Former Lagos State deputy governor, Femi Pedro, has never made the list of celebrity revellers. Though the lavish wedding of Bode, his son, to former Uche Eze, who runs the Bellanaija blog, was much talked about, the Pedros remain in their cocoons.

Surprisingly, he was spotted at a widely-publicised wedding recently. Dressed in a white agbada attire and a pink cap, he walked into the venue of the party quietly. But as soon as he was spotted by friends and associates, his table became a mecca of sort.

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She is the executive director, Polo, a luxury lifestyle store in Lagos. Spotted at the O.R Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa last Thursday, she caused a stir! Dressed in a pair of floral culottes pant, a sexy blue sleeveless top and the limited edition of Louis Vuitton travel bags and accessories, Jennifer Obayuwana really knows how to lap up attention. Her long blonde hair, which sprawled on her shoulders, stood out too. Indeed, John Obayuwana’s daughter understands what time it is in the world of fashion.

When asked by S.P.I.C.E correspondent what she was doing in South Africa, the mother of one said it was a business trip as she was invited to deliver a lecture to a group of executives in Johannesburg. In her 30s, not many knew this side of the fashion enthusiast who adorns designer labels and never in need of luxury items. Though said to be in a chummy relationship with a man whose picture she posted pictures on her Instagram account, she was at the airport alone and elegantly strolled to settle down in the business class compartment of the South African Airways.

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She owns the Nike Okundaye gallery in Lekki, Lagos and had delivered seminars on the traditional Nigerian textiles to audiences in the United States and Europe for over 20 years. Not one given to parties or seen hobnobbing with celebrities, it came as a surprise to many when the famous artist started showing up on the Lagos social scene lately. Okundaye was sighted recently at a wedding in Lagos dressed in the aso ebi and had on her head, a big headgear. Known for her creative works which many bourgeois love to own, her appearance didn’t go unnoticed and many of the A-list guests made sure she had a good time at the party.

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Not every marriage endures. For some celebrities, their unions have turned made-in-heaven.

Sonny and Theresa Odogwu

Theirs is a story of an established marriage, which has never recorded scandals of any form. Billionaire Sonny Odogwu and his spouse, Theresa, are fulfilled. Always seen in company with each other, their love seems to never wane. Now, grandparents, the rapport that exists between them, decades after they tied the nuptial knot, is enviable. At any social event, you cannot find the Asaba-born businessman without his wife. They are like Siamese twins.

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Nowadays, the Warri-born blogger seems to be having it good in her four-year-old vocation. A graduate of English Language from the University of Lagos, she was a reporter at ARISE magazine and earned a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the Middlesex University Business School London. Not known to be of many words, her resume got a boost when she was the only Nigerian fashion/style blogger invited for the Microsoft Devices’ Lumia photography event in Cape Town, South Africa.

To say the fashion enthusiast blew minds with her elegant dress sense at the four-day event is an understatement. She wowed not only organisers, but other style bloggers from various parts of the world.

Single, the leggy blogger is said to be on the list of fashion bloggers who have been nominated by multi-national companies as brand ambassadors.

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Not every marriage endures. For some celebrities, their unions have turned made-in-heaven.

Samuel Adedoyin and Toyin

Billionaire industrialist, Prince Samuel Adedoyin’s marriage to Toyin, his mulatto wife, seems to be enjoying positive attention lately. The woman, who is at least 15 years younger than the 78-year-old business mogul, has been spotted at a number of social events with him. Quite unassuming, Toyin, who clocked 50 earlier in the year, enjoys doting on him, a trait which many guests don’t miss out anytime they step out together.

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Islar Animashaun is one of the matriarchs of high society. The renowned beautician, who has been plying her trade for many years, is a friend to many of the celebrities, who are also are clients. Popularly called Islar, she is in her 50s and loves the good life. Spotted recently at a high-octane shindig, the festivity-loving socialite is ageing gracefully and her socialising skills seem not to be diminishing. Not a few guests wanted to know what has kept her complexion aglow.

A widow, she is no pushover on the social scene and has been rated as one of the best dressers including the lavish use of accessories. She never fails to impress with her sense of style.

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She is originally from Chicago in the US, but has been married to the Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade for 34 years and they have two children—a boy and a girl. An On-Air Personality, she is a graduate of Fashion Design from the Art Institute of Chicago. Though she has her fashion business and programme on radio, Ahneva Adeniyi-Adegeye, recently upped the ante and expanded her business, which she now relocated to Lekki, Lagos.

A strong believer in African arts and traditions, she shocks many on how she manages to attend a number of A-list events in Lagos. Never reputed to be a latecomer, Ahneva, who loves the Ankara fabrics a lot, would delightfully pose for pictures on the red carpet and when it’s time to groove, she dances very well.

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It is no longer news that the deceased Managing Director, GT Bank, Tayo Aderinokun, was married to two women—Olufunlola and Salamatu. This became general knowledge during his funeral in 2011 and the no love lost situation that exists between both women was quite visible during the funeral ceremonies.

Both women, who incidentally do not court the limelight, zeroed out of view after the funeral and nothing has been heard from them. A few weeks ago, Olufunlola, the eldest wife, who bore Aderinokun three children, made an appearance at Terrakulture’s anniversary celebration where her husband was also celebrated.

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That Chairman, Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni is good-looking is stating the obvious. His attractive look, coupled with his style, caused him to stand out. Recently, at a society wedding which took place in Benin, not a few guests looked his direction. A thoroughbred professional, he was in company with friends and it was evident he had a good time.

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He does not have any tendency for undue publicity. Young and brainy, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin represents the Kiru/Bebeji Federal constituency, Kano State, at the House of Representatives. Also, the chairman, House committee on finance, he is in a jolly mood currently. Penultimate week, he pulled all the stops in Kebbi State and Abuja when he married former Maryam Augie.

Before noon, guests, who were mostly celebrities, thronged the Emir’s palace in Argungu, Kebbi State to witness the first leg of the wedding. For Justice Amina Augie, the bride’s mother, it was a twin celebration because the wedding day was also Maryam’s birthday.

A dinner was held later in Abuja where politicians, captains of industry and friends of the couple were treated to a sumptuous feast. It almost turned a carnival of sort with the performance of comedians and artistes which included Banky W and Waje.

A black-tie party is said to be coming up in December in Abuja. The couple, who attended Ivy-league schools, is honeymooning currently but the wedding will be much-talked-about for a while on the social radar.

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Celebrated fashion designer, Clement Mudiaga Enajemo, popularly known as Mudi, leaves no one in doubt that he is a man of style who loves to set the pace in his industry.

An accomplished designer of no mean status, Mudi’s stylish disposition is not limited to his taste in clothes, accessories and automobiles. He recently left many awe struck following the debut of his new television commercial that is currently being broadcast on major television stations. Mudi raised the bar yet again via the TV commercial. Not only did he feature A-list models, he chose to differ by employing the use of private jets. While speculation arose that the designer, who owns a 1957 vintage Mercedes Benz which costs several millions of naira, owns one of the private jets, the reality is that the jets are owned by some of his close friends who loaned it to him for the purpose of shooting the TV commercial.

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Mulatto beauty, Linda Mesrob-Sodeinde is not a stranger to the limelight. Until she got married to her equally famous hubby, Lolu Sodeinde, who was one of the people behind the now defunct hangout, Rehab Nightclub and Lounge, she was highly sought after by the opposite sex.

A serial entrepreneur, Linda, who owns Ariaba Lifestyle, recently upped the ante when she opened her own mall in Lekki, Lagos.

Unknown to most people, she is now a mother of two. Not too long ago, she was delivered of a baby boy who has since been christened Kolapo Kareem Sodeinde. Many will recollect that she birthed her first child, Zach, in 2012.

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An Abuja based fashion designer, she runs the Utee Rone fashion outfit. Her collection at the Elite Model Look 2014 show propped her up as the next-big-thing in fashion. A graduate of Micro Biology from the University of Port Harcourt, her A-list clientele remains enviable.

Recently, she relocated her shop to Lekki, Lagos. At the shop opening which held recently, she played host to many celebrities from Lagos, Abuja and environs. It was a gathering of the crème of society and from her guest list; the Akwa Ibom-born designer is set to take over Lagos.

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Bukola Latunji is a top manager at Zenith Bank Plc, where she has been plying her trade for many years. For a banker, who is also at the management cadre, none can dispute the fact that she dresses well. Though not the regular socialite, anytime she steps out on any occasion, she gets noticed.

Blessed with a stunning physique, she is a power dresser. Quite close to Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija, this astute banker knows what time it is in the world of fashion. As such, she gets recognition. Last Sunday at the third edition of the Glam and Essence Style Awards, she bagged the Most Stylish Personality (corporate) award. Dressed in a purple frock, she dazzled guests and as usual, she didn’t fail to impress her dainty style on admirers.

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The eldest child of Late MKO Abiola, Kola, is not a frequent reveller.In spite of his pedigree; he is not known to attend parties with reckless abandon. As such, he was the cynosure of eyes a few weeks ago when he attended the Okunbo/Emiko wedding that took place in Benin. Attired in a befitting traditional wear, he was besieged by his friends who were obviously more than surprised to see him.

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Martha Najomo trades in contemporary jewellery and precious stones. Not just that, she is up to date with the fashion trends and spends a fortune on designer labels. Not many will forget in a jiffy her 50th birthday gig, which was much talked about in social circles two years ago.

A mother of six, she has been married to Captain Chris Najomo for 23 years. Also a fitness freak, this reflects in her svelte figure. Last Sunday, her stylish disposition was reviewed and she bagged a special recognition award at the Glam and Essence Style Awards. Organised by Susan Eyo-Honesty, other awards were also given to Senator Daisy Danjuma; Mrs. Violet Hecksher; Nike Ogunlesi; Uche Majekodunmi and a host of other stylish women.

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She is the First Lady, Anambra State. One of the prettiest governors’ wives in the east, Ebelechukwu Obiano has not been having a jolly time in the media lately. First, it started with her alleged rift with Hon. Uche Ekwunife. The news went viral online. Just as the buxom First Lady was heaving a sigh of relief from that episode, another piece of news emanated last week. It was alleged that she slapped the wife of the state’s Deputy Governor, Oby Okeke, at a social function in Akwa, Anambra State. This went viral again.

But with the press statement issued from the office of the wife of the Deputy Governor, which refuted any form of rancour between the two women, not a few friends and associates are praying for a hitch-free tenure for Ebele Obiano. She is said to go about her duties in and outside of the state in high spirits. Sighted recently at a function in Onitsha, she was dressed to the nines and her skin glowed.

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Though celebrated in her field, Folake Majin refuses to blow her trumpet. The creative director, Schon Afrique, a fashion outfit that caters exclusively for A-list celebrities, she is fondly called Mrs. Majin. Her two daughters— Gogo and Tigi— are renowned fashion designers just like their mother. Gogo is also a voice coach.

But a gloom set in the family penultimate week with the death of Mr. Isaac Majin, Folake’s husband. They were married for well over three decades. Not a socialite, the deceased worked at the Ministry of Defence and his disciplinary lifestyle is reflected in all his children who shun undue publicity. Meanwhile, friends, family members and associates have since been thronging their Lekki, Lagos home.

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She is the eldest child of the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi. Many will recollect the grand wedding that ushered her into matrimony when she got married to another silverspoon kid, Kolapo Kola-Daisi, a few years ago.

Friends with several international celebrities including Kelly Rowland; Abisola, who retails high-end designer shoes, held two multi-million naira celebrations in quick succession. First, it was her wedding anniversary which was elaborately celebrated. The euphoria of the former was yet to abate when she and she husband hosted family and friends to another multi-million naira party to commemorate their daughter’s first birthday. Guests were treated to personalised champagnes and chocolates among other rare items.

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