By Seyifunmi Odunuga
Monday, 29th of August, 2022 will remain indellible in the memory of the popular juju music Meastro, Apostle Yinka James popularly called Adonai when the who is who in the society, Socialites, movers and shakers in the entertainment industry converged on the soil of the prestigious Felicia hall , Jogor Centre Ibadan to celebrate his 50th birthday.
The event started at Holy Church of EN-Hakkore Felele Challenge Ibadan Nigeria with thanksgiving service and call to worship coordinated by Pastor Bola Oyediran followed by opening prayer which was said by Evang Michael Isaleye.
Immediately after the opening prayer, the opening hymm which was taken from the C & S hymm 134 performed by the church choir and the only lesson was read by the celebrant.
Sermon was delivered by the pastor in charge , Molete Baptist Church, Idi Odo, Revd Edward Kehinde Alabi. In his words he said ” He thanked the wife of the celebrant Oluwakemi Asabi for her support and for helping him to be his natural self. He also said 50 years is a year to rest and prayed that the celebrant will live in abundance and will be saved from all chaos of life”.
Immediately after the Sermon, Holy communion was served as a symbol of long life to the celebrant it was administered by Pastor Bola Oyediran and family of Apostle Yinka James came out for their thanksgiving while Prophet Dr. Timothy Oyekunle prayed for the celebrant and his family.
Shortly after the prayers, family and friends moved to Johor Centre, venue of the reception and foods and drinks were lavishly served , the celebrant in his w welcome speech thanked God the Almighty for spearing his life and the chairman of the day Chief Tokunbo James described the celebrant as an hard working and honest man that cherish God and put Him first in all his dealings .
Enitan Olusegun Bamidele (EOB)a popular radio presenter and others who spoke about Yinka James Eulogized him and attested to his uprightness and sincerity of purpose in life.
Also, Association of Juju Musicians of oyo state (Ajum) was invited to the stage to celebrate and present gift to the celebrant followed by others that had gift for the celebrant were invited to same.
Later, the celebrant, Adonai was invited to stage to respond to all that was said. While speaking he said “he gave glory to God for spearing his life to witness his 50th birthday and also thanked everyone present at the occasion. Yinka James also gave special thanks to God and his family.
After the celebrant speech, chairman of the occasion, Bar. Tokunbo James directed the cutting of the cake.
Chairman, Extension Publications, Otunba Sunday Omoniyi Obiyinka, Chairman, Yes Fm, Yemi Sonde, Diran Odeyemi, Taiwo Omotunde and other renowned musicians like Adegbodu twins, Femi solar, Woli Agba and other dignitary from all over the world graced the event with their presence
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Dj Sexy played melodious songs while Oluwagbemiga Kelvin was the master of ceremony. Mega 99 and kemi Rehoboth musical band gave us a melodious live song to dance away people sorrow.
Ogunniyi Victoria Adedamola reporting while Queen of Red carpet, Fola Slim of Apreel1 Events Tv anchored the red carpet.