The wedding of 2 prominent families took place in Ondo town when Oba Dr. Kiladejo, the Osemawe of Ondo’s daughter got married to Ibadan popular textile merchant, Jade Kudus’s brother, Akinola Esho. That Saturday, the 4th of July the two Ondo families , the Kiladejos and the Eshos became one, courtesy of their children, Yetunde Kiladejo and Akinola Esho. Despite the Ramadan period, the wedlock was a huge success and well attended by celebs. The registry was a strictly family affair on Friday 3rd of July at the Local Government Registry at Fumbi Fagun Estate, Ondo. From there, the wedding train moved to the Esho’s residence for breakfast, lunch and pre-night party. On Saturday 3rd July, the engagement/traditional wedding took place at the palace grounds in Ondo. Thereafter, there was another breakfast cum lunch service for guests. It was indeed a lavish ceremony. The reception held at the Event centre, Ondo- Ife Road. Ebenezer Obey was on the bandstand. BOLA DAVIES, City People Deputy Editor captured the two-day event with DEOLA SHITTU, the Ekiti/Ondo Correspondent.
UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM REVEALED
The salient lesson learnt at the wedding is that, the best thing that can happen to any couple is to belong to the same town. It makes the bond stronger between the couples. Such couples are best of friends and like siblings they have mutual families. The bride, Yetunde and her spouse, Akinola were like siblings. There was so much laughter, and camaraderie between them. Give it to Yetunde Kiladejo. Her beauty was electrifying just like her choice of clothes. Her groom, Akinola is dark, handsome and polished. He is an urbane gentleman. He is warm, jovial, down-to-earth and a good dancer. They enjoyed every bit of their wedding.
THEIR LOVE STORY
From their closeness, you would have thought they must have had an eight year courtship. But they met last year, through a friend in Ondo. They hit it off immediately. Akinola lives in Paris but came home for summer holidays. Right from the first day they met, they both knew they were altar bound. The bride shuttles between Paris and Nigeria and exactly a year after, they got married in their home town.
HAVE YOU SEEN A BRIDE WITH SIX MOTHERS?
The bride, Yetunde had six moms pampering her with love on her great day. The six of them are as good as her biological mother. Be it at the Registry, engagement or reception, they all wore the same “Aso Ebi” and showered her with love. Her mother, Olori Bamitale Kiladejo was literally blossoming with joy. Her daughter’s wedding is one of her happiest days. Olori Yinka Kiladejo and Olori Folayemi Kiladejo also played the roles of mom to the bride. Jade’s best friends “Princess, Yemi Bajowa, Ronke Olunloyo, Dupe Adeleke Sanni (though in America but powerfully represented by friends and family)” all played the roles of supportive moms to the bride.
HIGH TECH JEWELLERIES AND TRENDING SEQUINED LACES ON DISPLAY
Give it to the bride; she was the star at her wedding. Her white and gold Aso-Oke, her sequined laces for Registry and the reception parties were clinchers. She wore the best jewelries, both the Royal beads and the gold jewelries were high end. Nothing less was expected of her because of her pedigree. She shopped in Paris and Dubai for the wedding. The six bride’s mothers present shone like a million stars in their sequence lace. The high society women wore high end jewelries as expected. They include Folashade Akinlabi Fatshad, one of Ibadan’s richest women, Idera Ogunbajo, a Lagos socialite and close friend of Jade Kudus, Nike Adeleke, wife of Senator Isiaka Adeleke; Ronke Olunloyo and of course, Princess Bajowa. Jade Kudus was a quiet essential show stopper in all her appearances.
UNVEILING THE KILADEJOS, THE FIRST FAMILY OF ONDO KINGDOM
Dr. Kiladejo is a medical doctor with flourishing clinics. He is successful, calm and one of Ondo’s best exports. He is a principled monarch and is one of the most admired, well liked and respected Obas in Nigeria. He loves everything about Ondo and the Ondos love him. His children are well bred. In the palace are Olori Yinka Kiladejo, Olori Bamitale Kiladejo. Olori Folayemi Kiladejo. In the Kiladejo’s family tree are Prince Ereade Kiladejo, Princess Itiade Ladigbolu. Princess Adebola Osungbemiro, Prince Okunade Kiladejo, Princess Sijuwade Akinnuoje, Prince Adeburo Kiladejo, Princess Adesiku Kladejo, Princess Kofoworade Akindojutimi, Busayo Kiladejo, Nelson Osungbemiro and in-law to the Kiladejos, Prince Adewole Kiladejo. They were all actively involved in the wedding.
ONDO KINGDOM super rich & powerful stormed the event
There were about twenty notable prestigious families in Ondo. They are the most powerful and super rich like the Oladapos, Akinkugbes, Akinsetes, Akinolas, the Bademosi, etc. They were all at the wedding at the behest of the two families. Other VVIPs present were High Chief Sasere of Ondo Kingdom, High Chief Tomo Of Ondo, Chief Akinuoye, Oba Oludoko of Udoko in Ondo, High Chief Lisa of Ondo, Chief Sara Okiniyan, Chief Seyi Awosika, Chief Gilbert, Chief Adepekun, Chief Akinola, Chief (Mrs.) Iluyemi, High Chief (Mrs.) Gilbert, Chief Segun Adegoke.
WHERE WAS GOVERNOR OLUSEGUN MIMIKO?
Governor Olusegun Mimiko was to be one of the Chief hosts at the party. He is the VVIP Ondo indigene. He is very close to Oba Kiladejo and has a relationship with the Eshos. He was on vacation in the U.S. But some of his top aides were there. The Commissioner of Finance in Ondo State, Mr. Yele Ogundipe was there. He came with some of his friends.
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT BRIDE?
There were lots of silver spoon babes in the party. They are eligible, pretty, stylish and successful. They also have pedigree. They are babes that any guy ripe for marriage would love to consider. What’s more, they have names, character and good money. Some are also very resourceful. Present were Bola Akande, one of the most eligible girls in Nigeria, a wardrobe stylist, a director in Splash and C.E.O of different companies. She is a trending babe and her father is the Chairman of Splash FM. Another eligible big girl present is Jade Kudus daughter, Saidat Kudus. She is the C.E.O of Bast Mega (Aso ebi and catering) outfit. The bride’s friends are Sileola Fadugba, Esther Oguntuase, Caroline Ojo, Adejoke Sadeko and Arogun Iyabo Ogunsusi. Saidat Kudus friends present were Jumoke Adigun, Shubomi Taiwo, Oyinlade Azeez and Bola Ishola. They are all quality wife materials. They all stood out at the party.
THE GROOM’S FRIENDS ARE FULL OF SWAG
The guys at the party were uptown. Their table was hot. Friends of the groom are Mukaila Olowoposi, Folajimi Ayodeji, Gbenga Ogundokun, and Tunde Sodipe: Samlon (Babatunde Young) Muraina Ijelu: Fadekemi Osunwe, Gbolabo Akingbade and Dipo Famurewa.
X- RAYING THE ESHO FAMILY
The Esho family has similar character traits. They are all godly, humble and believe so much in family value. The first son is Chief Segun Benson. He is the patriarch of the family. He is very popular and rich. He is followed by popular society woman, Jade Kudus and they have equally rich and solid sisters in U.K; Olatunde Esho lives in America. He is yuppy. He flew from U.S.A for the two days wedding..
AND THE PARTY LORD BUHARI OLOTO CAME IN WITH THIRTY PARTY GENERALS
Call Buhari Oloto the biggest and oldest socialite in Nigeria and you won’t be wrong. Since the 70s, he has dominated the party scene till date. He came in with thirty big boys to honor the Eshos, who he is very close to, especially Segun Benson Esho. He was his colourful self. He danced and laughed and was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
THE ADELEKE CLIQUE TOOK THE PARTY TO ITS ZENITH
Senator Isiaka Adeleke and Dr. Adeleke (Chairman) as Dupe Sanni were absent but Demola Adeleke and his two friends and Chief S.B Bakare held sway at the party. Demola Adeleke is a dancing machine. He always stand out in parties. And he was his colorful self. Give it to Nike Adeleke, successful businesswoman she radiated poise, class and grace. Nike Adeleke is one woman who has everything, she is simple and humble. All these have sustained her success as a businesswoman, wife, mother and top society woman.
SOCIETY WOMEN STORMED THE PARTY
Two hundred society women partook in the twenty five thousand naira Aso-ebi. Jade Kudus is nice and well liked by all and sundry, but one hundred and fifty of them turned up. They distributed souvenirs, danced and made the party hot. Close celebrity friends of Jade Kudus sighted were Toyin Adegbola; she came with her stunning daughter. They look so much alike, Folasade Akinlabi, Mrs. Soyanwo, Idera Ogunbanjo, Iyabo Balogun, Taofekat Babayemi, Mrs. Sholagbade, Mrs. Oloye, Mrs. Onoh, Alhaja Erubami, Alhaja Fatade, Barrister Akinola Damak, etc.
TIMI OF EDE SHOWED LOVE AND ORANGUN OF ILA ALSO
Timi of Ede is a very polished Oba. He is elite. Ila of Oragun was also there. They came in a powerful entourage. They came at the behest of Jade Kudus. They were at the high table. Jade Kudus is seen as a “daughter of Ede and” “Oragun”.
GUESS WHO CAME IN?
Prophet Kasali of the Alaseyori Ministry is a highly anointed man of God. He is very close to Jade Kudus. He came with powerful entourage which includes Barrister Adekanbi, a former S.A under Governor Akala and a United Nations worker. Barrister Adekanbi and Prophet Kasali are usually challenged but are success stories.
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