All roads led to Aiyepe-Ijebu in Ogun State a few days back when the Shittu Family held a Grand Final Party in honour of their dad, and patriarch, Alhaji (Prince) Shafi Mobolaji Shittu, the great Aiyepe-Ijebu industrialist who produced the famous Aiyepe Lace in those good old days.
It is no longer news that Alhaji Shittu died several weeks back, after which he was given a befitting burial according to Islamic rites and an 8-day Fidau was held at his sprawling residence in Aiyepe-Ijebu, where was buried.
The big news was the grand Final Burial Party held a few days ago, as all the children of the deceased, who was the Baba Adinni of Aiyepe-Ijebu, in his lifetime, held separate parties to celebrate their dad.
Moni & Nikki Shittu, two beautiful daughters of Alhaji Shafi Shittu hosted a classy party that attracted the attendance of many dignitaries. A lot of celebrities stormed the grand party which had K1 on the bandstand.
It was indeed a big party as many Ijebu-Aiyepe Indigenes came out to honour Alhaji (Prince) Shafi Mobolaji Shittu, for a life well spent and for having helped many people across Ogun State.
The event was held at Alhaji (Prince) Shafi Mobolaji Shittu event centre which is very close to his residence. The event centre was once a company where the late businessman made the famous Aiyepe lace.
The Opening prayer was done by Barrister Oyefeso Adewale, as MC Malian and Tela Waheed dazzled everyone with comedy.
Many of Alhaji (Prince) Shafi Mobolaji Shittu’s family members and friends revealed a lot of things Baba did for them over the years and how he help many people in the Aiyepe-Ijebu community.
Because both Moni & Nikki are well-known Naija celebrity sisters in the US, where they live, with friends in the UK,a lot of their friends flew in to honour them, whilst their friends in Nigeria, rallied round them to celebrate Pa Shittu.
Dj Mabimpz Entertainment thrilled everyone.
He gave everyone good music. Many young ladies called for more music, as they enjoyed his performance, before the arrival of Fuji star, K1.
Food was served by PSC Tasty Pleasure, while drinks were served by Bottserves and Evevic Drinks & Entertainment.
It was not only a beautiful party, Nike & Moni Shittu stole the show @ their Dads Burial Party. They stood out distinctly looking stunning in their outfits with their friends.
They made fashion statements, as they appeared in two different outfits They also dragged many of their celebrity friends from London, the US and Nigeria to the party.
Over 100 Celebrity Big Babes made fashion statements @ the classy party.
The Ankara Fabrics looked simple, but many of the celebrity ladies turned it to beautiful outfits.
Some of their friends who made fashion statements were, Alhaja Shile Sobowale, Alhaja Morayo Balogun (MS), Ayo Lamina-Abu, Mrs Shittu Olayemi, Bola Omobola ( Espanol), Fola Ola, Yeye Asiwaju Rabiu Oluwa, Yeye Tola Oluwa, Olasumbo Ilori ( Symbolic Exclusive Fabric), Olori Fayinyola Danmole-Abdul, Mrs. Adejoke Biobaku, Sholape Kaffo, Efunwunmi Alfeed, Alli Balogun Lojede, Tutu Boston, Alhaja Kafilat Ogbara and many others, celebrity ladies.
We almost forgot to tell you how HRH Alaiyeluwa, Oba Abdul Wasiu Adewale Sobowale welcomed the retinue of Obas to Ijebu-Aiyepe.
Lots of Yoruba Obas graced the party, as HRH Alaiyeluwa Oba Sobowale welcomed each and every one of them to the party in Ijebu-Aiyepe. The Oba’s who were ushered into the venue included Oba Saheed Elegushi, Abepa Oba Adeyemi Adekeye, Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan, and many other Obas. The Akinsiku of Lagos looked dazzling.
Do you know K1 sang for over 7 hours? We can tell you that for free. That K1 is the undisputed leader in Fuji became clear at that party as dished out the great composition. The party was rounded up with K1’s lovely music,as family members and well-wishers all partied to the fullest.
—Report by Salisu Nurudeen in Aiyepe-Ijebu.
