It is certainly not uhuru for the duo of Oona and Louise Priddy. The mulatto sisters, until they slowed down on their jet set lifestyle, were hot on the social scene. Louise, who is married to a Lebanese, operated the now defunct Bacchus nightclub, Ikoyi. The two sisters, whose social life suffered a further setback after their father’s death, reappeared on the social scene recently after a prolonged absence. They were guests at Tiwa Savage’s wedding looking awesome.

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Chinaville is a popular eating place on the island particularly among the elites who throng there to enjoy Chinese cuisine. However, not many people know that the restaurant, which has been in existence for close to 16 years, is owned by Bibiana Henshaw.

An accountant by training, dark-skinned and lovely Henshaw recently hosted the crème of society to an elaborate groove when she opened the new and improved Chinaville restaurant. The multi-million naira edifice set in a serene location boasts new and improved facilities. The opening was attended by the likes of Dr. Samuel Adedoyin, Pastor Tony Rapu and his wife, Nkoyo, to mention but a few.

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He is the business savvy grandson of the late Pa Alfred Rewane. Prominent in the upwardly mobile circles, Adegbenro whose business interests include telecommunications, was sighted at a wedding last week in company with his wife, Jumoke, looking trim and fabulous.

Many will recollect that Adejare embarked on a drastic weight loss programme sometime ago during which he dropped several sizes down.

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Multiple award-winning actress turned publisher, Monalisa Chinda, was in her finest elements last week when she and her beau, Lanre Nzeribe, hosted an elaborate launch for her self-styled magazine, Monalisa.

The event, which took in Lagos, was an opportunity for the very light skinned actress to assure doubting Thomas’s that all is indeed well between her and her lover cum business partner, Lanre Nzeribe. While the event lasted, Nzeribe was the dutiful lover as he was not only up and doing; he was at Monalisa’s beck and call.

A few months ago, she and Nzeribe were in the news when reports filtered out that their relationship experienced a rough patch.

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Remember him? He is the other half of the reggae music group, Mandators. Along with his late lover, Peggy Imanah, they ruled the late 90s with their debut album, sunrise.

But in the wake of the break-up with Imanah and the scandal that trailed his relationship with a certain nurse, Eshiet left the country to seek greener pastures abroad.  It was rumoured that he kept music aside and instead took on a job as taxi driver.

Last week, he appeared at the Nigerian Music Video Awards where he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.  As he received the award, Eshiet gave a speech laced with heavy American accent, to the amusement of the crowd who mimicked every word he said.

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Unusually calm, Chris Erondu is one successful businessman who shuns the limelight like a plague. Rarely seen in public, Chris, as his friends like to address him, owned Page, an elitist nightclub, in a posh part of the mainland in addition to trading in posh automobiles.

The club, which has been in operation for upwards of five years, was shut down a few months ago during which speculation was rife that Erondu had fallen on bad times. Last week however, he reopened the property housing Page in grand style. Not only is the place wearing a new look, it has also been rechristened De Vogue.

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The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps is certainly in a joyous mood now. He recently completed his training at the prestigious Institute of Security Studies and now, he is a Fellow of Security Institute, Abuja. Another icing on the cake is the recent graduation of his first son from Crescent University, Abeokuta.

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Model turned businesswoman, Jennifer Uzor is not a stranger to the limelight. A ‘big girl’ in the real sense of the word, Jennifer made waves a few years ago when she floated a hangout with serial club proprietor, Akeem Sodeinde.

Although the business partnership turned sour and Jennifer pulled out, she instantly moved on to better things, including matrimony which caused her to go low profile. Penultimate week, she made a rare public appearance at Lola Omotayo’s wedding. A close friend of the bride, Jennifer was as beautiful as ever.

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Celebrities in Nigeria are perfecting the act of attending functions in company with their children. Already, the likes of Nkiru Anumudu, Erelu Abiola Dosumu and Karen Koshoni, to mention but a few have been caught up in this fad.

Joining them lately is the talk show host and media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu. She attended the Tiwa Savage/Teebilz wedding last weekend in company with her look-alike daughter, who was dressed in modern fashion.

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It is no longer news that former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is a polygamist. He is married to two women— Hadiza and Asia.

Just like their husband is visible on the political terrain, his eldest wife, Hadiza, is also visible on the social and literary scene in Abuja and beyond. An architect by training, she also has a master’s degree in creative writing. Hadiza, has been sighted in the last few weeks at a number of events including the Harrow Park Golf/Csountry Club opening and the Dantata/Indimi wedding, both in Abuja.

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Since she lost the bid to become the number one citizen in Kwara State, Senator Gbemi Saraki has dropped out of circulation. The very prominent daughter of the now deceased strongman of Kwara state politics, Dr. Olusola Saraki, withdrew into her shell and rarely made appearance at functions hosted by her ilk.

A few weeks ago, she decided otherwise when she attended the 50th birthday shindig of Senator Teslim Folarin in Ibadan. Looking stress-free and beautiful, she formed the cynosure of eyes at the high-profile party which is still the talk-of-town in the ancient city where it was hosted.

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Founded in 1991, Club 38 is a unique association of prominent members of the society who were born in 1938 as the name of the club suggests.  Today, at the prestigious Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant, a unique celebration will take place as its 22 surviving members celebrate their joint 75th birthday in grand style.

Its membership cuts across board and  include the likes of Otunba Tade Aromolate, who is the current chairman; Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo; Chief  Newton Jibunoh; Chief Olu Falomo; Dr.Segun Ajayi; Vice Admiral Akin Aduwo[rtd]; Rear Admiral Femi Olumide [rtd] and Navy Commodore Bolaji Sojirin, to mention but a few.

On hand to celebrate with them will be the crème of society as well as the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, who will chair the occasion and the Life President of Club 38, Osile Oke Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuosho, who turned 75 last February.

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Not a few people perceive the chairman of Nigeria’s largest marketing communication conglomerate and founding CEO of Insight Communications, Biodun Shobanjo, to be a stern man. At least judging from his role in television reality show, ‘The Apprentice Africa’, where he was the CEO a few years ago.  Always referred to as the Czar of advertising, he is certainly a different kettle of fish at social events when he lets down his hair.

He was at an event recently where he overtly proved to be a social butterfly. He was in his optimum element  as he visited a few tables exchanging banters with friends before he took his early leave.

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On-Air personality, Charles Anazodo, is married to sexy On-Air personality and former Nigerian Television Authority presenter, Marian Anazodo. Both make a beautiful couple.  Ironically, their looks was put to test lately.

It was at a show in Lagos and to compere were Mariam Anazodo and entertainment personality, Olisa Adibua.  At a point, Adibua remarked that he wondered how Charles was able to convince beautiful Mariam to be his wife! At the remark, Anazodo, who sat at a table in the hall, complained openly to people close to him. His face didn’t hide his anger either.

Meanwhile, Olisa Adibua, who is in his 40s and very single, loves to hang out and makes no pretence about it. From private parties, red carpet functions to hanging out at clubs, he is almost never without a cigar which he puffs at will.

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A visible figure during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration; you cannot miss Kemi Adewunmi in a crowd. She was a formidable member of the Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party. Though not a political office holder, there was no gainsaying the fact that she was a power broker. Sometimes ago, she was out of the social radar but bounced back.

Lately, the pretty politician sent text messages to friends and associates which served as invites to her 50th birthday thanksgiving mass. Held at the Holy Cross cathedral, Lagos, the gold themed event was a gathering of political bigwigs and the crème of society.  Known never to host low profile shindigs, Adewunmi is said to have slated the latter part of the month for a proper party that will be much-talked-about.

Meanwhile, for the politician and her mother, Madam Bola, who also clocked 80 years earlier in the year, it has been a good time on the society scene. Both mother and daughter were sighted at the recent wedding of Prince Adetunji Adesida and they were dressed in the same aso ebi. It is an understatement to say they grooved!  The turquoise blue themed wedding, which was hosted by the late Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adesida, had in attendance, many celebrities. It was the last public outing of the late monarch before his death recently.

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The First Lady of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi recently became a grandmother after her daughter, Bisola Kola-Daisi, was delivered of a baby in faraway America. Many will recollect that Bisola got married to Kolapo, one of the sons of billionaire industrialist, Chief Kola Daisi in 2010 at a talk of the town wedding that shook the social circuit in Ibadan.

Almost three years after the wedding, she welcomed a baby and her excited mum has since relocated to America albeit temporarily to be with mother and child. This explains why she has been absent at most social and official events in Oyo State where her husband is governor.

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On-Air personality and television host, Yemisi Taiwo (Fajimolu) and her husband, Ladi, are expectant. The couple who got married some months ago at a flamboyant wedding in Lagos are now soon-to-be-parents.

Dark-skinned and lovely Yemisi has embarked on a nine month course. She flaunted her baby bump at an event last week in company with her husband and parents-in-law, Chief Ladi and Mrs Taiwo Taiwo.

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Unlike his contemporary, Aliko Dangote, billionaire businessman and one of Nigeria’s wealthiest moguls, Femi Otedola’s presence at social functions is quite irregular. Recently, he decided to step out of his cocoon when he attended a wedding in Lagos. But he was not alone. For company, he had his beautiful wife, Nana and daughter, DJ Cuppy, who has become a sensation in the entertainment industry.

Forbidding any kind of fuss, Otedola carried on like any of the other guests.  Except for the presence of his security details, there was not much to indicate that a big celebrity was in the house. Of course, the paparazzi feasted on them. Even His wife Nana, who is averse to such public showing, savoured a bit of the attention they generated.

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Designer, Soraya Onyekwele, who owns Younass Collections, has been around for quite a number of years. Of Cameroonian descent, Soraya took many by surprise when she got married to silver spoon kid, Uche Onyekwele’s at a quiet wedding.

Soraya, who has been keeping a low profile, was a guest at a magazine launch, where she flaunted her new looks. Looking unusually trim and shapely, she was a far cry from her former plus size.

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She is the president, Actors’ Guild of Nigeria. He is an actor from a dynasty of theatre artistes. For both Ibinabo Fiberesima and Fred Amata, it was a love script gone sour. That they both have a child together and are no longer lovers is no news.

They were both guests at the recent Nollywood Grand Awards night, which held in Lagos. Looking delectable in an evening dress, Ibinabo got to the venue ahead of Fred, who came a few minutes later. While both exchanged banters and greetings with friends and colleagues, they completely ignored each other!

Again, Ibinabo became busy with the award presentation and did not bother to acknowledge Fred’s presence as protocol demanded. For  Fred, whose Instagram page is filled with congratulatory messages on his award, he remained outside the hall a greater part of the night.

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