Dignitaries gathered over the weekend in Lagos to celebrate businesswoman Siju Iluyomade, wife of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David pastor Idowu Iluyomade, on her 60th birthday.
Iluyomade, founder of Arise Women, had a two-part event for her diamond jubilee celebration. First, she had guests gathered at Trinity Towers, City of David, for a thanksgiving service before the reception was held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.
The celebration came days after one of the church’s biggest financiers Herbert Wigwe died in a helicopter crash on February 9, raising concerns about the timing of the event.
Some of those who graced Iluyomade’s birthday celebration were businesswoman Folorunsho Alakija and the Soun of Ogbomoso Oba Ghandi Olaoye.
Also present were Tony Elumelu, Toke Makinwa, Rasaq Okoya and wife Shade, Bisi Olatilo, Samuel Adedoyin and wife, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and Bisi Fayemi.
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At the reception, pop highlife singer Flavour serenaded the celebrant with some of his latest hit songs such as ‘Game Changer’ and ‘Big Baller’. He also brought back old tunes such as ‘Ada Ada’ and his 2015 featured song with Omawumi titled ‘Belle’.
Clergyman Tony Rapu spoke at the thanksgiving service, saying, “When you see someone who has accomplished so much, the first thing we should do is lift up our hands and thank God.”
Iluyomade could not contain her joy at having her mother celebrate her 60th birthday with her.
“I’m overwhelmed with joy today celebrating 60 years with my mother, well-wishers and family witnessing today and rightly seated beside me,” she wrote on Instagram.
Iluyomade was dressed in a beautiful and flowery attire made of different colours. Many of her guests, male and female, showed up in their aso ebi in solidarity with the celebrant.
