Ladi Jadesimi is one of the richest Nigerians alive. Chief Ladi Jadesimi is a Nigerian oil businessman and founder of the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base, where he serves as the executive chairman. Oladipo Jadesimi completed his secondary school education at King’s College, Lagos. He graduated from Oxford University in 1966 with M.A. and L.L.B….
This is my friend. His face has that permanent teasing look that makes you laugh. Multi-talented, he was witty, he was a linguist, and when he sang in Berom, none of his guests was left standing! He was an impressionist, entertainer and one of those very rare people that seemed to have no wahala. To…
It was an event at the prestigious Eveñt Centre , Ozumba Mbadiwe , Victoria Island , Lagos. Attended by upper echelon of the Nigerian”s who is who . Decked in the apparel of exciting colours that engaged each other in a harmonious rhythm, the beautiful lady, humbly asked to be seated by my side. I…
“I started out cleaning toilets. Today, I am the manager of my five-star boutique hotel with 60 employees,” Souadou Niang, a serial entrepreneur and the owner of Palms Luxury Boutique Hotel in Dakar, Senegal, told BBC Africa. She worked as a housekeeper at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in the United States. Born and raised in Dakar,…
A huge controversy is unfolding in the Nigerian music scene after a recent interview with popular broadcaster Kenny Ogungbe on The Honest Bunch Podcast. Ogungbe made shocking claims about the ownership of Kelly Hansome’s music, and now the original owner of the works, Obinna Michael Ikoku of MykeRecords, is fighting back. This clash has reopened…
Lagos during the holiday season is a whole different beast. It’s no longer the Lagos I knew as a journalist pounding the streets, covering the intrigues of politics, and navigating the city’s chaos. Now? Lagos has become a financial black hole, where every meal, ride, and nap demands a pocket as deep as the wells…
The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has spoken about his Nigerian background. This is coming after he was sworn in as the President of Ghana. In the report that surfaced online, John Mahama stated that his stepmother is from Offa in Kwara state so he considers the place his hometown in Nigeria. He said…
Last year, Burna Boy bought back the master rights to songs he released under his former label, Aristokrat Records. This move is a smart one because, no matter how much wealth you acquire during your active years, master rights are your greatest asset as a musician. But what exactly are master rights, and why are…
In 2024, Nollywood witnessed an extraordinary year filled with record-breaking films, standout performances, and major milestones for some of its brightest stars. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, several actors and actresses showcased their talents, making 2024 an unforgettable year for the Nigerian film scene. These exceptional individuals are now primed to make…
In my piece of last week, I made a tangential reference to the place of African magic in modern matters. It was in the discussion of the calamity that befell Nigeria a few days to Christmas. Ibadan, the capital city of the Yoruba, had taken a sizeable chunk of the tragedy. Thirty five persons, the…
