By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A Lagos-based socialite, businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs Toyin Kolade, has been celebrated by organisers of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards).
Mrs Kolade, fondly called Iyalaje of the Source, was honoured by HAPAwards organisers on her birthday for good works, business strides and positive contributions to the development of society.
The African representative of HAPAwards, Mr Adeola Odunowo, led other team members to the residence of Mrs Kolade to present her with a trophy.
“We decided to honour her on a special day and also officially present a trophy as the International Business Woman of the Year 2020 from the last edition of HAPAwards, which took place in the United State of America,” Mr Odunowo said.
He further noted the awards appreciation of the awardee’s immense efforts to showcase the African heritage and reposition Yoruba culture and tradition around the world.
He disclosed that the 5th edition of HAPAwards has already commenced with activities in top gear to make this year’s edition a memorable one.
According to him, the theme for HAPAwards 2021 is Collaboration for Global Development, Peace and Prosperity.
Responding, Mrs Kolade, who is the Managing Director of Fisolak Global Resources, praised and thanked the executives of HAPAwards for the global recognition even with the ongoing pandemic which has ravaged the entire world.
She disclosed that the honour will encourage and motivate her to do more for the less privileged in society while representing Africa on the global stage.
Mrs Kalode is also the sole promoter of the Aje Festival (Festival of Wealth) in Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race. It was gathered that she is planning to celebrate her installation as the Iyalaje Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Babatunde Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on July 17, 2021, in Ile-Ife.
The HAPAwards is a US-based award that recognises outstanding individuals, whose lives have been marked by extraordinary personal and professional accomplishments.
Last year, Richard Mofe Damijo, Patoranking, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw and Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, were among notable personalities across Africa and beyond that were honoured.
