Category: Society

THE greatest nightmare of a newly wedded couple is having to struggle to produce children. Sadly, people live with this reality every day.

Winners Chapel founder Bishop David Oyedepo’s first daughter, Love, had her own share of challenges in giving birth. In her mid-30s, she tied the knot with her husband, Stephen Ogah, in March 2013.

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Speaking in a recent interview in a celebrity journal, she revealed the problem started when she lost her first pregnancy in November of the same year and doctors confirmed that she could not carry pregnancy in her womb to term.

After intense fasting and prayers, she became pregnant again in 2015. She had to go through a C-section to be delivered of her baby girl whom they named Rejoice. In 2017, another girl child, Flavour, was added to the family.

BIRTHDAY wishes have continued to pour in for billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, who clocked 60 on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

If you are familiar with the chairman of BUA Group, you will attest to the fact that he is a private man who doesn’t like attention or celebrate birthdays in a big way. But it was a different case in the office this year as staff members and associates decided to catch him by surprise. Different companies, mostly banks decorated his office with cakes and gifts, and a saxophonist was contracted also.

The moment he stepped into the office, there was a mini celebration. The saxophonist started playing while staff cheered him on with happy birthday songs. A smiling Rabiu was short of words but still found a way to say thank you. Thereafter, he quickly made his way into his inner office.

Social Circuit gathered that for most of his previous birthdays, staff didn’t have the privilege to celebrate with him as he was not always in the country.

This year, Forbes estimated Rabiu’s wealth at $3.2 billion, ranking him 716th in the global billionaire’s club.

EXPECTEDLY, when people lose loved ones, they need time to heal. The family members and loved ones of former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, are still recovering from the shock of his passing after losing the battle with COVID-19.

His daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi, appears to be healing faster than expected from his father’s demise. In the past few days, she has shared some posts on her Instagram page, indicating she’s in a good place mentally.

Presently, she is reading a book – Option B – which focuses on coping with adversity and features stories of people who recovered from personal and professional difficulties.

According to her, as she reads from the book, she gets strength. “We all have dealt with and will deal with loss at certain points in our lives. The real challenge is how we face them. So today’s affirmation is to remember that when life sucks me under, I can kick against the bottom, break the surface and breathe gain,” she posted.

By Oladapo Sofowora

If Nana Otedola were to be equated to a god, she would be Aphrodite – the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, and passion. She is beautiful in and out. Despite turning 50 on August 2, the mother of 4 still looks ageless with a glittering body that could pass her for a 30-year-old. Many have asked what’s responsible for her glowing skin and healthy self and she repeatedly says it’s peace of mind, contentment, keeping off attention, eating good meals, drinking enough water, and having a husband like Femi Otedola.

Despite unfettered access to wealth, Nana loathes media attention but cherishes her privacy – most especially family time. She, however, strives to remain astounding with many intellectual accomplishments. She no doubt, remains on the list of top celebrity women who wow and cow many fashion starlets and wannabes. With her position as the wife of a billionaire businessman and mother to daughters who are doing well in the Nigerian entertainment scene, she is gradually drawn into the media space. And in recent times, she’s gradually getting used to featuring constantly on social media.

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Exactly a decade ago when she celebrated her 40th birthday with a soiree in the United Kingdom, her white-apparel loving hubby, used the occasion to re-register his never-changing affection for her.

Nana would have loved to throw a lavish soiree to thank her creator for sparing her life at age 50 but she was only hosted and feted to a sumptuous meal by her children, husband, and close family friends in the confines of their palatial home in the UK.

By Oladapo Sofowora

William Shakespeare’s words “all the world’s a stage… and one man his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages,” aptly captures the true reason BUA Group boss, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has remained true to playing his part in the upliftment of humanity.

For Rabiu, the world is a journey and living an impactful life different means eternal fulfillment laced with peace of mind.

On August 4, when the cosmopolitan moneybag glided into the league of sexagenerian, it was no surprise when all and sundry celebrated him to high heavens.

Though the African billionaire, who has his hands in business that include but not limited to real estate, sugar plantation, oil and gas, steel and cement, would love to paint the city of Lagos red in celebration of his 60th birthday, the pandemic ravaging the world prevented him from doing so. Hence, Rabiu opted for a lowkey celebration with family and friends.

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Those close to the new 60-year-old disclosed that he had always shown traits of greatness from his formative years such that his astronomical rise in business didn’t come as a shock. The hardworking, resilient, dogged, highly cerebral, kind and goal-getter has always followed in the footsteps of his late father, Alhaji Isyaku Rabiu, who tutored him on the rudiments of business.

The emergence of COVID-19 further allowed Rabiu and his company to contribute positively to the betterment of humanity. Aside from donating generously to CACOVID, Rabiu also handed over a well fitted and equipped 200Bed special care center to the Kano State Government to help manage and cushion the effect of the global pandemic.

By Oladapo Sofowora

If you have an opportunity to engage Rivers state born Dame Maureen Piribonemi Tamuno, in an intellectual conversation, you will understand why President Buhari’s administration appointed her a non-career ambassador. Her depth and wealth of knowledge stand her out. Little wonder her recent confirmation by the Senate as one of the non-career ambassadors was described as well deserved by many. Her brilliance, intelligent, as well as the intimidating educational background, is phenomenal. Often when her name crops up in public discourse, she is always acknowledged as brilliant, given her intimidating credentials; holding a degree in Management Studies from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, Bauchi State, a Post- Graduate Diploma (PGD) In Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Ph.D. in Strategic Marketing and Consumer Behaviour.

Beyond this enviable academic qualifications, Tamuno, who is currently a member of the Board of Nigeria Railway Corporation, has been recognized for her humanitarian efforts through her Lady Maureen Tamuno Foundation, a non-governmental organization for the care of widows, orphans and the down-trodden in the society.

The Ex- Rivers lawmaker and philanthropist of note, is one woman whose love for humanity beggars description. She has dedicated her life and time to some humanitarian gestures. Since she founded the organisation, she has tried, as humanly possible, to put smiles on the faces of the hoi polloi across the country. As a member of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria, Tamumo trained over 300 teenagers in various skills and set them up with starter packs via her Pearls Growth Club, an NGO for young persons between the ages of 11 and 17.

By Oladapo Sofowora

Highly cerebral youth advocate, Seun Adelowotan, is not a noisemaker. He loathes praise-singing. He loves to make his moves silent, but have results speak for him.

Despite his humble family background, he has dared to be different by making a positive impact in his field as a successful businessman, creative guru, and entrepreneur.

The creative director of Prime studio is one of the very few youths who love to leave an indelible footprint in the heart of many with his lofty ideas that will benefit all and sundry.

To show his philanthropic side and contributing to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), he has teamed up with his multimedia outfit, Prime Studio to commence the maiden edition of the ‘Slum 2 Prime Initiative’.

The initiative is poised to give 20 children within the Lagos suburb and metropolis, who are currently out of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an avenue to learn the ABC of cinematography and photography and other creative processes at no cost.

Society Rendezvous gathered from a close source that the training session will feature young and bright kids within the age bracket of 10-17, residing within Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe.

“After the selection process, we would pick the smartest kids with consent from their guardian or parent. The mobilization and welfare of selected participants would be fully catered for by Prime studio for the next 2 months of training.

They would be well-groomed on how to handle cameras, lenses, lighting, studio makeup, stabilizers, stage, and set designs e.t.c. This initiative will keep them busy and take them off all possible negative vices that might affect their growing process.”

By Oladapo Sofowora

When popular actor and producer Helen Mirren said great marriages are partnerships, many would have thought she was referring to the union of Patrick Tonye Cole and Dr. Sylvia Cole.

Tonye and Dr. Sylvia have both displayed that the partnership described by Mirren in their marriage plays a pivotal role and has helped sustain their marriage to date.

Hence, when the Coles decided to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on July 19, it was no doubt a deserved treat.

If the love story and staying power of Tonye and Sylvia can be well scribbled, it would make the best selling marriage guide for intending spouses, who are looking to give marriage a shot. Those close to the duo averred that their union was made in heaven. They have always employed techniques like self-respect, trust, maturity, love, support, and of all fervent prayers to sustain their union which is blessed with three beautiful kids.

Not many would have thought that the Abonnema Rivers State-born politician as a technocrat, boardroom guru, diplomats, lover of God, and philanthropist is well lettered in love matters but taking to his social media page to celebrate his wedding anniversary changed that notion. Tonye penned down a romantic message to celebrate her wife, whom he said had served as a pillar of support for him and their three kids. The founder of the Nehemiah Youth Empower Initiative through his message, reassured his wife, the Senior partner of Paelon Memorial Clinic by pledging his continuous love and care by appreciating her for adding sweetness to everything that concerns him.

By Oladapo Sofowora

For Folorunsho Folarin Coker, last Monday will go down as the most memorable, as he glided graciously into the Golden age plus five before the eyes of his loved ones. The Director-General, National Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), was celebrated by family, friends, and well-wishers as he turned 55.

The day was laced with fun-filled activities for the amiable and upwardly mobile dude, whose popularity and influence have astronomically risen in recent times with enviable pedigree.

Undoubtedly, the former Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, is a well popular man with charisma and grand opulence around him. Long before he became commissioner under Governor Akinwumni Ambode, the man-about-town has been a lovable man admired and adored by all sundry for his uncommon sagacity and milk of kindness.

Society Rendezvous gathered that Folly Coker, as he is fondly called, still commands enormous respect among politicians, government officials as well as captains of industry. The La Casa boss was appointed Special Adviser on the Central Business District at the twilight of the Babatunde Raji Fashola-led administration. He took over from Derin Disu, a Lagos society woman and daughter of Chief Braithwaite. Before then, he had been Managing Director of Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority.

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Bella Disu is the executive vice-chairman of Globacom and a non-executive director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.

She’s one of the children of billionaire telecoms magnate, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. But Bella isn’t the only female child of the Adenuga clan.

She will readily tell friends and business associates about her younger sister, who is immensely brilliant and towing her path.

If Bella strikes you as the definition of a successful woman aiming for the skies, then 25-year-old Sade Adenuga will wow your mind.

A chance meeting with Sade reveals her father’s genes oozing from her. The young lady, who turned 25 in July, is a certified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Said to be one of her dad’s pride, she received the Entrepreneur of the Decade Award bestowed on her dad, at

The THISDAY 2020 Awards. Like her sisters, Sade is another beautiful yet brilliant daughter from the business guru known as The Bull.