•How Oba GBOLAHAN LAWAL Met Oloori MARYAM Over 20 Yrs Ago
Since Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, one of Lagos prominent rulers who is the Oniru of Iruland became the king a few weeks ago, his pretty wife, Oloori Maryam Lawal has become one of the Lagos Queens whom many society women just can’t get enough of. The beautiful Queen who has been in the spotlight since then isn’t only admired because of her high fashion sense, but because many couldn’t stop talking about how much this celebrity royal couple complement one another in looks and brains.
It didn’t come to many of the Lawals family and friends as news to see Oloori Maryam standing tall among many Lagos Queens. She has always been stylish in her dressing even before she became the Queen.
As the Commissioner’s wife back then, she had high taste despite being modest.
This was why many couldn’t help but watch out for her after she became the Queen to see what her new style will be. Of course, Olori Lawal has stepped up her fashion game. In the last few weeks after she became the Queen, she has set the bar so high that many simply watch her with admiration whenever she steps out.
Did you ask, “Step Out”? Yes, the parties haven’t kicked off fully due to Covid-19 pandemic but this celebrity couple whose social media pages have been bubbling with activities since Sunday, June 7th, 2020 has to be one of the celebrity couples widely admired by many. Oloori Maryam has been on many ‘A’list’ celebrities page. This is because her face beat is always handled by Nigeria’s number 1 celebrity Vendor, Banke Meshida of BMPRo and her fabrics are only sourced from Nikkycoverings and Elsies Fabrics.
What about her 28carat Gold and diamond collections. They are special as she only goes for 18carat gold and Diamonds that will always make her stand out as a Queen. She has always had eyes for details.
When Oloori made her first official appearance at her husband’s coronation, Oloori Maryam rocked a white silver luxury lace, while her makeup was done by Banke Lawal of BMPRO. Her coral royal beads with a diamond stopper blended perfectly with her attire.
What about her look for her husband’s photoshoot at 50?
That picture shut down Social media for days. During the photoshoot, Oloori dressed like an African Queen that she is and her attire complimented her husband’s flowing agbada.
Though the Lawals are not new on Lagos social scene, they have always been popular yet, they hardly are in the news. They enjoy their space and many love them to the bone. Another thing many love about the royal couple is the fact that Kabiyesi and his Oloori never fail to show one another love when the need arises.
While many admire their royal look which complements one another, others are amazed that Kabiyesi, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal is never shy to show his wife love and support to the admiration of all.
One of the most evident was the video which surfaced online a few days ago when Kabiyesi turned 50 years. It was Kabiyesi’s special moment with his pretty Queen at 49.
Then, Oba Omogbolahan wasn’t king and his wife was seen telling her friends to say thank you to Kabiyesi on her behalf.
While many admire this celebrity couple, one question that many people couldn’t help asking whenever they see Kabiyesi and his wife is, how did Kabiyesi and his wife of over 20 years become friends? What is their love story like?
Well, let us gist you that Oloti Maryam is also a Police Officer like her husband, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal. Like her husband, she was once a Police Officer before venturing into business. Those who know revealed to this magazine that Oloori Maryam and her husband were coursemates. They both met at Police College in Kano. They started as friends before one thing led to the other and the rest is history.
They were both graduates before they joined the police. They were same rank offices before Oloori Maryam resigned to join the private business.
She has been married to her husband for over 20 years and the union is blessed with a boy and a girl.
– Abiola Orisile
