Celebrity Bios

Meet Ehizogie Ogbebor: The CEO of Sayaveth Interiors And Hotels

Published

2 years ago

27 March 2025

The CEO of Sayaveth Interiors posted yesterday on the ‘gram, celebrating 15 years in the interior design game. In her post, she reflected on how she left insurance marketing to chase her dreams, turning her passion for interior design into a multi-million naira business.

Now, if you’ve ever seen her work, you know Ehizogie Ogbebor doesn’t do the basics. From astonishing luxury home designs to high-end furniture that screams opulence, she has built a brand that is as bold, stylish, and fearless just like herself.

But beyond the glitz, glam, and perfectly curated Instagram feed, her journey is one of determination, hard work, resilience, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry.

So, who is Ehizogie Ogbebor, and how did she go from selling insurance to designing some of the most luxurious spaces in Nigeria? Let’s dive in.

Ehizogie

From Insurance Marketing to Interior Design Mogul

Fifteen years ago, Ehizogie was working in insurance marketing, probably trying to convince clients that life policies were a good idea. But deep down, she knew she was meant for something bigger.

So, like every true risk-taker, she dumped the corporate world and pursued her passion for interior design. A scary, risk taking journey.

Fast forward to today, Sayaveth Interiors & Hotel is one of the most sought-after interior design brands in Nigeria. In her caption yesterday on the gram she wrote “Still the Topic and Top pick.” Depicting her as a lead in her industry.

From luxury mansions to boutique hotels, Ehizogie has built an establishment that turns empty spaces into works of art. Her style is known for its timeless elegance mixed with modern sophistication.

And if you think she’s all about beauty, think again. She is a wise businesswoman who understands that luxury isn’t just about looks, it’s about experience, functionality, and value.

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The Sayaveth Touch: Where Luxury Meets Comfort

Ever stepped into a house and felt like you made it in life, even if just for a second? That’s the effect Sayaveth touches.

Ehizogie Ogbebor has a way of transforming spaces into luxurious havens. Whether it’s a grand marble-floored mansion, high-rise penthouse, her designs radiates class, warmth, and sophistication.

Her signature style?

Bold statement pieces that command attention.
A perfect mix of modern and traditional aesthetics.
Custom-made furniture that fits each space like a glove.
Intentionality, she has a keen eye for detail that ensures every inch of a space is unique.

It’s no surprise why celebrities, high-profile executives, and top-tier homeowners all want a piece of Sayaveth Interiors in their homes.

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A Woman Winning in a Male-Dominated Industry

Interior design may seem like a glamorous field, but high-end construction and property development, the part people aren’t aware of, is a different ballgame, one traditionally dominated by men.

But Ehizogie? She walked in, took a seat at the table, and rewrote the rules.

She’s been hands-on in multiple construction and real estate projects, proving that women can do more than just decorate spaces, we can own, design, and build them too.

Her boldness in business has not only earned her respect but has also paved the way for other women to enter the luxury real estate and interior design space. Making her an inspirational figure to women. Some commenters on her picture wrote “You inspire me ma’am”

Ehizogie

The Power of Reinvention & Taking Risks

One of the exceptional takeaways from Ehizogie’s story is the power of reinvention.

She could have played it safe, stayed in insurance, and lived a comfortable life. But instead, she bet on herself, embraced the uncertainty, and built a multi-million naira empire from scratch.

Her journey is a reminder that:

Passion and talent mean nothing without action.

Stepping out of your comfort zone is where the magic happens.

Reinvention is possible at any stage of life.

So, if you’re sitting on a dream, wondering whether to take that leap, let this be your sign.

Beauty with Brain

Beyond Business: The Woman Behind the Brand

While her work speaks volumes, Ehizogie Ogbebor herself is just fascinating. Known for her fearless personality and unapologetic confidence, she has embraced both her wins and challenges in the public eye.

Her personal journey, together with her experiences as a mother, entrepreneur, and public figure, has made her even more relatable, in a society where there are many single women doing great in their craft. She’s not just a boss, but a woman who has faced struggles, overcome obstacles, and kept winning.

And in a world that often tells women to dim their light, Ehizogie is proof that you can shine as brightly as you want, and still be unstoppable.

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Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence

Fifteen years in business is no small achievement, especially in an industry that demands constant innovation, creativity, and resilience.

Ehizogie Ogbebor’s journey from insurance marketer to CEO of Sayaveth Interiors & Hotel is proof that when talent meets hard work, the results are great.

So, whether you are a business woman, entrepreneur or professional in a corporate world and someone who admires success and wants to do great, Ehizogie is a powerhouse and a perfect example for you.

Don’t wait, jump and pursue that thing you have always wanted with passion.

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Tiwa Savage’s Journey From Backup Singer to Global Music Star

Published

19 hours ago

26 September 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram/@tiwasavage

Way before the fame, and before she was called “Queen of Afrobeats”, Tiwatope Omolara Savage was born on February 5, 1980, in Isale Eko, Lagos. Her family moved to London when she was age 11, and that’s where she grew up. She studied accounting at the University of Kent and even worked at the Royal Bank of Scotland for a while, nothing close to music.

Music found her anyway. At 16, she got her first proper singing job, doing backup vocals for George Michael. From there she worked with Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, Kelly Clarkson, Chaka Khan, and Andrea Bocelli. She also tried her luck on the UK’s X Factor, pushing for a shot at a solo career.

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She eventually dropped the accounting path completely and went to Berklee College of Music, finishing in 2007. Two years later, Sony/ATV signed her to a publishing deal.

Things really shifted in 2012, when she came back to Nigeria and signed with Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records. By 2014, she’d become the first female Nigerian artist ever nominated for a BET Award. In 2016, she signed with Roc Nation, another first for a Nigerian act. Then in November 2018, she made history again as the first woman to win Best African Act at the MTV EMAs.

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Her music has always combined Afrobeats, R&B, afropop, and a touch of hip-hop, easily switching between English and Yoruba. Albums like “Once Upon a Time,” “R.E.D,” and “Celia” showed different sides of her artistry over the years. Her 2021 EP “Water & Garri” later became the inspiration for a Nigerian film of the same title, which she starred in and produced.

In 2019, Universal Music Group signed her to a global deal. These days, she’s known as the Queen of Afrobeats, still active through her Tiwa Savage Music Foundation and her recent album, “This One Is Personal.”

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Tems’ Journey From Lagos to Global Stardom

Published

1 week ago

19 September 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram/@temsbaby

Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, was born in Lagos and returned to Nigeria with her mother after her parents separated. Her childhood in Lagos was quiet and, by her own account, lonely. She wrote poems about her feelings and began writing songs at around age 11. Some were about not having friends and being called weird by classmates. The music room became an escape for her. She listened to Lauryn Hill, Lil’ Kim, Paramore and OutKast while finding her own voice.

Before pursuing music full-time, Tems studied economics in Johannesburg and later worked in marketing. In 2018, she left her corporate job to concentrate on music. She released “Mr Rebel” that year, followed by songs including “Try Me,” helped establish her as emerging voice in Nigeria’s alternative music scene.

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Her international profile changed in 2020 when she appeared on Wizkid’s “Essence.” The song became a major international hit, and the remix with Justin Bieber extending it’s global reach. “Essence” brought Tems her first Grammy nomination, for Best Global Music Performance at the 2022 awards.

Tems kept on building her own catalogue, releasing her debut EP, “For Broken Ears”, in 2020, then “If Orange Was a Place” in 2021. Her collaborations picked up too: she featured on Drake’s “Fountains” from “Certified Lover Boy” in 2021 and joined Beyoncé and Grace Jones on “MOVE.” Then “Wait For U,” with Future and Drake, the song that won her first Grammy, for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2023 ceremony.

Photo: Instagram/@temsbaby

In 2024, she released “Born in the Wild”, her first studio album. The 18-track project draws from R&B, soul, Afrobeats and rap. “Love Me JeJe” also ties the album back to Nigerian music history, sampling elements of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 song of the same name.

At the 2025 Grammys, “Love Me JeJe” won Best African Music Performance. The award was Tems’ second Grammy.

She’s gone from writing privately about her feelings to becoming one of the most distinct voices in Nigerian music today.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Ayra Starr

Published

3 weeks ago

5 September 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram/@Ayrastarr

Ayra Starr has gone from a young singer posting covers online into one of the most recognisable names in Afrobeats. Her music has taken her from Lagos to international stages, but there are still a few details about her journey that may surprise even longtime fans.

Here are five things you may not know about Ayra Starr.

She was born in Cotonou

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Ayra Starr, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, was born in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on June 14, 2002. She spent her childhood between Cotonou, Abuja and and Lagos, experiences she said shaped the way she adapts to different people and environments. Her parents are Nigerian and are both from Kwara State.

She started out in modelling

Before pursuing music professionally, Ayra Starr modelled as a teenager. She signed with Lagos-based Quove Model Management as a teenager and was modelling at 16. She also appeared in Eri Ife’s “Dear Future Wife” music video during that period.

Starr has described modelling as something she pursued because people told her she was not tall enough to do it. Rather than giving up, she decided to prove them wrong.

She speaks four languages

She speaks Yoruba, French, English and Nigerian Pidgin. In a Pitchfork interview, she explained that her mother taught her Yoruba, which she jokingly described as the language she needed to use when talking to her aunties.

She started university Unusually Young

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Ayra Starr began university at 15, studying International Relations and Political Science in Cotonou. She told Pitchfork that she deliberately wanted to finish her education early because she had already decided she wanted to become a teenage pop star.

She eventually graduated with a degree in International Relations and Political Science before her music career took off internationally.

She was discovered through a song she posted online

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Before signing with Mavin Records, Starr regularly posted song covers on Instagram. She eventually uploaded an original song, “Damage,” in December 2019 Don Jazzy reached out within hours and invited her to the studio.

Her discovery happened quickly. In an interview with GRAMMY.com, Starr recalled that after posting one of her covers, Don Jazzy reached out within hours, and she was signed days later.

From modelling as a teenager to posting music online and eventually becoming a Grammy-nominated artist, Ayra Starr’s path to the spotlight started long before her biggest hits.