His real name is Alhaji Akande Azeez Bashiru. But everybody simply calls him IKE BASHIR. He is the brilliant designer behind ‘Opulence Creation’, a popular fashion designing outfit in Ibadan. Though many don’t know his real name, they call him ‘Ike Bashy’ but his designs speak for him anywhere any day. He’s been able to proof his worth in the industry and he has risen to become one of the hot and most patronized fashion designers and wardrobe consultants not only in Ibadan but South-West and even beyond. He has built the business he started from the scratch a few years ago with one sewing machine into a brand. Today, he has more than 30 staff working for him with well over 30 styling and sewing machines. He has governors, senators, kings etc as customers. His members of staff cut across Ghanaians, Cameroonians and Nigerians. Apart from the fact that ‘Ike Bashy’ is good at what he does, another thing working for him is, his great sense of humor. Bashy’s humility is second to none. He Is
Aroba Groove, a group of cultural enthusiasts with a mission to preserve and promote cultural heritage, on sunday, hosted a colourful get-together for the casts that participated in Asiyanbi. Asiyanbi, produced by Akindeji Ibitayo and directed by Ropo Ewenla, Is a stage adaptation of 'Ti Oluwa Ni Ile. Ti Oluwa Ni Ile was written by veteran actor and producer, Alhaji Kareem Adepoju, aka Baba Wande, in 1987 and was produced by veteran filmmaker, Tunde Kelani in 1993. The drama featured Baba Wande, Kayode Olaiya, aka Aderupoko, Yomi Fash Lanso, Yemi Elesho, Lekan Agba Inaki, Jigan Baba Oja, Jude Chukwuka, Yaw, Dele Omo Woli, Baba Alariya, Baba Kamo, Ozain, among others. Apart from the merriment, the cast party held at Iris Gold Hotel, Anfani Ibadan was an avenue for the cast to reunite, interact and exchange ideas. Deji Ibitayo, the producer of the play, explained that the rationale behind the party was to say thank you to the casts. He said, "We put them through very rigorous r