Folorunso Alakija never studied geology. She started as a secretary, then became a fashion designer. Yet she outmaneuvered global oil giants at their own game. Most people dismiss her success as luck—a woman who “just got an oil license.” But the real story reveals a masterclass in strategic thinking. She deployed what I call The…
It’s funny when people speak about corruption in Nigeria like it began yesterday. You want to know one of the reasons why Nigerian Airways collapsed? Read below. “About 30 years ago, I slept at the Murtala Muhammed Airport for four days.No, I was not a homeless vagabond.I had bought the Nigeria Airways ticket to fly…
Adewale Ayuba, the legendary Fuji musician, sat on his plush sofa, surrounded by trophies and plaques that told the story of his illustrious career. As he celebrated his 60th birthday, he couldn’t help but reminisce about his journey to becoming one of Nigeria’s most iconic musicians. Born on May 6, 1963, in Ibadan, Oyo State,…
His father was assassinated in Lagos in 1951: Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli(b. 1948) Flutist, Composer, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. He was born in Lagos to a Nigerian(Itsekiri)mother, Suzanne Gray Fregene and a Swiss father, Theo Manfred Iseli, who had come to Nigeria as a diplomat in 1946. Sadly, his father was assassinated in Lagos in 1951…
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff recently visited Liberia, evoking memories of his iconic past. Now 80 years young, Cliff is a shining example of aging with grace. James Chambers, OM (born 30 July 1944), known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, is a Jamaican’s rocksteady, reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor. He is the only living…
“It is with immense pleasure and gratitude that I welcome you all to this timely and important discussion, hosted by the HID Awolọwọ Foundation. Today’s webinar, centred on the theme, “Building a Viable Society in Challenging Times: The Critical Role of Women,” is both a call to action and a celebration of the indispensable role…
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, born on February 7, 1978, is a prominent Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist, and former model. Widely known for her influence in Nollywood, she has appeared in over 300 films since her debut in 1995, earning recognition both locally and internationally. With over 3 million followers on Facebook, she was the first Nigerian…
Born Justin Soni Fashanu on February 19, 1961, in East London, to Pearl Lawrence, a British-Guyanese nurse, and Patrick Fashanu, a Nigerian barrister, Justin’s early life was marked by turmoil. After his parents’ marriage fell apart, he and his brother John Fashanu were placed in Thomas Barnardo’s orphanage before being adopted by a family in…
This moment, my pen finds its celebratory voice because this week in Nigeria, and particularly at the University of Ilorin, we are celebrating Oloyede week. Oloyede week is my choice of words in describing the mood of the University, a mood occasioned by the fact that come Thursday, the 10th of October, 2024, Prof. Is-haq…
Media personality, Chude Jideonwo, has claimed that Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers are predominantly from the Yoruba part of the country. Jideonwo stated this while discussing the dominance of Yoruba filmmakers in Nigeria film industry. The media personality in a post on Instagram, mentioned notable names like Toyin Abraham, Kemi Adetiba, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, Kunle Afolayan,…
