Conversations with The Facade Nigeria

Building on the previous episode of the "People" series, where we explored the lives of historic figures, this episode takes it a step further by chronicling the life of Celia Jibowu, née Alakija, and the wife of Olumuyiwa Jibowu, who passed away on the 30th of August, 1945 at Warri, and was interred at the Old Ikoyi Cemetery. We also take you through the elegant wedding of Jameson Townsend Pearse and Elsie Savage at Saint Paul’s Breadfruit Church on Davies Street. To conclude, we offer an insight into the life of Cornelius Josephus Porter. Our goal with the "People" series is to document the stories of various individuals, including those who are often overlooked, and share their life journeys with you. Don't forget to share our podcast and give us a 5-star rating! Follow us on social media: Instagram and Threads: @thefacadenigeria Twitter: @FacadeNigeria TikTok: @thefacadenigeria

Welcome back to Conversations with The Facade Nigeria! We’re excited to return with our People Series, featuring an intriguing lineup. In today's episode, we’ll be chronicling the wedding of Samuel Herbert Pearse and Cassandra Lydia Decker, the daughter of renowned photographer John P. Decker. We'll also delve into the life of Charles Andrew Gollmer of the Church Missionary Society, father of C. H. V. Gollmer, and explore the story of Jane Beckley, mother of Jane Williams, wife of Isaac Benjamin Williams of Raymond House, and Matilda Beckley. Don’t forget to rate us 5 🌟 Instagram and Threads: @thefacadenigeria Twitter: @FacadeNigeria TikTok: @thefacadenigeria

In this episode, we journey back to the 1930s, recounting the christening ceremonies of Olubunmi O. Aderemi, daughter of R. Wilfred and Oluremi Adedayo, and Abiodun Abiose and Olakunbi Oluwakemi, children of A. Ajibade, held at St. Peter’s Church Faji and UAM Church, respectively. We also cover the tragic death of Michael Gibson Nweke of Aba, who passed away suddenly at his residence the day after his family had left for Christmas. Additionally, we share details of the elegant wedding at First Baptist Church, Oke-Isokun, Oyo, between Janet Kehinde Okanlawon, formerly of the Baptist Girls’ School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, and Emanuel Olalekan Sholeye, of Owu Baptist School. Please don't forget to rate our podcast 5 stars on your preferred listening platform! Instagram: @thefacadenigeria Twitter: @FacadeNigeria TikTok: @thefacadenigeria

In this episode of *People*, we explore the fascinating life of Dandeson Coates Crowther, son of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, along with the Seventh Anniversary of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society in 1897. We also highlight the wedding of Joseph Babalola and Augusta Lawani, which took place at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Ebute Metta, on December 30, 1937. Guests included Paul Cardoso, G. S. Thompson, and others. Additionally, we revisit the story of Rev. Eugene Samuel Willoughby, buried at Ikoyi Cemetery. Son of Isaac H. and Hannah Willoughby (whose life we chronicled in the previous episode, Part V), he was a C.M.S. Missionary who passed away on April 24, 1896, at the age of 42. Don’t forget to share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it, and please rate our podcast 5 stars on your favorite listening platform! Instagram: @thefacadenigeria Twitter: @FacadeNigeria TikTok: @thefacadenigeria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of *People*, we reflect on the graceful lives of Elfrida Esther Thomas, Hannah Willoughby, and others. Elfrida Thomas, the 24-year-old daughter of Rev. James Bright and Esther Bernice Thomas, passed away at Gbologun (or Igbologun) and was laid to rest at Ikoyi Cemetery. Hannah Willoughby, the eldest daughter of Thomas Puddicombe, arrived in Badagry in 1850 but relocated to Lagos in 1851, around the time of the Bombardment of Lagos. Her illness began in 1879, and she sadly passed away in 1883, leaving behind her husband and four sons. Don't forget to share our podcast with someone who would enjoy it. Please rate our podcast 5 stars on your favorite listening platform! Instagram: @thefacadenigeria Twitter: @FacadeNigeria TikTok: @thefacadenigeria