Lifestyle King John Obayuwana Stages High-octane Birthday Soirée

Some individuals are known for little things, the kind of things that only a select few get to chat about on short benches. Some other individuals are known for bigger things, the kind of things that demand folding up a sleeve to introduce the subject and taking an hour or two to really get into it. John Obayuwana is a boss of the latter category, and his social swings are always a delicious soup for entertaining gossip. He turned 72 a few days ago and was unsurprisingly unreserved in the high-octane party he hosted.

All roads led to Koi Restaurant and Lounge Victoria Island, Lagos on that D-Day, and the place was packed with the elites of Nigerian society. As he always does, John Obayuwana played the charming host and tinkered with every guest’s imagination as he invariably kept them entertained, exercised, and extra jolly. As a few folks commented at the end of the colourful bash, this 72nd birthday soirée raised the ceiling of birthday soirées, even for the Polo boss.

In recent times, Obayuwana has transcended the identity collar of a businessman, becoming something of a suave baron of style and social sentiments. This loftiness has not dampened his status as a brilliant business doyen. On the contrary, Obayuwana has had to saddle his horses, as it were, and continue to champion the industry that ensures a steady supply of luxury goods into Nigeria and the rest of West Africa.

It is easy to forget that the ardent and accomplished soirée host single-handedly built up the renowned Polo Luxury Group from scratch in 1991, becoming the gilded Frenchman bringing all kinds of shiny things to willing people: high-end timepieces, writing instruments, and accessories. So John Obayuwana is like a man of parties and treasures, unveiling them in competitive succession. At 72, there is no sign of a regressive groove. Much like old wine, it is getting spicier, stronger and sweeter.