She remains a stylist to many celebrities. For Veronica Odeka, it is obvious she is out to prove that not even pregnancy can prevent her from being trendy. Odeka, who has Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji and media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu, on her clientele list, continues to rock her baby bump with panache, by stepping out in super stylish maternity outfits.

The mother of two boys recently stepped out at the Elite Model Look 2014, in a tassel-detailed dress, which caught the attention of many guests at the event. She has been dressing up her baby bump gorgeously and focuses on the right hues and pieces all the time. Lately, Vero upped her ante when she opened the first official stylists’ showroom in Nigeria, the Vane Style Showroom.

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She is not one to be seen at many society shindigs. She was, however, spotted looking resplendent in the aso-ebi at Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa’s daughter’s talk-of-the-town wedding last Saturday. She was bubbly and all smiles, as she chatted and danced away at the wedding. Not a fan of outlandish outfits, Dame Fatayi-Williams, whose only son, Anthony, was killed in 2005 on a bus in London during a blast, settled for a soft pink make-up which blended perfectly with her fuchsia pink and silver head-tie. She completed the look with a silver neckpiece, which had a touch of emerald green in it.

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Her father, Ade Kazeem founded the now defunct fast food chain, Kas Chicken that reigned supreme in the 80s and 90s. Quite stylish and friendly, her pedigree also influenced her social clout.

But Shade suffered several setbacks after her father was murdered some years back and was out of the social scene. This made her slow down on her socialising activities and she hardly attended events save for one or two organised by her ilks. A friend of Mo Abudu, she was sighted last year at the EbonyLife TV launch in Lagos and was part of the elite gathering.

Recently, at Mo Abudu 50th birthday shindig held in Lagos, Shade Kazeem was sighted again. Looking delectable in a green number, not a few wondered what she has done to her body to have looked trim and pretty.

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When news broke that Hollywood’s hottest hunk and America’s Next Top Model judge, Rob Evans, was coming to Nigeria, many were excited. But nobody reckoned that some ladies would fall over themselves in open show of admiration for the handsome 26-year-old underwear model.

Not long after arriving Port-Harcourt where he was to participate in the Native and Vogue Fashion Week last Saturday, a crowd of autograph and selfie-seeking ladies swarmed him until he had to be forcefully taken to the dressing room by his bodyguards. After modelling for London-based Nigerian fashion designer, Ade Bakare, Evans sneaked backstage to escape clinging female fans. But as soon as he got there, Nigerian model and television host, Eku Edewor held him down in what appeared to be an intimate conversation for some minutes until they were interrupted.

With all the attention from the ladies, it was a surprise to many to hear Evans, who was America’s supermodel, Tyra Bank’s heartthrob, saying he had no love life.

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It was a gloomy year for families of the late M.I.C boss, Tunji Okusanya. The late undertaker, his son and four other staff were part of the victims of the October 3, 2013 plane crash. The Akure-bound ill- fated plane had the remains of late Ondo State governor, Olusegun Agagu and many others including Deji Falae.

To mark their memories, the Okusanya family, last week, established a garden and dedicated it in honour of father and son. The company is now headed by Bolanle, the deceased’s first child, a renowned make-up artist.

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It’s no longer news that the Esama of Benin, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion, recently turned 80 and had a week-long celebration to mark the milestone age.

The Esama, who did not look an inch close to 80, was also said to have ordered a new wonder ride to celebrate this milestone.

A man of style, he arrived the birthday thanksgiving service alongside his wife, Lady Cherry, driven in a cart. Garbed in royal attire, he was accompanied to the service by his children; grandchildren, a retinue of aides and a handful of admirers and praise singers.

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In her lifetime, Remi Osholake aka Remi Lagos, was a phenomenal designer. She was celebrated within and outside her industry. That explains the widespread grief that enveloped high society when she passed away two years ago leaving behind a flourishing trade and her only sibling, Tomi, who resides abroad.

Following the former’s death, not a few people wondered aloud what would become the fate of her business empire. There are strong insinuations that the building that hosts Remi Lagos in Surulere has been sold. The building which was renovated lately was owned by the deceased mum, Stella Osholake who was a popular musician in her heydays.

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As one of the entrants into the golden club this year, former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Titi Oseni, threw a befitting 50th birthday bash on September 30. Held at the civic center, Lagos, she spared nothing at ensuring that guests had a swell time.

Curiously, the absence of her estranged husband, Kunle, didn’t go unnoticed. Also, not a few guests wondered why former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, was absent at the birthday of Oseni, who was a Speaker during his tenure. Clad in a champagne-coloured bejewelled gown and a cute up-do, the chubby birthday girl kicked off the celebration with a thanksgiving service at the RCCG King’s Court, Ikeja. Some of the guests at the black-tie event were, Dr. Jimi Agbaje; Dr. Doyin Abiola, Prince Bolu Akin-Olugbade and a host of many others.

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A silent achiever, Sijibomi Ogundele’s appearance on the social scene has taken society-watchers by surprise. At 33, the stylish founder and lead partner of Sujimoto Group of Companies, which deals in real estate, finance and energy, has garnered so much for himself within a short time.

The firm is said to have offices in Paris, Accra, Madrid, Dubai, Riyadh and recently, Lagos. A lover of all things luxury and bow-ties, the dapper gentleman is said to own a Patek Phillipe timepiece worth over N23m. Though not a silver spoon kid, he is well-heeled and connected to the top echelons of the society. As one of the eligible bachelors around, the recent launch of his luxury real estate brand witnessed a gathering of influential personalities and a bevy of single ladies, all jostling for his attention.

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This beautiful mother of one, until a few years ago, was always in the news and she made the cover of many tabloids. In her 40s and a go-getter, many will testify to her beauty and more will bear witness   to her brilliance.

From the telecommunications down to the banking sector, she held sway in various capacities. Her far-reaching reputation was one that found its way into the social circuit and it was not unusual to see her grace red carpet events. A lover of luxury cars, she appears to have quietly fazed out of the social scene and not much has been heard of her since she left the United Bank of Africa.

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There is no denying the fact that the former NTA Director, Grace Egbagbe, is indeed a stylish woman. A sucker for timeless fashion pieces, she has, for many years, remained a constant figure on the social scene on account of her classy and ageless looks. At the recent talk-of-town-wedding of Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa’s daughter, Koko, she was kept it simple while sticking to the colour of the day.

Rocking a richly embellished fuchsia pink sleeveless dress, she completed the look with a dainty hat. She was the cynosure of all eyes at the high-octane event alongside her daughter, Zemaye.

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The second child in a family of four to late Air Commodore Emeka Omeruah, Chioma is fondly referred to as Chigul. Indeed, this comedian is fast upping the ante. A polyglot who speaks five foreign languages, she dresses elegantly, her plus size notwithstanding.

Lately, she added another feather when she earned an award as the Best Female Comedian at the Sisterhood Award organised by Mo Abudu to mark her 50th birthday in Lagos. Dressed in a blue evening dress, Chigul was the cynosure of eyes as she posed for shots on the red carpet and then walked up the podium to receive her award.

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She is the third daughter of Chief Sunny Asemota and wife, Ireti. The Managing Director, Aralia by Nature, a landscape and plant-scape design company, Oghogho is a happy-go-lucky young lady.

Also a friend to many silver spoon kids, it was no surprise that the venue of her 40th birthday soiree had quite a number of them in attendance.

The disco party, which held last Tuesday at a popular hang-out, almost shut down Victoria Island, Lagos. It was a flurry of activities as A-list guests thronged the venue to celebrate with Oghogho.

Formerly married to Ayorinde Adedoyin for almost a decade, the dark-skinned beauty is single and has moved on with her life. A regular on the chic scene, her no-expense-spared shindig remains a talk-of-the-town among her friends.

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There is no denying the fact that Simi Sidney-Esiri is enjoying every bit of marital life. Since she tied the knot in August to singer, Dr. Sid, after a whirl-wind proposal in Venice, Italy, the fashion consultant has been gushing about her beau. A silver spoon kid, her mother is a lawyer and her father, a business mogul. A lover of vivid hues, she recently bagged a Law degree. She is the creative director of A La Mode Fashion, a fashion consultancy that has previously worked with A-list international artistes including, Rihanna and Alexandra Burke.

Back in September 2012, she was featured in the London Evening Standard newspaper for spending £30,000 yearly on shopping on six trips to the United Kingdom.

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An acknowledged advocate of haute couture, Deola is the firstborn of Chairman, Toyota Nigeria, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo. A mother of three girls, who are also designers, she is constantly upping the style stakes.

Recently, she was sighted at the premiere of Kunle Afolayan’s new movie, ‘October 1’. The event which had a dress code of the 60s saw Deola sticking to it, albeit in her own way.

The globally acclaimed designer, who recently showcased her pieces at the 2014 Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, went girly all the way. With a glowing skin and a trim look, she wore a floral gown and sealed the look with a red lipstick.

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She is the amiable wife of Lagos socialite and property merchant, Alaba Shonibare. He remarried her after losing his first wife, Nike, to cancer. Earlier in the year, he also lost his younger brother, Gbeyin, a businessman.

Alaba’s wife, Modele, is not your regular reveller but she steps out with her husband often to events and the couple would always pose for snapshots.

Modele, who hails from the famous Unuigbe family, was one of the distinguished guests at a birthday soiree in Lagos, which as usual, she attended with her doting husband.

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Ilorin-born wealthy businesswoman, Hajia Bola Shagaya, is one of society’s matriarchs. One of the most influential women in Nigeria, it is no news that she is a close friend of the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan. Like two peas in a pod, the duo is inseparable.

Ahead of her 55th birthday celebration which comes up in a few days, plans are said to be in top gear for a befitting celebration, just as arrangements have been made for friends and family to be flown to London and then to Saudi Arabia for holy pilgrimage. A lady of sartorial style, who is reported to have acquired a private jet,her personality has endeared her to many Nigerians.

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Cool headed and pretty Uche Pedro, who runs the popular lifestyle website, Bella Naija, now spots a fuller and chubbier figure. Married to Bode, the eldest son of Femi Pedro, a former deputy governor of Lagos State, she was sighted at a recent soiree, where not a few agreed that the blogger glowed. Although many attributed this to preparing to go on the nine-month course, the extremely-private silent achiever, is not paying any attention to the rumour mill.

Not one to blow her trumpet, the 30-year-old entrepreneur has worked at Shell Canada, Cadbury Middle East & Africa Unit based in the UK, and Cadbury Nigeria. An alumni of Ontario Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, Canada, she is, indeed, connected to the top echelons of the society, whom her website clearly attracts.

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Former Nollywood star turned nurse, Regina Askia, is indeed a proud mother and the reasons are not far-fetched. Her 22-year-old daughter, Stephanie Hornecker, has come of age. The excited mother shared the news of her daughter’s latest milestone with her fans on Facebook, saying, ‘My daughter, Stephanie passed her driving test and is trying to decide on a car. She wants an Audi but I say you can’t have a princess ride on a shoe string budget.’

Hazel-eyed Stephanie who lives and schools in France, was born to a French father. She once modelled a beauty range alongside her mother some years ago. Regina, who studied Nursing at College of Staten Island, is now a registered nurse at Oncology department of New-York City Hospital.

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An erudite banker, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, First Registrars Nigeria Ltd joined the golden league recently.

Also a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, a party was organised in Lagos to commemorate his attainment. The Oyo State-born banker, who is an author, decided to launch some of his motivational books at the epoch event.

While narrating his journey in life, not a few guests were amazed when he declared that in 50 years, he never visited a hospital on health grounds. A fitness freak, he also did not deny God’s grace in his life.

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