Farooq Oreagba, an investment banker and Managing Director of NG Clearing Limited, recently shared some intriguing insights in an interview with News Central. on the Jasiri show A regular attendee of the Ojude Oba festival, Oreagba, dressed in flamboyant green and yellow Asooke Yoruba regalia, rode majestically on horseback. A photo of this moment went viral, earning him the title “King of Steeze.”
Although he has been attending the Ojude Oba for fifteen years, a family tradition dating back to his grandfather, this year marked a turning point for him. Fasanmi Afolabi, a photojournalist’s captivating shots added an interesting vibe to his experience.
Oreagba added that to make the Ojude Oba festival a top tourism destination, it is essential to improve infrastructure, repair roads, and expand accommodation options. Additionally, better organisation and enhanced publicity will attract more visitors.
Here are some of the fascinating points he made during the interview:
- Rugby Enthusiast: “I used to play rugby and consider the New Zealand team the best in the world. One of the players gifted me his boots when I was in South Africa.”
- Tattoos as Symbols: “I have several tattoos, most of which are badges of honour and nostalgia. I got three for each of my sons and one Maori tattoo in honour of the All Blacks of New Zealand.”
- Ojude Oba Attendee: “I have attended the Ojude Oba festival for 15 years.”
- Proactive Mindset: “Don’t put off to tomorrow what you can do today.”
- Private Life: “What I do at the weekends or at night is nobody’s business.”
- Banking Career: “When I left Nigeria, I went to South Africa to work in the banking sector.”
- Impact of Cancer: “Because of my cancer, I lost 80% of my circle of friends, but I found my real friends.”
- Tattoo Significance: “I had my three tattoos before my cancer diagnosis: one for Jamal, then Isqaeel, then Amir.”
- Ailment Reflection: “Sometimes having an ailment like cancer makes you think like a mad person.”
- Life Appreciation: “I now appreciate life more and run awareness campaigns, including one on Parkinson’s.”