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A broadcaster and lover of classical music, NKANU EGBE, is very versed in classical compositions. In this interview, he tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN, how he acquired a lofty taste for music. His Surulere home was not difficult to locate. We had had a brief chat a couple of months ago about…
Afolabi Oke is the convener of the upcoming, Runway Jazz Show at the Eko Hotel & Suites. In this interview, he tells TLR about his life and why he has chosen to organise an event of that magnitude. Excerpt: Can you tell us more about yourself? I started my company…
ISABELLA AKINSEYE is making a strong mark with her passion for the literary world In this interview she tells BEATRICE ISOLA about her new TV show, Africana Literati. Excerpt: What is your show about? It is called Africana Literati with the tag line, “Love Africa, Read Africa.” So far as…
SALLY MBANEFO is a woman of many parts who is passionate about the development of tourism. She opened the doors of her home to FUNKE OSAE-BROWN early this year in a rare interview where she talks about her unknown side as an artist. She welcomes me warmly to her Ikoyi…
Nigerian born but American based artist, VICTOR EKPUK, who just concluded his residency programme at Arthouse Contemporary Limited has a painterly passion to capture the beauty and power of the human head says FUNKE OSAE-BROWN. Victor Ekpuk was busy behind a desktop computer when I arrived at the Arthouse Contemporary…
In November 2015, Nigerian novelist, Elnathan John debuted his novel, ‘Born on Tuesday’. In this interview, he shares with FUNKE OSAE-BROWN why he has chosen to pen a unique story. He looks taller. His shoulders broader than his picture I had seen online. His physique took me by surprise as…
SEGUN AWOLOWO My mum, Princess Abbah Folawiyo, is a frontline fashion designer in Nigeria who has influenced my activities to uplift the Nigerian fashion industry. That’s a sentimental thing, and it has been in me for a long time. I was born into fashion. My mum is a fashion designer…
He is well known for his many well produced films. But film maker TUNDE KELANI has taken his craft further with his new online platform. In this interview, he tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about his march into the future. Dressed in a white Yoruba traditional Buba and Soro, Tunde Kelani looks…
In the 49 years of its existence, Lagos has been a pulsating city loved by all and sundry. In this interview, Folorunsho Folarin-Coker, Lagos commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN what his ministry is doing to reposition Lagos as a destination for all to adore. His expansive…
BEATRICE ISOLA Her post on Facebook a couple of weeks ago would surely strike a chord in a creative mind. Proudly displayed on her wall were pictures of a beautifully decorated candy cart at the 76th birthday celebration of famous business mogul, Rasaq Okoya. Morenike Gbadamosi, the daughter of foremost…
DJ JIMMY JATT has changed the face of Disc Jockey in Nigeria. In this interview, he tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about his life, career growth and new appointment as the brand ambassador for Remy Martin. The warm evening breeze sweeps across the landscape as I drove into Admiralty Way, Lekki…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The striking images of the handbags will surely arouse the interest of anyone who adores quality leather goods. That was my experience the first time I encountered the luxury hand crafted leather bags by Hěveneiress London. Established in London, England in 2014 by Creative Director Olajumoke B.…
ALIZA LEFERINK, brand manager, Oral-B, is a woman who is interesting to be with. In this interview, she tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about oral health and why she considers her brand premium. The Isaac John, Lagos office of Procter & Gamble is enveloped in quietness on a sunny Thursday afternoon. I…
The name DON JAZZY is an iconic brand when it comes to music in Nigeria. In this interview, the music producer tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about his upcoming concert and what makes his music. Our meeting that hot Wednesday afternoon at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos was not a chanced one.…
She didn’t get married until her mid-forties yet she held onto God’s promises during this period. In this interview, author and singer, ABIMBOLA DAYO-AIYETAN tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about her new book, Woman To Woman and how she has been encouraging other singles. The first time I met her ten…
From financial analyst to data chef, JIDE OGUNSANWO tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN the story of Mr. Grillz, in this interview. We agreed to meet at his office off Toyin Street Ikeja. The cloudy weather would not deter me. As I walked up the staircase to his office, it had started drizzling.…
In this interview, BONIKE ODEGBAMI, niece to famous Nigerian former footballer, Segun Odegbami, tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN how she is creating a world class handcrafted jewellery. Bonike Odegbami may not be a popular name in Nigeria but she is a woman whose name rings a bell in faraway United States…
She was laughing heartily with her face still focused on the large screen before her as I found my way into the meeting room at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. I knew she was my host that morning without any formal introduction. An episode of her yet to be televised…
MERCY OMOYENI, senior partner, The Peak Chambers and wife of the former deputy governor, Ekiti State, tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about her life and how to build a better Nigeria. After a couple of phone calls, we agreed to meet at her Norman Williams office located at Ikoyi. I was a…
Vibrant colours and striking, confident forms are the hallmarks of his paintings. In this interview, famous painter, OLU AJAYI tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN why he is not afraid to infuse the beautiful on canvass and use pulsating colours with bravado. His studio located on the penthouse on a white coloured building…
