The magnificence of his mansion dazzles in white and gold, in a brilliant facade of ornamented sculptures. The glow of his skin and the glint in his eyes complement the steady gait of his octogenarian body. Wealthy and winsome, Otunba Subomi Balogun needs no introduction. Decked in bespoke attire, his resplendent figure illuminates the expansive living room. Before he turned 85 on March 9, the blueblood from Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State disclosed what distinguishes him from many mortals, writes Demola Ojo
Otunba Subomi Balogun, the Group Chairman, First City Group (a financial conglomerate comprising First City Monument Bank, FCMB Capital Markets, First City Assets Management, CSL Stockbrokers and City Securities), chatted with journalists at his palatial home in Ikoyi a few days preceding the celebration of his 85th birthday.
Looking a decade younger than his age, he was dressed in all-white with his bespoke hat and cane in matching colours;…
