Category: Social Circuit

THE usual saying that men of substance do not wear gold but if you scratch them, you see gold is true of Alhaji Ismaila Adigun, an Abuja-based senior executive.

Adigun could be aptly described as a socialite with a difference due to his modesty. As he clocks 50 today, instead of the usual practice of throwing big parties to mark a milestone age, he has decided to mark his diamond age with prayers.

Adigun’s life started exactly 50 years ago in Osogbo when he was born into the family of Alhaji Ibrahim Adepoju Adigun of Owolabi’s compound Osogbo.

His company, Segaba International Limited, where he serves as General Manager, works closely with the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Abuja headquarters.

A holder of a Master of Business Administration, Adigun is a member of two professional bodies – Nigeria Institute of Management and Chartered Institute of Marketing. He has visited many countries, including Saudi Arabia, France, United States, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.

He is married to a US-trained physiotherapist, Shakirat Adigun, and they are blessed with three children.

MANY years ago, precisely in 2006, Adebola Williams, Chude Jideonwo and Emilia Asim-Ita introduced The Future Awards (TFA). Although Asim-Ita died on Friday, January 29, 2021, she will always be a part of the awards ceremony.

The first edition of the show was held at Magnolia Hall, City Mall, Lagos, with little hope for tomorrow. But it has grown to be one of the most respected youth awards in Africa.

It is also interesting to note that none of the founding members are directly involved in the planning of the ceremony at the moment.

While celebrating the organising members for the recently held edition, Williams singled out the efforts of  Seun Oluyemi and Bukola Adebakin.

He said: “Dear Otunba Seun and Bukonla Adebakin, I couldn’t be prouder experiencing the magical evening at The Future Awards Africa as a guest on Sunday night.  You both and your incredible team of Todah, Desmond, Emeka, Ngozi, Lekan, Somidotun, Harry, Oshodi, Gibson Khadijah and everyone else delivered an excellent show. I am proud of you and excited to truly retire.

“Thank you to all my friends and associates for your calls and messages. The glory is indeed to God and these amazing guys. The vision lives now in the hands of those we have groomed and indeed a proud moment.”

Adebakin started with the company as a greenhorn but she has risen through the ranks to become a team lead of The Future Project. Oluyemi Seun, similarly, was a volunteer in 2006 and now leads TFA’s team.

THERE is a new septuagenarian in town and it is the person of Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia and Malawi.

Adefope turned 70 on Wednesday, February 23, and had an intimate party in London, United Kingdom with her family and close friends. Her joy knew no bounds as she danced and took photos with her guests.

Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Adefope has enjoyed a fulfilled life. After her advanced level studies, she travelled to the United States for her university education. She was blessed with parents who knew the importance of education and were ready to go bankrupt to give their children quality education.

The Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oloye ‘Lekan Alabi, who also graced the celebration, said he had known Adefope for years, as she was a former classmate of his wife, Chief Adetokunbo Alabi, at St. Annes School, Ibadan.

“She is like a younger sister to me. Till date, they remain bosom friends and confidants.

We share common grounds in cultural, political and socio-economic fields,” he added.

LAGOS monarch, Oba Saheed Elegushi’s love for sports has made him stay committed to its events. Months after he unveiled the Elegushi Peace Cup, he has also endorsed the National Universities Games (NUGA) 2022, which will take place at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

Oba Elegushi received NUGA’s committee members in his palace during the week and pledged his support for the competition. The team was led by UNILAG’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Toyin Ogundipe.

Every year, there is also Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi Tennis Cup and the king is always fully in support of it

Speaking at the tournament last year, Elegbusi described sports as a good way to give back to society and also to take youths off the streets. “I’m very passionate about sports and I believe this is an opportunity to get the youth busy and also discover some talents for the state and the country at large,” he said.

FORMER Senator representing the Cross River South Senatorial District of Cross River State, Florence Ita-Giwa loves celebrating people, and she is also celebrated in a big way.

Her birthday celebrations always attract the crème of Nigeria’s elite circle. But for some reason, the socialite opted for a modest 76th birthday.

Social Circuit gathered that the only major highlight of her birthday this year was the love shown to her by children whom she has impacted one way or the other. Most of these children are young girls. They woke her up with trumpet and birthday songs, and she was thankful for the gesture. They also came with a birthday cake.

Ita-Giwa was dressed in her nightgown when the children took her by surprise. She also appeared emotional and excited.

She also shared on Instagram: “76, aging well, still dancing, in good shape, sound and stable mind and still able to continue with my service to humanity. To God be the Glory. Please, thank God for me.”

The politician was once married to the late journalist, Dele Giwa. And her involvement in Bakassi affairs earned her the name – “Mama Bakassi.”

SATURDAY, 19th February was a day reserved to celebrate Mama Boladale Adunni Adeshina as she clocked 80.

The celebration held at the Vantage Point Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, was an opportunity for family members, friends and associates to appreciate Adeshina for the role she has played in their lives.

Mama was glad that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honoured her, and she prayed to God to guide all his steps.

Other top personalities spotted at the party included Erelu Abiola Dosumu, Erelu Jumoke Adebiyi and Tokunbo Wahab.

Adeshina is a mother to not only her four children but to everyone who knows her. Her daughter, Olufunmilola: “We always pray she has money because once she has any money with her, we will all be swimming in enjoyment. She never keeps anything away from us. We call her mother Christmas.”

Being born on Valentine’s Day is special but it also bestows a huge responsibility on one’s lover. It means the day, every year, must be celebrated especially because it is a season of love.

The Group Executive Director of RevolutionPlus Property, Tolulope Onalaja, was born on February 14, and her husband, Bamidele Onalaja, seems to enjoy the challenge of surprising her every year.

On Monday, Mr. Onalaja invited singer Tosin Martins to their office in Ikeja, Lagos, to the surprise of his wife.

He said: “I had to go look for Tosin Martins to serenade the birthday girl and she was so surprised! I am happy she had fun and I was able to put a smile on her face…”

The celebrator danced to Martins’ performance and sang along as well. Her knowledge of the lyrics indicates that she is a big fan of the singer.

MARKING a 60th birthday is now seen as a privilege, especially in the era where COVID-19 and different kinds of illnesses claim lives in a blink of an eye.

Olusegun Kusanu knows the above statement and he is grateful to God for preserving his wife, Abimbola’s life. The two lovebirds have been married for years. They have been together during the good times and bad times. Together also, they have been running their company, A-Z Drinks & Cocktails, smoothly.

Celebrating his wife on February 14, Kusanu asked God to increase her in everything she lays her hands on.

He wrote: “My dear wife, Abimbola, you’re 60 years old today in the land of the living. I pray for you that God will continue to increase you in everything you lay your hands on by His special grace and all that you have laboured for will not disappear before your eyes.”

The day was an exciting one, as family, friends and clients were treated to good music and refreshment in their Lagos home.

It was a celebration week for Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, as two special persons in his life – his son and wife – became a year older.

Churchill stormed the social media to lavish praises on his actress wife, Rosy Meurer, on Monday.

In a post, he wrote: “Love is beautiful, I know that for a fact. You have shown me the sweetest part of your love and the only thing I am sure about is being with you. I am proud to be loved by you. Sometimes, I think about what would have happened if I never met you. Only you made my world very meaningful, you are a rare gift. Happy Valentine, my wife.”

He also said the mother of his second child might mean a person to the world but she meant the entire world to him.

On Thursday also, King Andre, his son from his marriage to Tonto Dikeh, marked his birthday.

He used the occasion to reinstate his love for him and his desire for him to grow in wisdom and understanding.