Category: Society

In a dramatic manner, Senator Hope Uzodinma has become the number one citizen of Imo State following the sack of Governor Emeka Ihedioha by the Supreme Court. Like other governors, Uzodinma must have a woman by his side to run the affairs of the state and he has opted for his second wife, Chioma.

The interesting part about the new First Lady of Imo is her age. At 30-year-old, the law graduate from Imo State University may just be the youngest First Lady in the history of Nigeria. For her, this is a remarkably feat and it has skyrocketed the unknown lady to spotlight.

Social Circuit gathered that the newly inaugurated governor met Chioma, who hails from Ideato Local Government Area of Imo State, when she went to Abuja to attend Law School. Although Uzodinma’s first marriage to Augusta didn’t end on a good note, it was learnt that he doesn’t joke with Chioma.

The Senator, who represented Imo West in the eighth assembly, married Chioma in 2015 in a traditional marriage in Owerri. The couple have three children – a baby boy and a set of twin girls.

Abosede Ransome-Kuti really tried. She had to spend the last 13 years without her activist husband, Beko Ransome-Kuti, who departed the world on February 10, 2006.

On Friday, January 10, Abosede was finally given a befitting burial to join Beko.

A church service was held at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, for Abosede, who died on December 3, while the reception took place at the Grandeur Event Centre, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos.

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, Femi Falana (SAN), Aare Gani Adams, Comrade Yinka Odumakin, Femi Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Dr. Joe Odumakin, Professor Oye Adeniran, Dr. Dotun Ransome Kuti and Yetunde Williams, were some of the known names who honoured Abosede.

Odumakin and the Women Arise team rocked a special decorated dresses with her photo and an inscription, ‘Abosede Ransome Kuti Lives.’

By Victor Olushola

As Chris Oyakhilome’s cousin, Israel Strong, has a rare opportunity to learn directly from the master and he has used the opportunity well.

Born Inokefo Israel Oyalhilome in Benin City, Edo State, Strong has enjoined steady rise in the gospel music industry. He has been doing music for six years and there has not been a time he regretted his decision.

Speaking with Social Circuit, he said he ventured into music to make a difference and communicate music with the message of God. He stated, “I see how people use songs to pass wrong messages. Music is a very strong tool to promote an ideology and that is one of the reasons I’m into it. I want to promote my ideology, which is to take God’s divine presence to people and the world.”

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He described Pastor Oyakhilome’s role in his life and music as indispensable, saying he leant many things from him and from his team, Loveworld.

Strong had his primary school education at Children’s Academy and his secondary school education at University Preparatory Secondary School (UPSS). For his university education, he studied Micro Biology at the Benson Idahosa University, Edo State.

If you build an empire and there is no child of yours to look after it when you are gone, all your efforts may amount to a waste.

Society designer, Funmi Ajila-Ladipo, can be certain that her business will not suffer whenever she leaves the stage. As she is growing further in fashion, she is holding her daughter, Salewa’s hands along.

The President of Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN) and her daughter recently unveiled ready-to-wear clothing lines – Regalia by Fal and Salewa as well as Ajila – in Lagos.

The event, held at Kona Recreational Hub, Lekki, Lagos, provided guests a great time to network, shop and catch up with friends whom they had not seen in a long while.

With the new clothing lines, the Chief Executive Officer of House of Regalia has sent a strong statement to competitors that she is not slowing down anytime soon.

The exclusive event was attended by First Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; singer Shola Allyson; Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa; Dame Abimbola Fashola, among others.

Lagos-based businesswoman, Princess Toyin Kolade, is not a small fry on the social scene and she is highly connected.

In coming weeks, she will be leading a delegation from the palace of the Ooni of Ife to Brazil to celebrate the 2020 Aje Festival.

Since she has been charged with responsibility of coordinating the annual Aje Festival in Ile-Ife, she has made it her own.

Social Circuit has been confirmed that Aje Festival in Brazil would take place on February 2 while the Nigerian edition will hold in Ile Ife on February 17.

The festival is one of many revived by Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, since he ascended the throne of his forefathers. According to Yoruba mythology, Aje is the goddess that brings fortunes, wealth and economic prosperity to human beings.

It is already two years since national coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Gani Adams, was installed as Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land.

To celebrate, Adams, who doesn’t hide his love for parties, had a colourful ceremony at the Grandeur Event, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Aare installed new chiefs – 16 from different professions. But he stated that there was no reason to compare the Aare Onakakanfo’s chieftains and Alaafin of Oyo’s. It would be recalled that King Wasiu Ayinde was recently installed as Mayegun of Yorubaland while Adams had installed legal practitioner, Kayode Ajulo, as the Mayegun of Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland.

Some people know him as Yomi Sars while others call him Guccimaneeko (Lagos Gucci Mane). But his real name is Abayomi Ekundayo.

The 30-year-old police officer has made the police force a colourful and exciting one. For the younger ones who always shun the police profession, Yomi Sars has given them a reason to embrace it as a career. He has demonstrated that you could be in uniform and still live your best life as well as spread happiness to people.

Despite being known for fighting crimes, he still finds time to do music and has made a name for himself in Nigeria. Even though most Nigerians don’t see policemen in a good light due to reported cases of alleged assault and extortion, Yomi Sars is treated specially. On stage, all he gets from people is love.

From his music, it is obvious that he was raised on the streets of Lagos and he doesn’t hide that fact too. He told Social Circuit, “I was attracted to the streets at an early age, leaving home to go find my path. I was born with a silver spoon but I left the comfort of my home to be on the streets. It was as if knew I would lose my mother early in life. I thank God for guiding my path on the streets and making me a better person.”

Yomi Sars shares a strong bond with fellow indigenous rapper, Olamide, and they have worked together on different cases. He is also a close ally of Pasuma, Reminisce, Wizkid, Phyno and Davido.

Some of his released songs are ‘Japa,’  ‘Adoyoyo,’ ‘Gucci Mane Eko,’  ‘No Case’ Ft Davido, Pasuma, DJ Jimmy Jatt, and ‘Follow Me’ Ft Olamide.

As a police officer, he works closely with Assistant Police Commissioner, Abba Kyari. He also sees him as his mentor.

Death has taken Juliana Gunmasa, mother of businesswoman, Bisoye Usman. But the Chief Executive Officer of Oyeog Fabrics ensured that her burial wasn’t a gathering of tears but a celebration of her good life.

The quality of people at the burial was further proof that Mama Gunmasa didn’t live an empty life. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Princes Orelope-Adefulire, Chief Bola Obasanjo, Chief Bintu Tinubu and Haija Bola Shagaya were spotted at the reception ceremony where legendary juju music star King Sunny Ade did his magic once again.

Mama’s wake keep service was earlier held at her home town Ishara, Remo, Ogun State. The funeral and thanksgiving service took place at St John Anglican Church, Ishara, Remo. Her remains were interred at the church’s cemetery.

By Oladapo Sofowora

Olumide Akande is a cosmopolitan businessman and son of Ibadan born billionaire business mogul Chief Harry Akande. Olumide loathes attention, he loves to live a very private life but settling to marry superstar screen goddess Dakore Egbuson in 2011 further threw him into public cynosure.

Their union in 2011, held at the Guiding Light Assembly Church, Ikoyi, Lagos, attracted the who-is-who in Nigeria’s business, political and societal space. It was a star-studded event as they painted the streets of Lagos red with their lavish reception party at the highbrow KFA Event Place in Lekki.

The groom’s father displayed his wealth and influence as they spared no cost to make the wedding a memorable one. From the alluring ambience, the roll call, to the choice of food and drinks served, royalty and class was in evidence.

The duo at a point, relocated to the United States, thereby pulling Dakore off acting for a while before she surfaced after the birth of her second daughter.

They were love birds. Their love and public display of affection was a point of reference to most young lovers as they both kept their marriage off the public domain.

Last week, news broke on their alleged marriage breakup, claiming Dakore was tired of the union and wanted to quit. It will be recalled that they have faced such marriage breakup allegations in the past.

Sources said: “The rumour is not true. As couples, there is no perfect relationship. Every union has its up and down. More over, Olumide and Dakore love each other.

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Despite moves to change Olumide’s choice of Dakore during early days of their romance, Olumide stood his ground standing by where he finds love and comfort.

So, the truth is there will always be issues but they are matured. They are not new in the wedding, God has blessed them with two kids, so it’s now left for them to settle their differences and keep loving each other.

The rumour about their breakup is totally false. Dakore still stays under the roof of her husband and Olumide still loves his wife.”

Away from their breakup rumour, the beautiful couple on Saturday January 11, celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. The actress took to her social media page to pour eulogies on her heartthrob and reteriated her continuous love for her man.

She also threw shades at those who wished her marriage to crash. It was gathered the duo will further celebrate in Febuary 11 Olumide’s birthday.