•Details Of The 2-Day Party In IBADAN
Friday 5th February, 2021, veteran broadcaster, Bisi Olatilo’s elder brother, Prince Samuel Adeoba Latilo was buried in style in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. The burial ceremony kicked off on Thursday 4th February, 2021, with Christian Wake, at the deceased residence, Azeez Amoo Street, Alakia, Ibadan.
Funeral and thanksgiving services were held at All Souls Cementary, Ologuneru/Eruwa Road, Ibadan. Where the deceased’s body was committed to mother earth. Guests were later hosted into a mini but colourful reception at Baba’s residence. It was, indeed, a celebration of a life well spent of Prince Samuel Adeoba Latilo, as children, family and friends gathered to pay their last respect.
City People Magazine’s Correspondent, Dare Adeniran and Photo Journalist, Wale Osanyintola were at the burial ceremony and brought you some gists from the well-attended party. It must also be noted that all COVID-19 protocols were strictly observed. That perhaps was the reason why the family decided not to have an elaborate party.
As moderate as the party was, however, it was still colorful and a burial ceremony befitting of an accomplished man and a leading light that Baba truly was. The best of the best party vendors were engaged for the party. All kinds of food, both local and continental dishes, as well as choice drinks, were made available in abundance. Not to talk of the finger foods and exotic drinks. Karee Catering, Omokehinde Alamala are some of the caterers who provided the sumptuous dishes at the party. Seraph Chiller and New Town handled drinks, M.C Crown anchored the events. While Kaka Band was on the bandstand. Enjoy it.
THE LIFE & TIME OF PRINCE SAMUEL ADEOBA LATILO
To say Baba lived a fulfilled life would be an understatement. He is being described by many as a rare gem, a man of impeccable character in his lifetime. Prince Samuel Adeoba Latilo was born in Kano in 1948. He was born into the family of Pa Adeponle and Mrs. Mariam Foyeke Latilo (of the blessed memory) of Ile Agbajuomi Compound in Boluwaduro Local Government area of Osun State.
The Igbajo Prince had his elementary education in Kano and Ibadan from 1955 to 1960. He also attended Kiriji Memorial College, where he sat and came out in flying colours in his West African School Certificate and GCE A’ Level examinations. Baba was an alumnus of the prestigious University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, where he obtained his BSc Econs (bias Accounting) between 1970 and 1973.
He was part of the first set to attend the National Youth Service Corps program in 1973. Prince Samuel Latilo started his career with United Bank for Africa (UBA) as an Organisation & Methods Officer in 1974. He later joined the Nigerian Tobacco Company, Zaria as the Financial Accountant, Management Accountant and Internal Auditor. He moved to North Breweries, Kano as a Senior Accountant and served in various capacities which include Purchasing Manager, Finance Manager, Chief Accountant and AGM (Finance & Admin).
In 1988, he returned to Ibadan and joined the University of Ibadan Ventures as the Managing Director/CEO until he retired in 1994, after a successful and fulfilled career. Baba, however, ventured into private business and other things after his retirement. His business interest cuts across Real Estate, Agriculture and Hospitality. He was Chairman, Dynasty Hotels and Logistics. He received several awards and honours and fellowships for his dedication, contribution and outstanding performance.
He was involved in several humanitarian and social-cultural organisations including Paul Harris Fellow Rotary Club of Nigeria (Agbowo Chapter), Fellow, Institute of Administrative Accounting, Member Governing Council Igbajo Polytechnic (first community polytechnic in Nigeria), President, Igbajo Development Association (IDA) between 2001 and 2003. He was an active member of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church and was ordained as a Special Apostle.
Prince Samuel Adeoba Latilo was married to his heartthrob of over 45 years, Iyabo Latilo (New Afolabi). Their union was blessed with four children and many grandchildren. He was an incredible role model of tremendous influence to the growth of many (young and old) within and outside his family. He lived a fulfilled life and died at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Mrs, Iyabo Latiwo (Nee Afolabi), children and many grandchildren.
AT THE CHRISTIAN WAKE
The fact that Baba lived a dedicated life not only for himself but to God and the people around him manifested at the Wake-Keep, held at his residence on Thursday 4th February, 2021. People turned out en masse to honour him for the last time. The service, anchored by Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church, Land of Blessing Branch, Liberty District, was, indeed, a glorious one. This should be expected, Baba wasn’t only an active member of the Church but an ordained Special Apostle. He was a great vessel to the Church as a whole and particularly Liberty District, Ogo Oluwa Bus/Stop, Airport Road, Alakia, Ibadan.
MEET BABA’S LOVELY CHILDREN
Prince Samuel Adeoba Latilo was blessed with four adorable children, who are all grown and doing wonderfully well in their various chosen fields. They are Aderonke Babs Ogunmefun, a Sectional Head at one of the leading security agencies in Nigeria; Adegoke Latilo; Oluwabanwo Latilo and Oluwatosin Odulaja and many grandchildren.
BISCON BOSS WAS FULLY REPRESENTED
The popular veteran broadcaster and BISCON boss, Prince Bisi Olatilo is the younger brother of the deceased. Though he couldn’t make it to the event, but was ably represented by his beautiful wife, Mrs. Folashade Olatilo. Who played the role expected of her excellently well and made sure everything went as planned. Recall that Chief Bisi Olatilo just survived the deadly coronavirus.
ABOUT THE OGUNMEFUNS
Aare Babalola Ogunmefun is the deceased’s first daughter, Mrs. Aderonke Babs Ogunmefun’s husband. He is a trained lawyer and a serial entrepreneur. He is President, Signature Profile, a clothing company that specializes in uniform production and high-end unisex clothing. CEO Iye Farms, Foods and Water Ltd. He really played a role of a good in-law at the party. He wasn’t there alone; his family and friends were present. His mum, Mrs. Adebola Ogunmefun (widow of the late Revd. Isaacson Ogunmefun), as well as his brothers, Babajide Ogunmefun (Jaidisaacson Clearing Agency) and Architect Adebayo Ogunmefun of First World Communities were all present at the party.
WITH LOVE FROM OSUN APC
There was an array of top celebrities at the party. The guests list cuts across different sectors; religion, business, social and politics. So the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was fully represented too. The team was led to the party by their Chairman, Mr. Gboyega Famodun. Also present were the likes of the former Commissioner of Information and Strategy in the State, Chief Sunday Akere and several others.
BIG MEN & WOMEN IN THE HOUSE
As expected of the event of such magnitude, good number of high-flying celebrities, both male and female, graced the occasion. Their presence, definitely, added more colour and glamour to the whole event. They came from different parts of Nigeria and even beyond the shores of the country to honour the Latilos. The list includes Alhaja Serifat Alebiosu, Lanre Osinoiki, Hakeem Okunola, Sidney Babatunde Allo, Adenike Kehinde Bakare, Prince Adeoye Ajibade, Chief Tunde Fagbenle, Mrs. Bukky Fagbenle, Prince & Mrs. Adekunle Famodun, Tayo Yusuf and a whole lot of others.
THE ROLL CALL
Special Apostle (Dr.) Adeniyi Ogundare; Prof. Dawodu; Prof. M.C.A Agotola; Prof. M.A Okufuwa (JP); Prince Akingbade Latilo; Yemi Okulola; Funmi Okulola; Florence Kolawole; Chief T. Oyewoga; Ademola Odulaja; Alhaji Kunle Asekun; Mrs. Alamudun Alana (Nee Latilo); Tayo Yusuf (Westland Property); Segun Bankole (Octaeight Property); Wale Lawal; Niyi Bakare; Oluomo Sunday Akere; Aina E. Taiwo; Monsuru A. Okedeji; Mrs. Bukola Magbojuri (New Latilo); Mrs. Teju Fagbenle; Mr. Johnson Fabiyi; Kehinde Babayemi; Mrs. A. Ogundana; Olusegun Olayinka; Prince Adeoye Ajibade; Mrs. Ladun Adisa (Nee Latilo); Mr. Awoye Abiodun; Mr. Taiwo Latilo; Segun Sowemimo and many others who are too numerous to mention.
