Chairman and founder of Eleganza Group of Companies, Razaq Okoya, has showered heartfelt prayers on media mogul Dele Momodu during the latter’s 65th birthday celebration.

The glamorous event was held on Friday at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, and was attended by high-profile dignitaries including Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, philanthropist Reverend Esther Ajayi, musician Davido, rapper Zlatan Ibile, Shade Okoya, the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and one of his wives, businessman Sam Adedoyin and BUA Group chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was also present and delivered a lecture on the theme, “How to End Hunger and Poverty in Africa.”

The party came just days after the official commissioning of the Dele Momodu Leadership Centre in Ibadan on Tuesday, which was also part of activities marking the journalist’s milestone birthday.

Veteran juju musician Ebenezer Obey serenaded guests with classic tunes, adding a nostalgic and celebratory mood to the evening.

A video shared online captured the moment Rasaq Okoya offered fervent prayers for the Ovation International publisher.

“By the grace of God, God will grant us peace so you will do 85 and 100 by God’s grace. You will be going out and coming in in peace. No evil will befall you. Good fortune will continue to come to you. You will grow old in age,” the billionaire industrialist declared.

Dele Momodu is the founder of Ovation International, a magazine known for profiling influential personalities, particularly in Africa.

He contested for president in the 2011 general election and is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

A respected journalist and publisher, he is also known for his active role in politics and advocacy for democracy in Nigeria.