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Sijibomi Ogundele: The businessman with a difference

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5 years ago

March 28, 2022

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Without doubt, the boss of Sujimoto Construction, Sijibomi Ogundele, has proven his worth as not just your regular businessman.

With his in-depth understanding of behavioural theory of human beings, the real estate giant has taken real estate business several notches higher. Call him the man with a special touch, and you won’t be far from the truth.

His philosophy of understanding the importance of his employees and their contribution to the growth of his businesses have combined to make him one of the leading and glittering light in the real estate sector within the shortest time possible.

The amiable luxury estate giant learnt the secrets early by living a life guarded by the witty saying of Anne M. Mulcahy, which says, “Employees are a company’s greatest asset – they’re your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the company’s mission.”

Making this time-tested saying his watch word and guiding principle has imbued him with the rare understanding of business environment and to act in the best interest of all at all times.

And with the hardship in the country and around the world which has resulted in double digit inflation, Ogundele has introduced a stimulus packages for his staff to make their lives easier and better to cushion the difficulties they are going through.

“They are integral part of the company and our business their personal happiness is significance to the growth and expansion of Sujimoto so we need to look after their needs at all time”, the intelligent businessman said.

Meanwhile, it is no longer news that the property merchant has continued to blaze the trail and he is not resting on his oars anytime soon. He is someone that believes the sky is he is starting point.

It was revealed that the shrewd business magnate is spreading his tentacles with his foray into the entertainment sector. Also, it was disclosed that homewin, his new property company would be launched in May.

He has also made moves into water production, betting and other sectors of economy. Without doubt, the astute businessman is becoming a Jack of all trades and a master of all.

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Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

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1 week ago

October 2, 2026

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Family, friends and colleagues gathered for the funeral service of veteran actor Olu Jacobs on Friday, as his remains were laid to rest at the This Present House Church, Lekki, Lagos.

The service was witnessed by members of the entertainment industry and other dignitaries, who came to pay their last respects to the late thespian.

Among those who paid their respect was entertainment entrepreneur, Darey Art Alade, who performed his hit song Pray For Me, featuring Olu Jacobs and his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva.

The actor’s son, Olugbenga Jacobs, also presented his father’s biography during the funeral proceedings.

The burial follows a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, where Nollywood stars and well-wishers gathered to honour the late icon.

Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.

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Lateef Adedimeji rewards first 10 winners of Baba Eta Challenge on DusDus

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2 weeks ago

September 29, 2026

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It was a moment of excitement and celebration in Lagos on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, personally presented prizes to the first 10 winners of the recently concluded Lateef Adedimeji (Baba Eta) Challenge on DusDus.

The presentation, which took place at the DusDus office in Lagos, brought together the winners, representatives of the platform and the award-winning actor, who appeared delighted to personally celebrate participants who distinguished themselves in the challenge.

Coker Oluwarantimi who came first in the challenge received cheque of 1million naira while Ajewole Ayomide and others received 200,000 naira each.

The Baba Eta Challenge, which leveraged Adedimeji’s popularity and his much-loved “Baba Eta” persona, provided fans and followers with an opportunity to participate in a fun-filled digital campaign while competing for prizes.

For the winners, meeting the actor in person added an extra layer of excitement to what had already been an engaging experience.

Rather than simply having the prizes distributed on his behalf, the actor chose to personally hand them over to the first 10 winners, turning the presentation into an intimate celebration of creativity, participation and the growing relationship between entertainers and their digital audiences.

Adedimeji’s collaboration with DusDus further highlights the evolving relationship between entertainment personalities and digital platforms, where challenges, audience participation and creator-led campaigns are increasingly becoming powerful tools for engagement.

The prize presentation also underscored the importance of recognising audience participation in digital campaigns. For the winners, what began as a social-media challenge culminated in a face-to-face encounter with one of Nollywood’s popular faces.

With Adedimeji personally presenting the prizes, the Baba Eta Challenge ended not merely as another online campaign, but as a memorable experience for its first set of winners.

DusDus is an entertainment and creators contest app that empowers young Nigerian content creators to create, share and win rewards for their video posts in a variety of engaging challenges. It is available for free downloads on playstore and Applestore.

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BREAKING: Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84

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4 weeks ago

September 16, 2026

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Veteran actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.

Jacobs’ passing was disclosed by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a post on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, saying the family was grateful for his life and asking the public to respect their privacy.

“It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo.

Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs (MFR)

11/07/1942-16/09/2026

We call on all bloggers and social media influencers to respect our families privacy at this time.”

Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most prominent veteran actors, with a career spanning theatre, television and film.

He was also a film executive and a major figure in the development of Nigeria’s contemporary film industry.

Olu Jacobs was widely recognised for his commanding performances and roles across Nigerian and international productions, earning him a lasting place in the country’s entertainment history.