… As business associate, friends said Kola is trustworthy
By Divine Sam
Dignitaries from all works of life both in diaspora and Nigeria gathered at richbam event centre located at Akala express to celebrates millionaire businessman Apostle Kolawole Somosu and his twin sister Deaconess Taiwo Oludayo as they clocked 60 years.
The celebration which started with church service by a non-denominational fellowship presided over the 1st Bible reading by Funmi Oronti while Sola Somosu lead in the 2nd Bible reading, prayer for the celebrants family by Pst. Tony Eboka and Daddy Oludipe lead in the prayer for the congregation.
In his word of exhortation by Bishop Olabode, the man of God expressed gratitude to God and congratulated the twins for their immense love towards each other, uninterrupted unity and togetherness even in their 60s.
He said the celebrant has every reason to celebrates their 60th birthday in appreciation for God’s grace and magnanimity upon them and their families.
He prayed for more years of celebration with sound health, peace of mind and achievements.
Goodwill messages poured especially from friends and business associate of Mr. Kolawole Somosu. One of those including Otunba Barr. Gbayega Okenla said ” I have known Kola for over 34 years, he is such a very generous person. I still remember Kola was working few doors away from my office in London as a manager in a very small reverse shop he was feeding me and giving me lunch for almost one and half year everyday not because I cannot afford the food but he was showing me his generosity.
He is hard working, loyal and diligence person. If you know parkistian and Indian in London they don’t trust anybody with their business, but the same people trusted Kola to the point they entrusted sales in a whole day going to several thousand of pounds under his care and he won’t take a dime from it. That’s why in 1993 he came back home to he established a very big business and the business was growing and doing well until one of his staff defrauded him and made him to go down but Kola was so determined, he picked up courage and developed himself again. He’s sure a very focused and brilliant person.
I wish him good luck and also prayed for him and his twin sister for more fruitful years ahead”
Also speaking Mr. Yomi Davis the general manager wellcast radio congratulated Mr. Kolawole and his twin sister on their 60th birthday anniversary. He described Mr. Kola as a man of integrity and respect to his business partners, clients and associates.
Purple is the colour today, no doubt, sixty is the milestone and joyful is the mood as friends, family members, associates and mentees as well as an army of beneficiaries of her generosity rise in unison to celebrate twins of God’s gifts to humanity Apostle Kolawole Somosu and his twin sister Deaconess Taiwo Oludayo as they clocked 60 years.
I have many good reasons to join millions other well-wishers home and abroad to celebrate kolawole and his twin sister on their day. On a personal level, I am a testifier to his magnanimity, generosity of spirit and keen interest in uplifting other individuals and working hard to rally support, empower and raise the bar for others to grow.
Kola as he is fondly called by her numerous admirers, is many things to many people. But the main attribute of him that stands out are his pack of generosity and spirit of kindness. Apparently, the twin sister too Taiwo also has a motherly heart.
Apparently, the twin sister too Taiwo also has a motherly heart She has milk of human kindness flowing through her veins. And for this, some call her ‘Mother General. All these sobriquets speak to her royalty, the grace she wears like a garmenr, loyalty to good causes and penchant for supporting and lifting others.
To these attributes of brilliance, kindness, thoroughness, thoughtfulness, decency and civility should be added a number of others, too numerous to be outlined in a short tribute such as this. There are for instance, such attributes as her frankness, firmness, wittiness, creativity, eye for details, his insatiable penchant for excellence, ability to bring out the best in people, and her love for art works, I’m sure the twin sister also possessed similar attributes.
Kolawole has unmatched ability to mix freely with the lowly placed, the struggling and the mighty is a classical lesson in inter- personal relationship management. And quite remarkable is his simple way of turning up bold, brave, brainy and intelligent.
In giving back to the society, Apostle kolawole has mastered the art of doing it effortlessly with focus on change and transformation that would be the portion of the benefitting individuals, groups or communities. This is because her motivation is anchored on the biblical injunction: “Love your neighbour as yourself”. He is not just a businessman of substance with a heart of gold, he is a humanitarian who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity.
No one comes in contact with kolawole without a good story to tell. Even her most rabid critic readily admits this as well as her ability to use power and influence quite positively.
Speaking the twin sister Deaconess Taiwo Oludayo who was very delighted to clock 60 years old thank God for sustainability and for helping the two them to grow together with death or sickness that would have parted them.
” some people did not know I have a twin brother, some that knows will tell me why don’t you join your twin brother in London and I always tell them God’s time is the best. We were raise in a way that we live in the fear of God. My parent were like socking the Bible inside water for us to drink so every little thing they will refer you to go and read the bible. We came for a poor home but today the story is different”
On his path, Apostle Kolawole “were not born with silver spoon, while in primary school I wore over torned sandals and niker but for somebody of that class to become who I am today. I have went through so many unhappy moments in life. I came back to Nigeria in 1991. I was in London for over 34 years, when I came to Nigeria 13 years ago, I came with a lots of money I didn’t build a house, I went and invested the money into a wrong project that consumed all the money. Even if I wanted to by 3 acaer of land in Akala Expressway that time I would have bought it and the money would still be enough.
I over sold one of my fine house for over 90 million in lagos I squander all. After the burial of my father in law I told my wife I want to return to London but she discourage me thinking I am going to abandoned them in Nigeria, finally I went back to London. Today the story is not the same again. My life story is a testimony”.
Interestingly, the 60th birthday also feature official launching of the book tilted ” Buntibum, the giant baby and white masquerade the book has other stories inside with a consumable content. Written by master Abraham Somosu the second son of the Apostle Kolawole.
Other events followed was the cutting of the 60th cake, presentation of gifts, prayer for the author of the book by Pst. Tony Eboka, special dancing by the twins alone, goodwill messages, grand entrance and lot more to celebrate the millionaire businessman Apostle Kolawole and his twin sister Deaconess Taiwo.
It can only be God. We are very grateful to God Almighty who has been, will be and continue to be with us. Glory, honour & adoration be ascribed unto Him the ancient of days. Thanks so much to all dt came, calls, sent msges, gifts and prayers things of joy will not cease from ur family. Thank you d moderator. God bless you all.