Farooq Oreagba: I Live Each Day As If It Were My Last

Farooq Oreagba, popularly known as King of Steeze, has shared his inspiring journey in battling cancer and his philosophy on living life to the fullest in a recent with Arise TV.

Farooq became a social media sensation and gained the alias, ‘King of Steeze’ following his iconic appearance at the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival held in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

After beating bone and skin cancer, he emphasised the importance of valuing each day and treating it as a rare gift.

In His Words: 

“From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer in February 2014 – it’s an incurable form of cancer, so, your priorities change. You don’t know how much time you’ve got, you line up your list of priorities. 

“For me, family first because I don’t know how long I’m going to be around, but by God’s Grace, I’m 10 years and counting, and I’m not about to – since I’ve been crowned King of Steeze – I’m not about to just go like that anytime soon.

“The first thing they ask me is why are you so happy? I’m alive, and as long as you’re in the game, you can win the game. Everyday is a blessing, like I showed you, I live each day like it’s my last.

“I’m very passionate about my work in financial services, I’m very passionate about getting the cancer message across.

Some of you may know I run marathons to raise money for cancer charities, just to give people hope, because I know how much it meant to me when I was really feeling the pain and one or two people just gave me that hope.”

In the interview, he also spoke about his appearance at the Ojude Oba Festival, where he was notably dressed in traditional attire, showcasing his “King of Steeze” persona, a term used to describe his stylish and resilient spirit in the face of life’s challenges. 

This appearance and his story resonated widely, capturing public admiration for both his style and his substance.

Oreagba’s reflections in the interview were about his personal battles and his ongoing contributions to cultural and business sectors, underscoring his role as a leader and an influencer who continues to impact many around him through his actions and experience.

Who is Farooq Oreagba?

Born in 1966 in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Farooq Oreagba is a revered investment banker in Nigeria and contributed immensely to the country’s finance industry.

He graduated from Oxford University, United Kingdom, with a degree in Finance. Plus, a master’s degree from the University of East London.

Farooq has helped make Nigeria’s financial markets better by introducing new products and improving how things work.

He has been a leader NG Clearing Limited and the Nigerian Stock Exchange, playing a big role in the growth of these organisations.

As of 2024, it’s estimated that Farooq has a net worth of around $50 million, earned from his work in finance, real estate, hospitality, and agriculture. His journey through both personal and professional challenges is inspiring to many.