By Our Reporter
…beneficiaries to Celebrate Aare Afe Babalola’s Birthday on October 18, 2026
Arrangements have been concluded by the Afe Babalola Beneficiaries Worldwide (ABBW), led by its publisher and the Amuludun of Okemesi-Ekiti since 2000, Chief Morakinyo Ogunniyi Kayegbo, to celebrate their benefactor, Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, on his birthday, at his Hall of Fame, Hillside Tourism Village, Okemesi-Ekiti, on Saturday, October 18, 2026.
The celebration, marking the 8th Anniversary of the Hall of Fame (2018-2026), will feature special prayers for the celebrant, rich cultural displays, cutting of the birthday cake with the aged, and distribution of gifts to children.
As part of the event, Certificates of Recognition will be presented to distinguished individuals and groups who have contributed immensely to the building and sustenance of the Afe Babalola Hall of Fame and Garden in Okemesi-Ekiti.
It will be recalled that on December 11, 2018, Aare Afe Babalola, in company of his beloved wife, physically came to Okemesi community to unveil his Hall of Fame and Garden. On the same historic day, he and his wife were installed as the Jagunmolu Atunluse and Yeye Jagunmolu Atunluse of Okemesi-land by His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Michael Gbadebo Adedeji, Ariyowonye II, CON, JP, the Owa Ooye of Okemesi-Ekiti and former Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers.
