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#SpotlightAfricaThrowbackSeries CEO, SPOTLIGHT AFRICA MAGAZINE & SIBLINGS FELICITATE MUM AT 85

8 May 2021, a Saturday, opened with an event hosted by Taiwo Adebiyi, publisher of Spotlight Africa Magazine, and her siblings in commemoration of their mother’s 85th birthday and witnessed by socialites from Ekiti, her hometown, Ondo, and Lagos.

Madam Rachael Aladekomo Adelusi was born on Monday, 23 March 1936, in Ereguru, Ado-Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti State, into the family of Late Pa Ogunmilua and Late Mrs Memunat Omolola. Without formal education, she became a foremost aficionado in the garri business, which she learnt from late Mrs Ibitoyo, whom she lived with due to her parents’ financial challenges.

Two striking features of the celebrant, upon close affinity, are her dazzling looks and agility that defy all odds characteristic of octogenarians. At 85, she is tenacious, steadfast, peaceful, loving, amiable, inspirational and energetic. These qualities have, over the years, helped her raise successful children and impact her immediate environment.

Commemorating her 85th birthday was a service held at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Ado-Ekiti, conducted by Canon Francis Bankole, with other officiating ministers, where family members, church leaders, congregants and guests gathered.

The iconic Madam Rachael Aladekomo Adelusi (JP), at the Afe Babalola Civic Centre, University Road, Ado-Ekiti, the venue of the event, received the greatest honour she could ever imagine, as throngs of guests filled the hall to the brim while different hues of canopies were erected to accommodate the overflow of guests.

The celebrant arrived at the venue in a black Mercedes-Benz jeep and was ushered in by family and friends amidst beautiful songs.
Seemingly present at the birthday party were top celebrities from Ado-Ekiti, Akure, Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and overseas were at the party. The attendance list also included reputable party vendors from Ado-Ekiti and Lagos whose engagements added glamour to the event, changing the venue to a mini-paradise amidst elaborate decorations in their baby pink and burgundy outfits and giving life to the event as packaged by Makabis and Bennet, a Lagos-based popular event planner. The high point of the party was the display of the magnificent birthday cake – a three-step beauty clothed in white, gold, and a touch of pink.

Pastor Wale Ojo declared the event open with prayer, after which the Fuji maestro, Adewale Ayuba, delighted the sitting guests with his sonorous voice and both local and continental dishes by Famfab catering and drinks were excellently served by ushers in their black outfits, while Sola Oladele aka Pa Aristo, Niyi Adeyemi aka Alawada and Afolabi Olorunfemi aka Asorogbayi were masters of the ceremony.

Speaking glowingly about the celebrant, Chief Ogunojo Ogundare Aduloju described her as a humble, generous and loving woman.

Babatope Abayomi Adebiyi, a Lagos-based business tycoon and chairman, St. Jacobs’ Hotel, Akure, is a name that repeatedly resonated throughout the event. King Jafil, as he is fondly called, is the husband of Taiwo Adebiyi, otherwise known as the celebrant’s son-in-law. People not only came from across Nigeria to the event but also from far and wide, especially from overseas. The USA, the UAE, the UK and Turkey were ably represented by Messrs Olumide Adakeja, George Akande, KC and I. K. Adeyanju.

Equally represented at the party were top female socialites whose different styles made deafening fashion statements. On this list were Regent Omotunde Adelabu, Erelu Folu Iginiga, Princess Kemisola, Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Cofie, Hon. Tosin Aluko, Erelu Tolabo Ajibade, Princess Adelanke, Chief (Mrs) Arije among others.

Also at the occasion was Chief Ajayi of Little by Little Photography. The affluent chief from Iworoko-Ekiti chaired the occasion alongside his lovely wife, Mrs Hadizat Ajayi and was instrumental in the livening up of the grand event.

Other VIPs on the guest list include Barristers Adedipe (SAN), ex-Ondo lawmaker, Tunde Oguntuase and Tunji Lawal and Dayo Ajayi, MD/CEO, Lexshield Properties Limited, Honourables Olu Araoyinbo, Fawekun Abiodun and Tunde Osanyitolu, Chiefs Tokunbo Asheer Lawal, Commissioner for Environment, Ekiti State, Chairman Hilmart hotel, Chief Idowu Olanrewaju, Princess Iyabo Okemeyin, CP Babangida Yisa, Colonel Ajepe, Tosin Agbebi, Goke Olatunji, Niyi Okeya, Busayo Lawal, Mrs Bolaji Egbeyemi- Olagbaju, Ekiti State Deputy Governor’s daughter, HRM Peter Idiniga and wife, Prince Akintade Olayisade and Bolu Iginiga, Ewi-in- Council, Deaconess Adakeja Funke, Mrs Ogunsakin Modupe, Chairman West Park Hotel Mr Rasaq Oseni, among others.

It was indeed a memorable event.

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Celebrity Chef Hilda Baci threatens legal actions against Seyi Vibez

.Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci is demanding an apology from musician Seyi Vibez over defamatory posts. When Afrobeats star Seyi Vibez recently launched an online tirade against Damilola Akinwunmi, the CEO of Dapper Music, over allegations of contract breach and fraud, celebrity chef Hilda Baci was caught in the crossfire.

In a now-deleted post on his X page, Seyi Vibez claimed that Hilda Baci’s food almost killed him after her partner, the CEO of Dapper Music, gave it to him. The post, which was meant to mock Akinwunmi, with whom he was feuding, invariably denigrated the culinary skills and quality of the meal of the celebrity chef who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of jollof rice.

n the letter by Hilda Baci’s lawyers, Olaniwon Ajayi LLC, Seyi Vibez is accused of making the libellous post viewed approximately 4.3 million times before it was deleted.

“First Publication on 14th August, 2026 by 13:24 WAT “Na Hilda Baci bbl all una catalogue money dey go [Face with Tears of Joy emoji] All of una Dey craze and una mama”

Second Publication 14th August, 2026 by 13:32 WAT “I Made dapper. Dapper won take all of them life Ohboi. I chop Hilda baci food one day Na the same dapper give me the food almost kill me Dem Dey use jazz The jazz no work on me”

The above publications have been viewed approximately 4.3 million times, retweeted approximately 7,100 times, received approximately 3,000 comments, and were liked approximately 45,000 times, and continue to be accessible and circulated on the internet.”

Her lawyers further added that since the musician made the post, their client has been exposed to unwarranted, persistent, and escalating harassment across various social media platforms.

“Following the publication of the aforesaid malevolent statements, our client has been subjected to unwanted, persistent and escalating harassment across various social media platforms and personal handles, including a barrage of unsolicited and abusive messages and comments from members of the public. This conduct has exposed our client to unwarranted public hostility and harassment, causing our Client considerable distress and reputational harm, and has materially interfered with her privacy, peace and personal security. The targeted harassment is a direct and foreseeable consequence of the publications complained of.”

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Erica opens up on mental struggles she faced after Big Brother Naija

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica Nlewedim, has opened up on the mental struggles she faced after her time on the reality show. The actress and reality star revealed that she battled serious anxiety after leaving the show, as she struggled with constant insults and criticism from fans and social media users. Erica made the revelation while reflecting on her experience after her time on Big Brother Naija and the impact of staying in the public eye.

Speaking about the impact of her time on the reality show, she said she was grateful for the opportunities it created but admitted that the constant trolling took a toll on her mental health.

“I am happy I did it (BBN) because it changed my life, money-wise and all of that. I had to see a therapist afterwards. At first, I didn’t know it was getting to me until after like three years of back-to-back insults.

If I open Instagram and see notifications, I will be like, “Are they dragging me for something again?” I was always anxious, and I didn’t like that.

2024 was my quiet time. I didn’t act on any movie; I just decided to take a break in 2024. It was just last year that I decided to start coming back.

They are like, “Oh, you signed up for this, or you should be used to it by now. One shouldn’t be used to insults or trolling because they are celebrities.”

According to her, some movie producers dismissed her acting ability because of her background as a Big Brother Naija star. She said some producers cast her in lead roles mainly to attract her fans, rather than because they believed in her talent.

“Before I went for Big Brother in 2019, I went to film school in London and I came back thinking I was going to take over, and then Covid happened. So, I had to go for Big Brother.

I was already acting before Big Brother, but most of the characters I played were not lead roles. But after Big Brother, they would put me as the lead and be like It’s only because they want my fans to buy the tickets that they put me in a lead role. It was just all about, you can’t do this. That’s all I kept hearing, and then some producers would be like they put us because they need our fans to come and watch the movie and they would say it to my face. At some point, it just broke me, and that’s why I took a break in 2024. The hardest time was 2023.”

Erica was one of the housemates on the 2020 Lockdown edition of Big Brother Naija. Her time on the show attracted significant attention, particularly because of her relationship with fellow housemate Kiddwaya and her clashes with Laycon.

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2Baba unfollows wife Natasha and refollows ex-wife Annie

Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has unfollowed his wife, Natasha Osawaru, on Instagram, days after a reported public confrontation between the two at a nightclub opening in Abuja.

The incident reportedly occurred on Friday at the launch of the “90s Lounge,” where 2Baba was billed to perform. According to accounts circulating online, Osawaru arrived at the venue accompanied by several men before approaching the singer’s vehicle, triggering a commotion that required the intervention of police and security personnel.

An eyewitness account shared by a social media user claimed Osawaru had demanded to speak with 2Baba on arrival, though the widely circulated video from the scene does not show what specifically triggered the confrontation.

Following the incident, 2Baba was said to have told Osawaru he was no longer interested in continuing their relationship. Checks on his Instagram account on Sunday confirmed he had unfollowed her, while Osawaru continued to follow him.

The fallout comes just over a year after 2Baba’s very public split from his ex-wife, actress Annie Macaulay Idibia, ending a 13-year marriage in January 2025. He confirmed his relationship with Osawaru, an Edo State lawmaker, shortly after, proposing in February 2025 and marrying her in a private traditional ceremony that July.

In a further twist, checks on Monday showed that 2Baba and Annie have since followed each other again on Instagram, more than a year after the pair had unfollowed one another following their separation. The renewed connection has fuelled fresh speculation and reactions online, with many commenters framing the timing as a kind of poetic justice given the current strain between 2Baba and Osawaru.

This isn’t the first sign of tension surrounding the marriage. In a previous incident, 2Baba reportedly interrupted a livestream in which his former managers were discussing his private life, telling them directly to stop. Shortly after, a heated exchange between him and Osawaru was heard off-camera before the broadcast was abruptly cut.

Throughout the public scrutiny surrounding his relationships, 2Baba has maintained that Osawaru was not the reason for his separation from Annie.As of publication, neither 2Baba nor Osawaru has issued a public statement addressing the nightclub incident or the changes to their social media activity.

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