Media mogul, Bashorun Dele Momodu turned 60 on May 16th 2020 but the Birthday Boy, who is usually called Bob Dee didn’t let the day go without having a party even though Covid19 didn’t allow for a physical party. The man of style, who is also the Publisher of Ovation threw a talk of town Zoom party which was witnessed by many prominent Nigerians.
The zoom party invitation which was sent out many days before the D-Day read, Ovation Media Group invites you to a Zoom Party. Topic Dele Momodu @ 60. Time May 16, 202013PM West Central Africa. JOIN zoom Meeting with I.D 85044506271, password 524974″
Bashorun Dele Momodu made his first appearance in his dark coloured Babariga in the company of his beautiful wife of over 2 decades, Mrs Bolaji Momodu who looked pretty in a luxury white Gown matched with timeless Jewellery.
The Celebrity couple who is admired far and near didn’t keep their guests waiting as they were already seated to welcome their guests via Zoom.
Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, the Pastor of Trinity House Lagos declared the event open by praying for the celebrant and the guests before the event was declared open. He was in the company of his beautiful wife, Mrs Ibidun Ighodalo, the brain behind Elizabeth R.
Just before the first reading by Mrs Bolaji Momodu Chief Alex Duduyemi, the Aro of the source came calling at the Momodu’s mansion. He was the only guest who came in for the Zoom party. He was also opportune to watch the live guests who were all seated and fully dressed for a Party.
The Vice President Osibanjo, Governor of Lagos called in during the program to wish the birthday boy a Happy birthday.
The executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu also joined many prominent Nigerians to wish Bashorun Dele Momodu happy 60th birthday.
He said Bashorun Momodu’s milestone is worthy of celebration considering the numerous achievements he has to his credit. He said: ‘‘you have, through your chosen profession, shown leadership, doggedness, confidence and dedication to every course you believe in.‘‘As a believer in egalitarian societies, which can only be guaranteed by democracy and the Rule of Law, you pitched tent with the late business mogul and politician, Chief MKO Abiola as campaign manager in the run-up to the botched June 12, 1993, Presidential Election”.
From the comfort of his home in Ikoyi, many of Chief Dele Momodu’s Fans watched many business magnates from within Nigeria and in the diaspora celebrate Bashorun Dele Momodu.
It saw notable figures share their experiences on how they met the celebrity publisher many years ago as TeeA and Gbenga Adeyinka anchored the event.
Among those who called in are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; John Mahama, a former Ghanaian president; Jewel Taylor, Liberia’s vice president; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos state governor.
Others who were also in attendance are Rotimi Amaechi, Dino Melaye, Tony Elumelu, Banky Wellington, Sade Okoya, Larry Izamoje, Nduka Obaigbena to mention few were among many Alistair Celebrities who honour him for the zoom party.
While Sir Shina Peters performed Live with their band, King Wasiu did a special Accapella to praise Dele Momodu among other guests to high heaven.
Chief Ebenezer Obey, Tuface Adewale Ayuba, Sir Shina Peters, Big Bolaji, Laolu Gbenho, Tim Godfrey, Funke Akinokun, Banky W, Samuel Okposo to mention few were among many who made the Zoom party.
The birthday boy Bashorun Dele Momodu dazzled guests when he made his 2nd appearance in a Red coloured Babaringa sewed to fit his body. One need not be told that Bashorun Dele Momodu was ready-made for the grand reception as he danced to Sir Shina Peters for many minutes from the comfort of his home, Sir Shina Peter in his Music spoke about his over 30 years relationship with Bob Dee. He revealed that his first guitar which he bought at age 12 was given to Bob Dee by him. He sang that he hold Bob dee in high esteem.
He was not the only one who spoke about Bashorun Dele Momodu Goodwill, many other Nigerian who spoke glowing about him.
Bashorun Momodu Zoom party lasted between the 1 pm and 5 pm before he later went to his IG page to have a special Vote of thanks to many who felicitate with him.
–ABIOLA ORISILE