The much-anticipated DB@50 Celebration in honour of renowned celebrity journalist and Publisher of Lagos News Today, Dayo Badmus, is holding today, Sunday, November 15, 2026, following a change in the event’s original date.
The Planning Committee, led by its Chairman, Mr. Taofeek Afolabi, had earlier announced the adjustment of the celebration from Saturday, November 14, to Sunday, November 15, 2026, citing circumstances beyond its control.
The grand celebration is a three-in-one event designed to commemorate Badmus’ 50th birthday, the conferment of a prestigious traditional chieftaincy title on him, and the official launch of his book, The 25 Laws of FAME.
One of the major highlights of today’s celebration will be the installation of Dayo Badmus as the BAAROYIN of Orile-Ifo Kingdom by the revered monarch of Orile-Ifo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adewale Ogunjobi.
According to the programme released by the Planning Committee, the traditional installation ceremony will commence at 11:00 a.m. at the Palace of the Olorile of Orile-Ifo.
The celebration will subsequently move to Galaxy Hall, where the birthday reception and official book launch are scheduled to take place at 1:00 p.m.
The conferment of the BAAROYIN title is expected to add royal colour and cultural significance to the occasion, recognising Badmus’ contributions and standing within the society.
He assured guests that the committee had put necessary arrangements in place to ensure a memorable, colourful and successful celebration.
Today’s DB@50 celebration promises to bring together prominent personalities from the media industry, traditional institutions, entertainment circles, business community, family members, friends and well-wishers to honour a man whose 50th birthday marks an important milestone in his personal and professional journey.
With three major events coming together under one celebration, all roads lead to Orile-Ifo today as Dayo Badmus celebrates 50 years of life, receives a prestigious traditional title and unveils his latest literary work.