Love rode rails: Ojez Entertainment, NRC host star-studded Valentine’s train cruise

In a dazzling display of love, luxury, and entertainment, the Chairman of Ojez Entertainment, Mr. Joseph Odobiatu, partnered with the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, to host an unforgettable Valentine’s Day Train Cruise on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

According to Africa’s No. 1 Publicist and PRO, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Amb. Cornell Udofia, the 9-hour journey, which ran from 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM, departed Lagos and wound its way through Abeokuta and Ibadan before returning to the bustling heart of Eko, offering guests a truly unique blend of mobility, lifestyle, and culture.

A Celebration on Rails
Guests enjoyed an electrifying lineup of entertainment that included:
Live music performances from top artists
Energetic dance sessions

Karaoke fun
Rib-cracking comedy
A glamorous fashion showcase
Strategic networking opportunities
Gourmet hospitality in a premium ambience

The collaboration between Ojez Entertainment and the NRC showcased how public-private partnerships can innovate tourism and lifestyle experiences, transforming rail transport into a platform for celebration, networking, and national integration.
Special Guests and Star-Studded Attendance

The cruise was graced by an impressive list of celebrities, industry leaders, and dignitaries, including: Dr. Kayode Opeifa – Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation; Mr. Joseph Odobiatu – Chairman, Ojez Entertainment; Nollywood legend Chief Emeka Ossai; Music goddess Yinka Davies, and
Comedy queen Mandy Uzokwu.

Also, Veteran actor Elder Tommy Oyewole, Media and entertainment experts, including Amb. Cornell Udofia, Obong Effiong Nyong, and Alariwo of Africa.

Key figures from the Actors Guild of Nigeria and other cultural institutions.

The train was alive with laughter, music, and creativity. Guests networked, danced, sang, and celebrated love in a setting that was as luxurious as it was vibrant. Fashion statements dazzled throughout the coaches, while comedy and live performances kept spirits high.

A Historic Valentine’s Experience
The Valentine’s Train Cruise will go down in history as a bold and innovative celebration that merged lifestyle, culture, and entertainment with the power of rail travel. For the NRC, it underscored a vision to reposition rail transport beyond mere mobility, creating a platform for tourism, lifestyle experiences, and national connectivity.

Ojez Entertainment once again demonstrated its unrivaled ability to curate premium, experiential events that bring together class, creativity, and culture under one roof—or, in this case, one moving luxury train.

Media Coverage and Documentation
Exclusive photos and videos capturing the day’s festivities were produced by Paul Sunday (Ojez Media Team), Eberechi O, and King Praise of The Gladiators Magazine, ensuring the memories of this historic Valentine’s celebration are preserved for posterity.

Valentine’s Day 2026 will forever be remembered as the day love rode the rails. From Lagos to Abeokuta, Ibadan, and back to Eko, this 9-hour luxury train cruise redefined celebration in Nigeria—bold, classy, and historic.