Lagos socialite and nightclub owner Pretty Mike is set to reopen his popular venue, Proxy Lagos, nearly seven months after it was raided by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
In an emotional video shared on Instagram on Tuesday, Pretty Mike reflected on the personal and professional challenges he has faced since the raid, including the loss of his father, whom he described as his hero.
“Hello everyone, hope you are doing fine. It’s been a minute since I’ve been on this space. I believe you all know there comes a moment in life when everything should actually just come to a pause or an end. For me, that moment was burying my father, my hero,” he said.
The NDLEA raid, which took place on October 26, 2025, resulted in the arrest of over 100 guests, including Pretty Mike and former Big Brother Naija housemate Tuoyo Ideh. Authorities reportedly recovered banned substances, including Loud and laughing gas, from the venue.
Pretty Mike described the aftermath of the raid as a “storm” that impacted his staff, clients, and personal brand. “Here’s that I walked into a storm, the raid, a nightmare, an emotional earthquake that shook my team, my family, my partners, my world, my staff, my clients, Lagos as a whole, my name dragged, my brand smeared, doors shut on me,” he said.
Despite these challenges, he emphasized resilience and faith: “There is a God. Pain doesn’t define you. Storm doesn’t end you. Setback doesn’t define your destiny.”
With Proxy Lagos cleared to reopen, Pretty Mike described the comeback as a collective effort: “Proxy is more than a nightclub. It’s a culture. It’s a vibe. It’s where Lagos comes alive. If you celebrated with us, built with us, believed in us, stood with us, this is the comeback. This is me and you rebuilding our brand. This is rising after grief. Let’s make these announcements louder than the silence they have tried to impose. Let’s make this stronger than the pain. Help me put a smile back on people’s faces. Proxy Lagos is here.”
In his Instagram caption, Pretty Mike expressed gratitude to supporters who stood by him during his lowest moments. “Seven months ago, my world fell apart. From the pain of losing my father to the crushing blow that hit my business, #Proxylagos, it’s been a season of heavy silence. But I am returning today with a heart full of gratitude. To everyone who checked on me and kept me in your prayers during my lowest moments, thank you for not letting me go. I am back, blessed, and rebuilding.”
