August 12, (THEWILL) – Dr Abiola Dosunmu, the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos recently hosted some important personalities to the celebration of her 50th coronation anniversary as the custodian and promoter of Lagos’s enduring cultural values. The celebration held at the Lagos City Hall included cultural displays, traditional performances, symposiums and literary works on Lagos State. The event was a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, reflecting the dynamic nature of Lagos under her influence. Some of the dignitaries who attended included former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo Olu and his wife, Adejoke; Kessington Adebutu; Kwara State first lady, Olufolake AbdulRazaq; former Ekiti State first lady, Bisi Fayemi; Labour Party Lagos State governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; Bisi Olatilo, among others.
The celebration not only highlighted her influence as a businesswoman and socialite but also paid homage to Dr Dosunmu’s enduring legacy and contributions to the development of her community. The traditional aristocrat was installed the Erelu Kuti of Lagos, the highest female royal position in Lagos in 1974 by the late Oba Adeyinka Oyekan, the Oba of Lagos. She was only 27 years-old then. The Erelu Kuti of Lagos serves as a member of the kingmaker’s council, Queen mother of Lagos, Regent to the throne when vacant, a close confidant of the traditional rulers in Lagos, a traditional ruler of women organisations, including market guilds, an adviser on social matters, conferment of traditional and honorary titles etc.
