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Who is Kemi Ogunkoya

Kemi Ogunkoya is an individual in the community who has made impacts in so many ways. She has a background in Education and Economics from the University of Ibadan and an MBA in Management Consulting from the University of Wales, Cardiff, UK.  For close to a decade, she has helped individuals and organisations create strong personal and professional relationships, with emphasis on leadership, productivity, communication,… Read More »Who is Kemi Ogunkoya

Festac Icon Vol 13 : Engr. Valentine Oluseyi Buraimoh

Engr. Valentine Oluseyi Buraimoh was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Christopher Olanusi Buraimoh in Lagos State (Lagos Island Maternity) on 1st of April, 1977.

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He started his schooling at Holy Cross Catholic School where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. He thereafter moved to St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, Lagos where he passed his West Africa School Certificate. He pursued his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering at the Lagos State University (LASU).Read More »Festac Icon Vol 13 : Engr. Valentine Oluseyi Buraimoh

Festac Icon Vol 10 : Ayodele Adewale

Festac Icon is back and better. This time around we bringing to you , a past LGA Chairman ,Comrade Adewale Ayodele  
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Comrade Adewale Adebowale Ayodele was born in February 19, 1975 to the Adewale family. His father was born into the Adewale Olomiyete family of Ipele in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo state while his mother was born into the Festus Akinwumi Clark family (First Postmaster from Sierra Leone) of Wellington Villa in Lafiaji Area of Lagos Island Local Government, Lagos.Read More »Festac Icon Vol 10 : Ayodele Adewale

Festac Icon Vol 9: Mary Remmy Njoku

Festac Icon Celebrates individuals who have made impact and something for themselves and either live in festac or grew up in Festac. Nigerian actress, film-maker , producer is this week Festac Icon. Mary Remmy is our Festac Icon this week. Mary Remmy Njoku born on 20th March,  lived most of her childhood, if not all in Mile 2 Estate Amuwo Odofin , Lagos. She had her… Read More »Festac Icon Vol 9: Mary Remmy Njoku

Festac Icon – Vol 8 Nnamdi Oduamadi

Festac Icon this week presents to you , a footballer by birth , Super Eagles and AC Milan attacker , Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie B club Latina Calcio on loan from Milan, who is no other than Nnamdi Oduamadi.
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Nnamdi Chidiebere Oduamadi , born on 17th october 1990 in Lagos State , Nigeria. At the tender Age of 7 , Nnamdi started playing football at the the local Pepsi Football Read More »Festac Icon – Vol 8 Nnamdi Oduamadi

Festac Icon Vol 7 Sunday Oliseh

Festac Icon celebrates one of Nigeria’s best footballer, a ferocious force for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Ex-Nigerian Coach and now Super Eagles coach .

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Sunday Oliseh was born in september 14 1974 in Ojota area of Lagos State , Nigeria and hails from Abavo , Delta State. His father  a businessman, while his mother  a staunch Catholic and a retired business woman.

He started his education at the Bright Starr Nursery and Primary School (Ojota), Ajao Estate High school (Anthony Village) and the Methodist boys High school, all in Lagos State, Nigeria.Read More »Festac Icon Vol 7 Sunday Oliseh

Festac Icon Vol 6 – YCEE

Festac Icon is proud to present to you an Upcoming artiste  from the roots of Festac Town Lagos, a talented hip-hop artiste who has equally made his mark in the industry.

Oludemilade Martin Alejo born on the 29th of January 1993 in Lagos state. The 22 year old rapper, YCEE caught the music bug in 2008 when he started writing songs mostly Rap. In 2012, His first material was released which was the Remix Killah Mixtape.

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Very Ambitious and talented, YCEE is one artist that is set to blow the hearts of many.Read More »Festac Icon Vol 6 – YCEE

Festac Icon Vol 4 – Asa

In the Fourth Volume of Festac Icon , we would be celebrating this time around a female singer who lived part of her Life in our wonderful residential Town , Festac town. The lady with a dual citizenship; French by birth and Nigerian by heritage and known as Africans Singing Sensation. She is no other than the talented singer  we all know as Asa. Asa born… Read More »Festac Icon Vol 4 – Asa

Festac Icon Vol 3- Dennis Okike

Festac Icon this week brings to you the winner of the 10th edition of Gulder Ultimate Search , DENNIS OKIKE.

Dennis Okike became an icon when he found the  10th Symbol in the waters of Usaka River, Akwa-Ibom State and became the last man standing in the 10th Gulder Ultimate Search in 2013.
Dennis Okike is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2009/2010. The only son of his family, with issues going on in his family . His dad was shot in 1998 and since then life wasn’t a bed of roses .That didn’t keep his faith down.

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Dennis Okike never gave up , in fact the 10th edition was his 2rd attempt .Read More »Festac Icon Vol 3- Dennis Okike

Festac Icon Vol 2 : K-Peace

32-year old OlaKunle Ogunrombi is our Festac Icon for The week. Kunle Ogunrombi popularly known as K-peace came to the limelight as the winner of the recently concluded 5th edition of Nigerian Idol sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria.

K-peace is an Ogun state indigene and lives in Amuwo-Odofin. Kunle has five siblings and he is the first son of his family, His father was a engineer with Leventis Motors at one time, but he lost hisRead More »Festac Icon Vol 2 : K-Peace

Festac Icon Vol 1 – 2face Idibia

Welcome to the first in The series of FESTAC ICON, and to start this series Festac is celebrating an award winning singer-songwriter, producer, Entrepreneur. He is 2face Idibia.

2face Idibia, born as Innocent ujah Idibia on 18 September 1975 in Jos and he hails from Benue State. He was born to a middle class family but little did anyone know that he would be a musical Icon in future. His mum was a teacher.

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Tuface completed his basic education , he attended saint Gabriel’s secondary school , Read More »Festac Icon Vol 1 – 2face Idibia