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  • Yemi, Dolapo Osinbajo: 30 years of love

    Oladapo Sofowora

    Following the Bible verse in the book of 1st Corinthians 13:13, which says; “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love”, best describes the nuptial values Vice President Yemi and his wife, Dolapo have applied since the beginning of their union till their 30th anniversary as husband and wife. The above Bible verse, aptly shows that love played a key role in the sustainability of their vows, which has kept them waxing stronger over the years.

    Indeed, who would have imagined that Prof. Yemi worshipped at the temple of Venus, the ancient Greek god of love, so much that he knows the spirit and letter of love this much? However, the celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary, revealed this hitherto hidden side of him.

    The two love birds, could not hide their romantic feelings as they both gushed over each other on social media. Yemi and Dolapo, could not ask anything more from their creator, as they have both witnessed the grace of God on their lives as a couple.

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    The grand daughter of late Premier of Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dolapo on Tuesday, 25th of November, wowed all when she shared an epic 30-year-old photo taken on her wedding day with her husband and wrote: “Hand in hand on the 25th of November 1989. it’s our wedding anniversary to the glory of God.” This further showed the world that love, endurance, perseverance, emotional support, faith, hope, patience and many more, were secrets to the strong foundation of their union.

    Society Rendezvous gathered that, the duo had a quiet private palour celebration, where close friends and family members were in attendance  and shared in their joy. The private gathering started with a prayer session, where they further committed the paddling of their nuptial boat to the hands of God for continued love and more life together as couple.

    The duo never failed to display their vocal dexterity by serenading guests with their voices and dance steps. They both mimed to their favourite love song accompanied with sounds from a piano. They were both seen holding hands together like new lovers who just discovered their love language. For a toast to more years together, they cut a gigantic cake to celebrate their love.

  • How to boost productivity, by PZ Wilmar

    Busola Aro

    PZ Wilmar Food Limited has identified a relationship between feeding well and productivity in workplaces and among students.

    Through its Mamador brand, the firm said it will continue to push for healthy feeding habits among Nigerians and  encourage them to adopt a healthy and balanced breakfast lifestyle.

    Speaking during the launch of its breakfast campaign in Lagos, it said it will sensitise the public on the need for a more healthy approach to breakfast.

    Category Marketing Manager, PZ Wilmar, Chioma Mbanugo, stressed the need to drive understanding of the importance of breakfast for children.

    “We want to inspire a new generation of healthy Nigerians, which is why we have decided to pay attention to the leaders of tomorrow, essentially because we believe it is important for the children to know why breakfast is the most important meal of the day and also what constitutes a healthy breakfast. The goal is to enable them have a great head start each day, which is where the Mamador Light Fat Spread comes in, as it offers loads of nutrients essential for growth and development, especially in children. Choosing breakfast foods that are rich and balanced with nutrients boost kids’ attention span, concentration, and memory — which they need to learn in school. We want to equip these children enough to also inspire their parent to make the right breakfast choices for them,” she said.

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    Also speaking, Assistant Brand Manager, Mamador, Omobolanle Akin-Fatodu, stressed the need for families to take healthy breakfast.

    “Not only is it important to eat breakfast, you should also eat the right kind of breakfast – a meal packed with nutrients to get you off to a great start and keep you going throughout the day. Sadly, it is the most skipped meal of the day, so Mamador is on a mission to help Nigerians develop a breakfast-eating habit, and a healthy one, at that. We recently launched our new Mamador Light Fat Spread, which offers loads of benefits – it is cholesterol and trans-fat free, very easy to spread with a creamy buttery taste and most importantly, it provides the required vitamins and minerals essential for growth, development, and optimal functioning of our bodies and minds,” she said.

    PZ Wilmar Food Limited, through its new Mamador Light Fat Spread, seeks to reach and educate millions of children in select schools across the country on the importance of breakfast and the role it plays in their optimal bodily and mental functioning.

    It said it is also using the campaign to further introduce consumers to the latest addition in the Mamador portfolio – the Mamador Light Fat Spread. The newly introduced spread is said to contain ‘health and taste benefits that deliver on healthy nutrition and is packed with nutrients that help children and families have an active head start to the day, among other benefits.

    Through the breakfast campaign, Mamador also seeks to create awareness as regards the health repercussions of unhealthy breakfast habits and food combinations that are typical of Nigerians, proposing healthier options in the process.

  • Whyte Cleon to unveil entrepreneurship scheme

    Our Reporter

    A human resource outsourcing and consulting company, Whyte Cleon Limited, is to    launch a  special entrepreneurial development training scheme for its ex-employees.

    The company’s  Managing Director/CEO, Mrs. Nireti Adebayo, stated this at a press briefing to mark activities of the company’s 10th year anniversary scheduled for the first quarter of next year.

    Mrs Adebayo stated that over time, we have delivered unrivalled quality service to our clients and provided practical solutions to our clients assisting them in strategy formulation and execution, talent acquisition, organizational performance and human capital investment.

    She  said: “The entrepreneurial development training is a platform through which we aim to give back to society by equipping our former colleagues with a new mind-set that will enable them become more productive, flourish, and ultimately become solutions provider and employers of labour thereby helping to lift others out of poverty”.

    This initiative which is the first of its kind by any organisation in the outsourcing space, attests to the status of Whyte Cleon Limited as Nigeria’s fastest-growing, “future forward” human resources solutions provider.

    The company is known for setting standards and breaking new grounds in the industry, being the first outsourcing company in its sector to be awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certificate for its quality management system.

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    The company’s General Manager, Mr. Yakubu Wuyep, noted that “beneficiaries of this programme, will be our ex-colleagues.

    The entrepreneurial development classes, which are free to the staff, will be organised to teach the basics of starting a business, growing and sustaining it, towards financial freedom, self-sustenance and ultimately becoming employers of labour. This is also in addition to setting up a Business Network for them”.

    Wuyep said: “This is an integral part of Whyte Cleon’s reputed policy on CSR and tradition of promoting workplace engagement, which dovetails into great experiential service for our clients.

    “Our ex-colleagues are encouraged to remain members of the Cleon Cooperative Society and continue to take advantage of our savings and investment platform as well as the many asset acquisition and loan products of the cooperative, which are at interest rates of five  per cent”. With the vision “to be the preferred human resources solutions provider”, Whyte Cleon has grown from a humble beginning of a single client in the financial services sector to a client base of over 30 companies in different sectors of the economy with staff strength of over 6,000 in all states of the federation. Whyte Cleon aims to be a global company and currently has presence in  Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.

  • Basketmouth, Nancy Isime, others light up DStv festive ad

    By Sampson Unamka

    Ex-BBNaija stars, Khafi, Ike, Venita alongside TV Host Nancy Isime , Simi Drey, singer, Praiz and one of Africa’s funniest men, Basketmouth in one tv commercial! That’s a whole lot of your favourite celebrities and beautiful people in one ad, right?

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    That’s the list of stars in the new television commercial by MultiChoice to launch 5 new DStv and GOtv packages.
    The commercial is titled ‘Happier Holidays with DStv’ and demonstrates the happiness and ‘feels’ that come with a typical festive season in Nigeria.

  • Cardi B confirms Lagos trip

    By Precious Onuigbo

    American rapper Cardi B has released an official video confirming her trip to Lagos for the maiden edition of the Livespot X Festival billed for December 7, 2019, in Lagos.

    She is set to perform live on stage in Lagos on December 7, and Accra on December 8, alongside some top African acts including Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and a host of others.

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    The speculations of Cardi B’s visit began after she posted a video stating that she would be having her final performance for 2019 in Africa.

     

  • Baileys BakeFest holds Sunday

    By Precious Onuigbo

    All is set for the third edition of the Baileys BakeFest, which holds on Sunday, December 1 at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The event will feature a wide variety of professional bakers, mixologists, vendors, and Nigeria’s finest celebrities, showcasing a delicious range of Baileys infused pastries, cocktails and more.

    Also expected to be in attendance are celebrities like – Ninalowo Bolanle, Bimbo Ademoye, Timini Egbuson – and ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Venita.

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    Baileys BakeFest is Nigeria’s first baking festival uniting foodie with the indulgence of Baileys in various treats. In its first year, over 5000 Nigerians participated in the day-long baking extravaganza featuring a unique bake-off where treats specialists are paired with established superstars.

     

  • BBNaija: Ike gets N500, 000 from fans

    By Sampson Unamka

    Fans of the Big Brother Naija house mate, Steve Ikechukwu Onyema popularly known as Ike has gifted him with cash of 500,000 Naira cash, Canon 250 ED camera, Softbox stand, a framed picture, box of his favourite quotes in the house among other gifts.

    The ‘Ike gang’ who are known as ’39 Fans’, hosted him to a dinner in Lagos where they presented him with the gifts.

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    On Ike’s arrival, the fans screamed, exchanged hugs and pleasantries and introduced themselves, telling him why they liked him. Later, Big Brother winner and Ike’s girlfriend, Mercy, and Diane also showed up in the restaurant to surprise the fans.

    Ike was emotional and promised not to disappoint his fans, adding that they should be on the look-out for something big dropping soon from him.

     

  • ‘Your Excellency’ to premiere December 8

    By Adeniyi Adewoyin

    EbonyLife Films, producer of Fifty, The Wedding Party movies and Chief Daddy has announced its latest feature film, the social-media-driven political satire, ‘Your Excellency.’

    The movie premiere holds on Sunday, December 8, and will start showing in cinemas on December 13.

    ‘Your Excellency’ tells the story of a bumbling, billionaire businessman and failed presidential candidate, who becomes a credible contender when his dance moves and gaffes ignite social media. Could a three-time loser pose a serious challenge for the presidency?

    In her directorial debut, Funke Akindele-Bello also acted in the movie as the other half of Akin Lewis who plays presidential aspirant, Chief Olalekan Ajadi.

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    Other stars of the movie include; Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, Shaffy Bello, Kunle Coker, Eku Edewor, Emmanuel ‘EmmaOMG’ Edunjobi, Alexx Ekubo, Oreka Godis, Osas Ighodaro, Mike Iheuwa, Aletile ‘Seyi Law’ Lawrence, Bimbo Manuel, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ini Dima-Okojie, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah, Ikechukwu Onunaku, Helen Paul and Toni Tones.

    The star-studded cast also gets a chance to shine, suggesting a barrel of laughs from every angle, as they poke fun at Nigerian politics and society at large.

    Executive Producer, Mo Abudu is happy to share the film which she believes is going to be a Christmas blockbuster.

    “Your Excellency has Nigeria’s funniest woman as both lead actor and director, with an amazing cast who deliver wonderful performances. I can’t wait for everyone to see the entire film,” she said.

     

  • Mike Aremu to celebrate two decades

    By Adeniyi Adewoyin

    Come Sunday, December 22, 2019, Saxophonist Mike Aremu will celebrate two decades of musical excellence with a concert.

    The event takes place at Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos. And his fellow musicians mostly of the Gospel genre like Tim Godfrey, Sammie Okposo, Tope Alabi, Onos Ariyo and Ibitayo Jeje will also be performing.

    Mike grew up in Niger State where he was encouraged to play a musical instrument in school. In 1995, he decided to concentrate solely on the Saxophone. He joined House on the Rock’s music team in 1996 having also played with the Compassion Band of the Strong Tower Mission – a charity organisation. In 1999, Mike signed a record deal with Kennis music under which he released two chart topping albums (“Dance” -1999 and “No Shaking” -2002) making total of near two million copies from his first two albums – a record in sales for a Jazz artist. He has also recorded two songs for the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) in the US.

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    Aremu has played alongside notable international artists like Kenny G, India Arie, Hugh Masakela, Najee, Bill Laurance, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Winans, Israel Houton, Mary Mary and Fred Harmond.

    He has performed eight times at the Lagos EXPERIENCE, a concert tagged to be the world’s largest gospel music concert, attracting a crowd of over 600,000 at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. Mike Aremu has also performed twice at the London Festival of Life (FOL) an event that is attended by over 40,000 people at the Excel Centre, London.

  • Who will unite erstwhile friends, Okeowo and Akin-Olugbade?

    by Oladapo Sofowora

    If you need to understand the rudiments of true friendship, you need to understudy the friendship of the Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Irewon Ijebu-Ode, Sir Olu Okeowo and his erstwhile friend, the Aare Ona Kankanfo of Owu Kingdom, Prince Bolu Akin-Olugbade.

    Well, this was before their once sweet and admirable friendship suddenly turned sour.

    The one time close friends were the cynosure of all eyes at every society event they graced. Admirers and well wishers made reference to their friendship style. They practically did everything together. They attended shindigs in same attire, acquired same choice of costly automobiles, flew on same private jet and pay visits to each other at intervals. Alas, the story is now different, as they no longer see eye to eye. Their rope of friendship has been broken for over a year.

    Tongues wagged, rumours took centre stage, questions abound on the real reason for the bad blood between the duo.

    A source close to the one time besties revealed that the genesis of their feud can be linked to several issues, most of which can’t be published. It’s an issue that has piled up over the years just like a ticking time bomb, that suddenly exploded. “One of the reasons for their split is age factor. It took time for Prince Bolu Olugbade, who is in his 60’s to know, he is far older than Olu Okeowo, who is in his early 50’s. When Bolu found out Olu’s real age, as a Yoruba man, he felt Okeowo should accord him more respect. For Okeowo, a free spirited man, he felt age is just a number that must not define true friendship. Bolu was not down with that”

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    Another close source avered that their bad blood was further fuelled by envy and quest to outshine each other. “They were always on the verge to outshine each other at everything they do. They acquire same Rolls Royce automobile to outshine each other. They built same houses at highbrow places with similar designs. When they attend public functions, there’s stiff competition on who will spend more for the artistes singing their praises. All these played a pivotal role in their split”.

    Sources revealed to Society Rendezvous that, the billionaire businessmen have refused to sheath their swords and embrace each other like the exemplary friends they used to be, before allowing the devil come between them. “The feud between them might not be over soon. Their common friends and top billionaires have waded into the issue in a bid to resolve it amicably, but they refused to bury their past and move on. It will only take the grace of God to bring them back together”.