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Homecoming: Briton searching For Nigerian Roots Finally Meets Half-Brother
Paul Bolton, a 70-year-old mixedraced Briton, has finally found his Nigerian family after 31 years of searching. Bolton was born in 1954 to a British mother and a Nigerian father, who was a student in England at the time. His mother’s family rejected his father due to his race and the fact that his mother became pregnant out of wedlock. Bolton’s mother’s family took him away from her and placed him in an orphanage, where he grew up without knowing his parents. Bolton began searching for his father when his own daughter was born, hoping to pass on his family history to her.
However, his search was unsuccessful for many years. In 2022, he reached out to the Punch Newspapers for help, and an investigation revealed that his father was the late Olufemi Odeinde, a successful architect who died in a car accident in 1981. The investigation also revealed that Odeinde had two children with his wife, Tinuade, Oluyemi and Oyinkansola. Oluyemi, an architect like his father, passed away in 2021, while Oyinkansola lives in Italy. Bolton was hesitant to reach out to his half-siblings, fearing rejection.
However, in May 2024, a mail from a friend of Odeinde’s third child, Olumuyiwa, led to a reunion between Bolton and his Nigerian family. Olumuyiwa, who was 14 years old when his father passed away, recalled his father telling him about a son he had in the UK. When he saw a picture of Bolton, he knew immediately that it was his half-brother.
Olumuyiwa felt obligated to welcome Bolton into the family, as his father would have wanted. A Zoom meeting was arranged, and Bolton finally met his half-brother, Olumuyiwa, and his cousin, Yomi Porter. The reunion was emotional, with Bolton exclaiming, “Oh my goodness! Amazing. How are you?” Olumuyiwa responded, “When I see your forehead, it’s typical of our family! It’s nice to meet you, bro!
This is your family!” Bolton’s wife, Jane, who has been supportive of his search, was also present at the meeting. She revealed that another Briton, Tony, had been found through Ancestry DNA, who is also believed to be a son of Odeinde. The reunion has brought closure to Bolton’s search, and he is grateful to finally have found his Nigerian family.
Olumuyiwa has welcomed Bolton with open arms, saying, “If my dad remembered that he had a child somewhere that he did not know where the child was – that was how close my dad and I were, that he discussed that matter with me. And if somebody had shared all those things with me, why wouldn’t I, if I now see that this is the child, why wouldn’t I stretch out my hands to the child?”
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Dignitaries, Chiefs, Others In Attendance As PCNI Austin Branch Celebrates End of Year Party In Texas
It was a night of glamour and excitement as the Austin Branch of the People’s Club of Nigeria International (PCNI) held its end of year party on Saturday, November 30, 2024.Diaspora Watch reports that the well-attended event, which took place at Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel and Conference Center, Texas, was a celebration of the branch’s achievements and a show of appreciation to God for His blessings throughout the year.
In his address, Hon. Chief Chris Lemchi, the Action Chairman of PCNI Austin Branch who doubles as Akudo 1 of Okwelle Ancient Kingdom welcomed guests and appreciated the presence of dignitaries from various branches of the club.
The event was also graced by the presence of Patron-Elect Ichie Napoleon Onyeje, Mirienweiro, Hon. Patron Chief Dr. Don Ibekwe, Ulu Nimo from Galveston Branch, Patron, Chief Dr. Onyekachi Okoro, Patron-Elect, First National PCNI Vice President Emeritus, Chairman Emeritus, Secretary Emeritus Dallas Branch and the Sponsoring Chairman of our awesome Austin Branch, Assistant National Secretary Hon. Emmanuel Onwukamuche, Secretary Emeritus, First International Branch Houston, High Chief Humphrey Enyioha, Ikoroukwu Texarkana Branch, Hon. Chief Bright Nwokocha, Ugwumba, Chairman Emeritus, First International Branch – Houston, Hon. Nze Dr. Bon Ikwuagwu, Omekaozuo, Chairman 1st International Branch Houston, Hon. Ichie High Chief Sir Dr. Peter I. Okafor, Agbawodike Izu, Chairman Emeritus Dallas, Hon. Chief Chris Ogbuehi, Chairman-Elect – Dallas, Hon. Prince Ike Ginigeme, Founding Chairman Waco Branch, Hon. Chief Dr. Emma Igwe – Founding Chairman Texarkana Branch, Hon. Chief Dr. Emma Igwe, Founding Chairman Texarkana Branch, and Hon. Chief Clara Obidike-Egbim, Okwuru Okarisia 1 of Ebikoro Kingdom, Anyanwu Nwanneka – Founding Chairman of People’s Club of Nigeria- Gainesville Branch and PA to PCNI International President.
Other dignitaries included the President General of Enyimba, Honorable Ubabuike, UBA, Chief Martin Osuji, president Coal City, Chief Francis Odu, president Enyimba Austin, and Chief Fred Ojiyi, President IPC, Hon. Chief Chris Lemchi, Akudo 1 Of Okwelle Ancient Kingdom, Action Chairman PCNI Austin Branch, First Lady, Lolo Rachel Lemchi, Kpakpandudiya, Adakekeocha and Patron-Elect Ichie Napoleon Onyeje, Mirienweiro.
In an extraordinary love story that defies convention, a Congolese man has captured global attention by marrying identical triplets in a lavish ceremony that has gone viral.
The three sisters—identical in appearance—met their husband-to-be independently, and each fell for his charm, only to later discover they shared the same love interest.
Instead of turning away, they embraced the bond and chose to embark on a life together, respecting each sister’s feelings and supporting one another. Their unique union has inspired a conversation about relationships, love, and cultural acceptance.
Celebrated with close friends and family, their wedding was a testament to love in its many forms and a reminder that family is at the heart of happiness.
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