Thank You, Gentlemen of Broad Street!

Thank you Gentlemen of Broad Street: The Boys of Methodist Boys High School, Lagos

If you didn’t attend Methodist Boys High School, Lagos (Nigeria’s second secondary school and one of its most prestigious), then I can only pity you. Lol

The boys of MBHS, Lagos popularly known as ‘Gentlemen of Broad Street’ especially members of my set, 1995 Set were fully on ground at my father in law’s burial.

I got full cover and support in cash and kind from my brothers, those with whom I walked the hallowed grounds of MBHS Victoria Island and Broad Street.

Members of my set in the diaspora also showed me tremendous love and support.

Dear brothers, I cherish the cord and memories that bind us, I value the brotherly love and camaraderie; I won’t trade it for anything in the world. The boys of MBHS, Lagos are the best brothers you can have at your corner.

My wife, Modupe Owasoyo Olugbemi-gabriel couldn’t believe her eyes and luck; she’s grateful for all the love and gifts you showered on her. The entire Owasoyo family send their gratitude too.

Thank you Emeritus Head Boy, Femi Allen, Olusoji Jacobs (our own thespian and Nollywood icon), Kunlay Sadare, Kunle Adeonojobi, Oseni Saheed, Alayaki Adeola Tajudeen (who flew down from Abuja), Prince Ayo Ayeni (Chairman, Planning/Pounded Yam Committee), Adeola Adelakun, Yinusa Segun Kamal, Raphael Ozemohya, Muhammad Usman, Pastor Muyiwa Mark Ibigbami, Alhaji Lawal Wasiu Olakunle , Prince Tunji Oyekan (future Oba of Lagos), Nwaenyi Killian, Okafor Chijioke, Olumide Olusola (my namesake and our own MKO), Adolphus Angel Apety (the only angel in our midst and the only one who came twice), Abayomi Ojo, Michael Udoh, Sola Souza (Chairman of our set), Ejikemeuwa Ezeocha (the egg head), Olaniyi Awogbenle (who unavoidably missed the show for reasons best known to both of us).

The 1993 Set had their own man in person of my highly revered brother in law, Abbey Owasoyo (the Arole of Owasoyo Family) as the main man. Remarkably, the ’93 set had the most profound impact on our own set.
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Francis Olaitan represented the 1997 Set, while my aburo, Oguntade Adetola represented the 2006 Set.

Just look at us, resplendent in our school colour/idasa. We rock and roll.

God bless all the Gentlemen of Broad Street.
God bless all members of MBHS ’95 Set

My heart is so grateful; you’re the best.