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  • Toyin AlaCollins gets her bundle of joy

    Toyin AlaCollins gets her bundle of joy

    The social scene is abuzz with a steaming gist. This time, it revolves around Toyin AlaCollins, the famous beauty aesthetician. In a posh hospital in Lagos, Toyin welcomed a bouncing baby girl at the end of 2015, and as would be expected, Debo Collins is beside himself with joy over the arrival of the latest addition to his family. The baby is Toyin’s first, coming two years after she got married to Debo Collins, the sophisticated businessman and politician.

    Since the news of the baby’s’ arrival hit the public domain, the Collins have had to play host to an army of well wishers. According to reports, Toyin, who celebrated her 50th birthday last August, became pregnant few months after she got married to Debo but she suffered a miscarriage. But last year, she got pregnant again and decided to take things very easy. She also kept her pregnancy away from the public by lying low.

  • Tayo Ayeni shocks friends on birthday

    The prospects of a classy party titillated the minds of friends, family members and business associates of famous auto dealer and Chairman of Skymit Motors, Tayo Ayeni, when he added another year to his age penultimate weekend.

    Since Ayeni had never failed to host a lavish party every year to celebrate his birthday, many waited in anticipation of another bash. But rather than host the annual birthday party that is usually graced by big personalities like Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and other famous socialites, Tayo opted for a prayer session and low key celebration that had only the family members in attendance.

    Those who should know told Celeb Watch that the reason the decision to call off his annual birthday party might be connected with an elaborate event he has in the offing.

  • Folly Coker wows Ambode with One Lagos Fiesta

    Folly Coker wows Ambode with One Lagos Fiesta

    The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Folly Coker, has left his bosses awe struck after proving that hard work and diligence indeed yield results. Coker understands the demands of his new office and does not hesitate to meet them. He put his expertise into use as Lagos State celebrated its One Lagos Fiesta (OLF) and excelled while at it.

    Although the immediate past governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, initiated different activities for the fiesta, especially the Lagos countdown during the Yuletide, the recent edition anchored by Coker under his principal, Governor Akinwumi Ambode, was unarguably the best so far. The event lasted for five days and was held in different parts of Lagos. It was an exciting combination of music and entertainment. It also drew a large crowd from far and near.

    In order to make One Lagos Fiesta a success, a budget of N2 billion was initially presented before it was slashed to N500 million, courtesy of Folly Coker. Having slashed the budget for the event, he ensured that the sum budgeted for it was judiciously used. More than 50 artistes, including the Mavin crew, Olamide and Tuface Idibia, performed live at the event which took place in Lagos Atlantic, Agege, Ikorodu, Badagry and Epe.

    The event was graced by millions of revellers from Lagos, other parts of the country and across the world. The commissioner was commended for the well planned event and Governor Ambode was over the moon as he was stunned by the properly planned and well organised show.

  • Joan Okorodudu changes the face of modelling

    Joan Okorodudu changes the face of modelling

    The face of modelling in Nigeria witnessed a big transformation when Joan Okorodudu came into the picture. That the lovable woman behind Nigeria’s Next Super Model has helped to metamorphose modelling in Nigeria is stating the obvious. The contest which has produced some of Nigeria’s best models made its debut in 2007. Since then, there has been no looking back for the brains behind the show.

    Over the years, it has been the tradition of the organisers of NNSM to give out a brand new car to its winner, while the top five are given international modelling contracts/jobs which in turn launch them into professional modelling. For this year’s show, registrations from various parts of the country and even from outside the country will be considered and the grand screening/audition will take place in October as usual as 15 girls and 10 guys will be short-listed for the reality TV show.

    For the first time in NNSM history, male models are added to the project. They will be given the opportunity to walk their way to stardom.

  • Pastor Odukoya celebrates sixth wedding anniversary

    It has been six years since the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, Taiwo Odukoya, remarried. It has also unarguably been six years of bliss for the man of God. On Tuesday, Pastor Odukoya and his South African wife, Nomthi, celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary and he joyfully took to a social media platform to express his elation.

    He shared a picture on his Instagram page and wrote: “It has been six years since I started this incredible journey with @pastornomthi. She is a blessing I cannot describe with words. And every day, I celebrate God for the gift she has been, not just to me, but to my family and The Fountain of Life Church. I look forward to an exciting lifetime with her. May God keep our home in His love, grace and faithfulness.”

    The founder of the Fountain of Life Church found love again five years ago in the soothing arms of Nomthi after he lost his former wife, Bimbo Odukoya, in a plane crash on December 10, 2005 along with 102 others.

  • Rasaq Okoya’s birthday bash

    Rasaq Okoya’s birthday bash

    It is a matter of public knowledge that Lagos bubbles whenever billionaire property mogul, Alhaji Rasaq Akanni Okoya, organises a bash. It is difficult to imagine that many families can match the flamboyance of the Okoyas when it comes to parties.

    It will be recalled that six years ago, Okoya clocked 70 and the celebration was anything but quiet. His 70th birthday bash remains a reference point till date. It is not a surprise therefore that high society is already looking forward to the 76th birthday celebration of the industrialist. With yet another talk of the town celebration billed to take place in a few days time, his beloved wife, Sade, and children are already planning to make it a memorable one.

    Okoya, who is also the Aare of Lagos State, founded the Eleganza Group of Companies whose sphere spans the entire West African region. He is the owner of the magnificent Oluwa ni Shola Estate in Lagos, which is described by many as expatriates’ estate because of the high number of foreigners that stay in it.

  • Tope Odusanya floats elitist lounge

    For stylish businessman, Hon. Tope Odunsanya, there is nothing like too much success. He maximizes every opportunity and expands his already vast business empire. Now he has berthed with a new elitist lounge in Lagos.

    The co-owner of Apollos lounge in Ibadan commissioned Lounge 365 a few days ago. The bar and restaurant outfit is located in Circle Mall, Osapa Jakande Roundabout in Lekki, Lagos Island. It is a refreshing addition to the hospitality sector in Lagos.

    According to the CEO, prominently known around town as Kosoro, the lounge was established with a view to servicing its teeming supporters in the best way possible. The grand opening witnessed an influx of high society men and ladies from Lagos and neighbouring states.

  • Mike Adenuga adds new feather

    Mike Adenuga is not just one of Nigeria’s richest men; he is also a philanthropist who has impacted positively on millions of lives. His impact on humanity is like a vein of water hidden underground but quietly making the grass green.

    For silently touching millions of lives every year, especially in the year 2015, the Apesin of Ijebuland and Chairman of Globacom has been picked by City People magazine as its man of the year for 2015. Every year, City People usually picks a man  or woman who by virtue of his or her actions has touched the lives of many Nigerians as its person of the year.

    It is no surprise that Otunba Mike Adenuga is referred to as one of Nigeria’s biggest philanthropists. Interestingly, he does not publicise his philanthropic gestures, preferring to remain modest while impacting lives. Unknown to many, Mike Adenuga has over the last 20 years or so consistently touched the lives of over a thousand people a year through silent donations and empowerment programmes.

    One of the world’s wealthiest men, Adenuga sits atop one of Africa’s largest business empires comprising oil and gas, telecoms, aviation, banking and real estate. He has won numerous awards in recognition of his personal and business accomplishments.

  • High society celebrates Bimbola Ashiru

    High society celebrates Bimbola Ashiru

    Bimbola Ashiru, the cerebral Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Ogun State, turned 52 on Boxing Day and a kingly party was organised in his honour. The party had all the trappings of glitz and opulence.

    Holding at his Magodo residence in Lagos, the party drew A-list guests, many of whom are top players vin business or politics. There was an array of choice wine and food dispensed by liveried stewards and guests were pampered. Bimbo played the perfect host and so did his wife, Kemi, whose warm and comforting smile seemed etched on her face throughout the birthday party.

    Kemi was in her element as she radiated faultless beauty and delight that has kept her husband persistently head over heels in love with her through the years. Otunba Ashiru was born in Ijebu Ode to the illustrious Ashiru family. His father, the Late Pa Simeon Adeyemi Ashiru, was a distinguished Ijebu statesman. His mother, Omoba Moradeun Ashiru, is a member of the Fidipote royal family of Ijebu Ode and the ruling house of Owu-Ijebu.

    Apparently driven by Ashiru’s performance, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State appointed him into his cabinet for the second time to serve as the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry. Ashiru has since swung into action, trying to make Ogun the hub of investment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

  • K-1 gets new image maker

    Fuji music maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall a.k.a. K-1 de Ultimate, is regarded as the King of Fuji music for many reasons. One of them is the fact that he constantly reinvents himself and repackages his brand. The popular Fuji musician is creating a new platform for his widely-accepted brand as he unveils a new international image maker, a lady named Esther Akinwande.

    K-1’s passion for the advancement Fuji music is well known. This accounts for why he is pushing for the acceptance of the genre worldwide, hence the appointment of an internationally recognised public relations expert of the status of Esther, who is based in New York. Esther seems qualified enough to excel in her new job. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Media, Culture and Communications from New York University and will be working in consonance with a Nigeria-based top media practitioner.

    K-1 is expected to release a new album in a few weeks from now.