The question on the lips of the Nigerian elite is, where is Faysal Harbs? For quite some time now, the popular businessman has fallen off the social radar, hiding out where no one but close members of his family know about. In Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State, where Harbs is based, he is a prominent player in both its economic sphere and social space. Not only does he call the shots on the social scene in the town, his wife, Chief (Mrs) Jumoke Harbs, also a famous socialite who has her hands on many pies, is a highly regarded woman.

However, in recent times, the popular Ilorin-based businessman has vanished from the social space. Lately, the well connected dude who has friends in the high places seems to have lost interest in social affairs. Faysal, who used to be the rallying point of major social functions in Ilorin, hardly attends social events these days, no matter the status of the people involved. While no one knows the reason for his sudden sabbatical from the social scene, the rumour mill is brimming with speculations that his businesses are facing some hard times. Hence he is committing himself to resuscitating his business while staying away from public glare. Others have however countered the rumour, insisting that Faysal remains solid financially.

Although the businessman has chosen to embrace privacy, his wife, Jumoke, is still very regular on the social circle and her JMK salon still hosts top celebrities in Ilorin on a daily basis.