For billionaire businessman and sports enthusiast Kunle Soname, celebrating his wife, Kemi, has always been more than a social obligation. It is, in many ways, a reaffirmation of a promise he made on their wedding day, a promise to cherish, honour and celebrate the woman who has shared his journey through the years.

So, when Kemi recently attained the milestone age of 60, Soname was never going to let the occasion pass without a celebration befitting the woman at the centre of his world.

It was a gathering steeped in love, companionship and gratitude, bringing together family members, friends and well-wishers who came to celebrate the celebrant and share in the joy of the remarkable milestone.

In true high-society fashion, the occasion had all the ingredients of an elegant celebration: distinguished guests, warmth, conviviality and an ambience that reflected the personality and stature of the celebrant.

Yet, beneath the glamour was something far more intimate: the celebration of a woman whose life has been intertwined with that of one of Nigeria’s most recognisable entrepreneurs.