•Blow-By-Blow Account Of The Superlative 2-In-1 Party
Oriental Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos was filled to the brim on Sunday 19th January 2019 as Lagos celeb woman Yeye Oge Olanrewaju Yusuf celebrates her 45th birthday and 20 years wedding anniversary with hubby Alhaji Yusuf. It will always remain a memorable day for this lovely couple as it was a double celebration for them. The classy 2-in-1 party attracted many big babes, top society women, politicians and prominent people from different parts of the world.
The party will always remain on the lips of many socialites because it was one of its kind. Apart from being a classy party, they left no stone unturned to make sure the party remains one of the best in 2020 and we can categorically tell you that it was a huge success and it cannot be easily forgotten. You want to know why?
We would tell you. They spent heavily to make sure they had the best and classy party in town. Of course, you might not be very familiar with their names because they are one of the rich who doesn’t make noise but whenever you see them at any function they always smell luxury. Yeye Oge Lanre Batlan is one of the most stylish society women whose fashion sense we admire.
She is very pretty and blessed with beautiful skin which makes everything she looks on her. City People Assistant Society Editor, ABIOLA ORISILE and TOYIN OGUNDIYA bring you hot gist from the superlative 2-in-1 party.
THE BIRTHDAY GIRL ANGELIC LOOK
Mention big babes in Lagos social scene who always make fashion statement at every function they attend, Yeye Oge Olanrewaju Batlan’s name will definitely pop-up. She proved that she is indeed a fashion icon on her day because she looked extremely gorgeous for her day. She makes people turn 360 degrees whenever she steps into a party, so you can just imagine how beautiful, classy and stunning she would look for her own party.
She is a lover of luxury things when it comes to fashion. On occasions that she chooses to look simple, she always smells luxury. Her first outfit for the party was breathtaking. She stole the show at her own party because she became the cynosure of all eyes immediately she came into the hall with her handsome hubby, Alhaji Alli Yusuf. They stepped into the hall and left every guest in awe because they both looked like newlyweds. Let us also add that were accompanied into the hall by their lovely kids. Their union is blessed with a boy and a girl and they also looked gorgeous for the party.
The girl wore the same outfit like her mum while the boy wore the same luxury suit like his Dad. Yeye Oge, Lanre Batlan’s fully embellished peach dress was like that of a bride. One would have thought they are about to get married.
Her hair was beautifully styled and designed like that of a bride and her beautiful set of 18karat gold complimented her look. We knew she would never disappoint us because she is known to be very fashionable.
THE KIDS SHARED THE LOVELY MOMENT THEY HAD WITH THEIR MUM
Mothers are super-natural beings, they are small gods to their children and every children will always have one or two beautiful moments with their mum which they will always remember. Their 2-kids came out to say beautiful things about their mother, they also spoke about the many things and sacrifices their mother has done for them.
COUPLE’S ROMANTIC DANCE
Here comes the most captivating moment at the party the two love birds displayed love in public. Let us not forget that apart from being her birthday, it was also their 20th wedding anniversary. Many guests couldn’t take their eyes off them as they displayed love like a new couple who just tied the knot. They held themselves romantically and were busy hugging and kissing each other. These two lovebirds have been together for over 2 decades and still counting.
And of course, they showed everyone that their love is still as fresh and strong like they started 20 years ago. They danced to the sweet and slow love music. At some point, they both became emotional, we guess they remembered how they started and how far they have come.
AARE ONAKAKANFO AND HIS LOVELY WIFE HONOURED THEM
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland and his pretty wife honoured them. He came in with some of his chiefs to celebrate this lovely couple. We also cannot easily forget his wife Ayinba Mojisola Gani Adams look for the party. She dazzled in the 2 Aso-Ebi, she rocked the first navy blue aso-ebi which was styled into a lovely dress, matching it with a beautiful 18carat gold earring. Her second look for the party was also stunning. She rocked the beautiful HOH sequence lace which was picked as the aso-ijo for the party. What about the beautiful 18carat gold set? It complimented her look.
HOW MUDASIRU OBASA’S ROLE CANNOT BE FORGOTTEN
The speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa played an important role at the event. He was the Chairman of the occasion. He gave a short speech at the event. He started by praying for the birthday girl and he also prayed that God will continue to keep them together. He said some words of encouragement to them and also advised everyone present at the event to always support each other in their marriage. He further said that keeping a marriage is one of the greatest problem many now, face in society.
So, they should be very prayerful and trust one another.
MANY NOLLYWOOD STARS DAZZLED AT THE PARTY
We noted many Nollywood stars who dazzled at the party. They were all gorgeously dressed in the beautiful aso-ebi. Do you want to know the Nollywood stars that came? We would tell you Ronke Ojo popularly known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke was one of the MCs. She also rocked the general aso-ebi. The beautiful and gorgeous Jaye Kuti was also there, she was styled in a beautifully embellished dress. What about the sexy and hot Ronke Odusanya popularly known as Flakky Ididowo. This pretty mother of one slayed effortlessly at the party, did we mention the flawless and curvy Nollywood star Biodun Okeowo? She also graced the occasion. A lot of people couldn’t help but admire her lovely shape and beautiful skin.
YEYE OGE LANRE BATLAN EMPOWERS 12 LESS PRIVILEDGED WITH 1.2 MILLION
Yeye Oge Lanre Batlan’s act of kindness is out of this world. Her passion for helping the needy is second to none. Just as she spares no cost to look good, she also never forget to help those in need.
At the party, she gave a short speech where she appreciated God for sparing her life. She said a lot of people would be wondering to know what she got for her birthday gift. Well, she said what she wants this year is to empower 12 people who are seriously so as to start up there own business. Immediately after ended her speech.
Her husband handed over the cheque to the 12 people that were selected.
WHO ARE BABES IN HOH ASO-IJO?
The classy 2-in-1 party had two aso-ebi. One is the general aso-ebi while the second one is the aso-ijo which she picked for her friends to rock the dance floor with her. We all know that HOH lace is a luxury lace which is the favourite of the rich babes and top society women.
Do you care to know those that rock the Purple HOH sequenced lace? Don’t ask further, we would tell you. To start the list is Mrs. Adejoke Sulemon who flew in from UK, Ayinba Mojisola Adams, wife of Aare Onakakanfo and (CEO Okikiolami textile), Mrs. Abosede Raymond (CEO bossom fashion), Alhaja Taofeekat Babayemi (CEO Palm 77 Hotel), Hajia Asisat Adeogun, Mrs. Joy Famutimi (CEO Eagle Tower Schools), Alhaja Idera Titilayo (Idera Fabrics), Alhaja Iyalaje Damorich (CEO Damorich Ventures), Alhaja Tawakalitu Oladosun (CEO Shop Perfect Supermarket), Alhaja Yetunde Wunmi, Mr. Dolapo Logan (CEO Dolly Fashion), Mrs. Bukola Olumofe (CEO Kids Clothing), Alhaja Monsurat Omowunmi, Mrs. Ronke Akinshade, Alhaja Opeyemi (CEO Opesco Standard) Mrs. Titilope Kuti (CEO FFPlus), Oloori Toheebat Dosunmu, Mrs. Fatimo Obitayo, Mrs. Kehinde Edna (CEO Eddy Beauty Spa), Alhaja Fatimo (CEO Fab Jewelry), Alhaja Idera Ogedengbe (ALAUSA), Princess Ademiju, Alhaja Bilikis Oyintomo Toha (CEO Oyinlomo Shoes).
WHAT MANY DON’T KNOW ABOUT THE BATLANS
Yeye Oge Olanrewaju Batlan and her hubby Alhaji Alli Batlan are not just fashionable but very hardworking. They run chain of successful businesses across the globe. They are the brain behind Bartlan Concept Ltd, Interiors Ltd located at Queens Plaza Sangotedo Ajah where they deal basically on building materials like stone coated roof, tiles, DS Korean brand and imported doors, they also have a big cosmetics brand known as Jewel Cosmetics Ltd. Her husband is the CEO while Yeye Oge Batlan is the MD.
YEYE OGE BATLAN DAZZLES IN 3 LUXURY OUTFIT
Beautiful and flawless, Yeye Oge Batlan is one of the most fashionable babes in Lagos social scene. When you are to mention big babes in the society that always make a fashion statements at every party they attend, she would surely make the top list. Her first outfit for the party was topnotch, she stole the show in that beautiful peach gown, all the guest couldn’t help but admire her lovely dress, she came into the hall like a queen and she was accompanied by her handsome king and her lovely children who also dazzled in the beautiful outfits.
Her first outfit was designed by Bossom Fashion Store, U.K. She is one of the biggest designers in the U.K. that many celebrities rush to. Her lovely 18carat gold set for her first outfit was from Bisi Okunola a big gold merchant. Who doesn’t know this popular male stylist Hairbysleame?
Yes, he styled her hair. Did we mention she rocked 3 luxury outfits? And of course, she also rocked different 18carat gold set on each outfit.
Yeye Oge Batlan is a lover of gold, we can even describe her as a gold collector and she didn’t disappoint us on her big day. She rocked a 22carat Italian custom made by Kanz Jeweller alongside her luxury fucial pink HOH lace as her second outfit.
She got her HOH lace from Bossom Fashion Store U.K. yes, she is not just a designer but a big fabric merchant. She got her aso-oke from Rainsville. Her third outfit was the mother of all. She rocked a multi-coloured HOH sequence lace, which is also one of the latest editions. It was also from fashion store. Her huge, beautiful and unique 18carat gold set was also from Bossom Fashion. Let us tell you about the shoe and bag she wore. Just as she is a gold freak, she is also a lover of quality shoes and bag.
She rocked the Italian Vero Cuoio Shoe and bag and it complimented her gorgeous look. You many want to know who did her make-up, it was done by one of the biggest make up artist in town Demi Williams.
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER PRICELESS MOMENT
Tears of joy rolled down their cheeks as her pretty daughter dedicated one hour to say beautiful things about her mum. She started by showing some documentations of the nice moment she had with her mum and family. She took the microphone and began to recite the panegyrics of her dear mother in a way that got her mother so emotional and they both began to shed tears of joy. Her mother left and sit and ran to hug her beautiful daughter who was kneeling down.
WHO PLANNED THIS CLASSY PARTY?
This talk of the town party was planned by Goldit Event Solution. When Goldit Event Solution handles your party, everything becomes a success, aside from the fact that there were varieties of food served by the Oriental Hotel. She still was the best vendors to handle the party.
Did we mention the beautiful decor? The decor was heavenly, it was eye-catching, how else do we describe this lovely decor? It was enticing and magnificent, everybody at the event was very curious to know the event planner.
PRINCESS TOYIN KOLADE STANDS OUT
The ever pretty and radiant Princess, Toyin Kolade, the Iyalaje of Apapa, Lagos, stands out in a beautiful luxury white dress. We all know her for luxury. Right from her head to her toe, everything speaks volumes and class.
ROLL CALL
Chief Adewale Saranda and his pretty wife, Tope Saranda, Alhaji Mutiu Are, Kabiyesi Oniyere and Oloori Seyi Oniyere, Mr and Mrs. Kunle Ajagbe, Alhaji and Alhaja MKO, Alh. Musa Sulemon Abiodun, Alhaji and Alhaja Oloyede, Alhaji and Alhaja Ameer Adeyemo, Alhaji and Alhaja Abdul Mojeed Adebayo, Alhaja and Alhaji Muniru, Alhaji and Alhaja Saheed Delash, Barrister Satar, Sesan Braimoh, Chief Oritate Adeniyi, Alhaji Ayinla Lawal Oba Elejigbo of Lamgbosa, Oba Tajudeen Afolabi Elemoro, Chief Awoyemi, Hon. Tokunbo, Alhaji and Alhaja Jubreel Kareem, Alhaji Rafiu Olufunmi, Alhaji Musbau, Alhaji Imam Lateef Ekundayo, Alhaja Ekundayo, Alhaja Idera Titilayo, Alhaja Taofikat Babayemi, Mrs. Jumoke (Elsie Fabrics), Mrs. Bidemi Arikeade, Shaffy Bello, Mr. Sulemon Laidi, Joe Odumakin, Alhaja Abibat Ajasa, Otunba Sesan Rufai, Alhaji and Alhaja Fatai Balogun, Alhaja Tawakalitu Oladosun, Wasiu Lawal, Alhaji Rafiu Olufunmi, Alhaji and Alhaja Oshunkoya, Bismillah Oriyomi, Alhaja Adebowale, Alhaja Jubril, Mrs. Gbemisola Braimah a.k.a. Posh Gbemmy, Aderonke Makanjuola, Osibodu Naomi, Alhja Mohammed, Oloori Sancha Makari, Ayeye Olubunmi, Yewande Gomez, Mrs. Modupe Aliu, Remileku Adeyelu, Bunmi Ayuba, Grace Iretoa, Hon. Mrs. Tonye Briggs Oniyide, Sola Bello, Tunmida Okanlawon, Adebimpe Fetuga, Oloori Olanike Adekeye.
