VETERAN journalist and entrepreneur, Sola Adebayo, popularly called Asiwaju (Trailblazer), will on Saturday 7th September, 2024, celebrate the 90 years birthday of his mother, Alhaja Rafatu Anike Ibiladun Adebayo.
The ceremony holds 10:00a.m at the popular Jogo Centre, along Liberty Road in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Top government officials and dignitaries across the country, including some past and present political office holders, expected to honour Mama on her birthday.
Adebayo, the Delta State based Journalist and businessman had worked for national dailies such as Vanguard, The Punch, National Mirror.
It was learned that some governors are expected at the occasion, include governors of Delta, Taraba and Oyo states, Sheriff Oborevwori, Agbu Kefas and Seyi Makinde respectively.
Also, some ministers and members of the National Assembly from the Niger Delta and the South West, including Senator Ede Dafinone, Senator Thomas Onowhakpo, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi and Mr Ben Etanabene are expected.
Besides business moguls, commissioners and political appointees in Delta State, some editors of various media, executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the national and states levels are expected at the event.
Meanwhile, legendary Yoruba Juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade, is expected to perform as a special guest artiste.
Also, the Urhobo Royal Ema Dancers of Agbarha Kingdom and cultural troupes from Ijaw, Itsekiri will also perform at the ceremony.
