In our get Familiar series, we profile most of Nigeria’s top and hottest socialites, big boys, moguls and kings of Nightlife. Today we bring you a step closer into the life, the hustle and grind of Nigeria’s balling Socialites. Should you know any other big boys that deserves to make the list? Let us know in the comments.
Pretty Mike
Popular Lagos socialite, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu also known as Pretty Mike is the co-owner of Club Uno located on Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. The lagos big boy is a graduate of Computer engineering and comes from a family of 9. Pretty Mike is said to be an avid lover of roof dropping parties with lots of women.
Huspuppi
Malyasian based – Nigerian born lagos big boy Ray Huspuppi a.k.a Aja puppi is believed to have risen from the ground to the top. Trending on social media a few months ago for spending over 10 Million Naira in a Lagos nightclub. Huspuppi believes he owes no one any explanation as to how his money is spent.
Toke Makinwa
32 year old Toke Makinwa is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, and author who related her life history-in her recently released bestseller, ‘On Becoming’. Born to a family of 4, She started her On-Air career in 1999 at Cool FM but got a chance at limelight in 2010 after “Rhythms of the Night” at the Rhythm 93.7 FM.
Nobel Igwe
A native of Orumba south Anambra state, Noble Chibuzor Igwe better known as Noble Igwe, is a Nigerian
blogger,founder and Chief Executive Officer of 360nobs.com which is one of the biggest websites in Nigeria today. Former Events and Sponsorship Coordinator for Virgin Nigeria, Nobel alongside co-founders Oye Akideinde and Abimbola Soares launched the 360nobs website in April of 2010.
Bizzle Oshikoya
Popular social media entrepreneur and publicist Abiodun Osikoya (Bizzle) is said to be a veteran of the record business and is currently CEO of Bee Entertainment, media consultant and a social media influencer. Kicking of his career in 2008 shortly after arriving Nigeria from the US, Bizzle started as a music manager to popular rapper Nateo c before taking a jump on as a Social Media influencer which he is widely known for today.
Steve Baba Eko
Said to be one of the most prominent Nigerians in advertising. With several years of experience; breaking barriers and boundaries, Baba eko has established himself as one of the leading lights of advertising. A graduate of Theatre Arts from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Steve started his advertising career at MC&A Saatchi & Saatchi in 1995, before moving on to join Prima Garnet Ogilvy and 141 Worldwide where he worked till early 2012.
In 2012, he took the bold step and left 141 worldwide to start his own advertising agency X3M Ideas Limited.
Mike Ugwu
36 years old Mike Ugwu fondly known as Magic Mike born started off selling ties at a shop called Tie Rack in Oxford Street, Central London at age 16. Though born to a Federal legislator father Mike hustled for himself, buying his first car at age 19. Formerly the CEO of Iroking.com, Mike Ugwu is currently the General Manager Sony Music West Africa.
