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The Vanguard Grand Reunion…42 years after, by Muyiwa Adetiba
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points This individual had offered to host a birthday party for one of the group's members, known as Uncle Sam. A small gathering of media veterans and their friends, known as 'The Amala Group', has been meeting monthly for about 17 years.
A small gathering of media veterans and their friends, known as 'The Amala Group', has been meeting monthly for about 17 years. The group recently discussed a past colleague who is an alumnus of Vanguard. This individual had offered to host a birthday party for one of the group's members, known as Uncle Sam. It was surprising to one member that Uncle Sam did not recognize the host, given their shared history at Punch and Vanguard.
Further details about the group and their interactions are available from the source. The discussion took place during one of the group's monthly meetings.
The group's conversations and activities are documented in an article by Muyiwa Adetiba, which provides more information about their gatherings and discussions.
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Category: News Published: September 5, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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