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Lagos celebrates Dr Chiedu Nweke’s birthday with the unveiling of iconic high-rise developments

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Dr Chiedu Nweke’s birthday at The Delborough Lagos marked the launch of four iconic high-rise developments set to transform Lagos’ skyline

Lagos witnessed a monumental evening of celebration and transformation as Dr. Chiedu Nweke, the Chairman of Periwinkle Empire, marked his birthday with the unveiling of four major high-rise developments that are set to reshape the city’s skyline.

The prestigious event took place at The Delborough Lagos and attracted an array of government officials, business leaders, and industry stakeholders, all eager to witness the next step in the city’s growth.

 

A Night of Vision and Progress

 

The evening was filled with heartfelt tributes, with guests lauding Dr. Nweke’s immense contributions to the urban development of Lagos. His commitment to infrastructure, economic growth, and urban innovation was praised by many of the city’s most influential figures.

In his speech, Dr. Nweke expressed his gratitude to the guests and the people of Lagos for their unwavering support, stressing that the projects he was unveiling were not merely about adding new structures but about creating opportunities, improving livability, and positioning Lagos as a global urban model.

“This milestone is not just about adding structures to our city; it’s about creating opportunities, enhancing livability, and securing Lagos’ future as Africa’s premier metropolis,” he said, drawing applause from the crowd.

 

The Unveiling of Landmark Developments

 

The highlight of the evening was the official announcement of four landmark high-rise projects that will elevate Lagos’ commercial, residential, and tourism sectors.

These developments promise to reshape the city’s landscape and attract both international investors and multinational corporations.

 

The four major developments include:

– **Pan Atlantis Towers, Eko Atlantic City (14 Floors)**: A futuristic residential and commercial tower, located opposite the U.S. Consulate. This high-rise is poised to attract multinational corporations and enhance the Eko Atlantic City area.

– **Atlantis Towers, Victoria Island (Twin Towers, 17 Floors Each)**: A luxury mixed-use development offering high-end residences, hotels, and retail spaces next to The Delborough Lagos.

– **Maison Beverly, Eko Atlantic City (7 Floors)**: An exclusive enclave designed for 10 elite homeowners, situated in the Avenues District of Eko Atlantic City.

– **Maison Manhattan, Periwinkle Lifestyle Estate, Lekki Phase 1 (17 Floors)**: The tallest hotel-residential building in Lekki Phase 1, offering breathtaking waterfront views and world-class amenities in the “Billionaires Destination.”

These developments are expected to generate over 15,000 jobs and attract billions of dollars in investment, reinforcing Lagos’ status as a premier business hub and luxury living destination.

 

An Evening of Glamour and Optimism

 

The event was a celebration of not just Dr. Nweke’s birthday but of a shared vision for Lagos’ future. Guests were treated to a red-carpet reception, cultural performances, and a ceremonial cake-cutting.

Among the dignitaries were HRM Oba Saheed Elegushi Kusenla III of Ikate Kingdom, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II), Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and many other prominent figures from Nigeria and abroad.

HRM Oba Saheed Elegushi delivered a keynote address, praising Dr. Nweke for his dedication to the transformation of Lagos. The event also featured a sneak peek at the architectural designs of the upcoming developments, with developers assuring that construction would begin immediately, with completion expected in the next three to five years.

As the night concluded, Dr. Nweke reaffirmed his vision for the city and urged a collaborative approach between the public and private sectors. “Tonight, we celebrate not just a birthday, but the birth of a new era for Lagos,” he said, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.


Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”

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How to Vote for Soye Karibi-George at Miss World 2026

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Learn how to vote for Soye Karibi-George as Nigeria’s representative at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam and support her bid for the Blue Crown (more…)

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Darlington Raymond’s Art Sparks Memories at Bradford Festival

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Darlington Raymond art takes centre stage at Bradford African Festival of Arts, where his work sparked memories of childhood, culture and African heritage (more…)

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