Where someone is crying sorrowfully, someone else is having a good hearty laughter. This expression aptly describes the mood of things as regards the sad story you read about our good brother, Olugbemga James and this one you are about to read concerning Super Eagles of Nigeria left full back and Olympic Marseille of France star, Taye Taiwo, as the happy-go- lucky fellow has concluded plans to erect a 300 million naira hotel in his neighbourhood, Igando area of Lagos. The guy who had a humble beginning at Isheri Olofin axis of the city which is not too far from Magodo, has decided to put back his hard-earned money to use at the community which produced him.
Street Hits was told that works have already started on the multi0million naira hospitality haven. He is said to have also acquired a building in the area and also bought some parcel of land very close to the building in order to expand the already existing property. Taye Taiwo's childhood dream of becoming a hotelier is fast coming to pass as he is sparing no cost in ensuring that the hotel will become one of the best hotels in the city. He is said to have ordered for the fittings from his base in France and Italy while the interior decoration will be handled by Israeli and Italian interior decor experts. A masterpiece of the design of the hotel in its miniature form is already with Taye Taiwo and he has been going about informing people that he can't wait to get the hotel project completed.
Interestingly, his mum, who now lives big as a result of her fervent prayers for her son, who has made good money in Europe through soccer, has refused to retire as she still maintains her shop where she sells household items around Isheri Olofin roundabout.