Fash-Lanso, Bimbo Oshin, Antar Laniyan, Other Stars Step Out as Bukky Amos-Bello Buries Father in Ibadan

Society figures from far and near, colleagues and family members on Saturday, 17th of January, 2026, honoured the United States based Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Arewa Bukky Amos-Bello, as she hosted a high-profile funeral shindig in honour of her father, Pa Amos Olaniyi Folorunsho Oladapo.

The 5,000 sitting capacity venue, Professor Oristsejolomi Thomas Hall inside the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, was at its full capacity as well-wishers in their ‘ankara’, lace and other expensive ‘aso ebi’ fabrics took up every available space, while the event managers provided extra outdoor spaces for attendees.

Featuring a top music artiste accompanied by a popular DJ, who sizzled the atmosphere with quality blend of music that kept the guests entertained all through the reception, the event was possibly the most-talked-about among the events of the day in the ancient city of Ibadan, not only for its grandeur but also because of Arewa Bukky’s famed status and the honour she commands among her friends and colleagues for her humanitarian efforts and benevolence to all irrespective of class.

While her friends and business associates flew in from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and other bases outside Nigeria, Bukky’s colleagues from within Nigeria and beyond were also on hand to celebrate with her. They include Nollywood stars, Bimbo Oshin; Opeyemi Aiyeola; Yomi Fash-Lanso; Kayode Olaiya a.k.a. Aderupoko; Feyikemi Olayinka; Ajala Jalingo; Adewale Abdulrasak a.k.a. Sokoti; Babatunde Bamgbode a.k.a. Fokoko, who is like a father figure for Bukky in the movie industry; Rotimi Makinde; Wunmi Toriola; Antar Laniyan; Yemi Amodu; Rukayat Lawal a.k.a. Iyaibadansneh; celebrity lawyer, Ope Banwo, and many more.

Rather than a strictly somber occasion, Pa Folorunso Oladapo’s funeral was a three-in-one event; ‘a funeral party, celebration of life, and particularly, a vibrant display of fashion, with guests appearing in their respective colourful and highly fashionable outfits, blending tradition and style for a heartfelt farewell.

Pa Folorunso Oladapo, a devout Christian, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Reliving sweet, old moments with her 99 years old late father, Bukky noted that her father, who was fondly addressed as ‘Baba L’oko’, was a great man who will be sorely missed by her, her siblings, the entire family and the community, noting that her father was a stabilizing community stakeholder in his lifetime. She added that her father’s advice, support and prayers worked for her and his memory will continue to linger in her mind.

Arewa Bukky’s grandiose funeral party for her father reinforces the sentiments that a girl child is as important as her male counterpart, even more nurturing and caring. Thus, in a final way to show love and appreciation for his parental care and support while alive, Arewa Bukky, in collaboration with her siblings, succeeded in organizing a grand farewell to honour their late father.

*by Folorunsho Hamsat