EKITI BOND: A FUSION OF STYLE AND CLASS

EKITI BOND is not like the rest but the best. What we do is to give Ekiti State a new face in our own way by showcasing all the best one could think of from the Fountain of Knowledge. Many never knew the opportunities that abound in the land while some just negelected what they saw or they dont just believe in them. EKITI BOND which is a bumper compendium of Style, Culture, Tourism, Hospitality, Personalities and many more is setting the Standard.

We show class in our approach and quality in our delivery.

Dont ever miss a copy of the Magazine. You too can be part of this great innovation...........

We will get to you soon or just call Gbenga 08062441008 or Sayo 08037412713.

MEET CHIEF AFE BABALOLA (SAN): THE LEGAL ICON CUM BAMOFIN OF YORUBA LAND.

Chief Afe Babalola is the Principal Partner, Emmanuel Chambers, with head office at No. 80, Adekunle Fajuyi Road, Adamasingba, Ibadan and branch offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ado Ekiti. . A holder of two University degrees, both of them by private studies. Chief Afe Babalola's full-time education ended at the elementary school, Called to Nigerian Bar in 1964, Chief Babalola went immediately into legal practice and has since then, remained a foremost litigation lawyer with about 30 lawyers now under his able tutelage.

His Chambers has produced not less that, 500 lawyers who are today seasoned advocates occupying important professional and political positions in the country. The chamber is also reputed to be the incubator of SANs, Chief Babalola is a seasoned author of ..............

He is Proudly EKITI

LEARN MORE ABOUT ONE OF THE GREATEST NIGERIAN LAWYER IN OUR DIASPORA EDITION!

MEET YINKA AYEFELE: FOREMOST NIGERIAN GOSPEL MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER.

Yinka Ayefele, the first child of his parents, in his early 40's, hailed from Ipoti-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He had his primary and secondary education at Our Saviours Anglican Primary School, Ipoti-Ekiti, Nigeria. After his elementary education, he proceeded to Ipoti Community Secondary School and later to Ondo State College of Arts and Science, (OSCAS) Ikare Akoko, Nigeria.
For many years that Yinka Ayefele worked as a freelance broadcast
journalist at the FRCN, Ibadan, Nigeria, not many Nigerians knew about him and his talents for music. He used to produce jingles and musical works on radio.
He became a household name after he was involved in a ghastly automobile accident in 1997, which damaged his spinal cord, and paralyzed from the waist down. Yinka Ayefele, a Tungba Gospel music artist, with a fusion of local juju, Fuji, and Makosa flavor, turned a mishap into a great opportunity that has left him a household name.
After spending nine months on the hospital bed, his friend, Kola Olootu advised that instead of wasting away in the hospital, he should put .................

GET INSPIRED BY READING THE STORY OF HIS LIFE IN EKITI BOND MAGAZINE, DIASPORA EDITION. coming soon!!!!!!!!

MEET GBENGA OYEBODE: OUR QUINTESSENTIAL LEGAL LUMINARY AND BOARD ROOM PLAYER!

Mr. Gbenga Oyebode is the Managing Partner of Aluko & Oyebode (Barristers, Solicitors and Trademark Agents) and in that capacity coordinates the various practice areas of the firm. Over the years he has developed significant experience in project finance, corporate law, energy and natural resources, telecommunications and aviation law. He is the Chairman, Okomu Oil Palm Plc and Access Bank Bank Plc. He also serves on the Board of MTN Nigeria and Crusader Insurance Plc. Mr. Oyebode was educated at University of Ife (LL.B Honours) and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (LL.M Honours) where he graduated in 1979 and 1982, respectively. He is a Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (Called to Bar in June 1980). He is proudly Ekiti Bond Man.Learn more about this man of substance in our Diapora edition...

MEET GOLDIE: OUR OWN DIVA PER EXCELLENCE

GOLDIE: THE DUCHESS

Though her real name is Susan Harvey, don't get it twisted Goldie is a true daughter of Ekiti State and she flaunts at for all to know...

Goldie, Nigeria and Ekiti's own pop diva, clearly states what she’s up to with her music and her choice of videos; go straight to the top. An article on a local lifestyle website describes her as daring the Nigerian entertainment industry with an unusual persona. It’s hard to imagine that in her early school days, Goldie was a tomboy. “I used to get into regular fights with boys,” she says.

In addition to an education foundation forunderprivileged children, which she hopesto launch very soon, Goldie is also putting together a documentary on challenges facing the Nigerian woman.

For the full Goldie profile grab your copy of the Diaspora Edition of EKITI BOND magazine in stores from September 2009.

BEST OF EKITI: A SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

When Lagos comes alive for the 3- Fold "BEST OF EKITI" Event on the 30th of August 2009, one of the things that would be taking place is a Special Recognition Awards which would reward Diligence, Hardwork, Ingenuity and Professionalism as exhibited by Ekiti indigenes in various sectors of the economy.
We shall be recognizing and rewarding worthy sons and daughters of Ekiti who have distinguished themselves in the following sectors:
1) Banking
2) Legal
3) Medical
4) Academia
5) Business Administration and Management
6) Print Media
7) Electronic Media
8) Entertainment
9) Fashion and Lifestyle
10) Sports

If you think you know anyone who deserves to be honoured then lend you voice to this worthy cause by sending the name of your choice awardee via sms to 08037412713, 08062441008, 08028245847 or e.mail- xpressionsmagazine@yahoo.com

THE NEXT LEVEL: OUR DIASPORA EDITION

To make our BEST OF EKITI Event billed to hold in Lagos tight, we decided to have a compilation of Ekiti indigenes in Lagos who are making things happen in their

various fields of endeavour. We are talking about Business Administration, Banking, Medicine, Law, Management, Entertainment, Fashion & Lifestyle, Media and of course Leadership and Governance.

Above is a temporary sample cover showing some of the distinguished persons that would be featured in the magazine and as you can see they are heavyweights in their various fields. We are really excited about this compilation and we are very sure it would be a bumper package by the time we are through with it.

In the next few days we shall be profiling each of these persons in what we have tagged THE BEST OF EKITI Series.

A TRIP TO FAJUYI PARK!

The 2nd edition of the print version of our magazine had Fajuyi Park on the cover and it was a worthwhile experience for us as we toured this ultra modern fun place. it is actually out of this world. Believe me, it is a place you must visit!!!
As you can see the ambiance is serene and good for multiple purposes from get togethers to school excursions and even just for relaxation with friends and loved ones for just a token fee- the experience is one you would live with for a long time.
So now you know something about our 2nd edition, but this is just a snippet as we had a whole lo of other interesting features that we would reveal over time. Just keep reading and sending in your comments.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT EKITI?

This was the question on people's lips since they have been informed of the "BEST OF EKITI" Event. They keep asking what it is about Ekiti, what do they have to showcase and Who really are the Ekiti persons other than the numerous Professors that they have???
Well may we inform you that Ekiti is a blessed State with a lot of potential for growth and development. It has well over 15 Tourist sites out of which is the popular Ikogosi Warm Spring- a natural Spring with therapeutic nature, the only one in Nigeria (or even the whole of West Africa) and the newly renovated Fajuyi Park- an ultra modern fun spot for relaxation, a Pride of place in the South Western part of Nigeria.


Talking about people, Ekiti isn't just about Professors alone and if you think I am kidding, look at this: Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman of Access Bank Plc.; Sir Remi Omotosho, Director General- Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Dare Babarinsa, Editor-in-Chief- Westerner Magazine; Mr. Femi Ojudu, Editor The News Magazine, Chief Dele Alake, MD/ CEO- TV & Radio Continental; Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), reputable Legal Luminary; Mr. Bisi Omoyeni, Former MD Wema Bank, Mr. Tomide Olukuade, Chief Information Officer, OkayHouse Limited, Chief Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, Chairman Juli Pharmacy, Mrs. Funmi Ajila- Ladipo reputable Fashion Designer and MD Regalia, Mrs. Tokunbo Jakande, Mrs. Yemisi Dooshima Suswam, First Lady of Benue State, Princess Oladunni, TV Personalities Jumoke Odugbesan of AIT and Deji Falope, Host Malta Guiness Street Dance Competition.


Are you still there? We also have Music Stars notably, Yetunde 'Sasha' Alabi, Jazzman Olofin, Goldie, Yinka Aiyefele and Jide Thomas a member of the famous INFINITY Music Group.


The list is actually inexhaustible and we believe that with these few points of ours, you can see the need for Ekiti persons to gather in Lagos to promote their growth potentials and forge a way forward for the State.

THE JOURNEY HAS BEGAN.

The journey to the hosting of the BEST OF EKITI Event has began and two organizations- JACKOL Petroleum & Allied Chemicals and CITY PAGES Ltd. have come on board as Hosting Partners for the Event.

The two companies headed by the delectable Tokunbo Jakande had been in talks with XPRESSIONS the Publishers of EKITI BOND Magazine over a period of time and the deal was sealed today with the commencement of moves for the actualization of the Dream of hosting the Biggest gathering of Ekiti Indigenes of all time.

More Sponsors and Strategic Partners (both Corporate Organisations and Individuals) are expected to indicate their interests in the next couple of weeks.

A NEW DAWN IS HERE!!!

Yes, a new dawn is here for Ekiti State as XPRESSIONS the multi-dimensional Media, PR and Events Mnagement Company is relaunching the EKITI BOND Media Concepts by adding to its already existent Magazine, a TV Show and an online forum.

So many people have doubted the possibility of this and are skeptical because of the bad image in which Ekiti has been portrayed, but the management team of XPRESSIONS led by Barr. Owolabi J. Oluwasayo and Gbenga Ogunsanmi are poised to show that there is a lot of good stuffs to be displayed and created.

More details on the build up to the event would be revealed in the next few weeks but coded information has it that it is billed for the Yoruba Tennis Club in Onikan and a proposed 30th of August is being proposed for it.