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  • DJ Wahab begins work on new mixtape, U.K. tour

    DJ Wahab begins work on new mixtape, U.K. tour

    One of Nigeria’s leading Afrobeats disc jockeys, Wahab Abideen Olakunle aka DJ Wahab is set to release a new mixtape and embark on a tour of the United Kingdom in 2024.

     In a chat, DJ Wahab opened up on his upcoming projects, saying:“I’m working on a new mixtape and also working in collaboration with some artistes, so expect my mixtape and hopefully an EP before the end of this year. My upcoming mixtape is ‘Afrobeats – The Evolution.’ I chose the title because the playlist consists of how Afrobeats songs have evolved over time. A mix of old and latest tunes. I’m quite excited about this project and people should be on the lookout for it.”

     Speaking further, he said, “I’m also working on my United Kingdom tour.  I will be touring the UK for the second time based on the demand from my teeming fans. I will be playing for my fans in London, Manchester, and Liverpool among other cities.

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     “My first tour was an unforgettable experience, so my fans should get set for some memorable moments as I will be thrilling them with nothing but the best of jams”, he added.

     When asked what makes a good DJ, he stated that, “A good DJ should be able to read the mood of a party or an event. I do not limit myself to a particular genre of music. I also love to research and explore other genres of music, especially foreign music”.

  • Sanwo-Olu extols Tokunbo Wahab’s virtues

    Sanwo-Olu extols Tokunbo Wahab’s virtues

    The bond and relationship that exists between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and one of his aides, Tokunbo Wahab is a peculiar one. It is a bond that consistently seeks and promotes the greatness of Lagos State.

    After brilliantly serving as a special adviser to Sanwo-Olu in the first term, it was without a doubt that Wahab would return in a bigger capacity for a second term.

    However, while many wondered what position would best fit this legal luminary, Sanwo-Olu kept many people guessing as to the next duty call for Wahab.

    On  July 28, he was announced as the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources.

    Little did many know that though Wahab might have been trained, and practiced as a legal practitioner for over two decades, his managerial acumen and experience in leading people have always earned him sparkling records.

    His success as a Special Adviser on Education to Sanwo-Olu left many applauding him with sweet memories that have seen achievements in the state-owned tertiary institutions.

    Hence, when Wahab was tasked with the daunting job of keeping Lagos clean, it was with a clear vision in tandem with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda.

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    Hitting the ground running and ensuring that all the agencies under the ministry are vibrant and active in discharging their duties, the people of Lagos State couldn’t but feel the impact of Wahab’s ingenuity and leadership acumen in making the environment and waterways clean and safe for all.

    The obvious performance of Wahab was not only noticed by the people of Lagos State but also by his immediate boss, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who took out time to extol his virtues saying when he tasked Wahab with the role, it was because he saw passion and pragmatism as well as the discipline required to do the difficult things.

    Sanwo-Olu expressed that the Clean-Up of Lagos, getting rid of waste and reducing pollution is a shared vision and collective effort that demands out-of-the-box thinking and extreme discipline, which Wahab has judiciously displayed in the last three months of assuming the role of commissioner.

    While lauding Wahab, Sanwo-Olu enjoined Lagos residents to join hands with Wahab and the Lagos State government in achieving the success of this goal.

  • About Wahab’s ubiquitous influence

    About Wahab’s ubiquitous influence

    Tokunbo Phillip Wahab, the current Lagos Commissioner for Environment has consistently displayed competence and brilliance in all the spheres of life where he has found himself to lead.

    From his days on the campus of the University of Benin, Edo State, to his days of yore as a young lawyer, up till becoming a Managing Partner at Wall & Ace legal practitioners, Wahab has consistently displayed competence and brilliance.

    Hence, when these traits were identified by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu in 2019, it was put to use under the Ministry of Education, where he held sway as the Special Adviser to the governor on education.

    With a commendable performance, it was no surprise when Sanwo-Olu decided to give Wahab higher responsibilities.

    Despite having a law background, Wahab wowed many people including politicians and technocrats with his performance as a special adviser to the governor between 2019 and 2023.

    Now, tasked with the Ministry of Environment, Wahab has hit the ground running barely a few weeks after his appointment was announced.

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    With plans for a cleaner and greener Lagos in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda, Wahab has identified modes of operation and areas that require immediate attention after meeting with the various agencies, directors, permanent secretaries, and heads of agencies under the ministry he has been assigned to make a difference.

    As he continues contributing his quota to a greater Lagos, Wahab’s ubiquitous influence is being felt by all in Lagos.

    Wahab has also stressed the importance of the collective responsibility of all, in making significant contributions in the attainment of an environment that its cleanliness and greenery will be proud of to all Lagosians and visitors.