Iyabo Lawani is a renowned Nigerian food expert, consultant, nutritionist, home economist, food stylist, and photographer. She is best known for hosting the popular cooking shows Maggi Family Menu and Maggi Good Food Moments from 1999 to 2008.

The celebrated TV Cooking Queen Mother is a pioneer and a leader in the Nigerian food industry, promoting the quality and originality of Nigerian cuisine.

Iyabo Lawani’s passion for food stems from her rich cultural heritage, as an Itsekiri woman of the Niger Delta, Warri, where she was born

She is a mother of seven children and runs her own catering business, where she has trained and influenced many chefs and food bloggers in Nigeria and beyond.

Iyabo Lawani believes that to cook a great dish, one must first understand the food, its origin, the ingredients, spices, and the best method used. She is passionate about keeping the history and heritage of Nigerian food alive and believes that no shortcuts can achieve the same results when it comes to cooking Nigerian dishes.

Iconic and Unforgettable Legends Producer
Lemmy Jackson, born Otu Udofa, was the sonic architect behind some of Nigeria’s most defining Pop and Reggae records of the 1980s. Trained in both metallurgy and music, he began his career in London as a keyboardist for the band BLO before returning to Nigeria in 1981 to join Time Communications.
There, he produced Oby Onyioha’s "I Want To Feel Your Love" and released his own debut album, "Tonight" blending Afrobeat rhythms with disco and boogie in a style that captured the era’s energy. His sound was sleek yet rooted, giving Nigerian Pop a fresh, modern edge.
Jackson later turned to Reggae, producing landmark hits like Ras Kimono’s "What’s Gwan" and Majek Fashek’s Send Down the Rain, as well as "Wait for Me" a popular duet by Onyeka Onwenu and King Sunny Adé.

Miatta Fahnbulleh was born and raised in Monrovia, Liberia. She is the daughter of H. Boimah Fahnbulleh, former Liberian Ambassador to Sierra Leone. Her mother, Mary Brownell, a women's advocate was one-time Liberia's Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal and Child Health. Miatta is the elder sister of Henry Boimah Fahnbulleh, Jr., a former Foreign Minister and National Security Adviser.

Fahnbulleh graduated from high school in Sierra Leone, where her father was ambassador from Liberia. She wanted to be a singer, but cultural constraints in her home country against women performing in public venues led her to seek opportunities elsewhere. After singing for a time in Monrovia, she then left for the United States in 1968 to study journalism.

While in the United States, Fahnbulleh studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.[13] She also performed, singing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and working with the Negro Ensemble Company of New York.
In 1973, she visited Liberia to sing at the inauguration of President William R. Tolbert Jr.
 In 1977, she performed at the World Black Festival of Arts and Culture, FESTAC 77, in Lagos, Nigeria.
Fahnbulleh moved to England in 1977, where she remained, and performed, for seven years until returning again to Liberia. Since then, she has become a strong advocate for women's and children's issues. She made a bid for the Liberian senate in 2014. As of May 2017, she was the interim coordinator of Concerned Citizens to Protect the Constitution. She features as narrator of the 2016 documentary The Land Beneath Our Feet, on land issues in Liberia.

A graduate of The University of Ibadan and University of Lagos, Nigeria.  
Yesteryears President of The Students Union Government Of The University of Ibadan

Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel on Policy and Strategy
Ex- Red Cross lnternational Envoy

A Consultant Specialist on: Strategic & Policy Crisis Analysis
Humanitarian Diplomat in Compliance with IHL
|Hydrospatial Advocate

Adebayo Olowo - Ake is many things rolled into one, an International Tourist, Television Sports and Music Analyst, An Accomplished Books Publisher

Prof. Dr. Queen Elizabeth Lucas-Afolalu is a global empowerment icon, recognized by the University of Oxford for her outstanding contributions to leadership and empowerment. She's the founder of Yes You Can International (YYCI), a platform focused on mentorship, coaching, and personal transformation, emphasizing faith-centered, value-driven, and globally minded approaches to empower individuals, especially youth and women.

Dr. Lucas-Afolalu's message focuses on mindset renewal, relationship building, wealth creation, and personal development. She believes everyone can become, achieve, be fulfilled, and be successful in life. Her life story, marked by adversity and abandonment, has driven her to inspire and empower others to reach their maximum potential.

She's the Director/CEO, leading the organization's mission to empower youth and promote leadership
As a leader, she's likely involved in motivating young individuals to realize their potential and become leaders in their communities.

Ime James is a renowned Nigerian media personality, journalist, all through '80s '90s now a Pastor with a remarkable career spanning over four decades. He began his journey in the media industry in 1979 as an assistant producer at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), where he honed his skills in journalism and production. He further enhanced his expertise with a diploma in Journalism from Times Institute of Journalism, Kakawa, Lagos, and a certificate course at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).

During his tenure at NTA, Pastor Ime-James pioneered several iconic television programs, including the fashion and beauty magazine "New Trends," the business magazine "The Economy this Week," and the popular marriage counselling program "Adam'n'Eve."

His passion for ministry and counseling led to his ordination as a pastor in 1995, and he went on to serve under notable spiritual leaders, including Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
He is the Lead Pastor at Christ Publishers Church, Lagos, and is married to Rev Dr. Aisha Ime-James, with whom he has three children.

Femi Akintunde-Johnson, popularly called FAJ, enlisted his name in the Nigerian media with forays in editing entertainment pages of The Punch Newspapers and defunct Climax Magazine between 1988 and 1991. He rose to become Editor and Editor-in-Chief of Climax, and other popular titles like Fame, Encomium, New Treasure and TPL consecutively between 1991 and 2015 (the latter four, he co-founded).

An engaging writer and analyst, FAJ is also the mastermind behind four of Nigeria's best-known awards of the 90s: Fame Music Awards (FMA), The Movie Awards (THEMA), The REEL Awards and AMEN.

A graduate of English from the University of Jos, he has lectured at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) and led a training initiative called Basic Skills Academy. He is also a columnist with ThisDay Newspapers.
Seven books bear his name: Lifelines: A Slice of My Life, Footprints (2011), Reflections , Miasma (poetry), Demolition Squad (short stories), It’s A Dog’s Life, and FAME: Untold Stories of Its Rise & Fall (all 2021).

Olusegun Patrick Odegbami was born
in Lagos on 27th August 1952 to Bintu Abeke and Jacob Adebola Odegbami.  He spent my early years in Jos, the former Plateau state where he attended Saint Theresa’s primary and Saint Murumba’s secondary schools.  Like most children from Jos, where he learnt to play football.
The great mathematical Odegbami with vast array of knowledge and experiences garnered as a football player, he became grassroot developer, journalist, publisher, author, businessman, researcher, marketer, manager, administrator and educationist.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Honorary Doctorate (Sports), 2012 – Bradley University, Illinois, USA
Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management, FNIM, 2011
HND Mechanical Engineering, 1976 – The Polytechnic, Ibadan
OND Mechanical Engineering, 1972 – The Polytechnic, Ibadan
National & International Appointments/Responsibilities & Associations’ Membership

APPOINTMENTS
Member, Technical Committee, National Mass Literacy and Adult Education Committee, 2012
Nigerian Ambassador, 1-Goal Education for All World Cup Campaign, 2010
Resource Person, Africa Business Club, Harvard Business School, Boston, USA. 2010
Resource Person, 13th World Congress on Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2010
Chairman, Nigeria Academicals Sports Committee (NASCOM), 2010 – 2012
Chairman, National Institute of Sports, NIS, 2003 – 2005
Chairman, Nigeria’s 2010 World Cup Bid Committee, 2003
Chairman, Presidential Committee on Revival of School Sports in Nigeria, 2001 – 2003

MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Football Committee, Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2009 – 2011
Member, Presidential Task Force on World Cup 2010 Campaign, 2010
First Vice-President, Nigeria Olympians Association, 2002 – 2010
Chairman, Ministerial Committee on Blueprint of Sports Development in Nigeria, 2006
Member, Presidential Committee on Problems of Sports Development in Nigeria (Samuel Ogbemudia Committee)
Member, Player’s Committee, Confederation of African Football (CAF), 2000 – 2004
Member, Technical and Accreditation Sub-Committee World Youth Championship, Nigeria ‘99
Member, Local Organizing Committee, Africa Youth Championship, 1995
Member, Nigeria Football Association Board, 1992 – 1995
Member, Professional Football Implementation Committee, 1990

AWARDS & HONOURS – National & International
Member of the Order of the Niger [MON] 1981
Sports Ambassador, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1998
Ambassador,  1-Goal Education for ALL – FIFA /World Cup 2010 legacy project
Ambassador – International Red Cross Organization 2009
Ambassador – World Peace Organization
Nominee – Beyond Sports Award [UK] for education and social inclusion

SPORTS AWARDS & OTHERS
1998: FIFA/MasterCard Award
1989: Confederation of African Football Award
1980: Winner, African Cup of Nations, Nigeria
1980: Second Best African Player
1978: Third Best African Player
1978: Bronze Medal, African Cup of Nations, Ghana
1978: Silver Medal, All African Games, Algeria
1977: Winners Medal, ECOWAS Cup
1976: Winners Medal, African Cup Winners Cup

Nattecial N. Bohardsingh, JP, BA, LLB, Legal Ed Cert, MSc, is a Justice of the Peace/Attorney-at-Law and the Founder - Children of the Maafa (Recognition Justice and Development Project)

She received the prestigious award of World Peace Maker Fellow in the year 2022 from Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego, California, USA.

Earlier in 2020, Nattecial was awarded with Human Rights Fellow by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Fellowship Program for People of African Descent, Geneva, Switzerland.

Olusesan Ekisola is a graduate of Ogun State Polytechnic, University of Lagos and University of Minnesota USA

Ekisola is a rare breed Journalist, a Media man of unmatchable pedigree

The Media Grandmaster began his media journey at Federal Radio Cooperation of Nigeria FRCN

Moved to Ogun State Brocasting Cooperation as Controller of Programs from 1977 - 1993
He was pioneer director of programs when OGBC 2 FM was established in 1991 and he guided it to an enviable height

Olusesan Ekisola was the General Manager of Daar Communication.
He Pioneered The First Private Radio Station in Nigeria - Raypower 100.5 Fm

The leader and father of many leaders is now the Publisher & CEO Media Cooperation. He is the Radio Show GrandMaster on Raypower Network.

SAMBA QUEEN STELLA MONYE
Unforgettable "Oko Mi Ye" Star
Stella Monye, now Erelu Stella is a prominent figure in the Nigerian music scene, was born on December 22, 1958. 

EARLY CAREER & RISE TO FAME
During the late 1970s and 1980s, Monye gained widespread recognition with her unique blend of Afrobeat, reggae, and pop music. 

THE ICONIC “OKO MI YE ”
One of her most famous tracks, “Oko Mi Ye” (My Husband), released in 1982, catapulted her to fame. 

DEBUT ALBUM & MUSIC STYLE
Stella Monye’s music career began while she was still in school, where she discovered her vocal talent. 

PHILANTHROPY & ADVOCACY WORK
Besides her musical career, Monye is known for her philanthropic efforts and advocacy work, especially concerning women and children in Nigeria. 

ABDULFATAI OLAYINKA AKANBI ABOODUN OLUWASINA ADIYELOJA is a scion of former Baale of Obalufetedo of the Source, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.

The young Prince attended Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Ogbon Agbara, Akinorun Grammar School, Ikirun and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife where he studied Dramatic Arts with bias in Film and Television Production.

Prince Adiyeloja had featured in several films alongside gurus of the theater, products of Late Professor Ola Rotimi, Prof Wole Soyinka and likes of Baba Peter Fatimilola, Late Laide Adewale and Kola Oyero.

He worked with the Nigerian Television Authority from Ogbomoso through Ibadan, Saki and Osogbo where he retired in January, 2021.

Born on 18th December, 1954 in Ilaje Council, the coastal part of Ondo State, Nigeria, Benson Omowafola Tomoloju had his primary education in various parts of the old Western Region between 1960 - 1967 and later attended Christ School, Ado-Ekiti for his School Certificate and Higher School Certificate (HSC) between 1968 - 1974.

He proceed to the University of Ibadan and graduated with a degree in English and Literary Studies in 1978.
In 1980, he established KAKAAKI Performers as a training workshop for young artistes, most of whom are now national icons.
Ben is a cultural activist and has represented Nigeria in major international fora in the USA, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Morocco, Ghana, Cote De Voire and German.
His plays have also been performed in some of these countries.

His role in the development of Journalism in Nigeria clearly shows the masonry of a visionary intent upon building a viable legacy for future generations of professional's arts journalists.
More copiously, his plays, published and unpublished, celebrate the rites of rights of posterity with "the child" at the center of their philosophical articulation.

He worked at various times with the Nigerian Television Authority, Makurdi for his National Youth Service, The Punch Newspaper, The Democrat Weekly and was pioneer Arts Editor and later Deputy Editor of the Guardian where he ensured he championed the professionalism of Arts Journalism in Nigeria.

An Incredible Creative Theatre Arts Lecturer at The University of Lagos, Nigeria

In recognition of his historic contributions to Nigerian Cultural Life, he was listed in the book "Who is Who in Nigeria" as a pioneer of professional Arts Journalism in Nigeria in 1998.

A 70 year old renowned journalist who came to prominence in the early '80s as the entertainment Editor of The Punch Newspaper (Saturday Highlife Column)
His writings was a blend of breezy prose and witty, easy to read style, subsequently influenced a generation of young showbiz journalists, and is credited with transforming the entertainment writing landscape in Nigerian journalism.This gave him a large, youth fan base, organized as Ladi Fan Club. This is unprecedented in Nigerian journalism history.

▪︎Publisher of 100% Music Magazine tagged Beats in the mid 1980s

▪︎1990s Established ran BMB, artistes, personalities and business consultancy/promotions firm

2000 Marks The Return of Beats Magazine tagged BEATS ONLINE

Ladi Ayodeji,The 1970s/'80s Unforgettable Puch Editor, Pionier Publishers Magazine Magazine Beats and CEO of BMG Promotions is author of several unpublished motivational books.
Now, he is an anointed man of God and a contributor to several online publications

Ahuja Bello (born Ismaila Dele Bello, August 24, 1942 – August 25, 2025) was a legendary Nigerian Juju musician, vocalist, and guitarist from Iseyin, Oyo State. Rising to fame in the 1970s and 1980s, he was celebrated for his striking vocal and physical resemblance to King Sunny Ade.

Ahuja Bello was born in Isale Iseyin, Oyo State, on August 24, 1942.
Attended Baptist Primary School and Baptist Secondary Modern School in Iseyin.
Moved to Lagos in 1963 to train as an electronic technician (TV & Radios ).
He began his music career under Elegbede and Expensive Olubi, as a vocalist and sound engineer.
Later joined KSA's African Beats Band
On arrival his expertise in sound engineering made King Sunny Ade to nickname him after popular vocal amplifier "Ahuja Bello"

In 1976, he established his own group, Ahuja Bello and His Golden Eagles Band.
He arrived Lagos with huge acceptance in
Lagos social scene, released evergreen hits such as "Awa ti Danfo" (1976), "Ariya ti de" (1977), "Oro Ayo," and "Eroki Special"
The instant success led to his 1st trip to London in 1979 and recorded album titled "Ahuja in London". During this trip, he met Jamaican Reggae Icon, Bob Marley

Born Emmanuel Sunday on 26th December 1955, he is simply known as Lemi.
An Afrocentric creative  painter, illustrator and designer, he is most renowned for providing many of the original cover images for the recordings of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and many other artistes' album covers for major multinational music companies Polygram, EMI Records, ... and several Nigeria Indigenous music labels
Awards Winner Ghariokwu Lemi is globally known as King Cover.

The first child of the famous late Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo Kuti whose mother is British, Yeni Kuti was born in England.
She completed her basic and secondary education in Nigeria after leaving the United Kingdom at the age of two.
She holds a Diploma in Journalism after she graduated from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos
In 1986, she joined her sibling (Femi's) band as a singer and dancer after dropping her job as a fashion designer.
She currently serves as The General Manager of The New Afrika Shrine
She is a television talkshow co-presenter at TVC, Lagos and mostly occupied with the organisation of Felabration  alongside her brother, Femi Kuti, and the entire Fela Anikulapo clan.

First Nigeria Female International Broadcaster
The Veteran, Hardworking Journalist Started her International Journalism with VOA as White House Correspondence.

She was transferred to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). She created Dan Arewa programme that became popular among Hausa community worldwide

Hausa, a great Nigeria positive cultural image influencer returned to Nigeria and joined NTA News and Programs

Today, Hauwa Ibrahim Funtua is a simple humanitarian Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone Politician

•Nigeria Music Awards Personified
•International Copyright Authority

Chief Tony Okoroji, simply known and called Tony Okoroji is a Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, author and intellectual property activist.
In his early years, late '70/early '80, Tony Okoroji released a popular album titled "Julianan" on EMI Records, Nigeria.

1982, Tony Okoroji as a new generation producer, discovered, trained, natured and produced teen superstar Dizzy K Falola of Baby Kilode Fame

In 2016, he established his own record label, TOPs Record with Sensational Kasi and many other new generation artistes

Okoroji became president of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) in 1989. He is credited for expanding the organisation across Nigeria.
Creative walkerholic Tony Okoroji was the big brain behind the first ever and the most successful Nigeria Music Awards in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria

He was also one of the individuals that called for the establishment of Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) during military dictatorship. He was appointed as a board member of the NCC establishment committee.

Okoroji emerged as Chairman of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) following its formation in May 2010.

In 2017, he introduced Nigeria’s first online licensing platform, COSON Licensing Application Platform (CLAP) and declared an all-out war against copyright infringements. This reforum led to the collection of 300 million naira royalty for artists within a year. Fist of its kind in the history of Copyright royalty collection in Nigeria.

PRINCE ADEDAPO OLUWASEYI ADELEGAN
Born in Lagos on April 20, 1962, Prince Adedapo Oluwaseyi Adelegan embodies a rich tapestry of education,.entrepreneurship and leadership.
His journey commenced at Ladi-lak Institute in Yaba for primary education, followed by the prestigious CMS Grammar School, Lagos, where he completed his O levels. He pursued his A levels at the School of Arts
and Science in Ikare, Ondo State, resulting in his academic foundation.

In 1987, Prince Adelegan graduated from the University of Ilorin with a BA Hons in English Language, marking the inception of his academic prowess. His quest for knowledge led him to achieve Manager Program at the Lagos Business School in 2002, followed by the Chief Executive Program in 2012, shaping him into a dynamic leader with a global perspective. Prince Adelegan has augmented his executive acumen through management training across South Africa, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Renowned as a consummate Marketer and PR Consultant, Prince Adelegan's vision extends beyond business to encompass a profound impact on society. His journey into entrepreneurship commenced with the groundbreaking Lekki Sunsplash in 1988, which revolutionized Nigeria's musical landscape, heralding an era of talent exploration and cultural celebration.
In subsequent years, Prince Adelegan spearheaded initiatives such as the Made In-Nigeria Exhibition in the UK and South Africa, showcasing Nigeria's rich cultural
heritage and fostering international trade relations.
In 2002, his innovative spirit birthed the introduction of Electronic Outdoor Advertising in Nigeria, amplifying the nation's presence in the global marketing arena.

Acknowledged as one of Nigeria's top 50 marketing experts, Prince Adelegan's contributions transcend accolades. He champions the 'Made-In-Nigeria' narrative and imparts leadership and entrepreneurship training to Nigerian youths through his "Life in the 21st Century" lecture series.
At the helm of Celtron Group as Group Managing Director, Prince Adelegan has steered the company to its 25th year of excellence, cementing its status as a leader in the PR/Marketing industry.

Prince Adelegan's distinguished career is marked by a plethora of accolades, including consecutive PMAN Music Promoter of the Year awards and the esteemed 2007 Success Digest Nigeria Entrepreneur of the Year title. As a Fellow of both the Nigerian Institute of Direct Marketing and the Institute of Directors, he embodies excellence in his field. Additionally, as President and CEO of PR Africa, and Chairman of Celtron Group, he commands influence in the realms of public relations and corporate leadership.

Prince Adelegan is married with children.

•Symbol Of Africa International Media
•Ovation Magazine &
The Boss Newspapers Publisher
•Ex- Presidential Candidate
•Global Publicist, Media Entrepreneur