Politicians, Socialites, Entertainers Shower Encomiums on Azuh Arinze as Yes! Publisher Clocks 50
It was a day of Encomiums for one of Nigeria’s Society writers Azuh Arinze as many prominent Nigerians gathered to celebrate him at 50.
Former Governor of Ogun state Aremo Olusegun Osoba; Herbal medicine entrepreneur Quicy Ayodele, musician Onyeka Onwenu, Comedian, Julius Agwu, broadcast icon, Mr. Bisi Olatilo and a host of others were present at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi Victoria Island Lagos to speak on their encounters with Arinze.
Part of the highlights of the event was the unveiling of two new books by Arinze- A Taste of Sucess and Conversations With Showbiz Stars.
Osoba, in his keynote address, said Arinze has proved to be a hardworking journalist and one who has demonstrated huge capacity for his profession.
“When I launched my book, the best review of that book was from Azu till date,” Osoba said.
Singer, Onyeka Onwenu, in her speech, described Arinze as a tenacious journalist. She said the journalist has been part of her success story as an artiste in Nigeria. Onwenu called on younger journalists to emulate the Yes International publisher who has distinguished himself in society reporting.
Others who spoke at the event include actress, Mrs Taiwo Ajayi Lycet, Ngozi Nwosu, Julius Agwu, and many others.