Nonye Alugwo Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu (born 28 October 1987), also known as Pretty Mike of Lagos, is a Nigerian socialite, businessman, and internet personality. He rose to prominence after co-founding the Ikeja-based Lagos nightclub Club Uno.
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| Name: | Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu |
| Born: | 28 October 1987 (age 38 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Dr. Basil Nwalie (father) |
| Tribe: | Igbo |
| State of Origin: | Imo State |
| Education: | Computer Engineering |
| Occupation: | Socialite, nightlife entrepreneur, internet personality |
| Siblings: | Beatrice Ige (sister) |
Early Life
Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu was born on 28 October 1987 in Lagos State, Nigeria. His father, Dr. Basil Nwalie, was the founder and first president of the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON).
Pretty Mike moved to Texas, United States with his family. His mother is a Deeper Life-groomed pastor. He has sisters, including Beatrice Ige, popularly known as Dr Bea.
Education
Pretty Mike attended middle school, high school, and studied Computer Engineering in Texas, the United States.
In 2021, he received an honorary Doctor of Science degree in Business Management and Corporate Governance from the European American University, Republic of Panama.
Career
After completing his studies in the United States, he returned to Nigeria and worked at a telecommunications company. He later left his corporate job. He partnered with Frank Nwogu to start a nightclub business in Ikeja, Club Uno.
Pretty Mike relocated to Victoria Island and was involved with the Cubana brand. He helped to source the brand’s first location in Lagos after Obi Cubana decided to launch a branch there. He has also launched his own Proxy Club on Victoria Island, Lagos.
Aside from the club business, Mike has also been involved in other businesses, including the family telecom business his father built, which deals with manufacturing, importation, and exportation of telecom products.
He also runs a logistics business focused on transporting textile materials and is actively involved in real estate.
Pretty Mike has also worked with other brands. He signed an endorsement deal with Leisure Court as their brand ambassador and a brand influencer deal with the Remy Martin family in 2020.
Controversy
Pretty Mike has been the talk of the town for many reasons. He walked some girls on a dog leash, for which he has signed an undertaking never to do again.
He also attended the burial of Don Jazzy’s mother with ladies wearing bright orange pants shaped as a man’s organ. When everyone thought that was all, he attended the wedding of an actor, Williams Uchemba, with six pregnant ladies.
In October 2025, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided his club, Proxy Nightclub, and arrested him following online rumours of a “drug party.” The court later discharged him, ruling that the NDLEA failed to prove a prima facie case against them.
Personal Life
Pretty Mike is currently single. He has revealed his intention to get married someday. “No, I’m single, but I definitely look forward to getting married someday”, he told The Sun.
References
- Oghenovo Egodo-Michael. “Pretty Mike’s sister celebrates his release, says nightclub will return stronger”. Punch Newspaper.
- Gbenga Bada. “PRETTY MIKE: I’ve plenty of girlfriends, but I’m looking forward to having a wife”. The Nation Newspaper.
- Rapheal. “I’ve been best man at over 40 weddings, sadly, many of them have crashed –Pretty Mike”. The Sun.
- Rapheal. “Many see me as mere attention seeker –Pretty Mike of Lagos”. The Sun.
- Faith Alofe. “NDLEA Raids Lagos Nightclub, Arrests Pretty Mike, Ex-BBN Housemate Tuoyo, over 100 Others”. Punch Newspaper.
- Mobola Sadiq. “My covenant with pregnant women –Pretty Mike”. Punch Newspaper.
- Rotimi Agbana. “Ladies I drag along enjoy it — Pretty Mike”. Vanguard News.
- Mobola Sadiq. “I didn’t pay for honourary degree – Pretty Mike”. Punch Newspaper.
