Encomium
Popular entertainer, Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, called at D’Place by Papas, Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was later joined by Bovi with whom he had a meeting that lasted for about two hours. They left the popular hangout around 11pm.
KID STAR, OZZYBOSCO TURNS SEVEN, LAUNCHES IKEJA CORPORATE OFFICE
Wonder kid, Oziomachukwu Favour Mojekwu (Ozzybosco) was seven on Sunday, January 26, 2014. And the Tingo brand ambassador and multiple award-winning star marked the day in a special way. Ozzybosco used the occasion to unveil his corporate office at Amore Street, off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos. He also launched his 8th single, Mama Africa, which featured, NDLEA Ambassador, Lamoghini.
Coasting home with awards far beyond his young age, the celebrant won the Best Video by a Minor at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA). He had 15 other awards in just two years!
Ozzybosco, who is managed by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Nonye Mojekwu already has a foundation, Ozzybosco Smile Foundation through which he gives back.
His birthday marked with pomp and ceremony was attended by showbiz personalities including former PMAN president, Tee Mac, music star, Lamboghini, top film maker, Obi Madubogwu, Cally Ikpe, Mike Okri and the hosts, Koffi and Mandy, among others.
PAPA’S ENTERTAINMENT HOSTS MADE MEN MUSIC GROUP
Frank Okamigbo’s Papas Entertainment hosted Iyanya’s Made Men Music crew at D’Place by Papas, Lekki, on Friday, February 7, 2014.
In attendance were Iyanya’s manager, Ubi Franklin, the label’s first lady, Emma Nyra, among others.
NEWSCAFE’S BOSS, FEMI AKANDE BACK FROM THE UK
Femi Akande, MD of Newscafe, with office and café at Shoprite, Lekki, Lagos, who has been away to the UK for two weeks, flew into the country on Monday, February 3, 2014. Spotted the dark bulky guy on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, as he drove into Shoprite in his LR3 jeep.
FLEET COMMUNICATION MOVES OUT
Fleet Communication has been ejected from their Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos office. What happened was that the property had since been sold with a new landlord now in charge.
DERE OTUBU VISITS MOM
On Sunday, February 2, 2014, at about 5pm, we sighted Dere Otubu, son of late Baba Aladura, Godfrey Otubu driving into his father’s mansion in a black tinted Mercedes Benz jeep. We learnt he was there to see his mother.
Just back from the United States, Dere Otubu spent quality time with his aged mom.
BODE GEORGE STILL CELEBRATING
PDP chieftain, Chief Bode George has not stopped celebrating his acquittal by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Only a fortnight ago, he threw a lavish party after a thanksgiving at Christ Cathedral Church, Marina, Lagos.
WIZKID GROOVES AT QUILOX
Wizkid was spotted on Saturday night at the newly opened Quilox owned by Shina Peller. Spotted him at exactly 2:15am as he drove into the club in his black Porsche jeep with covered number plate. He was ushered into the club by his towering bodyguards.
PRINCE NAZIR ADO IBRAHIM SET TO OPEN NEW CLUB
Boss of defunct nightclub, Club Tower, Prince Nazir Ado Ibrahim has just bought two plots of land at Yaba, Lagos, not far from his billionaire father’s mansion. We learnt he plans to build a hangout there.
OLA ODUNFA OPENS OFFICE
Communication expert and reputable engineer, Ola Odunfa has formerly commenced business at his new office, at Campbell Street, beside Island Maternity, Lagos Island.
JAZZ MOTORS RENOVATES SHOWROOM
The MD of Jazz Motors, Emma Jack has given his car showroom a facelift. On Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, the new showroom is so so beautiful.
D’PRINCE STOPS TO BUY RECHARGE CARD
Popular musician, D’Prince stopped by at Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday evening, February 4, 2014, to buy recharge card. And immediately he was identified by a fan along the road, the Omo Oba creator sped off in his new Mercedes Benz Sport, 2013 model.
BURUJI KASHAMU BUYS LATEST RANGE ROVER
Chairman/CEO, Best Western Hotel and PDP chieftain, Alhaji Buruji Kashamu has expanded and upgraded his garage.
The embattled politician recently took delivery of a customized 2014 Range Rover jeep to usher in the new year. He came to his hotel in the wondrous ride on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
VIGOLD’S WURA ADEPOJU REMEMBERS LATE MOM, LAUNCHES NEW LABEL
Celebrated fashion designer, Wura Adepoju is making elaborate plans to commemorate the death of her mother a decade ago. This is what she sent to ENCOMIUM Weekly.
“Please join us as we celebrate our very dear mother, Mrs. L.F. Falade, who passed on exactly 10 years ago. Her passion was fashion and design, an undying legacy which began over 60 years ago. In keeping her ingenuity, alive, we will launch by the grace of God, Vintage Clothing redefined by Lydia Fehnt.”
According to her, all ready to wear designs would be on sale. Venue is Event Centre, Plot 1, Hakeem Balogun Street, Off Agidingbi Road, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, while date is Sunday, March 2, 2014, at 2pm.
HIT FACTOR STUDIOS BERTHS IN LAGOS
A UK based record label, Hit Factory has been opened at Alhaji Bashiru Street, Ajao Estate, Lagos. It’s exclusively for talented recording artistes and music producers of all genre.
The label is interested in signing Nigerian artistes. All you have to do is to record an entry track in their Lagos studio and you are qualified to participate.
The competition registration is from February 14 – April 19, 2014, at the Lagos office.
