Dembab @ 50: Ladoja, Top Government Officials, Captains of Industry for Babalola's Golden Jubilee

By Seyifunmi Odunuga 

Top government officials, captains of industry, monarchs and media icons are set to converge on Ibadan as a former two-term chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Chief Ademola Babalola, and his wife, Monsurat, celebrate their 50th and 45th birthdays respectively.

Leading the royal fathers expected at the event is the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I.

The celebration, tagged "Dembab @ 50", will hold on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Felicia Hall, Jogor Centre, Liberty Road, Ibadan, by 11 am prompt. The planning committee says all arrangements have been concluded.

Chairman of the committee and Chief Operating Officer of Honour FM, Mr Seun Awodele, popularly called "Sam Awo", said the venue would be jam-packed with who is who in the society.

Apart from top government officials and captains of industry, he said business stakeholders, political icons, top media personalities, celebrities, friends and family members would also be on ground to honour the celebrants.

On entertainment, Awodele disclosed that popular juju musician, Yinka James, also known as Adonai, would thrill guests with the quality music he is known for. The event is being packaged by Seyichicago of Apreel 1 Events Management.

The colour code is white and gold with a touch of royal blue.

Awodele also assured guests of maximum security throughout the event.