Nigerian Entrepreneur Adefunke Kuyoro, Former APPOEMN President, Dies at 64
Nigerian Entrepreneur Adefunke Kuyoro Dies at 64

Former APPOEMN President Adefunke Kuyoro Passes Away at 64

Adefunke Adeteju Kuyoro, the former president of the Association of Professional Party Organisers and Event Managers of Nigeria (APPOEMN), has died at the age of 64. Her death was confirmed in a statement released by her family on Saturday, June 6, 2026. According to the family, Kuyoro “peacefully transitioned to glory” on June 2, 2026.

Kuyoro’s company, TWC Events Services, also issued a statement jointly with the Kuyoro family, expressing profound grief over the loss of their CEO. The statement described her as a pillar, inspiration, and the heart of the organization.

TWC Events Services Mourns the Loss of CEO Adefunke Kuyoro

The statement from TWC Events Services read: “It is with a heavy heart that we, the TWC Event Management Services, announce the passing of our beloved CEO, Mrs. Adefunke Kuyoro, fondly known to us all as Mummy K/Mrs. K. Mummy K was not just our leader; she was our pillar, our inspiration, and the heart of everything we built together. Her grace, vision, and passion for excellence defined TWC Event Management Service, and her impact will live on in every event we ever touch.”

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The statement added: “We are devastated by this loss, but we are comforted knowing that she lived a life full of purpose, love, and dedication. To everyone who has reached out with condolence messages, calls, and kind words, the family and the entire TWC team are deeply grateful. Your love and support during this incredibly difficult time means more than words can express. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Mummy K, you will forever remain in our hearts. Rest in perfect peace.”

Condolences Pour In for the Late Entrepreneur

Family and friends expressed deep gratitude for the legacy Kuyoro left behind. Her death has drawn condolences from associates in the events management industry and beyond. A Facebook post confirming her demise was also shared by the family.

Kuyoro, a native of Ikeja, Lagos State, was widely respected for her contributions to the events management sector in Nigeria. She served as president of APPOEMN, where she championed professionalism and excellence in party planning and event management.

Related Deaths: Oskar Ibru and Aminu Dantata

In related news, business mogul Olorogun Oskar Ibru, chairman of the Ibru Organisation, died at the age of 67 after a brief illness. A key figure in Nigeria’s corporate world, he sustained and expanded the Ibru dynasty established by his late father, Olorogun Michael Ibru. Tributes poured in nationwide, with former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Dele Momodu describing him as “an extremely friendly gentleman and a socialite par excellence.”

Earlier, Legit.ng reported the death of elder statesman and business mogul Aminu Dantata. Dantata died in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, according to family sources. Two of his grandchildren, Sanusi and Nanah, confirmed his death on Facebook and X. Dantata, 94, was the last surviving child of Alhassan Dantata and was widely known for his business acumen and philanthropic contributions.

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