September 17, 2022

Business Mogul, Taiwo Afolabi's Twin Brother Dies 4 Months After Their 60th Birthday

Chief Kehinde Afolabi, the twin brother of the Chairman of Sifax Group and Marriot Hotels, Lagos, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi is dead. Chief Kenny Afolabi, popularly known as Watari died in the early hours of this morning, according to sources. Altough details of his death are still sketchy, those who know him well said he was nursing an ailment that made him stop drinking a few years years back. His sudden death comes just a few months after the twin brothers celebrated their 60th birthday. They clocked 60 in April.
Taiwo and Kehinde Afolabi were born in Ondo town to the family of Chief and Chief Mrs Samson Afolabi, natives of Idokunusi Ijebu of the Ijebu East Local Government, Ogun State,

Chief Kehinde Afolabi was an accomplished businessman as well, blessed with good family and children. He was also a big player in the hospitality business. He owns Ken-Dallas Hotel, a 3-star hotel located in Ikotun area of Lagos. Kehinde Afolabi was seen more of a socialite than his twin brother and he is well-loved by many. They both shared a very strong bond.
On Saturday, June 18, the Afolabi Brothers had family and friends joined them as they hosted a grand reception to celebrate their diamond birthday. The next day, they had the dedication of the Samuel Afolabi Anglican Church building and church bus at Omo Elero Gbekun Villa, Luba Road, Ijebu Ode, Ogun state, as well as the Thanksgiving service for their 60th birthday. - additional reports from airwavesreport.com.