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Less than four months after he shut down the Lekki axis of Lagos to celebrate the 70th birthday of his beloved mother, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom once again flexed his clout and connection as he hosted another royal blowout. Penultimate Saturday, the stylish monarch set the social scene agog when he showed his unadulterated love and affection for his younger sibling, Omotara Airat Elegushi who tied the nuptial knot with her heartthrob, Abolaji Gafar Shittu at the prestigious Monarch Event Centre in Ikate, Lagos owned by one of the Elegushi Queens, Olori Sekinat Elegushi. The beautiful bride, Omolara is the last of the children of the late Oba Yekini Elegushi —Oba Saheed Elegushi’s father.
The royal wedding party was a parade of class, elegance and all around royalty with the 1500-seated capacity five-star event centre filled with the who’s who of Nigeria’s social establishment from business moguls to monarchs, top politicians and showbiz stars. With support from his two pretty queens —Olori Aramide and Olori Hadiza, both well-glammed up— Oba Elegushi played a perfect host with guests treated to choice cuisines and cocktail of assorted drinks amidst soulful music vibes— Laolu Gbenjo was on the bandstand to thrill guests and Gbenga Adeyinka as the master of the ceremony. Oba Elegushi played the role of the bride’s father while the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu honoured the royal family and the latest couple with his presence and officiated the cutting of the giant wedding cake.
