{
  "id": 8143621,
  "title": "For the Makanjuolas, 50 Years and Still Counting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/for-the-makanjuolas-50-years-and-still-counting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:40:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/18/for-the-makanjuolas-50-years-and-still-counting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Makanjuola family is celebrating a milestone anniversary, marking 50 years of marriage and the upcoming 75th birthday of Yoyinsola Makanjuola. The couple, Remi Makanjuola and Yoyinsola, have been together for over 50 years, raising four children and building a successful career. Remi Makanjuola, OON, is a respected figure in finance and entrepreneurship, known for his contributions to the banking and financial sectors in West Africa. Yoyinsola, on the other hand, is a dedicated educator who has made a significant impact on countless lives through her teaching career. The couple's enduring relationship and shared values have been the foundation for their success and happiness. This year's golden wedding anniversary and Yoyinsola's 75th birthday celebration is a testament to their commitment, patience, and purposeful lives.",
  "summary": "By Olusegun Adeniyi On 18th September 1976, a young economist freshly out of the University of Leicester married the woman of his dream. Today in Lagos, the Chairman of Caverton",
  "key_points": [
    "Makanjuola family celebrates 50 years of marriage anniversary",
    "Yoyinsola Makanjuola turns 75 years old",
    "Remi Makanjuola is a respected figure in finance and entrepreneurship"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Makanjuolas' enduring marriage and careers reflect a lifelong commitment to partnership, family, and community, underpinned by shared values that have brought them lasting success and happiness.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}