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| Ooni of Ife, Jide Sanwoolu, Tony Elumelu, Sarkin Shanum of Kano, Alhaji Shehu Mohammed, representing Emir of Kano & Jim Ovia |
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| Maiden Ibru |
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| Ooni of Ife, Tony and Dr. Mrs Awele Elumelu |
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| Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu & Aremo Segun Osoba |
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| Tiwa Savage performing |
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| Mo Abudu, Ruth Osime & Timi Alaibe |
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| Omotola Jalade Ekeinde & Ojy Okpe with other guests |
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| Ronke Ademiluyi & Bola Awosika |
Truth be told, the UBA Group sure knows how to organise a party. So amongst all the banks or better still financial institutions in Nigeria they need to get an award or even awards for always organizing the best parties, events, occasions ever.
With billionaire banker cum businessman, 'Tony Elumelu' as the 'Group Executive Chairman' and with Kennedy Uzoka, one of the highest paid CEOs in Nigeria, whose annual take home is N139 Million Naira as the Group CEO/GMD, the bank seem to be in good hands and great health. So at least once every year, after working so hard through the financial year, there comes that period, that time that's set apart by the Pan African financial institution, which has one of the most impressive spread across the country and outside, and a financial institution that's one of the top 10 biggest banks in Nigeria, to let off steam and those that makes all the magic happen to be well patted on their backs or shoulders in a convivial atmosphere.
The annual event, always packs a whole lot of major punch. With top entertainment brought in to add good vibe, first class guests invited mixing with the top staff members and other members of the group. It is always one of those events to look forward to yearly. So this 2019 edition didn't disappoint at all in all ramifications. Eko Hotel Convention Centre was the right spot picked as the venue. And the place was packed out as expected.
At least, we saw 2 of the incoming new Governors, though they are still Governor elects for now, till they are sworn in. Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu of Lagos and Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state were very present. They are both gradually becoming the most visible Governor elects in Nigeria right now. 3 of the royal fathers in the house that came were none less than his imperial majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni Adimula of Ile-Ife, his royal majesty, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos and his royal majesty and a Northern royal father we couldn't readily identify.
Some of the other important guests seen were none other than the billionaire Executive Chairman of the biggest bank in Nigeria, Zenith Bank in the person of Mr. Jim Ovia, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Sir Emeka Anyaoku, Mrs Maiden Ibru, Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly, Bashorun Dele Momodu Zof Ovation Group, Fidelity Bank MD/CEO, Nnamdi Okonkwo, Nova Merchant Bank, Executive Chairman, Phillip Oduoza, former 1st lady, Onari Duke, top Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and very many more.
Entertainment was provided by such power house musicians and entertainers like Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Phyno, Olamide & Patoranking.
More incredible pictures after the break.
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| Sir Emeka Anyaoku & other guests |
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| Alhaji Shehu Mohammed & Tony Elumelu |
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| Ooni of Ife & Bashorun Dele Momodu |
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| Pastor Tunde Bakare |
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| Ooni & Prince Dapo Abiodun |
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| Prince Dapo Abiodun, Donald Duke, Onari Duke |
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| Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Prince Dapo Abiodun & Aremo Segun Osoba |
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| Tony Elumelu with Wizkid |
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| Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu |
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| Tony Elumelu & Dr. Awele Elumelu |
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| Nnamdi Okonkwo & Phillip Oduoza |
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| Amaju Pinnick & Bashorun Dele Momodu |
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| Jim Ovia & Prince Dapo Abiodun |
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| Amaju Pinnick & Prince Dapo Abiodun |
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| Tony Elumelu, Pat Faniran & Dr. Awele Elumelu |
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| Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Onari Duke & Tony Elumelu |
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| Ooni of Ife and Tony Elumelu |
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| Jide Sanwoolu & Bashorun Dele Momodu |
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| Bashorun Dele Momodu and Rita Dominic |
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| Bashorun Dele Momodu & Otunba Niyi Adebayo |
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| DBanj |
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| Nnamdi Okonkwo & Jim Ovia |
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| Aremo Segun Osoba & Bashorun Dele Momodu |
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| Bashorun Dele Momodu & Olamide |
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| Bashorun Dele Momodu, Omotola & Ojy Okpe |
TOE Nigeria’s best showman
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DeleteThe Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is not at this function . You labeled the wrong person anyway in your photos
ReplyDeleteYou should have gone to specsavers
DeleteI was about to agree with you that his/her prescription glasses must have been purchased in Lagos traffic, when I scrolled up and looked closer.... it's actually NOT SLS the Romantic... it's someone else! But how the heck are we supposed to tell all you Northern Lords apart when you all go about wearing the same disguise (turban aka male hijab)...?
DeleteWell maybe I’ll head to specsavers on your behalf . Just know this SLS hates TOE with a passion and I doubt he’ll honour his invite , Dates back to their UBA days . I’m sure Aloba can fill you in ...
DeleteDr. Awele looks so radiant. Surprised to see Rukkies at this event
ReplyDeleteProbably ooni invited her (ronke) as per..
DeleteRukkies is one of the ooni sidechic.
ReplyDeleteWhy is Pat Faniran looking so worn out?
ReplyDeleteShe has been looking worn out for quite some years now.
DeleteHis wife is so beautiful, heard she is a doctor. Onari Duke is another natural beauty.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. Thanks Aloba.
You heard? JJC BVs won't kill somebody. Dr is clearly written before her name in the picture captions above
DeleteE ma binu, not everyone reads the writeup. Just scroll through pictures. Na on another blog I read say she be doc. No vex. Okay now?
DeleteNo photo of Dupe Olusola? Queen at the helm of affairs. She will be mightily offended.
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ReplyDeleteI tried a TOE once. About 12years ago. I ran away nothing can compensate for such recurring uterine damage. He should be going with his thing. His Mrs is definitely strong.
DeleteConfession time...just remember what goes around comes around.
DeleteClub owner SP too has it big.i tried it once and it was massive
ReplyDeleteClub owner SP too has it big.i tried it once and it was massive
ReplyDeleteChai ..who uses the word phallus ..na wa
ReplyDeleteAloba!!you never hear say saheed elegushi is marrying tanko yakasais daughter tomorrow??abeg go and find gist for us!!
ReplyDeleteI have fainted
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