Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the certificate of office to the 46th Alaafin, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, marking the formal ascension of the new monarch to the revered throne. The brief but symbolic ceremony took place on Monday at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, and was attended by dignitaries, traditional rulers,…
“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,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has applauded the appointment of Hon. Justice Moshud Adekunle Adeigbe RTD. as the new Asiwaju of Osogboland, describing the retired jurist as “a responsible and committed development actor” Governor Adeleke who said he had known and worked with the new Aswaju for several decades noted that the Hon. Commissioner…
The easiest way to introduce Joke Muyiwa is to say she is a Nigerian actress, but she is a university lecturer and honorary chief. She teaches in the department of Performing Arts at Olabisi Onabanjo University. In 2018, Joke Muyiwa was honored with the Yeye Asa of Ago Iwoye chieftaincy title by HRM Oba Ebumawe…
Mr. Adeyinka Moruf’ Adebayo, frpa, is the Executive Director, Media Investments and Sponsorships, Omnicom Media Group (OMG), West and Central Africa(WeCA). With over 27 years’ experience in marketing communications with key focus on advertising and media, Yinka ( as he is popularly called) is a thorough bred professional who cuts across as one of the…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Olaiya, has shared his journey into Nollywood in a recent interview. The actor revealed the story behind his stage name, Aderupoko, and how he was able to navigate into Nollywood through story telling. “The story behind the name Aderupoko is long, but I’ll share it if time allows. I started my…
Oladipupo Adekoya Campbell, better known as Ambrose Campbell, was a Nigerian musician and bandleader. He is credited with forming Britain’s first ever black band, the West African Rhythm Brothers, in the 1940s, and was also acknowledged by Fela Kuti as “the father of modern Nigerian music”. Campbell worked with British jazz musicians in the 1950s,…
Veronica Imade Adeleke (born November 23, 1963) was a celebrated Nigerian university lecturer and businesswoman. Her profound impact within those hallowed halls was a symphony of intellect, resonating with a resonance that lingered in the hearts of her students. Veronica Adeleke‘s presence extended beyond academia’s bounds as she stood as the cherished matriarch to the…
In late 2022, Rotimi was diagnosed with what was supposed to be Malaria which proved to be stubbornly resilient. Following bouts of unsuccessful therapy, he asked for a full health check. The results returned at the beginning of 2023 querying cancer. Further tests provided confirmation of the dreaded “C”, indicating extensive metastasis. A grim prognosis…
Kadaria Ahmed is a Nigerian journalist, media entrepreneur, television host and the chief executive officer of Radio Now 95.3FM. She started her career at the BBC in London and has worked in print, radio, television, online and social media platforms. Born in Kano on 13th December, Kadaria Ahmed has an MA in Television from Goldsmiths…
