ELUMELU CANCELS YEARLY ALL WHITE PARTY IN HONOUR OF AFRILAND VICTIMS
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Tony Elumelu, the chairman of United Bank of Africa (UBA), has decided not to hold his annual TOE All-White Party in Lagos this year. He made this choice to show respect and support for the people who were affected by the fire at Afriland Towers in September. The fire happened in a tall building on Broad Street and sadly took the lives of six employees.
In a message posted on his Instagram story, Elumelu shared that he and his wife, Awele, decided to put this year‘s celebration on hold after the tragic event.
He emphasised that the moment calls for reflection and compassion, adding that the period would instead be “dedicated to remembering and honouring” those whose lives were lost.
The entrepreneur also expressed that his family looks forward to welcoming guests again on December 23, 2026.
“We’ve received so many messages from friends asking about our annual TOE All-White Party on 23rd December. Your excitement and tradition mean the world to us,” he wrote.
“However, due to the recent tragic fire incident that claimed precious lives, Awele and I have made the decision to cancel the party this year. This season will be dedicated to remembering, honouring, and holding space for those we lost. They remain forever in our hearts.
“We look forward to opening our home to you again with love, laughter, and togetherness on 23rd December 2026 by God’s Grace. Until then, thank you for your understanding and kindness. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and beautiful Christmas. Merry Christmas.”
Elumelu is a billionaire businessman, economist, and philanthropist. He chairs Heirs Holdings and Transcorp and is the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. He was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.
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