Olufemi Nojeemdeen Bakre (born 4 March 1963) popularly known as Femi Bakre is the managing director and Chief Executive Officer of Parallex Bank, a commercial bank licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and headquartered in Victoria Island, Lagos. Femi Bakre joined Parallex Bank in 2021 as the pioneer MD / CEO, taking up office immediately the Bank transitioned from a microfinance to a Commercial Bank.
Career
In 1987, Femi Bakre started his banking career as a credit analyst at the defunct Continental Merchant Bank during his National Youth Service program. He later moved to MBC International Bank, where he spent 17 years and ascended to become a General Manager. After the acquisition of MBC International by First Bank in 2006, Femi became the Group Head, Multilateral, Financial Institutions, and Global Custody in First Bank. He held this position till he was appointed managing director and CEO of Parallex Bank in 2021, making him a pioneering managing director of the bank as a commercial bank.
Education
Bakre, holds a First degree and master's degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Lagos
Awards and Recognitions
In 2021, Femi Bakre and his wife, Funke Bakre were conferred with the Chieftaincy titles of Otunba Bobaselu and Yeye Bobaselu of Awa-Ijebu Kingdom, Ago-Iwoye by the royal father of Awa-Ijebu, Oba Abib Awobajo.
In 2022, Femi Bakre received the honorary fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN In 2023, he was named the 2023 Banker of the Year by Sun Newspapers, alongside his son, Tobi Bakre who won Nollywood Icon of the Year at the same event
He was awarded Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Honoris Causa) Prowess University Delaware-USA
Since his appointment in Parallex Bank as the CEO, Femi has led the bank to win several awards which include; the 2022 Challenger of the Year by BusinessDay, 2022 Most Outstanding Young Commercial Bank by Marketing Edge Awards and Summit, 2022 Excellence in Agency-Banking by Finnovex, the 2023 Reputable Bank of the Year by ReputationPoll International, 2023 Most Innovative Bank by Champions Newspaper, 2023 Regional Bank of the Year by National Daily Newspapers, and 2023 Most Innovative Digital Financial Solutions Provider of the Year’ at the 19th Annual Titans of Tech Awards in Lagos.
Career
In 1987, Femi Bakre started his banking career as a credit analyst at the defunct Continental Merchant Bank during his National Youth Service program. He later moved to MBC International Bank, where he spent 17 years and ascended to become a General Manager. After the acquisition of MBC International by First Bank in 2006, Femi became the Group Head, Multilateral, Financial Institutions, and Global Custody in First Bank. He held this position till he was appointed managing director and CEO of Parallex Bank in 2021, making him a pioneering managing director of the bank as a commercial bank.
Education
Bakre, holds a First degree and master's degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Lagos
Awards and Recognitions
In 2021, Femi Bakre and his wife, Funke Bakre were conferred with the Chieftaincy titles of Otunba Bobaselu and Yeye Bobaselu of Awa-Ijebu Kingdom, Ago-Iwoye by the royal father of Awa-Ijebu, Oba Abib Awobajo.
In 2022, Femi Bakre received the honorary fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN In 2023, he was named the 2023 Banker of the Year by Sun Newspapers, alongside his son, Tobi Bakre who won Nollywood Icon of the Year at the same event
He was awarded Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Honoris Causa) Prowess University Delaware-USA
Since his appointment in Parallex Bank as the CEO, Femi has led the bank to win several awards which include; the 2022 Challenger of the Year by BusinessDay, 2022 Most Outstanding Young Commercial Bank by Marketing Edge Awards and Summit, 2022 Excellence in Agency-Banking by Finnovex, the 2023 Reputable Bank of the Year by ReputationPoll International, 2023 Most Innovative Bank by Champions Newspaper, 2023 Regional Bank of the Year by National Daily Newspapers, and 2023 Most Innovative Digital Financial Solutions Provider of the Year’ at the 19th Annual Titans of Tech Awards in Lagos.
Adelaja Adeoye (born 2 May 1981) is a Nigerian political figure and business leader. He is the founder of Fendini Limited and the Nigerian Wailers Group
Early Life and Education
Adelaja Adeoye, hailing from Ogun State, Nigeria, was born on May 2, 1981. He completed his secondary education at Christ Ambassadors College in Kaduna, graduating in 2002. Adeoye earned a Diploma in Mathematics from Federal Polytechnic Bida and another in Computer Science from the University of Lagos. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree in Property Development and Management from Leadcity University.
Career
Adeoye began his career in 2006 at the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC). He later worked at United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Bank PHB. Transitioning into real estate, he founded Fendini Limited, which developed Rayfield Gardens City Estate, a leading 400-unit housing project in Ibadan in collaboration with the Oyo State Government.
Politics
Adeoye's political involvement in Nigeria began as the founding chairman of The Patriots at the University of Lagos. He later held the position of Publicity Secretary for the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Lagos State, eventually advancing to the role of National Publicity Secretary for the party. In 2023, he ran for a House of Representatives seat with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) representing the Oshodi Isolo Federal Constituency II in Lagos.
Recognition and Award
In 2023, Adeoye was listed as one of Nigeria’s top 50 CEOs by Guardian Newspapers. He was previously recognized as "Mr. Keystone Bank" in 2011.
Early Life and Education
Adelaja Adeoye, hailing from Ogun State, Nigeria, was born on May 2, 1981. He completed his secondary education at Christ Ambassadors College in Kaduna, graduating in 2002. Adeoye earned a Diploma in Mathematics from Federal Polytechnic Bida and another in Computer Science from the University of Lagos. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree in Property Development and Management from Leadcity University.
Career
Adeoye began his career in 2006 at the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC). He later worked at United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Bank PHB. Transitioning into real estate, he founded Fendini Limited, which developed Rayfield Gardens City Estate, a leading 400-unit housing project in Ibadan in collaboration with the Oyo State Government.
Politics
Adeoye's political involvement in Nigeria began as the founding chairman of The Patriots at the University of Lagos. He later held the position of Publicity Secretary for the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Lagos State, eventually advancing to the role of National Publicity Secretary for the party. In 2023, he ran for a House of Representatives seat with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) representing the Oshodi Isolo Federal Constituency II in Lagos.
Recognition and Award
In 2023, Adeoye was listed as one of Nigeria’s top 50 CEOs by Guardian Newspapers. He was previously recognized as "Mr. Keystone Bank" in 2011.
The Senegal Music Awards (SENMA) is an annual celebration of the best of the music industry in Senegal. The event was instituted in 2008. Awards based on performances made in the previous year in 56 categories. The ceremonies include performances by some of the nominees, similar to the South African Music Awards and Grammy Awards.
First Senegal Music Awards
The award ceremony took place on 6 March 2009 at Mbour (Saly).
General
* Best Female Artist-Titi
* Best Male Artist- Pape Diouf
* Best Group- Alif
* Best Song- Tayoumako (Titi)
* Best Album- Music (Titi)
* Best Single- biss bi(Abdou guitté Seck)
* Best New Female Artist- Adiouza
* Best New Male Artist- Waly Seck
Orchestral / religious
* Best Orchestral Performance- Ali Jabert
* Best Choral Performance- Semegna Les martyrs de l'ouganda
* Best Islamic Performance-Baye (Aida Baye)
Comedy
* Best Comedy Artist- Sanekh
* Best Comedy Cd- Bébé Diarra- Jankheen
Composing / arranging
* Best Arrangement-je t'aime- Myrma
Mbalax
* Best Female mbalax Vocal Performance-Tayoumako(Titi)
* Best Male mbalax Vocal Performance- Yaye (Pape Diouf)
* Best mbalax Performance, Duo or Group- Bercy (Youssou Ndour et Thione Seck)
* Best mbalax Instrumental Performance- Rokki mi rokka (Youssou Ndour)
* Best mbalax Song- Music(Titi)
* Best mbalax Album- Music(Titi)
* Best mbalax Single- Bess bi(Abdou guitté Seck))
* Best New Female mbalax Artist - Adiouza
* Best New Male mbalax Artist - Waly Seck
Dance
* Best Dancer Female- Ndeye Gueye
* Best Dancer male- Pape Moussa
Folk
* Best Folk Album- Yodel Baaba Maal
* Best Folk Vocal Performance, Female- Fanta Fatou Kouyaté
* Best Folk Vocal Performance, Male- Yodel Baba Maal
Legend
* Best Female legend Artist- Khar Mbaye
* Best male legend Artist- Youssou N'Dour
Jazz
* Best Jazz Artist- Souleymane Faye
* Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group- Joe Gueye
Tropical / salsa music
* Best Tropical/salsa Album - mi amor Phillip Monteiro
* Best Tropical/salsa music Vocal Performance, Female- Amor (Zeynab)
* Best Tropical/salsa music Vocal Performance, Male- mi Amor (Phillip Monteiro)
Music Video
* Best Video clip of the Year -Blow (Nix)
Production / engineering
* Best Engineer- Gelongal
* Producer of the Year- Jololi
Hip-hop
* Best Female Hip hop Vocal Performance- Listen me Felia
* Best Male Hip-hop Vocal Performance- Senregal (Carlou d)
* Best Hip-hop Performance by a Duo or Group- Rarety (Alif)
* Best Hip-hop Instrumental Performance- Blow (Nix)
* Best Hip-hop Song- Bal bi (Xuman)
* Best Hip-hop Album- enregal (Carlou d)
Reggae
* Best Reggae song- A wonderful girl (Fafadi)
* Best Female Reggae Vocal Performance- Aduna Ndiayaa
* Best Male Reggae Vocal Performance-A wonderful girl (Fafadi)
Traditional
* Best Traditional Album- Alal (Ndeye marie ndiaye Gawlo)
Diaspora
* Best World Album- Na na na(Akon)
* Best World Artist Female- Listen me (Felia)
* Best World Artist Male-Nanana (Akon)
Share
* Best share of the year- Rokki mi rokka Yousssou Ndour
First Senegal Music Awards
The award ceremony took place on 6 March 2009 at Mbour (Saly).
General
* Best Female Artist-Titi
* Best Male Artist- Pape Diouf
* Best Group- Alif
* Best Song- Tayoumako (Titi)
* Best Album- Music (Titi)
* Best Single- biss bi(Abdou guitté Seck)
* Best New Female Artist- Adiouza
* Best New Male Artist- Waly Seck
Orchestral / religious
* Best Orchestral Performance- Ali Jabert
* Best Choral Performance- Semegna Les martyrs de l'ouganda
* Best Islamic Performance-Baye (Aida Baye)
Comedy
* Best Comedy Artist- Sanekh
* Best Comedy Cd- Bébé Diarra- Jankheen
Composing / arranging
* Best Arrangement-je t'aime- Myrma
Mbalax
* Best Female mbalax Vocal Performance-Tayoumako(Titi)
* Best Male mbalax Vocal Performance- Yaye (Pape Diouf)
* Best mbalax Performance, Duo or Group- Bercy (Youssou Ndour et Thione Seck)
* Best mbalax Instrumental Performance- Rokki mi rokka (Youssou Ndour)
* Best mbalax Song- Music(Titi)
* Best mbalax Album- Music(Titi)
* Best mbalax Single- Bess bi(Abdou guitté Seck))
* Best New Female mbalax Artist - Adiouza
* Best New Male mbalax Artist - Waly Seck
Dance
* Best Dancer Female- Ndeye Gueye
* Best Dancer male- Pape Moussa
Folk
* Best Folk Album- Yodel Baaba Maal
* Best Folk Vocal Performance, Female- Fanta Fatou Kouyaté
* Best Folk Vocal Performance, Male- Yodel Baba Maal
Legend
* Best Female legend Artist- Khar Mbaye
* Best male legend Artist- Youssou N'Dour
Jazz
* Best Jazz Artist- Souleymane Faye
* Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group- Joe Gueye
Tropical / salsa music
* Best Tropical/salsa Album - mi amor Phillip Monteiro
* Best Tropical/salsa music Vocal Performance, Female- Amor (Zeynab)
* Best Tropical/salsa music Vocal Performance, Male- mi Amor (Phillip Monteiro)
Music Video
* Best Video clip of the Year -Blow (Nix)
Production / engineering
* Best Engineer- Gelongal
* Producer of the Year- Jololi
Hip-hop
* Best Female Hip hop Vocal Performance- Listen me Felia
* Best Male Hip-hop Vocal Performance- Senregal (Carlou d)
* Best Hip-hop Performance by a Duo or Group- Rarety (Alif)
* Best Hip-hop Instrumental Performance- Blow (Nix)
* Best Hip-hop Song- Bal bi (Xuman)
* Best Hip-hop Album- enregal (Carlou d)
Reggae
* Best Reggae song- A wonderful girl (Fafadi)
* Best Female Reggae Vocal Performance- Aduna Ndiayaa
* Best Male Reggae Vocal Performance-A wonderful girl (Fafadi)
Traditional
* Best Traditional Album- Alal (Ndeye marie ndiaye Gawlo)
Diaspora
* Best World Album- Na na na(Akon)
* Best World Artist Female- Listen me (Felia)
* Best World Artist Male-Nanana (Akon)
Share
* Best share of the year- Rokki mi rokka Yousssou Ndour
Ivan Roudyk (, 1976, Novosibirsk) is a Russian House DJ.
Biography
Ivan Roudyk was born in 1976 in Novosibirsk to a family of engineers. He expressed an interest for music from a young age. In an interview he mentioned "Come Together" by the Beatles as one of his first musical influences at five years old. When Roudyk was 13, he went to a disco party for the first time in his life. He mentioned the playing of "Pump Up The Jam" by Technotronic as an inspiring moment. At 16, Roudyk left professional sports and began to work in one of the night clubs in Novosibirsk. 1992 marked the start of his career as a DJ. In 1996, he became the resident DJ at a house club called Faust. The next year, the Russian radio station Europa Plus offered Roudyk a weekly dance music show.
Two years later, Roudyk moved to Moscow, where his career quickly took off. In March 1999, he became the resident DJ of Club XIII and soon after signed a contract with the club Gallery. In 2000, a Moscow club called Zeppelin hired acquired Roudyk as their DJ. In 2002, Roudyk received an offer from the Moscow radio station Hit FM to do a weekly show. His show Electrica aired for the first time on October 19, 2002 and soon became one of the station's most popular shows. Electrica featured visits of notable electronic musicians such as Basement Jaxx, Dirty Vegas, and Paul Oakenfold.
In April 2003, Roudyk received an offer from the club IT in Amsterdam to play at the party “From Russia With Love”. Later that year the Russian magazine “DJ-culture”' named Roudyk in the list of the Top 10 Russian DJs in its May issue. The summer of 2003 saw Roudyk as a headliner at the international festival FortDanceTrip in St. Petersburg where he played a two-hour set between performances by Sander Kleinenberg and Daniel Davoli. At the start of 2004 his show was moved to “Energy FM", a new Russian station devoted to electronic music. In May 2004, Roudyk performed at the Gatecrasher festival. He has recently released two successful albums with Diamond Records in Russia. At the close of 2006, Roudyk was voted by thousands Russian club-goers at dj.ru as the best DJ in Russia.
Biography
Ivan Roudyk was born in 1976 in Novosibirsk to a family of engineers. He expressed an interest for music from a young age. In an interview he mentioned "Come Together" by the Beatles as one of his first musical influences at five years old. When Roudyk was 13, he went to a disco party for the first time in his life. He mentioned the playing of "Pump Up The Jam" by Technotronic as an inspiring moment. At 16, Roudyk left professional sports and began to work in one of the night clubs in Novosibirsk. 1992 marked the start of his career as a DJ. In 1996, he became the resident DJ at a house club called Faust. The next year, the Russian radio station Europa Plus offered Roudyk a weekly dance music show.
Two years later, Roudyk moved to Moscow, where his career quickly took off. In March 1999, he became the resident DJ of Club XIII and soon after signed a contract with the club Gallery. In 2000, a Moscow club called Zeppelin hired acquired Roudyk as their DJ. In 2002, Roudyk received an offer from the Moscow radio station Hit FM to do a weekly show. His show Electrica aired for the first time on October 19, 2002 and soon became one of the station's most popular shows. Electrica featured visits of notable electronic musicians such as Basement Jaxx, Dirty Vegas, and Paul Oakenfold.
In April 2003, Roudyk received an offer from the club IT in Amsterdam to play at the party “From Russia With Love”. Later that year the Russian magazine “DJ-culture”' named Roudyk in the list of the Top 10 Russian DJs in its May issue. The summer of 2003 saw Roudyk as a headliner at the international festival FortDanceTrip in St. Petersburg where he played a two-hour set between performances by Sander Kleinenberg and Daniel Davoli. At the start of 2004 his show was moved to “Energy FM", a new Russian station devoted to electronic music. In May 2004, Roudyk performed at the Gatecrasher festival. He has recently released two successful albums with Diamond Records in Russia. At the close of 2006, Roudyk was voted by thousands Russian club-goers at dj.ru as the best DJ in Russia.