For maritime and hospitality connoisseur, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, happiness is a must especially when things look bleak and uncertain due to the shocking demise of his twin brother Kehinde Afolabi who was cut short by the dreaded grim reaper a few weeks ago. The head honcho of SIFAX groups was thrown off balance when the news of his twin brother got to him. It was as if the world was coming to an abrupt end like a part of him went missing. Following the teaching of the bible which harps on the fact that death is inevitable for everyman and God almighty giveth and he taketh, Afolabi succumbed to the will of the creator of heaven and earth as he quietly mourned his brother who was lowered to mother earth amidst tears a few weeks ago.
Last week Saturday on the 22nd of October at the popular Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, he hosted the high and mighty for the wedding ceremony of his daughter very reserved and highly cerebral Mariam Afolabi who married her long-time beau Qudus Badmus at holy matrimony which entails traditional engagement and reception. The whole of Lagos was shaken to its foundation as Dr. Afolabi who is known for not doing things in half measure ensured he spared no cost in making the wedding soiree a memorable one despite still mourning his twin brother. It was a sheer display of allure, panache and grandeur. From captains of industries, top politicians, socialites, celebrities and other captains of industries it was indeed a celebration that those who were privileged to attend would not forget in a hurry. The wedding also coincidentally falls on the bride’s mother Deaconess Folashade Afolabi’s birthday. The Exquisite wedding party after the engagement ceremony witnessed the serving of the best of African and continental cuisines. To mention the great circulation of the finest of high-cost champagnes, cognacs; most especially the exclusive 30 years Glenfiddich Whisky that was in circulation like it was going out of fashion. Beejay Sax and Aristo Band never failed to serenade invited guests with sonorous music.
The Marriott boss indeed showed that when it comes to hosting soirees, he has a mastery of it from the arrangement to the endearing hospitality it shows why Afolabi delved into the hospitality business. Sources disclosed that; to round up the wedding soiree, a destination Dubai Wedding shindig would be holding over the weekend; ‘Dr Afolabi, his inlaw, friends and family members have jetted to Dubai for the grand finale of the wedding that will be taking place at a popular luxury hotel in Dubai tomorrow. Those spotted at the event were; President Goodluck and Dame Patient Jonathan, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor Dapo Abiodun, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Senator Tolu Odebiyi, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Oba Saheed Elegushi, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, Iyalaje Toyin Kolade, Prince Kayode Kolade, Otunba Segun Awolowo, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, David Adeleke, Oba Dosunmu and a host of others.
