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Bodex Media Storms Benin Royal Hotel for Test Tour of Destination Ouidha powered by Motherland Beckons
Motherland beckons hosts few personalities to test tour in Benin Royal Hotel. The theme this time leads to destination Ouidha. This is meant to be an experience to promote tourism.and further strengthen the bond across nations. The trip also helped to foster a good retreat time for proper planning and strategy for the year.
All work and no play they say, makes Jack a dull boy. This time, Jack becomes Bodex Media. The trip was the bomb! It is absolutely the best feeling ever to set the sail of the journey of year 2018. With wonderful people on this journey, it was a road trip like never before.
The trip started with us taking off from the island. Every moment was bubbly and fun-filled with the likes of the MD/CEO Bodex Media herself, an aorta of fun. Everyone was in fact stung by the bug of fun. Leaving the island to the border took a while, but was fast.
We left at 3:25 pm and got to the border at 6:38pm. We waited a while for our next ride across the Nigerian/Beninoise border. At 6:51pm, we were past seme border, deep into the Beninois territory.
The border was more of a market and had stops at almost every meter. The journey across the border was effortless, save the proper documentations and all. It can be surprising how difficult it could be to cross from Nigeria to Benin Republic.
We took selfies and at the same time, explored what the border holds in goods and arts. We continued on the journey with more distance to cover as our major destination was at Cotonou, which is about an hour plus from seme border.
The bus still was lit up in fun, and Beninoise really knew that there were some people in town. We even missed our way at some point, but thanks to the good cyclists of Benin who went out of the way to lead us to our final destination-Benin Royal Hotel.
We arrived the hotel at about 8:05pm with a warm reception from the African ambassador of tourism- Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye and the chairman of Benin Royal hotel, Mr Bouraimoh Dine. The hotel which would pass for a five-star houses about 68 rooms en suite, with a wide swimming pool anchored on the 5th floor-such a great structure and architectural masterpiece!
After checking in to our various rooms, we were greeted the official Benin way with variety of food and drinks. “You could really eat to stupor!” Everyone enjoyed the dinner served starting from the dessert, to the main course, and then the appetizer itself. If you didn’t have a large appetite, all the dishes served would run into wastage.
We were treated like the royalty that we are and the reception was warm and hospitable. Everyone tending us was polite and respectful. If I’m asked to write a review, they are worth a 5-star.
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Moses Bliss holds traditional wedding in Ghana (Video)
Moses Bliss, the Nigerian gospel singer, and Marie Wiseborn, his wife, have held their traditional wedding in Ghana.
In now-viral videos, the couple performed their wedding rites before family members and friends.
The couple represented their different cultural backgrounds as they dressed in Ghanaian and Nigerian outfits during the ceremony.
The Wiseborn family also presented the couple with a plaque gift to appreciate the singer.
Moses Bliss gets a gift from the Marie Wiseborn family pic.twitter.com/i5elsfUZWI
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 1, 2024
Some of the celebrities present at the ceremony include actress Juliet Ibrahim, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, the content creator, Layole Oyatogun, the OAP, and comedians Real Warri Pikin and Josh2Funny.
The couple also entertained the guests with choreographed dance steps.
In his vote of thanks, Moses described Marie as the “best bride in the whole of the universe”.
“Just before I give my vote of thanks. I want to correct an impression. When the MC was introducing my wife, he said this is the most beautiful bride in Africa. That is very wrong. She is the most beautiful bride in the whole of the universe. Just to put things in perspective,” he said.
Moses Bliss reaction when he saw his gorgeous wife was quite a drama…The guy is in love. If you missed their Trad, I'm all about it today. #SanctionsLifted Opay Morgan Freeman Enugu Mercy pic.twitter.com/PjBafJ69bb
— Lord Pero (@mcpero_) March 1, 2024
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Controversy trails Flavour’s performance at RCCG pastor Siju’s party
Siju, a pastor and wife of the Idowu Iluyomade, a senior pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David, Lagos, has set tongues wagging on social media for inviting secular singer Flavour to perform at her birthday party.
Siju, who is also a lawyer, speaker and activist, turned 60 last week.
She then celebrated the occasion at the Eko Hotels in Victoria Island in a grand style on Sunday.
The colourful and glamorous birthday party was graced by some notable figures, monarchs and the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry.
The attendees included Tony Elumelu, Toke Makinwa, Ali Baba, and Kenny Saint Brown, as well as Rasaq and Shade Okoya, among others.
In viral videos, Flavour, who was one of the performing artistes, was seen entertaining the guests with hit songs from his music catalogue.
In one of the videos, the singer also serenaded the celebrant on stage while she danced along to his performance.
The footage, however, attracted heated controversy on social media. Several Nigerians on X questioned why a secular artiste like Flavour should be performing at the birthday party of a pastor.
“When you see 60th birthday celebration of PASTOR Siju Illuyomade, then you will know why some people are STILL running away from church!” a user wrote.
Another user added in a lengthy post: “RCCG Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party this weekend and Flavour was the lead artist but no gospel musician”.
Here is what some users had to say:
I just saw a video of pastor Siju illuyomade and Flavour performing at her party. Should eyebrows be raised?
— ANU OF LAGOS ⚡️🌻 (@Anuoflagos_) February 19, 2024
A pastor?
Sometimes, you find it difficult to avoid writing about some abnormalities in the Christendom. Dr. Siju Iluyomade, the celebrity Pastor's wife of the City of David RCCG(Redeemed Christian Church of God) Parish in Victoria Island, Lagos had a big birthday bash few days ago. And… pic.twitter.com/dmzkkIrWmu
— Pastor Okezie J. Atañi… (@ONsogbu) February 20, 2024
RCCG Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party this weekend and Flavour was the lead artist but no gospel musician.
— A Letter From JAGABAN (@UyScutti) February 20, 2024
The Wigwe's were not ordinary members. The late Hebert few months ago gave a whooping… pic.twitter.com/r53HR0lqJS
When you see 60th birthday celebration of PASTOR Siju Illuyomade, then you will know why some people are STILL running away from church! 😑
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) February 19, 2024
Pastor Mrs Iluyomade, is the wife of the pastor of one the biggest rccg branch. Her husband is the pastor of late Herbert wigwe who was a benefactor to that rccg branch. Look at her throwing a lavish party when are son in the lord is still in the morgue.
— Obidient-Optician (@MercyEgbai) February 20, 2024
Ikotun protest pic.twitter.com/1J4Xp57kSW
Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party over the weekend, there was no assemblage of gospel artists, it was sexy Flavour who is the lead performer and a few other artists, it was a lavish party and quite… pic.twitter.com/EUXEpivFQu
— Eleyi of Edinburgh 🇳🇬 🏴 (@Ayoappeal) February 19, 2024
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5th edition of the Africa Women Summit in Kenya
Two weeks ago I paid a scheduled trip to Nairobi, Kenya as part of plans leading up to the much anticipated 5th edition of the Africa Women Summit.
I met with amazing women that make up the LOC and also had very engaging meetings with strategic partners.
One of the important update is the new venue for the summit, we will now be using JW Marriot for the summit for the 8-10th of May.
This summit will be the best ever as we tackle the very important issues around womens health.
I also had a taste of Kenyan food , Ughali and roasted meat, Nairobi is indeed beautiful and it is a destination well chosen for the summit.
We look forward to hosting all delegates in Nairobi, Kenya.
JW Marriot will be opening its majestic Hotel to the public sometime before the summit, it’s a new edifice.
To register to attend visit https://lnkd.in/dsWdDWhE
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