58-year-old Farooq Oreagba outshines contemporaries at 2024 Ojude Oba
By Tosin Brown
The annual Ojude Oba festivities has always attracted public attention over the years and the 2024 edition didn’t go without the usual fanfare, glitz, grandeur, and cultural resonance.
For every edition of the Ojude Oba, one family, personality, group or association outshone others and stood far apart from the rest of the attendees.
2024 was no different as 58-year-old Farooq Oreagba outshined his peers and contemporaries as he has been dubbed the king of steeze for this year’s Ojude Oba.
Oreagba’s viral pictures and videos have resonated well with the local palance of ‘steez and composure’ as he effortlessly embodies style.
The Managing Director and CEO of NG Clearing Limited and a cancer survivor is the man of the moment and his composure was well documented and complemented by the professionalism of celebrity photographer Pooja.
Oreagba made a grand entrance at the festival, arriving on horseback in an eye-catching ensemble.
His pictures and videos trending on social media have resonated well with the local palance of ‘steez and composure’, as he effortlessly embodies style.
He exuded elegance and style, dressed in a green and lemon ‘agbada and sokoto’ outfit, complemented by a matching cap, red coral beads, and a gold crossbody chain.
His tattoos, a big tobacco pipe, an Apple wristwatch, and stylish sunglasses further accentuated his look.
This unique blend of traditional and contemporary elements made him the centre of attention.
As he rode through the festival on his decorated horse, Mr Oreagba’s charismatic presence was undeniable.
