust, Honesty, Compassion and Mutual Respect. Her life truly and genuinely illuminates how selfless her love towards family is. Her compassion for the less privileged in society is remarkable. She continues to be a trailblazer in efforts aimed at the development of women.

She has an unusual Grace for problem-solving and a famous reputation for the cause of philanthropy. Notwithstanding, she can be quite shy with her amiable personality, she could be very fun loving, hilarious but she seldom exhibits her polished smile. She wishes to emphasize the role of her MOTHER who is her role model in life.

When the story of Yeye-Oba is being told, emphasis should be made, that she is resilient. Her birthday was a classy party to remember.

-TAYO OYEDIJI