EXPOSED: AFTER NINE YEARS OF BARRENNESS, NAMED CHILD OLUWAWEMIMO: “Pastors duped me, Friends disappointed me; I remain loyal to Yinka Ayefele & Yemi Sonde….” Otunba Femo Lancaster. By Prince Taiwo Oguntoye.

Otunba Femi Fadipe (JP)

EXPOSED: AFTER NINE YEARS OF BARRENNESS, NAMED CHILD OLUWAWEMIMO:

“Pastors duped me, Friends disappointed me; I remain loyal to Yinka Ayefele &Yemi Sonde….” Otunba Femo Lancaster.

By Prince Taiwo Oguntoye.

 

It was a rain free Monday in the city of Ibadan, the 10^th day of November, 2014. The writer, his twin brother ( Prince Kehinde Oguntoye), and Mr Akolade Amokeodo, (Tiswell photo boss), arrived the Akobo multimillion mansion of ace juju-gospel singer, Otunba Femi Fadipe with the stage name Femo Lancaster at about half pasted twelve in the afternoon.  The sole purpose of the visit was to celebrate and rejoice with Lancaster’s family at the christening of baby Fadipe.

Bunmi and Femi had been married for close to a decade without the fruit of the womb. Both were medically certified, but the babies were not coming. The up’s and down’s been evident in such relationship most especially when a celebrity is involved. Bunmi could not hide her feelings as she was engulfed with smiles and laughter throughout the stay of the writer at the event. 

The naming which was scheduled to start by 11am was started few minutes after 1pm.  It started with praise and worship led by the popular gospel artiste, lady Evang. (Dr.) Olubukola Akinade, Jp ( Sewenle Jesu), who ensured that all present had a true worship experience alongside giving thanks on behalf of the Fadipe’s through praises.

Pastor Jide Orisaleye charged the atmosphere with words of exhortation taken from Psalm 126 earlier read by Prophetess Elubipe. He titled his sermon, THE LORD HAS DONE GREAT THINGS FOR US. “This is the manifestation of the long-time dream of the couple, the Lord had restored the fortunes of the fadipe, the long weeping has ended, it is time to rejoice and be grateful to God. He however noted that no pastor or man can claim he did this for you; it is a gift from God. Therefore, it is your responsibility to train him in the way of the Lord and return him back to God just as Hannah gave Samuel in service to God”, he concluded.

As expected, the child had a long list of names, close to two-dozens. He even had a sentence as name. Among his names are: Oluwadarasimi, Oluwawemimo, Olayinka, Temitope, Oluwabunmi, Israel, Toluwa', Heritage.....

Gift offering was collected for the child with songs led by Sewenle Jesu. What next? Testimony time of course.

Among the testifiers were the ace presenter and the National President of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), comrade Yemi Sonde, who said “I have been with the couple from the beginning and am privileged to know much on what they went through, but I give thanks to God for a day like this.” Mr Niyi Akinboade popularly called Ologbojo also a season presenter was interchangeably raising songs of praise.

 

Otunba Femi & Bunmi Fadipe

It is now the turn of Mrs Bunmi fadipe, she was full of thanks to God who was her through the trial period. “I dedicated myself to the work of God, continually cleaning the church environment against medical advice, I wasn’t afraid of miscarriage. I also have to publicly thank my husband (she went on her kneels) he was there for me”. Others as well testified on the miracle received by the couple.

Otunba Femi Fadipe, femo Lancaster in his vote of thanks, appreciated everyone for coming to rejoice with his family. He however took time to narrate his ordeal in the hands of pastors, during the search of the fruit of womb. “I stopped attending church services three years ago due to my reflection on how pastors had duped my family of our hand held monetary resources. A particular pastor even told my wife that I had used her womb for rituals. 

My intimate friends are the ones spreading lies around to the extent that one advised my wife to divorce me and pack out of my house as he (my friend) claimed I cannot have a child in life. I give all glory to God for I have been vindicated by The Almighty (Oluwawemimo).

Uncle Yemi Sonde is here today, there is hardly any step I will take without him knowing, he was the person that God used for my first opportunity to travel by plane. I maintain my total loyalty for you and also to Yinka Ayefele.”

Lancaster, the “okiki gradually” singer concluded by saying “I have forgiven everyone who tried to pull me down during my trials and I have resumed my church activities”.

They were various delicacies for all. Among dignitaries sighted by the writer (before leaving for another important assignment) were: Comrade Yemi Sonde, Chief Niyi Akinboade (Ologbojo), lady Evang. (Dr.) Olubukola Akinade, Jp (Sewenle Jesu) and her husband, Pastor Akinade among others.