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THE NATION SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012
With KAYODE ALFRED E-mail:kayflex2@yahoo.com
Maje Ayida, Toke Makinwa set for altar
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edding bells are set to ring for Maje Ayida, the famous son of former Secretary to the Federal Government, Allison Ayida, and Toke Makinwa, anchor of an early morning show on Rhythm 93.7 FM. All things being equal, the lovebirds will walk down the aisle in a classy marital ceremony in December. Happenstances gathered that preparations are in top gear to ensure Toke's smooth transition from spinsterhood to marital bliss. Details of the wedding are still sketchy, but we have it on good authority that they have been talking freely about their proposed union after their engagement a few days ago. The lovebirds were said to have met about eight years ago through Sola Ojora at a party. Toke was then a student at the University of Lagos while Maje was a young man trying to start a new life after school. A few weeks later, they started dating and Maje finally sealed the relationship by proposing marriage. The duo were said to have gone out for dinner after which they retired to Maje's apartment where he brought out a ring, knelt down and asked Toke to marry him. Toke is an on-air personality with a high number of followers on her show, Early Morning Drive on Rhythm FM. She is also a TV personality and one of the presenters of 3 Livechicks. Maje is the CEO of Eden Lifestyle Health Fitness on Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Adejare Adegbenro's latest moves
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dejare Adegbenro is not only the grandson of slain politician, Pa Alfred Rewane, the young man is also known and respected in the social space because of his exploits in the business community and the social arena. As such, he means many things to sociable people, who cannot stop talking about him. Happily married to Jumoke, who is also as stylish as he is, Adegbenro is a member of the Polo Club, Ikoyi. Last year, he rocked the Lagos social firmament to its foundation when he brought “The Little Big Club Live in Concert� to Nigeria for the very first time. The first of its kind in innovative singing, dancing and stage drama show, it paraded a rich assemblage of the world's most popular pre-school characters. At the moment, Adejare Adegbenro, the President of Balmoral International Limited, is working on another project. According to those who should know, he will be bringing one of the American superstars to Nigeria in the next few months, although the details of the event are still under wraps.
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Martha Madaki-Ali, Fatimah Belgore go home t has been a harvest of deaths in the social circle in the last few weeks. It seems to remind us all that the world is nothing more than a stage and human beings the actors and acresses.
The departed souls include Abuja-based celebrity, Martha Kehinde Madaki Ali, who died in an auto accident on Kaduna-Abuja Road penultimate Monday. The accident was said to have been so fatal that she died on the spot. It will be recalled that she lost her husband, Garba Madaki Ali, two years ago. Also, former Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Alfa Belgore, is bereaved. His wife, Alhaaja Fatimoh Folorunsho Belgore, died last week. The Ilorin born lovable woman, who would have clocked 71 in September, gave up the ghost in Abuja last Thursday. Her remains were flown into Ilorin at about 4:20 pm the same day and moved straight to the Belgores' family house on Emir's Road where they were interred. Top dignitaries started storming the city as soon as the news of her death broke.
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Behind Jennifer Obayuwana's single status hose who have been to the Polo Store, the one-stop shop for expensive wrist watches located in Lagos, would always have something good to say about the beautiful executive director of the company, Jennifer Obayuwana, even without her knowing it. This is on account of the way she runs her father, John Obayuwana's company with the zeal of a Catholic Courteous and pleasant, the popular thinking is that a young lady so blessed and hardworking deserves nothing but the best of suitors. Surprisingly, a life partner still eludes the beautiful lady who has previously been linked with some young men. While she is not known to jump into the hands of just any man, Jennifer has had her fair share of broken relationships. Now, we hear she is no longer ready to be treated as a plaything by skirt chasers. An insider said she is praying fervently that God would show her the man that would usher her out of spinsterhood and into the world of married women. The mother of one has made no pretence about her resolve to wait on the Lord after some serious emotional blows. But some believe that some men who might love to keep her might be intimidated by the overwhelming presence of her father in her life, as they go everywhere together. This, we gathered, is scaring away potential suitors.
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About Bisi Abiola's passion
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isi Abiola may be missing the presence of her late husband, Chief MKO Abiola, with whom she was highly obsessed when he was still on this side. But one fact no one can deny is that Bisi, who runs the Indulge Group, is not missing her late husband's generosity and pampering. The sight of this gorgeous widow of the late politician clearly shows that she is one of the rare breeds who do not have a problem running matrimonial and motherhood race without a husband. She goes about with a high sense of contentment and confidence, which many attribute to the huge fortune her husband left behind. Considering her age and beauty, not a few people had insinuated that she would remarry. But this school of thought appeared to have been proved wrong with Bisi's decision to remain single many years after the death of MKO. Instead, Bisi Abiola fell in love with keeping fit. She is seen by residents of Ogba, Ikeja every evening, jugging to make sure she maintains her fitness.