Call them the Owambe queens of Lagos parties and you will be very right because they light up any party. Hardly will there be any event that you will not see them attend. From time immemorial, celebrity women are indeed the most essential part of a party. Any big party must always have an array of these special celebrity ladies who add colour to any event they attend. You will always see them in groups attending one function or the other. They have become an integral part of any social event in Lagos. This set of ladies are mostly invited to many parties in Lagos and they always shine like stars.
Most of the matriarchs of the society who attend events back to back have slowed down a bit but we have this set of women who are still the soul of any party. When they arrive at any event, they dazzle, turn heads, make stylish statements thus adding colour to each event.
You will always sight them in gorgeous outfits, or Aso Ebi, dainty pieces, and statement shoes and bags. Though we have the society matriarchs who are still very relevant within the scene, this set of women are young at heart and get invited to most parties in Lagos.
On this list of celebrity women who have been rocking the Lagos social scene back to back, is Olori Sekinat Elegushi, give it to the most beautiful of all the monarch’s wives, Olori Aramide Elegushi, fondly called Queen Gushi, is a ladies’ delight. She is very fashionable and knows what fits her. There is no event she gets to and does not turn heads. Her love for good things is unexplainable and she knows how to combine colours and styles together. She does not have any other make-up artist than Banke. Week in week out, her make-up is done by Banke of BmPro. She is one of her big-time clients. Olori Elegushi is a lover of gold and diamonds and she never hesitates to show it. One unique thing about her is that she knows how to dress in a subtle way but with beautiful makeup which often matches her jewellery. She has been a regular face at ‘A’-list events in recent times. She always dazzles in her carefully selected and well-tailored outfits. The pretty wife of Eleganza Chairman, Folashade Okoya will always be an Owambe Queen. From her choice of outfits, bags, shoes and exquisite jewellery, she is simply unmatchable. What of Olori Bolanle Ogunsanwo? The pretty Olori of Epe surely knows how to look good. She has also been seen at many ‘A’-list events in Lagos. She is a powerful dresser who loves to look good all the time. Her combinations are always superb. She runs the most sought after fabric store, Fabrique Plus in Lagos. The duo of Joko Adeusi, the CEO of Eve Extra and her friend, Bimbo who runs Bim Gold jewellery also make this list. One person you will see with Joko Adeusi is Alhaja Kuburat popularly called Alhaja Akube, there is no party in Lagos that they don’t attend. They are always at many Owambe parties. The celebrity lady behind Aso Ebi by Laviva fabric store, Lara Aduwo is a party delight as well. She dresses well when you see her at any party. What of celebrity caterer, Tade Ayeni? She is also popular as her brand, Party Chef. She is also one of the party queens around. You will always sight her with her pal, Folashade Bencash. Folashade is also a dazzler on the party scene. Olori Mariam Lawal, the Queen of Iru Kingdom also makes this list.
Popularly called top mum Ashabi, Erelu Ashabi Adesina and her friends, Olori Akamo and Erelu Folani Animashaun are friends who party together. You will always see them together at events. They are also very stylish.
Also is the wife of ex-Lagos CP, Obamuyiwa Comfort, she is a party delight. Mrs Funke Akinyera is also not missing on this list. Alhaja Wazeelah popularly known as Posh Gbemmy is indeed an Owambe Queen.. On this list is Radek boutique boss, Radeke Kupoluyi, she is one of the celebrity women who add finnesse to any party. She looks gorgeous all the time. The likes of Adenike Animashaun, Tola Osifeso, Lara Dende, Alhaja Tai Okesanjo Elemoso popularly known as Montai, Phareedah of Phareedah Cosmetics, are also on this list.
Lardiva clothing line boss, Omolara Shobowale is another party delight who parties together with Doyin Sweet Fabric CEO, Doyin Akinrinola, the pretty lady who turned 40 recently is also an Owambe Queen.
K1’s new wife, Emmanuella Ropo who runs Party Dreams Store is another pretty face on the social scene, she is an Owambe Queen. Olabisi’s Ajikanju Babalola runs Bisban Jewelry, she is also one of the close pals of Doyin Sweet Fabrics. The face behind popular bukateria, Ile Alamala, Tosin Osinowo is another fine face who qualifies as an Owambe Queen. She loves to look beautiful always. Olubunmi Fadugbagbe who is the face behind Bmi Fad Adornments is not missing on this list. What of Motunde of Motties Foods? The big-time businesswoman is a party delight anytime. We can’t do without mentioning Elsie Fabric boss, Jumoke Animashaun, she is another pretty face who parties well. One of her very good friends is Abidemi Oreagba of Cynosure Metals. There is also Swallow It CEO, Bukky, Nike Giggles, Khadijat Lola Pepper who are musicians, delight. The trio is also party delights.
This list will never be complete without mentioning Iyalaje Oodua, Toyin Kolade, she has been at events back to back since she bagged the Iyalaje title. She is an Owambe Queen. The CEO of jewellery affairs, Otunba Shade Alesh, Morkals Fabric CEO, Morufat Kalejaiye are on this list as well.
We can’t also forget this set of celebrity ladies, Bukkie Oshiyemi popularly called Bukky Moschino, CEO Fab Accessories, Bimbola, CEO of Meravibyabby, Queen Lbk Diva, the pretty and gorgeous Mrs Balogun popularly called Elebalo, she is the CEO of PI Immigration Consultancy. What of Titilayo Chinedu, Folake of Flakies Kiddies Store, Aisha’s Keshinro Ajiboye popularly called Keshbaby, Nike of Nikky Coverings, and Kike of Style by Savvy? All these ladies are party dazzlers.
Let us also mention Alhaja Bola Ologburo, fabric and gold merchant, Okunola Bisi, Bismid boss, Bunmi Agbeni. Give it to another lady who loves to pamper her face with make-up, Bisola Munis, you can never see her and not appreciate her look, she is extremely beautiful. She is well-loved by many of her friends and steps out at parties often adorning expensive outfits with her makeup on point, OIA Fabric boss, Olamide Akinruntan, Tinu of Lores Couture, Bose Adegunwa of Lawiza Creation and many others. Lately the Iyaloja General, Folashade Ojo has also stepped up her party game, she has been seen at many parties. What of the cosmetic duo who are also friends, Alhaja Dupe Shine Shine and Yeyeoge Lanre Batlan? They are indeed party queens. We can’t but mention Jumoke Oyeneyin of Jummhy Exclusive Fabrics, Amore Fabrics Store boss amongst all.
Another celeb babe is Labollies known as Abolanle Sunmola Oluwole, she is a fashion lover too despite being a biochemist who works as a public health practitioner. Her face has been made up severally by Demi Williams. Jewellery Merchant, Branella Gems makes the list. She is another big babe in the beauty sector. Late Oba Oyekan’s daughter, Lara Oyekan Olumegbon who is also married to a king is on this list. She is popularly known as Royalty Bunny on Instagram. Her shape is hot coupled with her beautiful face.
One woman you can not but miss at almost all parties is Alhaja Kuburat popularly called Akube. She also does not joke with her make-up whenever she is going to a party. On this list is a jewellery merchant known as Bimcey Closet, she is also a dazzler anytime. Alimat Abike is another beautiful lady, no wonder she prides herself as black and beautiful. She is on this list as well. What of Mrs Mary Edgal? This is one woman after God’s heart who loves to look good. Cosmetic guru, Ayoka Mariam who runs the popular beauty store, Reesh Cosmetics is also popular within the social scene. She is also qualified as an Owambe Queen. On this list with their popular pages in IG are Iamdivanista, Rukayahxzx, Olatokunbo Olaloko known as Poshdatoks, jewellery merchant, Quincybabe, and some others. Not forgetting another celeb lady, Bola, the CEO of Uptown Store, Mezeron shoes and bags. She is beauty personified. She knows how to always combine her accessories and more so her expertise in matching shoes and bags together is second to none. What of popular fabric merchant, Lara Alfred of Rinimisville? She is not a very loud person but when you see her dressed up with her makeup, you can tell she has got style. For someone who makes brides look beautiful in Aso Oke, what do you expect when she dresses up? That is Bimpe of Bimps Martelle Design. Her store is a one-storey shop for bridal Aso-Oke.
CEO of Budding Blue Boutique is not left out. She preaches what she does and has a beautiful face to go with it. Other Party Queens are Tiwalade Adegbite Taylor, Home of Beauty Wears boss, Dollie with the sauce, Dotrik Empire boss and the likes.
Others are Tito, a development economist whose Instagram handle is Teetoep. Lagos hotelier, Adeshina Okanlomo’s wife, Alhaja Rukayat Okanlomo, CEO of Korad Closet, Mrs Oloto, founder of Blue Sapphire Hub, Maryam Lawan, Tee Glass, Mrs Doherty, Abiodun Alabi, Titi the Real Stunner, Adesola Okiji Oremosu, Adetutu, Luxury Fashion Store boss in Lekki, Abby who runs Meravi is on this list.
Many others are Abidemi Arikke, Hajia Baseerah, jewellery merchant, Gaffur Ganiyat Abisola known as Bisgold4real. Khadijat Bello, the brain behind Rewa Woods, popular beauty expert, Swallow It Catering boss, Omojolade Ayoka, Jadesola of Fabric By Jadesh, Ronke Keshinro Ajiboye popularly known as Kingkeshbaby, Obi Gorgeous, Olaide Gold of Larush Jewelry and Fabric, Yinkus05, Nike Ajiwe, the CEO of Fabric Rush, Foalshade Enitilo, the CEO of Folworld Supermart, Mrs Tayo Fakorede, the pretty wife of Aare Bashiru Fakorede, Alhaja Kudi Muritala, Abbylicious on IG, Kemi Arekemase, Hajia Tinu Ayorinde, and many others
Some actresses also fall into this category, including the likes of Iyabo Ojo, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe, Eniola Badmus, Fathia Balogun, Bimbo Thomas, Kemi Korede, Tayo Odueke popularly called Sikiratu Sindodo, Tayo Sotayo, Biodun Okeowo, they are very prominent on the Owambe scene.
On this list are also Adunni Temitope, Simisola Batola, Taiwo Larryshine, Mojisola Ololade Abass, Rashidat of Jimrash, Bisi Balogun, Fabric4elite CEO, Talabi Wuraola, Khadijat Ajala, Aramite Catering Boss, Taiwo Alawode, Bimdos Fabric CEO, Alhaja Bimbo Dosunmu, Ruka Onabanjo, Macauly Jumoke, Abimbola Jolade, Olaitan Abeke of Zeena Fabrics, Oloye Morounranti Ashabi popularly called Ashabi Fash, Kenny Rhoda, Mojisola Alimi of Monimons Jewelries, Bolaji Balogun of Bee jay Blings, Opeyemi Abdul of Oppy Fabrics, the white goddess Olori, Anjolaoluwa Aduke Akinsanya and many more.
– TAYO OYEDIJI
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