By Olutola Daramola
Media professionals who ruled the media space in the early days of Television and Radio Ɓroadcasting in Nigeria gathered in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital to bid farewell to a woman described as” double firsts’, the late Anike Agbaje-Williams.
Late Chief Anike Agbaje-Williams was the first face on television in West Africa, WNTV and the first voice on Western Nigeria Broadcasting Service, WNBS.
At a special media evening of tributes held in Ibadan to kick start her funeral rites, younger professionals, family members, and friends were also present to witness a nostalgic and special celebration which brought back memories of a great woman of impact.
The roll-call of the media professionals included Chief Mrs. Julie Coker, Chief Olu Falomo, Mrs. Bola Alo, Ambassador Yemi Faronbi, Chief Bisi Adesola, Mr. P.S.O. Taiwo, Chief Bamiji Ojo, Elder Yanju Adegbite and Prince Dotun Oyelade.
There was also a special delegation from Osun State of those who had worked with the deceased while at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, before the creation of Osun State.
They included Mr. Smollett Shittu-Alamu and Prince Wole Oyebamiji, who eulogised her for her sterling qualities.
Mrs. Banji Sokoya, Mrs. Banjo Alabi and Mrs. Yetunde Longe, daughters of Chief Mrs Anike Agbaje-Williams, described their mother as a loving and devoted mother who contributed immensely to their successes in life.
Those who spoke at the two-hour event were unanimous about the fact that the late Chief Mrs Anike Agbaje-Williams was a trailblazing media icon and great lover of the Arts who would be remembered for her professionalism, firmness, hard work, care and love for God and humanity.
Highlights of the event were a special documentary packaged by Shade Haastrup and Yanju Adegbite featuring the deceased, telling the story of her life.
Funeral rites continue this evening with a Christian Wake at Waniq Events Centre, Jericho, while the funeral service comes up on Friday, 16th May at All Saints’ Church, Jericho, Ibadan by nine O’clock in the morning.
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