…Legal Luminary Hosts High-Profile Dignitaries as Matriarch Laid to Rest at 79
Lagos-based legal icon Bosun Osifowora demonstrated his far-reaching influence as he gave his late mother, Madam Silifat Ajoke Osifowora, a befitting farewell attended by Nigeria’s political and social elite. The 79-year-old matriarch, who passed in March 2025, was honored through a series of elaborate ceremonies that drew dignitaries from across the country.
The week-long obsequies commenced on April 18 with a Night of Tribute at the Osifowora family home in Ijebu-Ife, Ogun State, followed by a well-attended wake keep at Teslim Balogun Stadium car park on April 24. The final burial rites held on April 25 in Surulere, Lagos, saw an unprecedented turnout of senior lawyers, business leaders, and government officials paying their respects.
“Bosun’s home became a pilgrimage site for the who’s who of Nigerian society,” noted a family associate, referencing the constant stream of condolence visits since March. The ceremonies highlighted Osifowora’s decades of professional relationships, with attendees cutting across legal, political, and corporate spheres.
Known for his strategic litigation work, Osifowora maintained composure throughout the events, personally receiving guests including Supreme Court justices and former state governors. The burial’s grandeur reflected the family’s deep roots in Ijebu-Ife, where Madam Osifowora was celebrated for her community leadership and devotion to education.
The events concluded with a thanksgiving service, cementing the late matriarch’s legacy as the foundation of one of Nigeria’s respected legal families.