Everyone unequivocally rejoiced as the Paramount Ruler in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, HRM Alaiyeluwa Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, LLB (Hons), B.L, LL.M, Emugoriade 1, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, ascended the throne of his forefathers on the 26th of November, 2016. There is no much ado that the choice of a quiet achiever, talented, eloquent, liberal, visionary, committed, cultured, goal-getter, an orator and a profound gentleman, will surely bring progress to Igbogbo Kingdom.
The Coronation Ceremony started on the 19th of November, 2016 with a Press Conference. The Chairman Central Working Committee for the Programme, Hon. Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola unfolded the 7days activities for the Coronation to the gentlemen of the press.
The first day which was Monday 21st of November, 2016, an interdenominational service took place at the Adeboruwa Palace in the morning, while Lagos State Ministry of Justice Football Team took on Igbogbo All Stars Football team on a novelty match at Igbogbo Sports Stadium later in the evening, the Match ended in a 1-1 draw.
The second day was a colourful Children Day/Symposium at the Palace of Adeboruwa, both Private and Public Schools were in attendance and participated in the cultural Display. Some of the Schools include: Oreyo Grammar School Igbogbo, Zumratul Islammiyah Grammar School Igbogbo, Keme Balogun Secondary School Ibeshe, Community Grammar School Baiyeku, Elepe Secondary School, Homat Group of Schools, Hasibunalahi Private School, Gold Line Private School, Audus De' Great School, amongst others.
It was the night of the performing Artistes at Adeboruwa Palace in the evening time. The programme witnessed the presence of some of the great Nigerian Nollywood actors and actresses such as, Oga Bello, Omo'ba Jide Kosoko, Nurudeen Omidina (Baba Suwe), Mrs Hassan (Iya Awero) and many more.
The third day was slated for the Cultural Performance amongst the various traditional Groups, this was scheduled for the morning. The Kegites mounted the podium at Night and gave a stunning performance to the people of Igbogbo Community at the Adeboruwa Palace. One of their leaders, Mr Muiz Aroyewun expressed joy towards the present atmosphere in Igbogbo Kingdom.
The fourth day was on Thursday 24th of November, 2016, when the Prince and Princess of HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali were glamorously received back to the Palace after 3 months on traditional exile in the morning.
The Oloja and Artisans in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA took the centre stage on a colourful momentum. There were presentations of gifts to Kabiyesi coupled with singing and dancing that painted the air. Later in the night, the Omobas in Igbogbo Kingdom took the stage to rejoice with the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo. Fadugba, Ayanfolu, Rademo, Ijaolu and Oshinbokunren Royal families were all there to add colour to the programme.
The fifth day was unarguably a significant day in the history of Igbogbo Kingdom. It was the day for the Muslim Thanksgiving Services, HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali had his Jumat prayer with Sheik Muyideen Ajani Bello and other top spiritual fathers at Igbogbo Central Mosque. He was later accompanied back to the Palace, on a Horse while people were rejoicing. Sheik Akinbode , the founder, NASFAT and Sheik Muyideen Ajani Bello delivered a soul lifting message to Kabiyesi and the hundreds of people gathered at the Palace.
The sixth day was the epic of them all, Saturday, 26th of November, 2016, it was a day the people of Igbogbo will never forget in a hurry. Woro Dance was observed in the early morning, while the youth of Igbogbo were singing and dancing round the community.
The attention was later shifted to Igbogbo Sports Stadium where the grand finale took place. The event which was entertained by King Wasiu Ayinde (K1) and Taye Currency was witnessed by eminent personalities across the globe. The attendance includes the religious fathers from the Islamic faith, led by Sheik Dhikirulahi Andu, the Chief Imam of Igbogbo, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, and other eminent personalities of the Christian Community, The Majestic emissaries of our Royal Fathers from in and outside the State can not be ignored, the Ayangberen of Ikorodu, HRM Oba Kabir Shotobi, HRM Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Alaketu of Ketu, Obateru of Egbin, Olubeshe of Ibeshe and many Obas with their Chiefs were all in attendance. Political Leaders, led by Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, Alhaji Seriki (a. k. a. Bamu), Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun Chief Kaoli Olusanya, Chief Dele Olowu, Prince Adesegun Ogunlewe, Otunba Ayodele Elesho, to mention but a few. Members from State and National Assemblies, Hon Babajimi Benson, Hon SOB Agunbiade, Hon Nurudeen Sholaja-Saka, Hon Alimi from Eti-Osa. Members of the Lagos State Cabinet, led by Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Local government Affairs, Acting Commissioner and Special Adviser on Tourism, Art and Culture, Hon Adebimpe Akinsola, Permanent Secretaries, Board of Directors, Local government Council Administrators, and many other top government functionaries were all present. The Olojas led by Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Chief Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, Artisans, Groups, Associations and different families were all there to be part of history.
In the course of the Coronation, the Chairman of Multichoice Nigeria Limited, owners and operators of brands such as DSTV, Supersports and GoTv, Mr Adewunmi Adedeji Ogunsanya (SAN) was honored as Baba Oba of Igbogbo Kingdom, the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Chief Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo was also honored as Iya Oba of Igbogbo Kingdom, while a renowned woman who specializes in various fabrics, jewellery and head gear (Gele) was honored as Iya Gbobaniyi of Igbogbo Kingdom.
On the seventh day, HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali and his Chiefs with family members went to both Methodist Church Igbogbo and Eleja Church Igbogbo for Thanksgiving Services to return glory and honour to God Almighty.
SHAKIRU SEIDU,
Publisher, Igbogbo/Bayeku Info Magazine,
The genuine VOICE of the People
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