By Bisodun Bassey
It was a celebration galore as top societal celebrities stormed the residence of the international caterer and socialite, Mrs Alaba Ogunbayo, popularly called Iyameto, on the Ringroad, Ibadan, Oyo State, on August, 18th, 2023 to celebrate her birthday. Iyameto is the owner of the popular Ibukun Olu Catering Services.
A grand thanksgiving reception was held for Mrs. Ogunbayo at her place of worship, the New Orisun Ayo Church of Zion, headed by the General Overseer, Pastor Solomon Ikuemola, who accorded the celebrant fondly called Iya’kuemola with much respect.
The Ondo-born musician, popularly called Akela, got people’s attention to a danceable rendition.
Accolades were given by Ministers, Elders, Baba Ijo, well-wishers, son, and daughter-in-law, co-landlords, Engr Olukayode Adegunwa. Among them was Erelu Modupe Martins of Holy Cross C&S Ona-Ope Mi Po, who described Ibukun Olu as an encourager with words of healing; “her strength gave me comfort”. While a co-landlady, Iya Niyi said, “I must confess that “the celebrants’ zealousness and strength are exciting.”
Among others present were Mrs Toyin, and Mrs Jubrli the C.E.O DOF Catering Institute described her as a disciplinarian, while Iya ewe of C& S Church of Zion, Zuzan Gold, also described Ibukun Olu as a giver and a caring mother, with her last fruit, Mr and Mrs Segun Ogunbayo.
