At Wale Tinubu’s Symphony of Success Soirée

Nigerian billionaires are predictable —they like to stick together. Each year they attend a standard set of parties, festivals, and conferences. And despite their scarcity, these billionaires are surprisingly easy to find. After all, birds of the same feather —especially those of a small brood— flock their private jets together.

From the start of the year when they descend en masse on Davos, Switzerland, it’s always a life of luxurious trips and various destinations on yachts or in secluded villas during summer. In December, they rotate the fun as they mingle and relax at their various annual lavish parties, especially in Lagos.

One of such December parties was thrown by energy magnate, Jubril Adewale Tinubu. Coincidentally, this year’s party doubled as the 30th Anniversary of Oando Plc.

Held inside the Ballroom of Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Thursday, December 19, Oando’s end-of-the-year soiree, themed ‘Symphony of Success’, was a celebration of three decades of innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence in the oil and gas sector.

It was a memorable evening that highlighted the company’s journey in the energy industry. Through a captivating blend of art, dance, and music, Oando showcased its humble beginnings, challenges, and remarkable successes. Tinubu —who left the bar profession to go hustle in a garage and later at oil rigs— toiled and toiled to build the brand into a solid quoted company.

According to Tinubu, the story of Oando, the company he founded with two of his childhood friends —Omamofe Boyo and Jite Okoloko— is like a grand symphony —a composition of talented individuals, fuelled by ambition, unique in craft, and laser-focused on creating a harmonious melody.

Inside the ballroom for Tinubu’s soiree was a memorable mix of economic, political and even entertainment power with three global musical icons – Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido who added more star power and excitement to the celebration. The energy, networking, and appreciation of culture were inspiring. To make the fabulous evening truly epic, there were also other great performances from top-tier artistes, such as Asa, Lagbaja, and Tuface.