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A Stellar 60th Birthday For Herbal/Slimming Expert, Dr Quincy Ayodele in Dubai

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“I wanted a private event that will enable me praise God and have fun with my close family and friends”

These were the words of renowned Nigerian Herbal and Slimming expert, Dr Quincy Olasumbo Ayodele, shortly after she hosted a spectacular 60th birthday party at the luxurious Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai.

The event which was carefully choreographed and co-ordinated by Mrs Joy Agbakoba’s Travellers Haven Ltd was as fun-filled and spiritually-stimulating as it was hilarious. Indeed it could be said that Nigerian Class met Emirati luxury.

Dr Quincy Ayodele

The event was planned to be an enjoyable weekend get-away and it lived up to its billing, delivering on every turn from arrival to departure.

Guests began to depart Nigeria for the occasion on January 23rd and has been planned, majority arrived the airport decked in the official attire of a special black T-shirt on a pair of jeans.

The camaraderie at the airport, the lively smiles and the convivial atmosphere was a taste of what was in the offing.

Majority of the guests were booked into The Atlantis and The Dukes while some preferred other facilities in the tourism- friendly city.

It was on Friday, January 25th that the party train really roared to life with a desert safari trip.

Michael Effiong, Mayor Akinpelu, Gbenga Adeyinka and Azuh Arinze

Guests who had previously been handed special white Tshirts with “Quincy@60 emblazoned on them and asked to wear white trousers were picked up from their different hotels and chauffeured in cosy Toyota Landcruiser SUVs to the desert.

On the way, there was a stopover at an area for 30 minutes for the adventurous guests to try their hands on Quad Bike riding and other forms of biking activities.

Of course, the group that had this reporter, YES Magazine Publisher, Azuh Arinze and Jeweller Adeola Jekami were not brave enough to ride the bikes but sank their teeth into some juicy roast corns- which turned out a good side attraction.

At the desert, with the SUVs firing  on all cylinders, it was an adrenalin-pumping experience as the drivers navigated the dunes in break neck speed performing zig-zag stunts that was gripping and super exciting.

What was more, despite all the activity, with the setting sun providing a perfect backdrop for the wonderful showcase, their was no dust in the air! The air was clean and clear.

The journey soon came to an end and guests were encouraged to take pictures while the drivers prepared their vehicles for the return journey.

There was no dune bashing on the journey back and thus it was smoother and guests heaved a sigh of relief as we soon hit the highway and landed at a well-laid campsite.

With darkness already upon us and the moon peeping slightly from the skies, the place was a beehive of activities.

Here, many of the guests for the Quincy@60 event were.meeting for the first time and so it was a good opportunity to exchange pleasantries.

We spotted Global Excellence Publisher, Mayor Akinpelu, Bank Director and Former Guinness Nigeria MD/CEO, Chief Seni Adetu and lively wife, etiquette expert, Janet Adetu, Oba Adeyemi Adekeye of Jogoland, Mr Iranola Ayodeji and wife, actress Susan Peters and top rate Comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st.

The fun night under the Emirati skies saw guests enjoying a buffet dinner and Arabian-style entertainment that included fire eater and belly dancer.

Trust any gathering of Nigerians, we will always show our uniqueness, the organisers gave a special birthday to the inimitable and quintessential Quincy and later presented her with a bouquet of fresh flowers.Our section of the campsite was upbeat to the envy of others.

D-Day was January 26th and that was the day that the Lord had made for the All white Quincy@60 Birthday Party at Atlantis, The Palms.

From about 6pm guests had begun to arrive and they were ushered to a special cocktail area, not before they spent some time  for special photographs at the backdrop with the celebrant’ s ever smiling face dotted all over it.

As they stepped into the venue   soft tunes wafted from the PA system which was so soothing and comforting.

Later, guests were directed to their already assigned seats and all was set for what turned out to be a wonderful  session of thanksgiving and praise worship.

The day’s compere.was Gbenga Adeyinka 1st and he was at his professional best, titillating the audience with mature and authentic jokes and also ensuring that the programme was not boring.

Programme proper kicked off when the celebrant and her dear husband, Engr. John Ayodele, COO, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company were welcomed into the arena.

The celebrant sparkled and was so resplendent in a figure-hugging  elaborately sequinned and well embellished red fish tail dress.The lady in red beamed with undiluted joy and wore her usual infectious smile.

Guests were on their feet and applauded as she sashayed gingerly to her seat  dancing to a medley of gospel songs.

No sooner had they settled down that the experienced Gbenga Adeyinka asked celebrant and her husband to relive the old days of the beginning of their romance by holding on to each other and sharing a kiss.This obviously added to the jollity of the occasion.

The ceremony which had Mrs Sani Sami, who represented Senator Daisy Danjuma as Chairperson was then officially declared open with a powerful session of prayers by Pastor Chinedu Chigbu of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

 

It was from here that the famous Minister and Gospel Musician Nathaniel Bassey tòok over, he belted out many of his hits and the audience was in a spiritual frenzy.

With his trumpet and his voice,  he stirred everyone to a such a soulful height that elicited tears of joy in many. The highest point if his ministration was when he mounted the stage shortly before midnight and on the stroke of 12am, launched into his now famous Hallelujah challenge and literally brought down the roof of this luxurious and first-rate facility .

That was not all, guests also sang the celebrant’s favourite hymns ” All Will Be Well as well as Oh God My Help Of Ages Past.

Before dinner was served, guests were blessed with a 5-minute talk or what we can call wisdom nuggets by Chief Seni Adetu who advised that birthdays are not only an occasion for celebration but also for reflection.

He urged the celebrant to always remember that each day one wakes, is by the grace of God, secondly, she should always count her blessings and thirdly, stay closer to God.

He asked Dr Quincy Ayodele to continue to celebrate the goodness of God, and always thank Him for His mercy.

The celebrant later cut her cake assisted by her dear husband, three children: Toby, Tola and Temi and grand children.

It was Hajiya Sanmi Sani who represented Chairperson, Senator Daisy Danjuma that officiated the session.The cake was cut after everyone including the celebrant spelt the letters: L-O-V-E.

Then royal fathers and guests according to their table numbers were invited to join the cake cutting photo session.

At different points in the course of the ceremony, a special documentary that chronicled the life of the celebrant was shown.This also included a segment where her husband and guests poured praise on this remarkable angel of mercy and business pioneer who was described as humble, hard-working, beautiful inside and out, a friend indeed and a role model.

Those featured included Senator Daisy Danjuma, Admiral Jubril Ayinla (Rtd), Mayor Akinpelu, Azuh Arinze, Sam Olatunji, Quadri Ayodeji, Mrs. Adeola Jekami, Yusuf Adeoye and Seye Kehinde, Publisher, City People.

What could be termed the highest point of the occasion was when Dr Quincy Ayodele officially handed the baton of Quincy Herbal to her daughter, Mrs. Toby Keeney.

The excited Toby declared in her speech that she was taking over for good and was optimistic that she was going to take the business to greater heights.

After the performance of a rising musician called Gbosa and a pulsating performance by Sound Mind,  the vote of thanks was delivered by Temi Ayodele, celebrant’s only son, then the DJ took over and thrilled till late into the night.

In a short interview Dr Quincy Ayodele said that her guiding principle has always been ‘Simplicity costs you nothing but buys you everything”, stating that she was grateful to God that the party was a huge success.

 

 

 

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All White Service of Songs As Celebrities Bid Alex Ekubo Farewell

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Members of Nigeria’s entertainment industry turned out in large numbers on Wednesday for the service of songs of late actor Alex Ekubo.

Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, after a battle with kidney cancer.

Colleagues, friends, and dignitaries filled The Monarch Event Centre for the ceremony, dressed strictly in white as requested by the Ekubo family.

Attendees included Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Chioma Akpotha, Ebele Okaro, Nancy Isime, Ruth Kadiri, Nkechi Blessing, Stan Nze, Blessing Obasi, Ik Ogbonna, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, singer Chike, and socialite Cubana Chief Priest.

The evening featured worship led by gospel ministers Peterson Okopi and Ebuka Songs, with Pastor Jerry Eze, Nathaniel Bassey, and Kaestrings also ministering.

The Ekubo family had earlier released an obituary on the late actor’s Instagram page, asking the public to keep them in prayer.

Wednesday’s service of songs officially opened Alex Ekubo’s burial rites.

The funeral moves to Arochukwu, Abia State, for a wake-keep on June 17, with burial scheduled for June 18.

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Davido to Perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 Concert in Los Angeles

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Award-winning artiste – Davido – is scheduled to perform at FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, adding another major global platform to his career.

Davido will perform alongside Major Lazer, the music project led by producer Diplo.

FIFA announced the lineup on Instagram, noting that more special guests will be unveiled in the coming days.

The concert is part of FIFA’s first synchronised live entertainment series across the tournament’s three host nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“Featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, and more special guests to be announced soon,” FIFA wrote.

The Los Angeles show will open doors at 5:00pm PT, with the live broadcast beginning at 6:00pm PT.

The series is designed to link audiences across the host countries, with simultaneous live performances streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.

FIFA said the event will stream globally across its digital platforms, including an exclusive livestream on TikTok.

Full concert and behind-the-scenes footage will be available on VuMe Live the following day.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, 2026.

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Renowned Singer of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, Peabo Bryson, Dies at 75

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Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75. The singer was known for singing soul ballads, and particularly duets. In 1991, “Beauty and the Beast,” his duet of the title song from the Disney film with Céline Dion, became a massive hit. A year later, he and Regina Belle released “A Whole New World” from Aladdin, and it became the first song from an animated film to reach No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100.

Bryson died Tuesday, June 2 surrounded by family, just days after suffering a stroke.

“We are tremendously moved by the outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world,” Bryson’s family said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit. His legacy and music will live on for generations to come.”

Bryson was born Robert Peapo Bryson in Greenville, S.C., in 1951. “And, as far back as I can remember, I’ve always been into music,” he told Soul magazine in 1978. “It’s all I ever wanted to really deal with, and of course, like everyone else, I had to make that decision — I guess when I was around 14 — as to what I was going to get into, career-wise. Well, I’d thought about being a doctor or something like that, but I really felt that music was my thing.”

His mother was concerned: “She figured I’d turn into a drug addict or something like that!” he told the outlet.

Bryson began performing professionally as a teenager, singing backup with a local group called Al Freeman and the Upsetters, an outfit he described as “terrible” in the Soul interview. Freeman had trouble pronouncing Peapo, and Bryson began using the name Peabo instead.

Later, Bryson toured the Chitlin’ Circuit with Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. Bang Records heard them perform and was impressed with Bryson. He released one album, Peabo, with the label in 1976 before moving to Capitol Records.His first Top 10 hit on the R&B chart was 1978’s “Reaching for the Sky.” In 1979, “Gimme Some Time,” his duet with Natalie Cole, hit No. 8 on the chart, a preview of his duet success to come. They released “What You Won’t Do for Love” a year later, and it reached No. 16. Bryson also had a Top 20 hit with “Minute by Minute,” a cover of the Doobie Brothers song.  In 1980, he released his first duet with Flack, “Make the World Stand Still.” It hit No. 13 on the R&B chart. They would also release the duets “Love Is a Waiting Game,” “You’re Lookin’ Like Love to Me,” “I Just Came Here to Dance” and their most successful, “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” which reached No. 16 on the Hot 100. They also released the 1983 duets album Born to Love.

“I think the secret to a really good duet is that you have to fall a little bit in love with your duet partner,” Bryson told Tatler Asia in 2015. “I was very fortunate in finding a duet partner in Roberta Flack who really knew what a duet was and knew how to play to a person’s strengths and weaknesses equally. I learned how to do a great duet from working with Roberta Flack because she’s that great.”

In 1984, “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again” was Bryson’s first Top 10 single on the Hot 100. He released “Show & Tell” in 1989, and it hit No. 1 on the R&B chart; he scored another R&B chart-topper with 1991’s “Can You Stop the Rain.”

1991 also brought “Beauty and the Beast.” Initially, Dion had been chosen to sing the song solo, but execs worried that she was too new and wanted a more established artist. “When you’re a great singer like [Dion], oftentimes you find yourself in situations where you have to dial back,” Bryson told the CBC in 2017. “I learned that from doing duets. The key to it is to play to your duet partner’s strength and weaknesses equally. So essentially that renders into a situation where there are no weaknesses because you’re playing to them both equally.”

He said Dion was very tentative at first, but they slowly built a rapport in the studio.

He remembered: “I looked across at her, and she looked back at me and what went on from the point of becoming relaxed was extremely intimate. You can’t buy that. You can record it, though.”

Their duet became a massive success, reaching No. 9 on the Hot 100 and winning them both a Grammy. Bryson told the CBC, “I never ever got tired of listening to it.”

Disney turned to Bryson again for 1992’s “A Whole New World,” which he sang with Belle. Bryson and Belle had also worked together on the song  “Without You” for the 1988 movie Leonard Part 6, and she wanted Bryson to join her on the track because she knew they worked well together.

“That ‘Whole New World’ concept… that is what really took us over the top,” Belle told ABC Radio in 2019. “Because when you think about it, a ‘whole new world’ can be ascribed to most… everything… that has made a difference in your life.”

Bryson added: “It’s a song that represents every hope and every promise that you will ever have. I sang it in South Africa for the first time they allowed Black South Africans to enter into the Miss South Africa beauty pageant.”

Their version of the song hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 and would remain the only song from an animated film to do so until “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto in 2022. Bryson and Belle also won a Grammy.

He returned to Disney again in 1997 and sang “As Long As There’s Christmas” with Flack during the end credits of Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, a direct-to-video sequel.

Bryson at times felt dissatisfied with how the music industry prized youth over experience. He and singers like Flack were never played by MTV, which he believed was “detrimental” to the industry.

“I don’t think there’s anything I can’t do,” he told the Los Angeles Times in 1994. “I see myself as a true Renaissance man. I don’t like one-dimensional concepts of myself.”In total, Bryson released 20 studio albums. He was an eight-time Grammy nominee.

Bryson suffered a heart attack in 2019 but made a full recovery.

Bryson welcomed a daughter, Linda, in 1968. He wed Tanya Boniface, a member of the British girl group The 411, in 2010, and they welcomed a son, Robert, in 2018.

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