Aliero Okotie-Eboh-Jadesinmi’s flowers talk

FOR Alero Okotie-Eboh Jadesimi one of the descent of the famous Okotie-Eboh, the ‘lovey-dovey’ stuff that comes with the February 14th, lover’s day is not complete without flowers. She believes all the thoughts of roses and cupids could be better appreciated when one comes to see the nature and assortment abound in a place like Flowerstalk.
The emporium is located on the Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Dignitaries from all walks of life including the former Commonwealth Secretary General, Dr. Emeka Anyakou and his wife, Dr. Charles Hammond, Chief Ikimi’s wife and a host of others were in attendance to celebrate the lover’s day. Guests were treated to poetry reading, beautiful music renditions from a live band including different guest artistes who rendered various jazz and love songs. The ambience was love charged with roses and the traditional red colour associated with love was dominant.
Aliero Okotie_Eboh Jadesimi, the Managing Director of the Flowerstalk said “it is a day for celebration love, caring and affection. One of the things associated with Valentine is flowers and we have flowers here and we thought we should make flowers talk to people that come.” The flowers did talk and virtually all those that were present could assimilate the language of the flowers., but then, not only on February 14.

Adaeze relocates to US for ante-natal care

THAT the former Queen MBGN (2008) and wife of Nigeria International footballer, Joseph Yobo, Adaeze Chineye Yobo may be pregnant is no news but the hot gist now is that the delectable wife of the Super Eagles’ defender is currently on the verge of relocating from her UK base to United States. The reason for that according to close source was to prepare her for delivery. We gathered that the couple who decided to not take any thing by chance concluded the arrangement recently.
Sources claimed that the arrangement might be borne out of the convenience since Adaeze is likely to conclude her studies in one film institute in New York soonest and it will be better to remain in the US for ante-natal care preparatory to delivery.
The duo tied the knot recently in Jos, Plateau state after the officiating Prophet Isah El Buba declared that they are born again Christian.

Celebs shift loyalty to Patience Jonathan

THERE are indications that the recent development that saw Vice President Goodluck Jonathan assuming the position of the Acting President may have caused some celebrities loyal to the substantive First lady, Turai Yar’Adua to shift ground. We gathered that shortly after the Acting President assumed office, there has been conjectures on who is in charge as the first lady since the position is yet only on acting capacity.
Sources hinted that in the last few days, celebrities who until now identified with the style, and office of the Turai Yar’Adua as first lady are visiting the wife of the acting President, Dame Patience Jonathan in droves.
Meanwhile our source close to the First Lady could not be reached to get her reaction but we gathered that activities in her office have slowed down. If that will mean a smart move from the concerned celebrities, only time will tell.

Emeka Anyaoku ‘n’ wife in Valentine mood

A gathering of couples and loved ones in an environment where love is expressed in different ways is not uncommon on every 14th of February. Last Sunday, the former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku stepped out with his ageless wife to have a feel of the lover’s day. The happy couple were at the Flowerstalk owned by Alero Okotie-Eboh Jadesimi on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, to reaffirm their evergreen love. The former scribe of the Commonwealth who believes flowers are very appropriate symbol of communicating love to dear ones took time to inspect the variety of items available at the flower emporium and when he was asked whether he has presented his wife a flower, he smiled and answered in the affirmative.
He said, “It is time when lovers and couples reaffirmed their love, and also a day when prospective couple exchanged affection in the hope of getting married and that is why my wife and I are very pleased to be here.”

Remi Tinubu’s ‘ambition’ comes alive

THERE are indications that the rumoured senatorial ambition of the wife of the governor emeritus of Lagos state, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu may be true. Among friends and associates and party members, the senatorial ambition of the former first lady has remained an open secret. She is said to hold the idea closely to her chest while the ground work continues. Since the election is around the corner, with activities shaping up to that effect, it is now becoming clearer that it may not be a fluke after all. Societywatch gathered that the elegant former first lady is already attending political meetings in her constituency where she is likely to run. Sources hinted us that she has been attending the grassroot meeting under Lagos West senatorial District. Sources also said she has been consulting with politicians within the state, a step that is believed to be for a smooth sail through to the senate. Senator Muse holds the current ticket for the senatorial district which will be relinquished next year May. The fear is real just as it is said to be causing jitters among supporters of Senator Muse who will have to forgo the ambition of another term in the senate.

Tricia’s Olive branch heals wounds

PRETTY actress and Boldfaces presenter, Tricia Esiegbe and her long time friend, Oby Edozie, a Nollywood actress, may have sheathed their swords for peace and good friendship to exist.
We heard that Tricia offered the olive branch to her friend before her wedding last December which marked the beginning of the process that saw the two coming together again. We also gathered that Oby not only accepted the olive branch but also ensured that it became a success. We also gathered that she did not only attend the wedding as a guest but as a major player in the colourful wedding. Societywatch learnt she made some gifts which were shared to guests at the wedding just to show that she had buried the hatchet.
Both used to be best of friends until sometime ago when the issue of a boyfriend tore them apart.
Their bitter quarrel made the headlines as both of them called each other names on the pages of newspapers and they never saw eyeball to eyeball for more than two years.

TuFace, wife at daggers drawn

AFRICAN Queen Crooner, Innocent Ujah Idibia a.k.a Tuface has enmeshed himself in another feminine controversy, this time with one of his women sparking off accusation of abandoning his fatherly responsibility on the two kids born by this estranged woman.
We gathered that the woman who works with one of the financial institutions in Lagos is on a war path with TuFace accusing him of not carrying out his fatherly role to her two kids. She was said to have visited the songster where she bitterly complained about the development. Inside source said the argument snowballed into a big quarrel that saw the embittered wife hitting the songster.
Sources disclosed that TuFace quickly pulled a call through to his mother intimating her of the development. The mother, we heard, in return called the angry woman who denied that she was being violent.
Our source watched and listened as the woman placated her mother-in-law while the phone conversation lasted. After the call, the young lady continued her raving and ranting, vowing to continue the trend until he carries out his obligations on the two kids as a father.

Olorogun Oscar Ibru as a comedian

Olorogun Oscar Ibru, the heir apparent to the Ibru dynasty would probably have been more popular if he had chosen comedy as a career. Only a few know that the eldest child of the business mogul, Olorogun Michael Ibru is a humour merchant. He does it with ease dotting every of his speech with humour. Recently at a function where he was quietly seated with some of his friends and associates, they were noiselessly engulfed in laughter by the humour packed famous businessman even when there was dull moment on stage. Sources close to him hinted that the man though unassuming, suave and handsome, his capacity to rouse a multitude to hilarious laughter is legendary. At one of the interludes at the occasion, the dashed outside, lit a cigarette, and enjoyed himself. Oscar who is approaching his 52nd birthday in August is hardly noticed, his simple lifestyle despite the towering position he occupies in the Ibru dynasty, has often confounded people especially those who rarely know the stuff in him.

Sikiru Ayinde hale and hearty @ 62

The rumour hovering heavily around the doctor and acclaimed creator of Fuji music, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister is enough to send jitters up the spine of his teeming fans and the general public. Virulent and hard core mischief makers had gone to town, spreading wild rumours that Barrister had been hit by strange illness. It was also rumoured that he collapsed on stage and might not be able to performance on stage again. We gathered from reliable source that Alhaji Agba is hale and hearty. Sources claimed that his 62nd birthday is around the corner adding that friends and younger Fuji musicians are already planning big for the celebration. According to our source, “sometimes ago, he had some pain in his leg where he had gun wounds and was operated upon when he was a soldier.” He explained that the pain resurfaced recently in spite of constant medical checks. But he is hale and hearty and performs live on stage” This is coming even after his new album which made reference to that.

Louise Priddy may put to bed soon

When a baby shower party is held, it signals the preparation for motherhood. A party of that nature was recently held for Louise Priddy, the manager of Bacchus Nite Club and owner of Posh Café in Victoria Island recently as sources hinted that the society babe may soon put to bed.
Louise got hooked to Mario Bou Harb, a Lebanese guy sometimes last year after many years of love relationship.

Glorious day for Onafowokan as Tayo & Eniola tie the knot

It was another blissful day for the family of Onafowokan in Ikorodu as their son Dr. Temitayo Onafowokan tied the nuptial knot with his love Eniola, the delectable daughter of Olabajo, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state last weekend.
The marriage was blessed at the Winners Chapel, Cananland, Otta, Ogun state.drawing dignitaries from far and near to witness the solemnization of the love relationship.
Thereafter, a superlative reception ceremony was held at the Cafeteria 2, Convenant University, Cananland where guest were treated to surfeit food and choicest drinks.
Mr and Dr. Mrs Onafowkan including the father of the bride were snap-happy ensuring that ceremony turned out classy in all ramifications.
The couple who are based in London flew in for the wedding recently and as press time had returned back to their base where they actually discovered themselves.
We wish the couple maximum joy and a fulfilment of their heart desires in their eternal relationship

Nike Oshinowo’s new fitness DVD bounces back

Unlike the January show at the Silverbird Galleria that was about a total flop, last Saturday event on "Fit, Forty and Fabulous" the Fitness DVD organised by 'Nike Oshinowo and Celebrity Trainer 'Hugo Camacho' recorded a success. The event which was held at the Mega Plaza, Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island saw Nike autographing her DVD.
Beside the fact that the event gave an hint about the commitment of her real die-hard fan, Nike was visibly happy. At least to reassure her that after all, all hope was not lost after the failed event on January 28. We gathered that there have been more demands on the product in the last few days. She has also hinted some of her close associates of the possibility of organising a get-together party for her fans at least to show some love this Valentine. As at press time we could not confirm whether the party will hold or not but Nike seems to be happy about the event.

Dakore, Olumide Harry Akande rock all night

Years after the unpleasant tale that Dakore the sizzling actress and Olumide, her friend, the son of billionaire Harry Akande has severed relationship the two were spotted recently at a function rocking the night away. Dakore and Olumide were at the Femi Kuti’s nomination party held last week at Tribecca on Adetokumbo Ademola street, Victoria Island, Lagos, holing hands and rocking all through the night.
It had been rumoured that the billionaire and father of Olumide, Chief Harry Akande and family had opposed to the marriage of the two based on different social standing, vehemently opposed to their son getting married toa an actress. But both had at different occasions denied the tittle-tattle. Inspite of this, both have not been seen together for quite some time while rumour peddlers maintained that they might have gone their separate ways. At the night, the two love birds were more in a phatic communion and at other times dancing together and remained glued to each other throughout the night. Dakore who is said to have presented The Black Variety show in the UK with Ronke Apampa. was wearing a cream dungery as she could not hide her feelings even the blind could notice the extra-ordinary fondness between the two.
They definitely look good together and there's no such thing as a girl being too cute for a man. When love ins expressed to this level, difference by social stratification becomes sheer bunkum. So, one thing that has continued to tie a girl who lives with her entire family at Alhaji Salisu Street in Obanikoro, Lagos to a guy whose family is in excess of billions is only love, and love and not opportunism as many would say.