These events ignited the social scene. Till date, they remain subjects of discourse. From weddings to concerts and much more
Superlative weddings
• Edwin Clark and Bisola Sodipo
Eighty-five-year-old Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, took Dr. Bisola Sodipo as wife. The couple celebrated their wedding the traditional way in Lagos. The wedding which was celebrated amid pomp was classy in all ramifications.
• Mohammed Abubakar and Zahra Bunu
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, remarried almost two years after he lost his first wife in January 2012. His new bride, Zahra Bunu, is one of the daughters of a former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Alhaji Ibrahim Bunu. The wedding ceremonies which took place in Abuja attracted the presence of the crème of society.
• Usman Dantata and Rukaiyah Indimi
Call it the billionaires’ wedding and you won’t be far from the truth. The Dantatas and Indimis are both prominent families in the northern part of Nigeria and pulled out all the stops to host a one of its kind wedding when their children wedded in November. The groom, Usman, is one of the sons of the now deceased billionaire industrialist, Alhaji Usman Dantata and the bride, daughter of exceptional billionaire, Alhaji Mohammed Indimi, whose business interests spans aviation plus oil and gas to mention but a few. The ceremonies which were hosted in Maiduguri and Abuja gulped several millions.
• Ola Olowu and Isioma Ovia
In August, the founder of Zenith Bank PLC, Jim Ovia, chose to host a superlative wedding for his daughter, Isioma, in faraway London where she exchanged vows with Ola Olowu. The destination wedding was glamour at its peak. The social circuit in Lagos and other parts of the country relocated albeit temporarily to be part of the merriment. It was the first of its kind from the Ovias.
Baby boom!
• Adeojo twins
Early this year, January precisely, the chairman, Elizade Motors, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo became a father again. The 75-year-old accomplished businessman and his wife, Taiwo, became parents to a set of twins. Many will recollect that he married the latter after the death of his first wife, Elizabeth.
…Kessington-Adebutu too
Also in his 70s, lotto entrepreneur, Chief Kessington-Adebutu, experienced one of life’s happy moments when his youngest wife, Tope, was delivered of twin baby boys in September after a prolonged wait that lasted eight years.
Break-up
This year, an official statement from ex beauty queen, Nike Oshinowo and Dr. Tunde Soleye notified the public that it was over with their marriage. The celebrity couple walked away from each other for reasons they both refused to talk about in the public.
Maje Ayida and Toke Makinwa
Celebrity fitness expert, Maje Ayida and his girlfriend of 12 years, Toke Makinwa called it quits last month. The duo was believed to be engaged, preparatory to tying the knots.
Ikechukwu and Sarah Ofili
Rapper, Ikechukwu and his model girlfriend, Sarah Ofili, ended their relationship after many years of dating. The couple, who were engaged to be married, broke off their engagement in February for reasons they did not disclose to the public.
From dust to dust
• Funmi Olayinka
In April, the government and people of Ekiti State lost Funmi Olayinka, the deputy governor. She died at a hospital in Lagos after a long battle with cancer.
• Olusegun Agagu
The former governor of Ondo State slumped and died in September. In October, during Agagu’s funeral, the plane carrying his remains for a state burial in Ondo State crashed. Among the casualties including Deji Falae, were popular undertaker, Olatunji Okunsanya and his son, Tunji.
Bunmi Adedayo bites the dust
Kunle and Pamela Adedayo own Tastee Fried Chicken. The couple were bereaved in September when they lost their only child, Bunmi Adedayo who battled a brief illness.
…and Kim Kardashian was here!
It was one of the biggest and brightest events of the year. That was in February when Darey Art Alade featured the American reality show star, Kim Kardashian, at the ‘Love like a movie’ concert. The show was sold-out!
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