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The city of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, was filled with splendour at the weekend when the African Industrial and Development Awards were won by His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, Emir of Zazzau, His Highness, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and the Group Chief Executive Officer of The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Malam Mele Kolo Kyari, among others. The air of glitz that radiated at the epoch-making event resonated beyond the shores of Nigeria as the recipients won big supported by eminent personalities such as His Excellency, Arc. Namadi Sambo, former Vice President of Nigeria, Chief of Naval Staff , Vice Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu ...

His success is indeed a remarkable one and his story is worth telling as it can inspire many Africans. He is an architect. He is also an Associate member of the Business Continuity Institute in the United Kingdom. In addition, he is classy in what he does. The entire ambience of Grandeur Hotel, an exquisite hospitality facility that is home to his operational nest boldly attests to this. These may confer great value and charm, but when it comes to entrepreneurship, give it to Afolabi Oke. He is a serial entrepreneur. Yes, that is exactly how he sees himself, and wants to be seen by others. Hear his response to a question on that: “I believe I am a young passionate serial entrepreneur. I believe so much in the Nigerian dream. I had the opportunity to go and do other things outside of ...

Leading beauty, cosmetics and lifestyle brand in sub-Saharan Africa, Mansuki Ghana Limited has been honoured with the award of Cosmetics Company of the Year by the Ghana Manufacturing Awards, an annual awards scheme organized by Exodus Communications under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade and Industry with the aim to educate, empower, encourage and reward all manufacturing companies and stakeholders who have been working hard across the country. At an impressive event at Kempinski Hotel, Accra Ghana recently, Mansuki Ghana Limited, owners of MGL Naturals products, an organic and natural cosmetics products manufacturing, packaging, service, and trading company. MGL Naturals ‘s founder Israella Kafui Mansu says she is “humbled and honored” after her firm was named winner of the Co...

Mlé and Anthony met in college and forged a deep friendship that would eventually turn into a lasting love. Anthony planned a perfect proposal in front of journalists and photographers at an award banquet celebrating Mlé’s acting accomplishments. Mlé shares, “When you feel so connected to someone, you cannot imagine spending any extended time apart from them, God makes it so.” Even COVID-19 could not stop them from pledging their eternal devotion to each other in an intimate, chic wedding at a New York Hotel. ________________________________________ • Full Names of Couple: Mlé & Anthony Weatherspoon • Wedding Location: Kimpton Hotel Eventi, 851 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 Quick Facts • Wedding Flowers: Cascading White Phalaenopsis Orchids for my bridal bouquet & singl...

When Constance and Macpheson met in Lagos, Nigeria's former capital, they quickly forged a friendship that turned into an undeniable attraction. Constance shares, “We met on the island, he stopped by my car and ask me to help him with my phone that his battery is dead and that he wants to call the friend he came to see in my estate. Not knowing that Macpherson actually dialed my number with his phone and the rest is history.” “I knew he was the one because he consistently proved himself to me that he was worthy to be my husband.” So, when Macpherson popped the question, Constance said yes with no hesitation. They wanted a wedding that was “country, rustic, but chic,” and The Civic Centre, Victoria Island Lagos was the perfect venue. Every single d...

On her wedding day Rachel looked “just like a beauty queen from a movie scene,” and that’s because she is. The former Miss Texas brought full-on glamour to her summer nuptials to the love of her life Tristan. The theme of their wedding was “Organic Glam. Rachel loves to sparkle and be over the top, and Tristan grew up around a lot of nature and trees. So to combine both vibes they combined rustic elements of tree branches with modern and elegant vases. Every single detail was thought through with complete intention by the bride herself, down to the boutonnieres for the men that included monopoly pieces, an ode to the couple’s love for board games. See all of the stunning details below. ________________________________________ • Couples Names: Tristan Thompson & Rachel White ...

Like many couples, Alexia and Brandon were forced to postpone their wedding due to COVID-19. However, in order to still get married on their original wedding date, the couple decided to have a gorgeous micro-wedding with their closest friends and family! You would not be able to tell that they pulled off this beautiful wedding in two weeks. Alexia was stunning in a custom, mermaid gown designed by Veronica Tabi, and the luxurious bohemian-chic florals, decor, and wedding cake were just as unique and elegant. However, the most memorable moment for Brandon and Alexia was being able to celebrate their love with their closest family and friends despite everything going on in the world. Alexia shares, “Even though we did a first look nothing compared to the feeling of seeing the do...

The beautiful AdamaIndimi tied the knot to her lover, Malik Ibrahim in Maiduguri and we must say that it was such a beautiful ceremony. The couple celebrated their union with four events starting with the FeroBujiGnata, then the Sa Lalle (henna party), followed by the Kaulu event and finally the Kai Amarya which is the conveyance of the bride to the groom. Adama, the flamboyant daughter of Maiduguri billionaire, Mohammed Indimi, married tycoon Kogi Prince, Malik Ado-Ibrahim. The lovebirds dated for over year before deciding to get married. The Henan night held in Maiduguri, August 7 while the Nikkai took place the following day. Islam stretches across a diverse terrain of politics and culture and a common feature of the Islamic religious obligation is marriage. A gatherin...

Cynthia and Nathan’ s love story started as a short lived teenage love affair. Nathan asked Cynthia to their Winter Formal, she agreed. Their courtship lasted about 8 weeks. It turned out that, as teenagers, neither was mature enough for a relationship, but they remained friends. About nine years after they first meet, Nathan returned to the states from his tours with the U.S. Army in Germany and Afghanistan. He asked on Facebook if any of his friends were in the Boston area, and fate would have it that Cynthia had just finished her third year of medical school at Tufts. They met for brunch and soon realized a new spark existed between them. It was the beginning of a beautiful relationship that led to their stunning multicultural nuptials. Their wedding was a three-day celebra...