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FUNKE OSAE-BROWN When you are called for a meeting with the managing director of a phone company, you had better know you are in for an interesting time. And so, my meeting with the chairman of MIA Group, makers of Xiaomi Phone, Rutger-Jan Van Spaandonk, at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja…
If you are planning a Christmas holiday for South Africa, the newly refreshed and refurbished Protea Hotel Sea Point in Cape Town is the place to be. The new look hotel will surely make your stay comfortable. You can dive into the freshly refurbished swimming pool. With the refurbished…
Modern office spaces are combining beautiful architecture with open office culture writes FUNKE OSAE-BROWN. On the quiet Olumegbon Street, adjoining the busy Alfred Rewane Street, Ikoyi, is situated a breath taking edifice that has come to redefine the Ikoyi skyline. One cannot help but notice the architectural masterpiece delicately placed…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Travelling to the United States is now made easy for upwardly mobile executives who fly first class with Delta Airlines protocol. You no longer have to worry about your luggage and other concierge services when you arrive your final destination. Bobby Bryan, commercial director, East and West…
Protea has joined more than 4,000 Marriott International hotels where members can earn and redeem points for global travel, the hotel announced in a statement. Marriott Rewards, a global hotel loyalty program, spanning 16 brands and over 4,000 properties worldwide, is being expanded to all Protea Hotels and African Pride…
This pleasant wing earrings by London-based fine jeweller Noor Fares, is inspired by her Lebanese heritage and passion for fine art. Lucky motifs feature heavily in her collections – many designs are engraved on the inside with an eye, which is thought to offer the wearer protection. The one pictured…
This stainless steel cutlery set is inspired by the handmade silver jewellery of the Southwest. It is designed with engraved concho accents. A five-piece set, it includes a knife, a spoon, a soup spoon, a salad fork and a dinner fork. Price: N9,962.50 ($50.00); Sale Price: N6, 973.75 ($35.00) Available…
Foremost luxury store, Polo, now has in stock the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual models. The Oyster Perpetual collection is crafted from the finest raw materials and assembled with greatest attention to detail. Below are some of the models in stock at Polo Luxury, Victoria Island, Lagos: Rolex DayDate…
Nigerian-born founder and Beauty Entrepreneur, Aminah Sagoe owner of New York based Skincare Company, Emmaus Beauty has been selected from 600,000 Virgin Atlantic US Flying Club members as a premium business person on the rise. Aminah Sagoe- CEO & Founder Emmaus Beauty announced the launch of Emmaus Skincare to…
This Christmas season offers some of the best spa treatments you can think of. The newly opened Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, the UAE’s ultimate urban escape, is the best place to experience some of world’s finest luxury treatment. The newly expanded award-winning spa, is located on the luxury…
The Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire activity watch is a must-have for tech gizmos. It is great for outdoor activity lovers. The Garmin Fenix 3 has been praised extensively as the best activity watch around. It is a superb watch to have although it looks like a military watch. In terms…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The head office of Access Bank located on Danmole Street, Victoria Island stood resplendent in the early Thursday morning sun. The gushing sound of the water fountain at the entrance could be heard a few metres away. The crystal clear colour of the water shines brilliantly in the…
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…
If you need a light hand luggage bag, the new Valextra’s is the perfect one to have. This Italian made light navy Polyhedral holdall is an exciting new addition to the range. Its corners feature the origami look of a fortune teller children’s game, and the use of scored…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN This sunny Tuesday November morning, the car park at the Eko Hotel & Suites was filled to the brim. Cars were taking their turns to get a space. Perhaps, this is a proof of the high volume of tourism trade and visitors that the yearly Akwaaba Travel Expo…
Title: Divinity in Humanity Author: Dayo Lomuwagun Publisher: Angulus Books Reviewer: Funke Osae-Brown Pages: 139 The literature on motivational speaking is swelling in rank at the turn of the century. So many books have been written on the concept of self-discovery and living a purpose driven life. But Dayo Lomuwagun…
On the busy Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase One, Lagos, Nigeria sits a new shopping mall where you can have some of the best bargains this season. Named the Park Place, it is the brain child of foremost fashion designer Hallero and Heych- Alero fafowora , the newly opened an…
It was a Friday evening at the international wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) and 20 lucky customers of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc were eagerly waiting for their flight. These were the people who received their Western Union and MoneyGram transfer at UBA during the UBA…
If you love to be pampered beyond your imagination, then the yet to be opened Guerlain Spa is the place to be when next you are in Dubai. One&Only The Palm in Dubai has introduced its latest partnership with the prestigious house of Guerlain to operate the resort’s Spa starting…
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings PLC and Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, has again reaffirmed its commitment to the development of the wellbeing of Nigerians through its support for the development of the agricultural value chain in our nation and beyond. Given the economic diversification…
