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NDUKA OBAIGBENA’s DIAMOND JUBILEE THANKSGIVING & RECEPTION

BY FUNKE BABS-KUFEJI, KONYE NWABOGOR & NAFISA MOHAMMED. The 60th birthday celebration of Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Publisher of THISDAY Newspaper, and Founder/Chairman of the ARISE News Media group began with a Thanksgiving service held at The Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina. The service was well attended by prominent Nigerian politicians and dignitaries including the Vice President, Prof. . Family and friends from far and wide turned up to honour and rejoice with the media mogul on his Diamond Jubilee birthday anniversary. The two hour thanksgiving service that also coincided with the church’s harvest launch was officiated by The Very Reverend Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye Diocesan Bishop Of , supported by other members of the clergy. It was an exhilarating service filled with hymns, prayers, words of exhortation, praise and worship, all to the joy of the celebrant who was thankful to God for keeping him in good health to celebrate this major milestone birthday surrounded NDUKA OBAIGBENA @ 60! by those dear to him. Immediately after the service, guests where hosted to brunch and drinks at the 5 star Sky Lounge restaurant at The Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island. Guests wined and dined till late evening when the host retired to prepare for the birthday dinner the next day. It is not every day we witness a momentous occasion especially one that is very close to our hearts. Last week, my boss Nduka Obaigbena turned 60 and even up till now, a week later, l am still reeling from the success of his birthday bash. Not only did l enjoy myself thoroughly, without being biased, l can safely say everyone that attended left with a lingering memory of the said event. That Nduka is a maverick is without any iota of doubt. That he is a genius is unquestionable. That he is forward thinking is stating the obvious. That he is a first amongst equals has been proven many times over. But all that aside, what is most endearing about Obaigbena is how he connects with people from all walks of life, both high and mighty down to the ordinary man on the street. At every event he hosts, rather than sit smugly and watch everyone else run around, H.E BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, GOV OF REPRESENTING PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI THISDAY STYLE he refuses to rest for one minute because he is too busy ‘sitting his guests’ and going around every table, from the front to the very FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR back to ensure everyone is ok. RUTH OSIME 08111847085 Obaigbena is still involved in every single part of his media EDITOR PRINT OLUFUNKE BABS-KUFEJI 08111847086 empire. He is tireless, dogged and his tenacity is second to none! I EDITOR DIGITAL KONYE NWABOGOR admire his depth. His foresight. His courage and his warmth. 08111847087 Over two decades of working with him, he still ‘surprises me STYLE CORRESPONDENT MOJISOLA ALLEN 08116759745 but doesn’t surprise me’! I pray Nduka has many more years and milestones during his time on earth and leaves a legacy to SENIOR ART DESIGNER MATHIAS ARCHIBONG 07054965500 be remembered for a long time to come. A name well earned is worth more than all the gold. DIRECTOR, PRINT PRODUCTION. CHUKS ONWUDINJO The theme of the event was Ever Green and the whole venue 08077092196 was stunningly decorated in the most fascinating manner with PHOTO CREDIT ABIODUN AJALA plants. Nduka Obaigbena has carved a name in the sands of time. KUNLE OGUNFUYI SUNDAY ADIGUN Congratulations once again to this enigma. CAMILA EL-RUFAI

FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR VICE PRESIDENT OF , H.E YEMI OSINBAJO H.E KAYODE FAYEMI, GOV OF EKITI STATE & ALIKO DANGOTE STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019 Vol. 22, No 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019

OTUNBA & ERELU SUBOMI BALOGUN SAM AMUKA

EMMANUEL EFEIZOMOR II, THE OBI OF OWA

EMEKA ANYAOKU OBA OTUDEKO & JIM OVIA

ERELU & OTUNBA ADEKUNLE OJORA EMMANUEL UDUAGHAN GBEMI & SUPO SHASHORE UCHE SECONDUS

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JULIANNA EDEWOR STEVE OMOJAFOR MR & MRS FATAI WILLIAMS A.B.C. OJIAKOR KASHIM IBRAHIM IMAN AISHA AHMAD

KAYODE KOMOLAFE MUSILIU OBANIKORO TAYO & AYO AMUSAN DELE MOMODU BELLO GWANDU JOHN & JOKO ABEBE

REUBEN ABATI YINKA AKINKUGBE TAYO AYENI ORODE EMEVBORE

CHIKE & FUNKE OGEAH SAM NDA-ISAIAH VICTOR IFIJEH

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MOTHER OF THE DAY, MARGARET OBAIGBENA WITH EKA & LEILA OBAIGBENA

BEN OBAIGBENA ISIOMA UKWA & LUCY UKWA

ANGLICAN BISHOP OF LAGOS, RIGHT REVEREND HUMPHREY BAMISEBI OLUMAKAIYE LEADS PRAYERS FOR NDUKA OBAIGBENA AT 60

ODAFE OBAIGBENA, KENIM OBAIGBENA, EKA OBAIGBENA, EFE DAVIES, EFE OBAIGBENA & HAMRA OBAIGBENA

8 9 THE RECEPTION

STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019 The Fashion Souk 3.0

FirstBank, in partnership with Eventful Limited, hosted Fashion Souk 3.0 at the Harbour Point, Wilmot Point Rd, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, 7 July 2019 to showcase, support and promote the diverse creative talents of Nigerian entrepreneurs in the fashion industry.. The third edition of the Fashion Souk - a niche fair for entrepreneurs and enthusiasts of the fashion industry, was a one day event which had over 4,000 fashion lovers in attendance, from bargain hunters to summer wardrobe shoppers. SMEs in the fashion industry proudly displayed their ready to wear items to a welcoming audience. The Souk attracted 140 famous and start-up fashion brands alike such as Mobos, Aaboux, Emisara, Gbenga Artsmith, Ayanski, Needlepoint, Keexs and Senators wears. There was something for everyone at the Fashion Souk 3.0. At FirstBank, we remain committed to enabling our customers’ businesses by creating the right environment for them to grow and demonstrate their talents. If you missed it, we have you covered with the highlights from the day!

LEILA OBAIGBENA

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IKYUMA & IYARE OBAIGBENA 4 5 6

EHIEDU OBAIGBENA

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1). Yewande Zaccheaus; the convener Fashion Souk, Her Excellency Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Vice President of Nigeria and Ibukun Awosika; Chairman, Board of Directors, FirstBank 2). Winners of the business grant: @royalruthcrochet, @tandt_shirts and @glamsconcepts 3). Sights from the runway 4). When the catwalk becomes too routine and you have to “gbe se” 5). Mrs Ibru; Managing Director, Guardian Newspaper, Her Excellency, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, First Lady of , Yewande Zaccheaus and Folake Ani-Mumuney; Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, FirstBank 6). Remi Lasaki, Teni Zaccheaus, Ayo Subair and Ola Ayodeji 7). Ibukun Awosika; Chairman, Board of Directors, FirstBank engaging the bank’s retail team at the Souk 8). Yewande Zaccheaus @royalruthcrochet 3rd Prize winner of the Business pitch and Folake Ani-Mumuney; Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, FirstBank 9). Dj Butterr and Uti Nwachukwu serving up good vibes

EWERE, ARIMOKU & CHIMA OBAIGBENA OGOCHUKWU ANEKE & IKENNA UKWA

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NDUKA OBAIGBENA & H.E. BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, GOV OF LAGOS STATE

FATIMA WALI ABDUL RRAMAN, IRETI KINGIBE & BIODUN ALUKO

CHIKE CHIKELUBA IFEYINWA & MIKE OSIME

CHINWE OBAIGBENA

MAIDEN IBRU MARIAM UWAIS

DAN AKPOVWA ERNEST ORJI & DERE OTUBU BUNMI TEJUOSHO & HELEN PREST AJAYI

CHIEDU EBIE FOLLY COKER

NKIRU ANUMUDU WILLIE ANUMUDU

UCHE SECONDUS ANSLEM TABANSI

BODE OSOSAMI & KEVIN FITZPATRICK TOLU FAKOYA & YEMISI WADA IJEOMA NWOGWUGWU & RUTH OSIME

GRACE OSIME DEBBIE OGHENE

TUNJI BELLO & KAYODE KOMOLAFE ABIODUN LAWAL EMEKA ONWUKA & DAVID EDEVBIE WALE EDUN FRANCES OGHENE WAZIRI ADIO OVIE UKIRI & FEMI LIJADU

12 13 GOVERNORS AMINU TAMBUWAL OF SOKOTO STATE, GODWIN OBASEKI OF EDO STATE & ABUBAKAR ATIKU BAGUDU OF KEBBI STATE

GOV ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE, GOV JAMES IBORI, FORMER GOV GOV ABDUL RAHMAN ABDUL GOV IFEANYI OKOWA OF DELTA STATE OF DELTA STATE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, APC RASAQ OF KWARA STATE

HADIZA BALA-USMAN, HASSAN DANBABA, GEORGE OBIOZOR &

HADIZA BALA-USMAN, GEORGE OBIOZOR ,BABATUNDE FASHOLA & HASSAN DANBABA VOICES OF REASON WITH HENRY NZEKWU MODERATING

In truth, Nduka Obaigbena is always ready to initiate intelligent about the issues on ground and what must be done to improve the conversations about issues affecting Nigeria, so naturally, a 30 minute economy, security and more. Obiozor, reiterated the importance for the panel discussion on the state of the nation and future of Nigeria, renegotiation of Nigeria’s unity and co-existence among its people while, moderated by Henry Nzekwu. The panelists were former Governor of Danbaba, was of the opinion that the solution to Nigeria’s problems is Lagos State and Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde dialogue. Fashola, stated that the country lacked quality human capital in Fashola, Hadiza Bala-Usman, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports public service and emphasized the importance of Nigeria recruiting the GOV DONALD DUKE, FORMER GOV GOV NIYI ADEBAYO, DEPUTY GOV DAPO ABIODUN OF OGUN STATE GOV EMEKA IHEDIOHA OF IMO STATE Authority, Professor George Obizor, former Ambassador of Nigeria best brains from the private sector into the public service. Bala-Usman, OF CROSS RIVER STATE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, APC to the USA and former Northern Region Premier, Alhaji Ahmadu concurred with Fashola that the public service should be saturated with Bello’s grandson, Alhaji Hassan Danbaba, who all spoke candidly the best quality of graduates in all parastatals. THISDAY Style STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019 Vol. 22, No 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019

EBENEZER ONYEAGWU YEMI ADEOLA

TONY ELUMELU HERBERT WIGWE KEHINDE DUROSIMI-ETTI SEGUN AGBAJE JIM OVIA ATEDO PETERSIDE GODWIN EMEFIELE

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WALTER AKPANI IK CHIOKE BOLAJI BALOGUN FOLA ADEOLA AIGBOJE AIG-IMOKHUEDE EMEKA ONWUKA HAKEEM BELLO-OSAGIE ALEX OTTI

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STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019

MEDIA CHIEFS UNDER THE AEGIS OF NPAN(NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA) PRESENTING THE 60TH BIRTHDAY CARD TO OBAIGBENA

GOVERNORS EMEKA IHEDIOHA, IFEANYI OKOWA, DAPO ABIODUN, RAMAN ABDUL RAZAQ AND CHANNELS TV CHAIRMAN, JOHN MOMOH PRESENTING AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD TO NDUKA OBAIGBENA

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TOYIN SARAKI MAGARET OBI ISHMAILA ISA SAM AMUKA OBA OTUDEKO OLU MGBOLU EFE DAVIES SAM NDA ISAIAH AYO OBE SURESH CHELLARAM

JK RANDLE HOSA OKUNBOR IRETI KINGIBE WADA MAIDA JACKY HATHIRAMANI OSCAR IBRU WANDA IBRU KOLA ADESINA ABBA DABOH JOHN MOMMOH

OLISA AGBAKOBA ODIEN AJUMOGOBIA AWUNEBA AJUMOGOBIA MAIDEN IBRU DELE ALAKE TAYO AMOSAN JULIANNA EDEWOR FARUK SALEH DAVID EDEVBIE TONYE COLE

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NDUKA OBAIGBENA, GODWIN EMEFIELE , CHIEF & CHIEF MRS SHONEKAN

WALE BABALAKIN OGHOGHO AKPATA SEGUN AWOLOWO LANRE TEJUOSHO ONARI DUKE

FRANCIS OGBORU ANTHONIA OGBORU ORE BROWN

BISMARK REWANE SAM IWAJOKU BEN MURRAY BRUCE NOGIE MEGGISSON LEO STAN EKE

SUMI SMART-COLE

IDE DAFINONE IYAMBA DAFINONE OMA OBAIGBENA & CHIBOGU ONONO

ITUAH IGHODALO DEMOLA SERIKI ANGELA EMUWA NKIRUB ANUMUDU WALE TINUBU WINOSA & ANITA EDO OSAGIE EMEKA IZEZE BOLANLE & TIMI AUSTIN PETERS

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YEMI BRAITHWAITE, FUNKE ABOYADE & IKEPO BRAITHWAITE RUTH OSIME

RONKE SHOKEFUN BANKY ANIMASHAUN YEMISI WADA

GREG MBADIWE FEMI LIJADU MODELE SARAFA YUSUF NAFISA MOHAMMED

ANIOLA & LUKMAN DUROSIMI ETTI MR & MRS KESSINGTON RICHARD MOFE DAMIJO

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TOKUNBO & CLARA OGUNBANJO ANSLEM TABANSI BIMBO ASHIRU ENIOLA BELLO IJEOMA NWOGWUGWU COMFORT OBI BAYO AWOSEMO TASLIM ANIMASHAUN DANNY KIOUPOUROGLOU

CHRIS OKEKE JUNIOR NNEKA OKEKE KEHINDE EBIE

CHARLES NDIOMU OJY OKPE TOYIN OLAKANPO KOYE & TOPE EDU

BOLA BALOGUN DEBBIE OGHENE OMOME OLOYEDE BIOLA ALABI TOKE MAKINWA FEMI AGBAJE GRACE OSIME LABO DANIEL

CHINWE OBAIGBENA

HAKEEM FASINRO HAFSHATU SHINKAFI HAUWA HARUNA & CAMILA EL RUFAI UDO AMAKA ABIOLA MOHAMMED CHRIS & IJEOMA UBOSI

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CHARLES MOMMOH TONY ANENIH JNR DESIREE EJOH SONI & BETTY IRABOR

IKYUMA & OZOLOA OBAIGBENA WITH THE ANDO-AKAAS ISA MOHAMMED

BIMBO OGUNBANJO

PHILLIP IKEAZOR OBODEN IBRU BIODUN ALUKO MONI SHONIBARE TOYIN SUBAIR

KENIM OBAIGBENA EKA OBAIGBENA EFE OBAIGBENA SHADE ALLI MAI ATAFO RAHUL SAVARA HELEN PREST-AJAYI OMOTOLA EKEINDE NZAN OGBE

IJEOMA EMERUEM TITI OGUNBANJO BISI OLATILO FUNKE OGEAH UBA SANI & OLUSHOLA ADEYEYE TUNDUN ABIOLA AMECHI OKOBI CHIKE OGEAH ALBERT OKUMAGBA

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STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019 Vol. 22, No 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019

TIWA SAVAGE AND WIZKID… Ain’t nothing like a Lagos party without some Nigerian vibes included! Tiwa Savage and Wizkid gave the ultimate performance to end what already was a perfect evening with medley of Nigeria vibes that kept guests on their feet for the rest of the night. It truly was the most wonderful evening that will certainly not be forgotten in a hurry!

WIZKID

TONI BRAXTON TONI BRAXTON WOWS LAGOS!

TIWA SAVAGE

36 37 STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style STYLE & DESIGN THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019 Vol. 22, No 8844 Sunday, July 21, 2019 TONY BRAXTON SERENADES THE BIRTHDAY BOY, NDUKA OBAIGBENA AND GUESTS! No sooner was the panel discussion over, American R&B songstress Toni Braxton graced the stage in an hour long of music and dance. She entertained guests with back- to-back hit tracks from her 90’s album till date belting out songs like ‘Breath Again’, ‘Another Sad Love Song’, ’He Wasn’t Man Enough For Me’ and more. Her performance took guests down memory lane as they sang along with her all through it. Excited by the level of knowledge of her songs from her audience, Toni pulled different women on stage to sing along with her and also came off stage to serenade the VIP guests who grinned with glee to her melodious voice and touch as she sang sweetly in their ears. ...WITH GOV DAPO ABIODUN They were tickled pink! She ended her performance seated on the birthday boy’s laps ...WITH GUY MURRAY BRUCE singing happy birthday to him.

...WITH HAKEEM BELLO OSAGIE

...WITH HADIZA BELLO USMAN ...WITH DELE ALAKE ...WITH BARBARA BARUNGI

...WITH GODWIN EMEFIELE & JIM OVIA ...WITH HOSA OKUNBO ...WITH LAI MOHAMMED

TONI BRAXTON WITH NDUKA OBAIGBENA

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