Princess Toyin Ogunwusi, HRH Erelu Tunwase Lola Ayonrinde, and HRM Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, with HRH Princess Moradeun Adedoyin-Solarin & AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Ambassador Hon Ernest Omovbude, CEO Ernesto Bodycast & Official Designer of the Unique Bespoke-Made AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Awards.
By Milton Tella – The much-anticipated celebration of cultural heritage of the Yoruba people tagged AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival, which was held on Friday 11th October in Mitcham, Surrey, had in attendance royal guests from Africa, the United States of America and the United Kingdom.
The international AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival, which is the second edition of the cultural extravaganza, was truly a colourful gathering of royals and celebrity guests from all walks of life.
The Special Guests of Honour were His Worshipful the Mayor of the London Borough of Croydon, Cllr. Kolapo Agboola & Consort Mrs Helen Agboola.
Royal guests of Honour in attendance included His Imperial Majesty, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Babatunde Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja 11 represented by AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Royal Matron HRM Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi Founder/CEO Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) and Princess Toyin Ogunwusi, HRM Oba (Dr) Adeyemi Adekeye represented by HRM Olori Oluwabunmi Adekeye, HRH Erelu Lola Ayonrinde Tunwase Ajiun former Mayor of London Borough of Wandsworth, Princess Golda Tiwalade Abiola and Prince Mike Abiola the royal couple who won the Boxing Champ, Anthony Joshua’s personally autographed boxing gloves, the AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival 2024 Special Charity Fundraiser.
Other VIP guests were International actress Ellen Thomas and Motown Star & Legendary Singer/Songwriter Ms Gloria Jones.
The night of culture and glamour was masterfully orchestrated by HRH Princess Moradeun Adedoyin – Solarin Royal Host & Founder of AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival and HRH Duchess Adebukola Adebiyi AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Programme Director & Chief Host.
One of the highlights of the evening was the Awards Ceremony, where 14 Individuals and 3 Groups who have dedicated themselves to cultural preservation and community service were honoured.
Special Recognition Awards went to Motown Star & Legendary Singer/Songwriter Ms Gloria Jones as she celebrated 60 years of her Hit Song Tainted Love and UK’s renowned Leading House Music Group Heartless Crew.
The entertaining gala night was compered by the duo of Lady Doyin Ola and Abayomi Tijani aka DJ Abass, while DJ Jossy Ladd supplied music. The AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival International has come to establish its mark in the annual UK’s entertainment calendar. It was indeed a night to remember.
L-R: AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Royal Ambassador HRH Princess Adepeju Adedoyin-King, Founder/Royal Host AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival, HRH Princess Moradeun Adedoyin-Solarin, Mayoress Helen Agboola, Worshipful Mayor of Croydon Cllr Kolapo Agboola and AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Royal Ambassador HRH Princess Adenike Adedoyin-Ajayi.L-R: Ms Ellen Thomas AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Brand Ambassador & International Actress of Film & Television…And AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Brand Ambassadors HRH Prince Mike Abiola & HRH Princess Golda Abiola, Winners of the Fundraiser Auctioned Gloves donated by World Boxing Champ Anthony ‘AJ’ Joshua.L-R: Mr Tayo & Mrs Fola Awonuga Winners AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival 2024 1st Best Matching Couple, Mrs Toks & Mr Segun Ifaturoti Winners AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival 2024 2nd Best Matching Couple & AŞO-ĘBÍ Fetival 2024 Royal Matron HRM Olori Oluwabunmi Adekeye, Abeparess of Joga Orile Kingdom, Ogun State Nigeria.L-R: HRH Princess Moradeun Adedoyin-Solarin, Mr Tayo & Mrs Fola Awonuga Winners AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival 2024 1st Best Matching Couple HRM Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, Mrs Toks & Mr Segun Ifaturoti Winners AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival 2024 2nd Best Matching Couple* and HRM Olori Oluwabunmi Adekeye, Royal Matron AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival 2024.L-R: AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Ambassador Hon Ernest Omovbude, CEO Ernesto Bodycast & Official Designer of the Unique Bespoke-Made AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Awards, HRH Princess Moradeun Adedoyin-Solarin, HRM Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi and HRH Prince Bimbo Roberts Folayan, AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Ambassador & Founder NDDIS.AŞO-ĘBÍ FEstival Ambassador Ms Ellen Thomas with AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Royal Guest of Honour HRH Erelú Tunwase Lola Ayonrinde 2ce Former Worshipful Mayor, Royal Borough of Wandsworth, United Kingdom.Princess Golda Tiwalade Abiola and Prince Mike Abiola the royal couple who won the Boxing Champ, Anthony Joshua’s personally autographed boxing gloves, the AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival 2024 Special Charity Fundraiser. AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Royal Matrons HRM Olori Oluwabunmi Adekeye, Wife of HRM Oba Adeyemi Adekeye The Abepa of Joga Orile Kingdom & HRM Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, Wife of HIM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi Ojaja ll, Oonirisa of Ile-Ife.AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Royal Matron HRM Olori Oluwabunmi Adekeye & Brand Ambassador Lady Tayo Olajide, flanked on both sides by Beautiful Guests at the Gala.HRH Princess Moradeun with Ms Nompi ‘Noma’ Mkwanazi Winner of AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival 2024 Most Spectacular Tribal Outfit. As she Fully Represented South Africa in her Authentic Beautiful Traditional Zulu Regalia.AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Cultural Gala Night & Awards 2024 Brand Ambassadors and Official Hosts/Masters of Ceremonies, Lady Doyin Ola with Mr Abayomi Tijani ‘DJ Abass’.HRH Princess Golda John-Abiola AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival Royal Ambassador & Judge with Ms Onyeka Winner of AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival 2024 Most Charming Personality.HRH Duchess Adebukola Adebiyi, Programme Director & Chief Host AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival with HRH Princess Moradeun Adedoyin-Solarin, Founder & Royal Host AŞO-ĘBÍ Festival International Brand.
Photo Credits: Mr Segun Babalola, Celebration International Magazine.
