By OLUSHOLA RICKETTS 

Every man has their purpose in life but it is sometimes hard to discover it due to several factors, which can also be economic or socio—political in nature.

The Aremo of Iworo Kingdom, Badagry, Olu Kosoko, seems to have discovered his purpose in life and is leaving no stone unturned to achieve it.

Rather than throw a big society party to celebrate his birthday a few days ago, the Prince charming launched a digital centre in his local Iworo Community.

At the launch, Kosoko, who is founder of the Olu Kosoko Foundation, said the digital centre, a strategic partnership with Tech4Dev, was designed to equip youths and adults in Badagry with key digital skills to strengthen their entrepreneurship capabilities. He said: “It’s my birthday today and I am really grateful to celebrate it this way. I am not doing this for self-validation. I just want to make an impact, tell a story and fulfill the purpose of God for my life. The centre will also serve as a shared workspace for professionals and tech researchers, as we provide in-house consulting for SMEs and start-ups. Our goal is to impact the lives of 1000 youths and 500 adults in Badagry within the next 36 months.”

According to him, the centre is focused on driving development by propagating ‘Education, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and Environment.’

He added: “We believe we can make a change with these four points.

“My birthday is about reflection and looking into what I can do for people. Last year, I celebrated by giving to charity. We donated money and food, but this year I decided to teach people how to fish. I have been able to get good collaborations in this project. I believe with partnerships we can achieve more.” he added.

The Prince received the blessings of his father, the Oniworo of Iworo Kingdom, Oba Oladele Friday Kosoko, who has transformed the community since he ascended the throne.

By OLUSHOLA RICKETTS 

A Canadian-based Nigerian, Morola Solar, has emerged winner of 1st Face of NaijaTent pageant.

A top executive at NaijaTent, Mr. Seyi Akinosho, said Solar went home with different exciting prizes won and she would use her position to empower youths and women in Nigeria through various initiatives.

According to Akinosho, Naijatent is a diverse social networking community, where beautiful Nigerians, models, model agencies, fashion designers, makeup artists, event planners and more, connect across the globe to promote Nigerian beauty, fashion, style and culture.

He noted further that Naijatent was created for every Nigerian who is interested in promoting Nigeria through their look, profession and culture by looking for new opportunities to grow their careers and connect with others.

By OLUSHOLA RICKETTS 

Top businessman, Chief Rasak Okoya, is a man of people and he loves celebrating the people who are dear to him.

In the past few days, Okoya held two parties in his Ajah, Lagos mansion. First, he celebrated Senator Lanre Tejuoso’s new appointment as the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Then, he also hosted a send forth party for his in-law, Otun Are of Lagos, Chief Demola Seriki, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Spain.

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo; former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Prince Femi Tejuoso, spoke glowingly about Tejuoso. They described him as a man of peace, honour and diligence.

His father, the Osile of Oke Ona Egbaland, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, also offered his prayers and blessings as he began his new role.

Chief Okoya described Tejuoso as the best man for the UNILAG job, adding that his kind heart, tolerance and discipline would be good assets.

The get-together for Seriki was also well attended by top personalities and friends.

Addressing guests, the chief host’s son, Tunde Okoya, said the family is proud of the celebrator and believes he will not disappoint in his new assignment.

Goodwill messages were given by Justice George Adesola Oguntade, Festus Keyamo, Alhaji Dodo Adams, Juan Jose Otamendi from the Spanish Embassy, Alhaji Garuba Abubakar, Hon. Sola Giwa and Comrade Kamal Salau Bashua.

By Olushola Ricketts

Abraham Adegeye is no doubt a social media personality of repute, who is always ready for the paparazzi that come with it.

He has combined his love for fashion with his love for photography, uploading photos of his outfits online. He has also been able to transmute to modelling.

Adegeye’s modelling career has already seen him work with Timberland, Umbro, G-star, Coca- Cola, Sprite, Diesel and H&M. He has also produced campaigns with About You, Fossil, Vans, Converse, Pacsun, Calvin Klein and Gant.

He has also been a part of a campaign on behalf of the soft drinks company Sprite, which addressed the topics of cyber-bullying and diversity. The campaign, which featured on TV, receiving plenty of media coverage, also formed an app which appeared during thousands of YouTube videos.

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Said Adegeye, “I will continue to influence people with my fashion; and my main goal is to inspire in a way that will not disrupt me from uploading photos and videos for my followers,” he said.

Adegeye is a fashion influencer with a main goal to inspire; and he admits that he enjoys letting people into his life with each post.

Another strong interest of his, he says, is to work with more top fashion names; even as he has declared his openness to more TV appearances such as commercials.

Despite the competition in Adegeye’s niche, he has a lot going for him that will help him stand out. He prides himself as being up to date with his content and not trying to copy others.

By Olushola Ricketts

Chief Executive Officer of RevolutionPlus Group, Bamidele Onalaja is breaking boundaries in real estate and is not afraid to take up more challenges.

Social Circuit learnt that Onalaja, known for playing big waters, recently made another major move in the real estate sector, as he secured the huge Ecobank building located on Toyin Street in Ikeja, Lagos.

The building, which will now be used for RevolutionPlus Group office, is a major place on the popular street in Ikeja.

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In days to come, Onalaja will also be installed as the 20th President of Rotary Club of Maryland, Ikeja, at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. The gist in town is that the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, will be the Royal Father of the day.

Before his election as President of Rotary Club of Maryland, Onalaja has been a major contributor to the Rotary Foundation and has served the club in various capacities such as Secretary and Vice President.

Onalaja, who is current Chairman of Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Lagos State Chapter, could be described as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.

By Olushola Ricketts

THE 45th birthday celebration of businessman, Engr. Noah Dallaji, became an opportunity for retired Super Eagles players to reunite once again.

Over the weekend, an all-star novelty match was held to celebrate Dollaji, who is Founder/President, African Children’s Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF). The football match featured ex-Super Eagles stars, Conference of Speakers and the celebrant’s friends at the Mediterranean Recreation Centre, Abuja.

To the amusement of spectators, Dollaji scored a last minute penalty kick as his team defeated the Conference of Speakers 3-2.

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According to close sources, the celebrator picked football to mark his 45th birthday because football is his hobby and it is a sport that brings peace and unites people.

Former Super Eagles stars who featured in the game included Tijani Babangida, Sunday Mba, Augustine Eguavoen, Celestine Babayaro, Victor Ikpeba, Garba Lawal, Daniel Amokachi and Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo.

By Olushola Ricketts

Without doubt, popular Lagos prophet, Israel Oladele Ogundipe, who recently regained freedom after spending time in prison, has cause to smile and celebrate again.

But for divine intervention, the cleric would have missed the wedding of his younger sister, Seyifunmi, who got married a few days ago; the same way he spent his 47th birthday in jail.

However, it was a moment of excitement and one to relish for him, as he played father role, standing in for his father, who died years ago.

Social Circuit gathered that the engagement ceremony between the families of late Pa Solomon/Deaconess Dorcas Ogundipe and Mr.\Mrs. Oyelakin took place at Agbado-Ijaiye, Lagos State.

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Seyifunmi Ogundipe and Pelumi Oyelakin’s engagement ceremony didn’t start until Prophet Ogundipe arrived the venue with his entourage. Before then, Ogundipe went to his late father’s grave, where he offered prayers.

A key moment of the wedding proceeding was when the groom’s bride price was rejected. Ogundipe said his late father had warned him that whenever his younger sister was to get married, they should not collect any money.

He said: “Seyi was precious to my father when he was alive and he warned me that whatever anybody should offer, we shouldn’t collect it; and for that we say ‘thank you.’ You all saw that when I entered into the premises, the first place I went was my dad’s burial ground; so I have to fulfill what he told me before he died.”

By Olushola Ricketts

ONLY a few people in Nigeria that can attract the quality of guests that graced the grand opening of Marriott Hotel recently. And the Group Executive Vice-chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, undoubtedly belongs in that class, following a huge pedigree that has seen him build a business empire that is the dream of many.

The event paraded top dignitaries such as Oba Saheed Elegushi,  Oluwo of Iwoland,  Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi; Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed; Alara of Ilara kingdom, Oba Folarin Ogunsanwo; Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao; Governor of Jigawa State, Mohammed  Abubakar  and Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

All through the event, Afolabi looked fulfilled and excited. The SIFAX boss and his wife, Folasade, appreciated everyone who played a role in the success of the opening ceremony.

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It would be recalled that the founder of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia, had already proposed the building of Marriott Hotel project in 2012, when he entered an agreement with the global hotel brand, Marriott.

Then, he said: “We identified a gap in the marketplace within the hospitality industry to support the burgeoning sector. Nigeria is well known for its hospitality, and Lagos as a mega-city deserves a world class facility to complement its status. We are proud to have the opportunity to partner with a world-class brand like Marriott.”

However, at a press briefing on the opening of the hotel, General Manager, Lagos Marriott Hotel, Janse Van Rensburg, had said the facility was delivered after six years of spadework in a partnership with SIFAX Group and the renowned global hotel brand, Marriott International.