Category: Happenstances

Today is a special day for relations, friends, associates of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Micheal Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo. Celeb Watch gathered that there will be Grand House Reception at Niteshift Coliseum, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos in honour of the monarch. Glamour and glitz will be on offer as the Guv’nor of Niteshift, Ken-Calebs Olumese replicates his magic.

The evening event will feature music, comedy and an interactive session with the 70-year-old monarch. The events will be moderated by the likes of Taiwo Obileye, Bisi Olatilo, Ohi Alegbe, Emeka Ossai, Cynthia Yinkere and Chief Dele Momodu.

The high profile event is strictly by invitation. It promises to be a grand occasion for the First Class monarch.

A few days ago, Taiwo Ayoku and his siblings had a commemorative session for their late father, Chief Solomon Ayoku of the Gbengbeleku fame, who died six years ago. The family had a special prayer for the late Lagos socialite.

Taiwo, one of the heirs of the late Ayoku, is fast emerging out of his late father’s shadow. Not contented with bearing a striking resemblance with his father, he also seems to have imbibed the late businessman’s social demeanour. It is now usual to find the younger Ayoku at elitist shindigs, where he commands the admiration of many, particularly the ladies who want to have a go at his deep pocket.

Caroline Olasehinde, one of the fine flowers of high society and senior manager at Exxon Mobil Oil Company, turned 50 on Tuesday. To celebrate the day, the close friend of many in the social space spared no expense at a soiree in London.

Society bigwigs, the upwardly mobile, top corporate players, fashion icons and celebrities made the birthday party a point of convergence. It was said that everything that makes a party tick was in effusive supply.

At the occasion, the elegant woman, who got married to Capt. Rhodes a few years ago, was showered with encomiums for her good deeds. Those who witnessed the event said it was a party that would be talked about for weeks.

When Ibrahim Bakare, popular known as Bakky, was murdered by some unknown persons some years ago, many thought his untimely death would leave his wife, Lolade, desolate for a very long time. The assumption was based on the fact that Lolade’s deep affection for her late husband was not hidden. So strong was the bond and affinity shared by the couple that Lolade was inconsolable for months after the sad incident.

Now, there are insinuations to the effect that Lolade is being tempted to give another shot at marriage. Reports indicate that a lot of well-to-do guys have been looking in her direction but the courteous lady insists that she is not ready for that now. She is said to have told whoever cares to listen that she would rather channel her energy into bringing the best out of her children.

Some of her late husband’s friends who promised her heaven and earth are nowhere to be found.

Veteran socialite and one of Nigeria’s most enduring billionaires, Alhaji Rasaq Akanni Okoya, the CEO of Eleganza group of companies, is enjoying a flurry of excitement at the moment. While he has many reasons to be joyful, there is one that stands out. In a couple of weeks from now, his wife, Alhaja Kuburat, will be 70.

Although it is an age her rather youthful looks would not betray, the truth remains that the doyen of fashion is close to the biblical age of three scores and ten. Preparations for the day in the high society have reached a fever pitch. In the household of the Okoyas in particular, preparations are in full throttle. Family members are ecstatic that the matriach of the family and the most enduring wife of the Aare of Lagos is attaining the milestone age.

It was gathered that a number of activities have been lined up by family members to give the woman, who has stood solidly by Chief Okoya over the years, a befitting birthday celebration. While the date for the birthday bash is yet to be made public, it promises to be one to be remembered.

Friends, business associates, family members, socialites, celebrities, statesmen and other well wishers are all gearing up to celebrate the woman of style.

Lagos big girl, Nikky Ogbuefi, is easily one of the most stylish ladies in the Lagos social circle. She is blessed with a lovely figure and captivating looks. While there had been many events that rocked her world, she has remained resolute in her resolve to live life to the fullest. She consistently attends shindigs, smiling and striding happily.

While she has had her own share of emotional pains, she has survived everything without losing much, and she does not seem to be in a hurry to settle down either. A few years ago, she got involved in romance a big wig. It did not matter that there was a yawning gap in their ages. The two were deeply in love, or so everyone thought, until things went awry between them.

But then, Nikky gained a lot from the relationship. More than anything else, she came away with a daughter, Omodunni, as an evidence of her involvement with the Lagos-born businessman. Nikky dotes on her daughter and makes no pretence of the fact that her world revolves around her (daughter).

Nikky has since moved on with her life. Only a few months ago, she opened a multi-million naira salon, Nikki O, in Lekki, Lagos. Since then, she has been very busy.