By Chief Ogunniyi Morakinyo (Kayegbo)
The making of annual Afe Babalola day since 2013 to 2023 which gave birth to the Afe Babalola Hall of Fame and History Museum, Hillside, Okemesi, Ekiti State, Southwest, Nigeria.
Vision and mission:
To celebrate Amb. Aare Afe Babalola for his philanthropic activities, exemplary life and his enduring contributions to humanity while still alive, so as to encourage others to emulate his good works.
The following names were Kabiyesi and eminent Nigerians who have attended Afe Babalola Day programmes physically and contributed morally and financially to make it to produce Afe Babalola Hall of Fame which is now one of the most visited tourist centres in Nigeria.
Arole Oduduwa Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife.
Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s delegation.
His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, Ewi Ado.
His Royal Majesty Oba Michael Gbadebo Adedeji, Owa Ooye, Okemesi.
His Royal Majesty Oba (Justice) Ademola Ajakaiye (late Oluyin).
His Royal Majesty Oba Ayorinde Ilori Faboro, Olojudo.
His Royal Majesty Oba Adamo Babalola, Onitaji.
His Royal Majesty Oba Samuel Oyebade, late Ologotun.
His Royal Majesty Oba Noah Omonigbehin, Olomuo.
His Royal Majesty Oba Aderemi Obaleye, Olojudo-Ile.
His Royal Majesty Oba Oluwole Ademolaju, Oloye.
His Royal Majesty Oba Joseph Adewole Adeleye, Ajero.
High Chief Alex Olu-Ajayi, late Odoba of Ado.
Asiwaju Okemesiland, Chief Samuel Bolarinde.
Primate Funke Babayemi, Iya Ewe.
Mr. Adebayo Adenipekun, SAN.
Mr. Lucas Daramola, SAN.
Prof. Abiodun Ojo.
Mr. Tunde Olofintila, (ABUAD PRO).
Mr. Taiwo.
Mr. Isiaka Iyadunni.
Prof. Michael Ajisafe, former ABUAD VC.
Pastor Dupe Babalola.
Aare Kunle Olajide.
H.E. Erelu Bisi Fayemi.
H.E. Prof. Modupe Adeola Adelabu.
Amb. Eniola Ajayi.
Hon. Olusola Fatoba, MHR.
Yeye Oba Joke Chukwumah-Adebayo.
Erelu Josephine Kemi Elebute-Halle.
Aare & Yeye Aare Oluwole Orungbe.
Yeye Otunba Titi Oyejola- Laniyan.
Alhaji Yahaya Oladiran.
Barr. Wale Ojo-Lanre.
Bobagunwa Dare Babarinsa.
Mrs. Taiye Oladipo.
Dr. Femi Alabi among others.
The Admin of Annual Afe Babalola days since 2013:
Chief Solomon Ogunniyi Morakinyo (Kayegbo) – Initiating Coordinator (ABBW)
Bayo Awogbemi
Sola Olagunju
Adeniyi Oluwole Alabi
Adetayo Ademola
Yekinni Bimbo
John Falayo Mayowa
Femi Alufa (Spokesperson)
To be continued…
