These are the stories of the wives of Lagos Super Big Boys. They are not just wives of rich men in Lagos, they call the shots in their respective spaces. They are highly learned and their appearance depicts the status of the wives of super-rich men. They are beautiful, stylish and turn heads when they appear at social events in their luxury automobiles.
In this report, City People’s Society Editor, TAYO OYEDIJI chronicles the lives of these rich celebrity wives we hardly talk about.
Mrs Taiwo Akande is popularly known as Taikanley on Instagram. She is a powerful dresser. She has a soft spot for timeless gold and diamonds. She came to the consciousness of many Instagram users not too long with her choice of expensive jewelry, designer shoes and bags and most especially classy timepieces which are mostly in limited editions. She is married to a Lagos big boy. Mrs Akande is into Oil.
Mumimaye is beautiful and stylish. She is one woman that attracts attention any time she steps out to an event. This is because from her hair to Makeup, Nails, Jewellery, Bags to her Shoes, everything reeks of style and class. Though you will not find her regularly at events, she is a powerful influencer on Instagram.
She is a woman that makes fashion unique. She is not only a Style Queen, she is a beautiful wife and a sexy mum to a Princess. Her husband is a big-time businessman.
Olamide Akinruntan is another pretty lady who is married to one of Lagos big boys from Ondo state. She is a gorgeous dresser whom we see rarely on the social scene. She is the CEO of OIA fabrics. Her husband is Abayomi Akinruntan, son of the Obat Petroleum boss, Obateru Akinruntan. He is well-loaded and a big-time socialite. A stunt businessman who has his hands in several businesses littered across the country, ranging from; hospitality, Oil and Gas, Recreational centres, Entertainment, Music business etc. He is the current parliamentary Secretary and Ondo State Chairman, House Committee on OSOPADEC.
Tade Ayeni is also style-conscious, she runs a thriving catering outfit, Party Chef. She is known to always wear lovely styles which she showcases on Instagram. She is equally married to a Lagos big boy, Mr Ayeni, an accomplished businessman.
Pretty lady of substance, Titilayo Chinedu is also one of the pretty ladies of style on Instagram. She is up to date when it comes to fashion. For those who are not too familiar with the tantalising styles of this fashion enthusiast, let’s quickly tell you that Titilayo Chinedu is one of the best-dressed women we have today. Each time she steps out to events and parties, she is always glamorously attired, looking elegant from head to toe. She knows what to wear that will fit her slim figure. She is always elegantly dressed with the appropriate shoes and bags to match her choice of fabric.
She is into real estate and plays big in that sector. She is happily married to an Abuja lawmaker, Hon. Emeka Chinedu, who is currently representing Ahiazu-Ezihinitte Federal Constituency.
On this list is also Folake Enitilo who runs the popular babycare store, Folworld. She is very stylish and beautiful. She is married to a Lagos Big Boy, Kunle Enitilo who owns World Oil scattered around the city.
Ichechi, Juliet and Ebele are superb friends who call the shot within the social space. They have many things in common. The three are married to successful men, they attend parties together, they equally run businesses with their husbands and dazzle with their outfits wherever they go. They are the first children of their parents. Wherever you see one of them, it is most likely that the other 2 are there because their husbands are very close, they are into similar businesses and also party together. Not all wives of some men are friends but these 3 are friends. They all attend each others function and celebrate themselves. Part of the common things between their husbands are, they possess same type of cars, especially Rolls Royce, built houses in choice area in Lekki, they are into real estate business and powerful dressers. Kennedy Okonkwo is the husband of Ichechi Okonkwo, Emeka Okonkwo is the husband of Juliet Okonkwo while Obi Cubana is the husband of Ebele Iyiegbu. They have been the toast of many parties now as many big boys and babes invite them to their parties.
Ichechi Okonkwo is the founder of many successful businesses in upscale Lekki/Chevron in Lagos. She is the Managing Director/CEO, Laundry King, Sweet Dreams Essentials and Marketing Director of Nedcomoaks Ltd, owners of Victoria Crest Property. Her father was one-time a lecturer and entrepreneur. He is a practising surveyor. Her mother is a teacher and a lawyer. She is the first in a family of six and a graduate of Industrial Chemistry. Her husband, Kennedy Onyekachi Okonkwo, born into a family of eight is the fifth child of the family and hails from Ojoto, Anambra State but he has spent much of his years living in Lagos, starting at Alagomeji, Yaba. Kennedy Okonkwo was born on 12th October 1977 into a Christian home. He had his primary and secondary school education in Mobolaji High School Lagos, after which he gained admission into the University of Ibadan to study Psychology. He has also bagged a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Lagos State University.
Juliet Adaku Onyinyechi Ogechborn Okonkwo hails from Mbaise in Owerri, Imo State. She is the first child of her parents, Mr and Mrs Uzondu, and has two younger siblings. She and her husband, E-Money dated for a period of 5 years. On 7th November 2009, the two eventually married. In 2020, Juliet and her husband celebrated their 11 years of marriage.
The other billionaire wife is Ebele Cubana, the popular Obi Cubana’s wife. A lawyer by profession, Ebele Iyiegbu is the beautiful wife of Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana.
She serves as the director at Casa Cubana Homes, Founder/ Ceo at The KIEK Foundation, and Legal Partner at Brian Micheals & Associates. In 2004, she enrolled at the Nigerian Law School to study Civil Law after earning her Law degree from Enugu State University of Science and Technology. In addition to her experience as a lawyer, Ebele Iyiegbu is an experienced director of events & hospitality management. She is also the founder and owner of the KIEK foundation.
Tosin Adegbite’s stylish designer clothes will definitely level you up. Check out how she slays every time on her page and you will make her page your TV every day. With an Instagram handle, @toseen21 on Instagram, Tosin is the wife of Marine Platform Limited boss, Taofeek Adegbite. Her love for excessive luxury items cannot be quantified. She wears fabulous shoes and has a great dress sense. She is one of the highest collectors of the designer shoe and bag brands like YSL, Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Pumps, Alaia Bom Stud Sandals, Hermes Birkins, Prada and lots more. She’s a real fashion lover and she is in almost every fashion show from New York to Paris and then London. Always fully donned in high-end designers from head to toe, with Tosin it’s not the luxury items she has that fascinates, it’s her fun way of putting them together. Straight from the runway or a blast from the past, she knows how to match her pieces and make them look aesthetically appealing on her well chiselled, #fitfam physique. A lot of people can afford the latest designer apparel and just slap it everywhere on their bodies, but it takes a true fashionista and style connoisseur to make a statement out of the simplest of pieces. 40 plus and fabulous, Tosin Adegbite is worth one of our most favourite billionaire’s wives who has eyes for good brands.
Olori Roimot Akinsiku is not an Olori that makes noise but she is always noticed at social functions. She is a big-time businesswoman. She runs Bimdos Fabrics. She is married to a rich Lagos socialite, Oba Akinsiku Dosunmu, who is one of the popular super big boys in Lagos. He is the custodian of Eyo in Lagos, known as Alaworo Eyo.
Lola Ashafa is a pretty damsel who never seizes to look good. Her natural beauty is out of this world, she is one of the many celebrity ladies who hardly go to Owambe parties but the few she attend gives other fashionistas a run for their money. She is married to a Lagos big boy, Tosin Ashafa, the handsome son of Senator Gbenga Ashafa, the current MD of Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria.
Aisha Rimi is the pretty wife of Lagos big boy, Folarin Coker, She is an advocate for women and children. The pretty lady rarely attends social events except on few instances with her husband. She was recently the cynosure of all eyes when Oba Folarin Ogunsanwo conferred on her and her husband a chieftaincy title in Epe, Lagos. The top attorney and entrepreneur is the founding partner of Africa Law Practice and Halal Children’s Orphanage. She holds a bachelor and masters degree in Law from the University of Buckingham in England.
Adenrele Sijuwade Fayose is one of the late Ooni’s daughters who has a robust figure. She has everything going for her. Her royal lineage is one of her strong points. She got married in 2010 in a classy wedding at the palace in Ife to a Lagos socialite, Ayodeji Fayose. She graduated from the Queens Mary University of London. She studied Business Administration at Sir John Cass Business School. The popular event planner is one of the top managers at Sijuwade Group of companies that also run Rubyfay Events.
Abisoye Saudat Olorunnimbe is another pretty babe of the Adegbite Dynasty who runs Flow Fabrics. Though her popularity was not known until her late father, Abdu-Lateef Oladimeji became very prominent in the establishment and legal field in Nigeria, she is married to one of ex-Governor Fashola’s aides, Idris Olorunnimbe, who is currently a member of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund. Her husband is a proud Lagosian and has lived in the city all his life. He is the CEO of Temple Management company.
So also is Jokotade Arike, the pretty wife of Nurtw deputy chairman, Kudety Asiwaju. Her husband is also one of the sons of Oba Ojora. She is into fashion business. She runs Top Line House of Fashion.She is fondly called Olori Kudety.
On the list is Ayobola Peller,the pretty wife of Lagos Bigboy, Shina Peller who is now a House of Reps member. Her husband is the founder of the Quilox Nite club. They were both recently in the news when Alaafin of Oyo conferred a chieftaincy title on them.
What of Rukayat Teslim Okanlomo? She is also one of the celebrity wives of Lagos big boys. She is married to Adeshina Teslim popularly called Okanlomo. She lives affluently but is rarely talked about. Her husband is a philanthropist, a hotelier, and a staunch businessman. What about Jumoke of Fabulous Look? The pretty lady celebrated her 40th birthday a few days back. She is equally married to a popular socialite.
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