It Wasn’t A Whimper But Bang Of A-listers Attendance, As Femi Otedola & Siblings Stage Beyond Expectation Burial For Dad, Michael Otedola

Femi Otedola, the man of commerce staging a return to former throne as one of the Kings of business passed the social acceptance and reckoning litmus test.

The burial he championed for Late father and governor of Lagos state, Michael Otedola was littered with a collage of celebrated and parameter setter identities from all walks of life.
And leading the pack were President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience and mentor turned foe, former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Two major gladiators at the same event, sitting side by side.

And according to witnesses the mien weren’t for show, but presence of those that came to celebrate the times and life of the father of one of their own.

For a man returning from a sharp business bend- and attendant adversity that almost transformed him a business and social pariah, the feat is tagged ‘arrestingly impressive’.

Here is a link to societynowng.com’s news break on expectations on the burial for background

http://www.societynowng.com/Femi-Otedola-Begins-Test-Of-Return-To-Reckoning-Status-Burial-For-Dad-Ex-Gov-Michael-Otedola

Sources confirmed right from the first day special tribute curtain raiser on Wednesday May 28 2014, all to the third day grand finale reception Friday May 30 2014 – the burial train that caused quite a stir at in Epe, Lagos state wasn’t shy of envious presence.

Amongst other heavy economic, Social and political hitters at the celebration of life were africa’s richest, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Richest woman Folorunsho Alakika, Governors Babatunde Fashola, Ibikunle Amosun & Sullivan Chime, Tony Elumelu, Olusegun Osoba, Peter Obi, Donald Duke, Arume Oteh, Nduka Obaigbena, Ministers Musiliu Obanikoro & Edem Duke, Stella Okoli, Abike Dabiri, Otunba Subomi Balogun, Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, Jim Ovia, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Dele Momodu, Deputy Gov Segun Adesegun, Speaker Adeyemi Ikuforiji, Mayor Akinpelu, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Gbenga Ashafa, Mike Oghiadome and 28 staff of office from first class traditional rulers.

Part of the drama and highlights of the events saw Africa’s richest Aliko Dangote dance like no other for long spell of time the musical artistry of king of world beats, Sunny Ade.

The 111 years old church that played host to the funeral rite, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ibonwon was transformed into a definition of modern place of worship.

Odoragunshin – Ibown road, the passage from the deceased’s country home to the church in Ibonwon got ‘rejuvenated’ with fresh tar.

D.J Cuppy(Florence Otedola) , daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola was one of the entertainers that thrilled guests with ‘great music’ at the affair.

The reception was a 3 in 1 hook up. There was one for church members, another for the community and the third, a show stopper staged at St Patricks Grammar school had delightful duo Seyi Law and stand up comic redefined Basket Mouth working hand in glove to keep the guest titillated.

Torchlight of the host clan, Femi Otedola showed seriousness of purpose in attaining resounding success with his father’s burial. And he did. He is said to take pains to arrive well before guest, particularly on the final day to oversee fine-tuning of arrangements and personally welcome all. This is despite contracting able hand Funke Bucknor of Zapphaire Events to manage and oversee the whole affair.

Here is a link to societynowng.com’s newbreak on the celebratory death that kick started the chain of events.

http://societynowng.com/Mega-Owambe-Party-Looms-As-Billionaire-Bizman-Femi-Otedola-Wealthy-Father-Sir-Michael-Otedola-Dies-At-87